NSW RFS - Windeyer Brigade

30/09/2026

For your information

𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙙-𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 1𝙨𝙩 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) begins in the Mid-Western Regional Council area/ NSW RFS Cudgegong District on Thursday the 1st of October 2026.
If you haven't already, now is the time you should review your plans, prepare your property and have the important conversations with your family about what you will do on days of increased fire danger or if a fire should threaten your home!
During the BFDP, landowners and managers must obtain a Fire Permit from their local RFS brigade before lighting any fires, plus you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance. To obtain a Fire Permit you can contact your local brigade Permit Officer or the Cudgegong Fire Control Centre Monday- Friday on 02 6370 9800 or complete an online application
Fire is an important tool for managing fire risk and supporting farming operations, but it is crucial that conditions allow for safe burning and the necessary precautions are in place. Escaped burns can have devastating outcomes and can result in heavy penalties.
If a fire does escape, make sure you call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond quickly and minimise the damage.

14/09/2026

Well done for all of you.

11/09/2026

Windeyer RFS is holding its get ready weekend for the upcoming fire season. Saturday 19th of September 11am to 2.30pm. At the Fire Shed Windeyer Rd. All welcome. Our brand new fire truck will be on display.

15/08/2026

Every time where heading back to the station.

19/07/2026

Brand new Cat 7, a well designed fire truck, and a great new asset for Windeyer and surrounding districts.

19/05/2026

No injuries. Just be careful roads are very slippery.

22/04/2026

This includes Windeyer. So to cut thru all the jargon etc. We are currently due to lack of rain and many other factors. The potential should a fire start for what ever reason may impact on us. So please think about any decisions where fire is involved.

🚨 Updated Bush Fire Prone Land Map – Mullamuddy Area 🚨

Mid-Western Regional Council has released an updated Bush Fire Prone Land Map, now in effect.

The area outlined shows roughly the Mullamuddy Brigade area, and as you can see, most of our bridge area is now classified as bush fire prone.

👉 What’s changed?
The main update is the inclusion of grassland areas (Category 3), meaning farmland and open country are now recognised as part of the bush fire risk.

👉 What this means:
• This does NOT mean the risk has suddenly increased
• There are no new rules or laws introduced
• It mainly affects planning and development

👉 What it’s really about:
This mapping is about better identifying where fire can spread, helping landowners and agencies understand risk and plan ahead.

Grass fires, in particular, can move quickly under the right conditions. Something we’re all familiar with around our district.

Even though we’re coming to the end of the bush fire danger period, it’s still a good reminder to:
✔️ Know your risk
✔️ Maintain your property
✔️ Have a plan

For most people, nothing changes day to day, but being prepared always matters!

More info here:
https://www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au/Development/Updated-Bush-Fire-Prone-Land-Map

05/04/2026

Windeyer easter bunny run done and dusted.

30/03/2026

FIRE SEASON EXTENDED TO
30/04/26. PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.