Lakesland Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade

11/10/2026

Total Fire Ban 🔥 in Greater Sydney today, which extends to Wollondilly border
A line on a map doesn't protect us from predicted conditions while our local rating today is high. No fires please 🤞🙏

19/09/2026

# SUNDAY #
Due to HIGH fire danger Permits remain suspended
Remember NO FIRES WITHOUT AN RFS PERMIT 🔥

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Sunday, 20 September 2026

Due to ongoing dry and windy conditions tomorrow, all fire permits will remain suspended for a further 24 hour period across the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

Residents who have undertaken recent pile burning are urged to check these piles for any smoke or smouldering materials over the coming days.

Don't be the fire risk to your community. If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

18/09/2026

Lakesland Station open from 10 am Today providing advice on how you can get ready for this year’s fire season.

We can answer all your questions about preparing your property, creating your Bush Fire Survival Plan and much more. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone come along, have a chat and get prepared.

Check out our new publicly available AED.

To find your nearest Get Ready Weekend event, visit the website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/get-relĺ

18/09/2026

High Fire Danger Rating | Fire Permits Suspended - Saturday, 19 September 2026

Due to forecast dry and windy conditions tomorrow, all fire permits have been suspended for a 24 hour period from midnight tonight.

Residents who have undertaken recent pile burning are urged to check these piles for any smoke or smouldering materials over the coming days.

Don't be the fire risk to your community. If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, report it to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

13/09/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE
RFS Fire permits are required from today.
Council Permit expire today with the official start of the bush fire danger period being brought forward.

🔥 Fire Permits Required from Today🔥

From today (14 September), the Bush Fire Danger Period begins in the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas which means a Fire Permit is required before lighting a fire.

If you’re planning to burn, please make sure you have the appropriate permit in place before you light up. Remember, permits may also be suspended during periods of increased fire danger.

REMINDERS:

➡️ You can apply for a free Fire Permit online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

➡️ Notify the NSW RFS at least 24 hours before lighting via www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

➡️ Notify all neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/know-your-risk/Bush-fire-hazards-and-your-property/fire-permits

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13/09/2026

Mark your calendars for Get Ready Weekend on 19th and 20th September 2026. Join us at Lakesland Fire Brigade on Saturday 19th September 1000 - 1400 to learn how you can prepare for bush fire season.🚒

04/09/2026

Total Fire Ban 🔥 in Greater Sydney today, which extends to Camden LGA
A line on a map doesn't protect us from predicted extreme conditions while our local rating today is high. No fires please 🤞🙏

04/09/2026

With increasing winds and high temperatures, don't light up today, we will be responding to any smoke sightings reported to 000

⚠️ Increased Wind Forecast ⚠️

Winds are forecast to increase across the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas today and into tomorrow, with peak gusts expected to exceed 50km/hr tomorrow, combined with warmer temperatures.

These conditions increase the risk of recent pile burns reigniting and escaping, particularly burns conducted over the past few weeks.

🔥 Landholders are urged to:
• Postpone all planned pile burning until conditions ease.
• Regularly check any pile burns conducted in recent weeks.
• Ensure burnt piles are completely extinguished, including checking for heat or smouldering material beneath the surface.
• Continue monitoring old burn sites while strong winds persist.

Remember, fines can apply if you fail to notify the RFS before lighting a fire or if your fire escapes your property.

If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

🚫 Don’t be the fire risk to your community.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

31/08/2026

Start of Bush Fire Danger period brought forward to 14 September in Wollondilly District, giving you an idea of conditions on the ground and potential for an active fire season ahead
More information to follow
Come along to our open day sept 19 to find out more

Today, 27 Local Government Areas (LGA) commence their Bush Fire Danger Period, with several areas beginning a month earlier than normal due to the prevailing dry conditions.

Additionally, two LGA's will commence their Bush Fire Danger Period on 14 September, which is two weeks earlier than normal.

Residents and land holders should ensure they understand the rules around the use of fire. Along with required fire permits, you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn 24 hours in advance.

Know the risks for your area, have a bush fire survival plan and discuss what you and your family will do if threatened by fire. For more information, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

21/08/2026

Our hearts, love and thoughts go to Lily Hooper and her family. Here is an opportunity to show your support. We thank all rescue personel who all were out looking for Lily, she will be a memory in our hearts for a long time.💐🌹

💜LIGHT UP WILLIS PARK FOR LILY💜

I know our community have been wanting to have some way of showing their love and support for Lily and her family so from 5pm this afternoon and across the weekend, Willis Park at Oakdale will become a place for our community to come together and remember Lily Hooper.

If you would like to, bring some LED lights and/or flowers and help us light up the park for Lily. Lights and flowers can be placed at the front of the park, just behind the fence, so people can come and pay their respects in their own time.

Red Cross volunteers will also be on site to support anyone who may need someone to talk to or a little extra support while they are there.

This is simply a place where we can come together, in our own time and in our own way, to remember Lily and be there for one another. If you don't want to you don’t need to bring anything at all. Come for a few minutes or stay a little longer, leave something in Lily’s memory or simply spend a quiet moment there.

If you are bringing a light, LED lights are preferred and please dont bring any open flames so we can keep the area as safe as possible, and please take care when parking

Let’s light up Willis Park for Lily. 💜