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Tallong Rural Fire Brigade Tallong Rural Fire Brigade is a volunteer RFS Brigade servicing Tallong and the surrounding area in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.

For all urgent fire calls - please call 000 immediately

This page is to help deliver information for them people of the Tallong area regarding Rural Fire Brigade activities, upcoming community events and fire information. Any residents or other stakeholders wishing to ask questions relating to fire activity such as burning off, total fire bans, etc are invited to post and all inquiries will be answered in a timely fashion whenever possible. Any spam or abusive posts will not be tolerated and will be deleted and blocked without warning.

01/10/2026

🔘 DOUBLE DEMERITS FROM MIDNIGHT
- STATEWIDE

- Posted: 6:52pm, Thursday 1 October

NSW Police Force have one clear message for drivers taking to the roads this Labour Day long weekend: Focus on what you are doing when you get behind the wheel. Momentary inattention whilst driving a vehicle can result in a crash.

Operation Labour Day 2026 commences at 12.01am on Friday 2 October 2026 and concludes at 11.59pm on Monday 5 October 2026.

Officers will target the major contributors to road trauma, including drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding, and seatbelt and helmet offences, with double demerits for certain offences in place for the duration of the operation.

Operation Labour Day will be led by officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, supported by general duties and specialist police from commands and districts across the state.

Additionally, with the NRL Grand Final set to take place at Accor Stadium on Sunday (4 October 2026), NSW Police will deploy officers to manage crowds, direct traffic, and monitor anti-social behaviour or alcohol-related incidents around venues and entertainment precincts.

▪️View and be alerted to more incidents near you by downloading the NSW Incident Alerts App. Try for free today; https://apple.co/39Y5tW2

Daylight Savings starts. ...
01/10/2026

Daylight Savings starts. The clocks move forward by one hour on 2am Sunday 4th October 2026. Change your clocks, check your smoke alarms, Take this opportunity to run through a fire-safety checklist, including testing your batteries and cleaning your smoke alarms over the Labour Day weekend.

30/09/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) will commence within Southern Tablelands from tomorrow 1st of October.

This includes the following local government areas:

• Goulburn Mulwaree
• Upper Lachlan
• Yass Valley

From this date, anyone intending to conduct a pile burn or other permitted burn must obtain a Fire Permit before lighting the fire.
Obtaining a permit is only one part of the process. If you are planning to undertake a burn, please follow these important steps:

1).Check

Before applying for a permit, confirm your burn can be undertaken safely and legally by assessing the burn, surrounding fuels, weather conditions, available equipment, and site-specific risks.

2).Obtain a Permit

During the Bush Fire Danger Period, a valid Fire Permit is required before lighting your burn.
Apply online at: https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

3).Notify

Once suitable conditions have been identified and you intend to proceed, you must provide at least 24 hours' notice before lighting your burn.

You are required to:

• Notify the NSW RFS online via the Guardian portal:https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp
• Notify all adjoining neighbours of your intention to burn

Visit rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Yass Valley CouncilUpper Lachlan Shire CouncilGoulburn Mulwaree Council

