NSW RFS - Piambong Brigade

30/09/2026

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

Tomorrow, Thursday 1st October, marks the beginning of the 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 for the NSW RFS - Cudgegong District.

If you’re planning to burn during the Bush Fire Danger Period, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗯𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽. Failing to obtain a permit can result in significant fines and penalties.

To arrange a permit, contact your local brigade or the Cudgegong District Office on 𝟲𝟯𝟳𝟬 𝟵𝟴𝟬𝟬. You can also apply for a permit online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

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

Remember — 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻.

Prepare before fire threatens. Talk with your family about what you’ll do in the event of a bush fire, make your Bush Fire Survival Plan, and make sure everyone understands it.

15/08/2026

Member representing Piambong in the US 🇦🇺🇺🇸

Earlier this week, Brigade’s Captain Max Beechey linked up with crews from around the country and New Zealand to travel to the United States and assist with the significant wildfire activity currently affecting parts of the country.

With approximately 1.6 million hectares burnt by large fires, the largest-ever Australian/New Zealand contingent of firefighters and incident management personnel has been called in to assist, giving local crews a much-needed opportunity to rest.

The crew will remain in the country for approximately 6 weeks, working on numerous fires across the USA.

We wish the crews the best of luck and thank them for taking the time to help our US counterparts.

Hopefully, the favour won’t need to be returned any time soon!

NSW RFS - Cudgegong District
NSW Rural Fire Service

25/01/2026

Planning some grinding or welding? To finally mow or slash that paddock? Now is NOT the time to do it.

Tomorrow our fire danger will be EXTREME, With a Total Fire Ban in effect from midnight tonight. Avoid all hot works activities, and anything that could potentially cause a spark.

Make sure you and your family know what you’ll do if a fire starts or threatens, and please don’t be the fire risk to your community.

🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖
Monday, 26 January 2026 🇦🇺 . 🟧

A Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) is in place from midnight tonight until midnight tomorrow night.

During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

🌭A BBQ or pizza oven that uses solid fuel (e.g. wood, charcoal or heat beads) CANNOT be used and rules apply to use electric and gas BBQs.

For more information on all the Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

We want you (and our members) to enjoy your Australia Day 🇦🇺

If celebrating, please do so with care, please stay cool and hydrated (and we mean with water 💧, especially if enjoying a few beverages 🥂🍻).
Look after each other and be safe on our roads!

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

🙏 Please do not be the fire risk in your community!

Real FM Mudgee 2MG Mudgee Mudgee Guardian mudgeeregion Red Dirt Radio 87.6 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos

25/01/2026

Goolma Road Fire

Yesterday evening and Today Piambong has had crews attending a bushfire on Goolma Road along with members from NSW RFS - Gulgong Brigade, NSW RFS - Goolma Brigade, NSW RFS - Mudgee Headquarters Brigade and NSW RFS - Cumbo Brigade

Starting yesterday afternoon, the fire took told and burnt an area of bush and grass. Through the fast action of crews and landowners the fire was contained last night allowing crews to consolidate containment today.

The fire is now listed as under control, and RFS crews will continue to monitor prior to poor weather conditions continuing tomorrow.

NSW RFS - Cudgegong District

05/01/2026

Yesterday evening at 6:30pm Piambong was activated to a fire burning on Lower Piambong Road. Upon arrival crews found a large tree that had been struck by lightning well alight, with the embers and heat igniting a further 3 trees in the area.

To ensure extinguishment before further hot and dry temperatures return, an excavator was called in to push over the tree to allow crews to cool thoroughly.

NSW RFS - Gulgong Brigade and NSW RFS - Mudgee Headquarters Brigade were called to assist with their Category 6 tankers, each carrying 9,000 litres of water, allowing crews to cool the tree effectively.

A massive thanks once again to local landowners who prevented the fire spreading to surrounding grass prior to the arrival of crews.

With the NSW RFS - Cudgegong District experiencing plenty of storm activity over the recent days, it’s imperative that landholders check their properties for any lightning affected trees after storms have passed.

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

Thanks all for your response!

28/12/2025

Grass Fire - Lower Piambong Road

At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, Piambong brigade was alerted to a grassfire burning on Lower Piambong Road and Gibsons Lane.

A quick response from Piambong, NSW RFS - Grattai Brigade and landowners with private fire units allowed crews to gain the upper hand quickly and prevent any further spread or damage.

Thankfully this incident was contained quickly and to a relatively small area, however these types of jobs are a timely reminder to everyone to have a plan in place as to what you will do if a fire threatens, and to check and maintain any firefighting equipment you may plan to use if the need arises.

Many thanks to all crews and private units for their assistance today!

NSW RFS - Cudgegong District

20/12/2025

🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖
Sunday, 21 December 2025. 🟧

A Total Fire Ban is also in place which means NO FIRES out in the open. Please be mindful of any activities outdoors that could spark a fire.

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across most of the state. Thunderstorms with lightning has been seen across the district with more possibly coming. We ask landowners to check their properties for any ignitions.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

Real FM Mudgee 2MG Mudgee Red Dirt Radio 87.6 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos

28/11/2025

🔥 Upper & Lower Piambong Incidents 🔥

Thanks to the hard work by crews back out on the ground yesterday, both incidents in the Piambong area are now listed as Patrol status.

🔷 Upper Piambong Road -
Crews with the assistance of aircraft, have walked in to the fire and worked on bolstering containment and extinguishing hotspots. The incident will continue to be patrolled ensuring extinguishment over the coming days.

🔷 Lower Piambong Road -
Members continue to monitor and patrol the Fireground for signs of heat or reignition. One appliance attend yesterday to deal with some hotspots, and crews will continue with this monitoring over the coming days.

With weather conditions looking to deteriorate once again over Sunday and into Monday, please remain vigilant and aware of the hazards nearby. If you notice an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Again, a massive thank you to our team for being out on the ground working these incidents!

📸 Tim Flynn - Helitak 515 refilling to attend the Upper Piambong Road fire.

NSW RFS - Cudgegong District