01/10/2026
🔥 BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD IS NOW IN PLACE
As of 1 October, the Bush Fire Danger Period is underway, meaning fire permits are now required for burning activities in areas where the permit requirement applies.
Before you light up, make sure you:
✅ Obtain the required Fire Permit
✅ Check whether any Total Fire Ban or No Burn Notice is in place
✅ Notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting where required
✅ Have adequate firefighting equipment and supervision in place
✅ Follow all conditions attached to your permit
✅ Check whether you also require environmental or council approval
Landowners and occupiers have a responsibility to manage bush fire hazards on their property. If you are planning hazard reduction or burning, make sure you understand what approvals are required before you start.
⚠️ Fines and penalties can be substantial for breaches of the Rural Fires Act and Regulations. People responsible for fires may also face civil claims for losses caused by the fire.
A permit is not a licence to burn regardless of conditions. Permits can be suspended or cancelled due to weather, and a Total Fire Ban means permitted fires cannot be lit.
If you’re unsure whether you need a permit, what approvals are required, or how to safely carry out a burn, speak with your local RFS brigade or Fire Control Centre before lighting up. We’re happy to help point you in the right direction.
🚒 Stay safe, plan ahead and don’t put your property, neighbours or firefighters at risk.