The Bush Fire Danger Period for our area will commence as of the 1st of October. There is a heightened risk of destructi...
27/09/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period for our area will commence as of the 1st of October. There is a heightened risk of destructive bush and/or grass fire this year due a predicted hotter and dryer Spring and Summer.
From the commencement of the Bush Fire Danger Period, permits are required for any and all outdoor burning activities with the exception only for BBQs/campfires. You can apply for a fire permit this year by clicking the link on the home page of the RFS website or here; https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp.
Please include as much detail as possible and current photos in your submission. A successful submission of your application DOES NOT mean it has been automatically approved, your application will be assessed and either approved or declined over the following 72hrs. A property visit by one of our RFS appointed permit officers may be required in some instances.
Permits may be declined if;
-Not urgent in nature.
-The proposed burn is not to the standards as prescribed in the attached guidelines; https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../Standards-for-Pile-Burning...
-Prevailing environment, fuel and weather conditions.
Ample notice must be provided when requesting a permit. To light a fire in the bush danger period without a permit is illegal and may incur penalties and prosecution.
Permits are automatically suspended for fire danger ratings of “High” or higher.
No fires of any nature or the use of any sparking equipment and machinery is permitted during a Total Fire Ban.
Any burning activity prior to the 1st of October, must still be registered with Fire Control via; https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire.../BFDP/burn-notifications or ph 62263100.
It is vital that you, your family and your home are prepared for this year’s bushfire season. Understanding your risk and doing simple actions such as Reducing, Removing and/or Relocating combustible materials from around your home is a great place to start and a great way to protect your home from ember attack. It is also essential that you have a clear plan in place for what actions you and everyone else in the household will take in the event of a bush or grass fire. Only if your home has a properly prepared Asset Protection Zone and you are properly equipped, should your plan be to stay and defend.
In the event of a fire starting on an Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger day, the only option is to leave and leave early. Have a backup plan also, for example, what if it’s too late to leave? Actions need to be prompt and immediate; there can be no “wait and see”.
Also listed below are a number of links for further key resources to assist you in your preparations;
-Fire Proof Your Plan;
https://www.myfireplan.com.au/
-Understand What To Do and When;
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/factsheets
-Stay Informed;
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
-Plan and be Prepared Today For Tomorrow;
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
-Even more information can be obtained for the RFS website;
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

RFS.NSW.GOV.AU
Plan and prepare - NSW Rural Fire Service
Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a fire near you.

19/09/2026

Today the Tallong RFS crew are at The Midge Tallong for the annual Get Ready Day.
Are you ready? Do you lnow what to do?
Pop down and see the team and chat.
Also, coming up is the Tallong hot spot workshop. Please register as posted here.

Get Ready Weekend today to 2pm at The Midge - Tallong
19/09/2026

Get Ready Weekend today to 2pm at The Midge - Tallong

17/09/2026

We are looking forward to being out in the local community for Get Ready Weekend between 10am to 2pm at The Midge - Tallong on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Come and say hello!

We’d love to see you, answer your questions, and help you get ready for the upcoming fire season.

Thank you for supporting your local brigade. Stay safe, stay prepared.

See you at The Midge - Tallong on Saturday 19th September 2026 for Tallong Rural Fire Brigade Get Ready Day for Sausage ...
11/09/2026

See you at The Midge - Tallong on Saturday 19th September 2026 for Tallong Rural Fire Brigade Get Ready Day for Sausage Sizzle at 10am to 2pm. 🚒

Prepare for Bush Fire Season with Get Ready Weekend 2026

As the bush fire season approaches, now is the time to understand your bush fire risk and take simple steps to prepare your home, property and family. To help you get ready, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) hosts Get Ready Weekend events across the state, providing free information, practical advice and resources to help you prepare before the fire season begins.

Find your nearest Get Ready Weekend event or activation. With hundreds of events taking place across NSW, Get Ready Weekend is your opportunity to get practical advice from your local RFS brigade, ask questions about your property's bush fire risk and learn simple actions that could make a real difference this fire season.

Every event is different, but many include demonstrations, displays, family-friendly activities, practical advice from volunteers and resources to help you prepare for the bush fire season. You can also learn how to create a Bush Fire Survival Plan, prepare your home and property, understand the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS), and discover the steps you can take to be better prepared.
Get Ready Weekend 2026 will be held across NSW, with most events taking place on 19–20 September.

Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au

Best wishes on Father's Day for Sunday 6th September 2026 from all the Members of Tallong Rural Fire Brigade 🚒
01/09/2026

Best wishes on Father's Day for Sunday 6th September 2026 from all the Members of Tallong Rural Fire Brigade 🚒

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

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Tallong, NSW
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