Silverdale Rural Fire Brigade

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Silverdale Rural Fire Brigade Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Silverdale Rural Fire Brigade, Fire station, 85 Marsh Road, Silverdale.

Silverdale Rural Fire Brigade is a dedicated team of community volunteers that stand ready 24 hrs a day to help the very community we live in, responding to a variety of incidents including bush & grass fires, car crashes & structure fires.

13/09/2026

🔥 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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09/09/2026

Stay informed with real-time alerts for bush fires and other emergencies in your area. Use the Hazards Near Me app to set a Watch Zone and get notified about incidents near the places that matter most to you.

09/09/2026

Hazard Reduction Notification - Warragamba

WaterNSW, supported by the NSW Rural Fire Service, will be continuing the implementation of the Kipara Crescent Hazard Reduction burn tomorrow (10 September 2026) in the Warragamba area per the below map.

This hazard reduction burn is approximately 6.5 hectares in size. The burn operations and associated smoke will be visible across the Warragamba and Silverdale areas tomorrow. Please only call Triple Zero (000) to report unattended fires.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Silverdale Rural Fire Brigade

07/09/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period commences next week for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas. From Monday 14 September, Fire Permits are required to light or maintain fire in the open.

To apply for a Fire Permit visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify and be sure to give us as much notice as possible as a Fire Permit Officer will need to visit your property prior to issuing a permit.

Now is the time to review your Bush Fire Survival Plan and know what you will do if a fire threatens.

More information is available on the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

04/09/2026

🟡Elevated Fire Danger - Saturday 5 September🟡

Due to unseasonably warm and windy conditions tomorrow, the Fire Danger Rating will be raised to High for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas.

🔥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 or escaped fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

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

31/08/2026

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

31/08/2026

Hazard Reduction Notification - Warragamba/Silverdale

WaterNSW, supported by the NSW Rural Fire Service, will be implementing various Hazard Reduction burns from tomorrow (1 September 2026) in the Warragamba and Silverdale areas, specifically within the Warragamba Special Area and Warragamba Controlled Area, to the north Warragamba and west of Silverdale, per the below map.

These strategic hazard reduction burn are across a total area of 43 hectares and are expected to take up to 4 days to complete. The burn operations and associated smoke will be visible across the northern parts of the Wollondilly Shire Council LGA. Please only call Triple Zero (000) to report unattended fires.

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/hazard-reductions

Silverdale Rural Fire Brigade

It's time again, for Get Ready Weekend this 20th of September, 2026. Meet your local RFS brigade at the Silverdale Shopp...
20/08/2026

It's time again, for Get Ready Weekend this 20th of September, 2026.
Meet your local RFS brigade at the Silverdale Shopping Centre to learn how to prepare your home and family for the bush fire season.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTCrew from Silverdale, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 489 Warragamba, Fire and Rescue 102 Regentville,...
01/08/2026

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Crew from Silverdale, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 489 Warragamba, Fire and Rescue 102 Regentville, Police and Ambulance have just returned from a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcyclist and a kangaroo near Avoca Rd, Silverdale.

Police remain on scene and Silverdale Rd remains closed in both directions between Avoca Rd and Pineridge Cres.

Heaters need space. A lot of it.Keep curtains, bedding, lounges, throws and drying racks at least one metre away.Switch ...
10/06/2026

Heaters need space. A lot of it.

Keep curtains, bedding, lounges, throws and drying racks at least one metre away.

Switch them off before you leave the room or go to bed. Never use outdoor heaters indoors.

Be fire safe this winter. fire.nsw.gov.au/befiresafe

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85 Marsh Road
Silverdale, NSW
2752

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