NSW Rural Fire Service Tamworth District

20/10/2026

Fiesta La Peel 2026 was a wonderful celebration of the many cultures and nationalities that make up the Tamworth community, and we were delighted to be part of it.

Members of the Tamworth Community Engagement Team joined the festivities, sharing fire safety and preparedness information in multiple languages, along with plenty of our popular red hats. It’s fair to say the hats were a big hit!

The event provided a great opportunity to connect with members of Tamworth’s multicultural community, promote important fire safety messages and build positive relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

07/10/2026

🚒🔥 Smoke near Barraba Road

Motorists travelling on Barraba Road between Barraba and Manilla may notice smoke in the area from burning hay.

Fire crews are currently on scene working with heavy plant to safely manage and extinguish the involved hay. The fire is contained and there is no threat to the community.

Some hay will continue to burn and produce smoke through the night. Fire crews will remain on scene managing the fire and monitoring conditions.

Motorists are asked to drive with care around smoke and emergency vehicle movements in the area.

📱 For the latest information:
🌐 rfs.nsw.gov.au
📲 Hazards Near Me NSW app
☎️ 1800 679 737

03/10/2026

🔥 FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED 🔥
📅 SUNDAY 4th October 2026
⚠️ TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL AREA
Due to the forecast High Fire Danger Rating, all Fire Permits are suspended tomorrow, Sunday 4th October
🚫 DO NOT LIGHT UP
If you have a planned burn, please postpone it until the suspension has been lifted and you have confirmed that it is safe and lawful to burn.
🔥 Conditions can change quickly, and a fire that starts small can become difficult to control.
Please help us keep our community safe:
✅ Postpone planned burns
✅ Check the latest Fire Danger Rating
✅ Keep an eye on changing conditions
✅ Share this message with your neighbours, family and friends
Stay safe and help prevent fires from starting. ❤️‍🔥

27/09/2026

**TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY**

📣 TAMWORTH REGION — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🌾👨‍🌾🏡
The Tamworth Next Generation Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is now on public exhibition, and we want to hear from the people who know this area best 🗣️
📍 Farmers
📍 Rural landholders
📍 Residents and local communities
📍 Businesses and community organisations
We know our farmers, rural landholders and local communities bring a lot of knowledge, experience and resources to bush fire management. We want that local knowledge to help shape the plan, so we encourage people to review the draft plan and have their say during the public exhibition period. This is an important opportunity for the community to contribute their local insights and help ensure the final plan reflects the needs and priorities of the area.
👉 Review the draft plan and have your say:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../bush-fire.../tamworth
Working together, we can help build a plan that reflects the real risks, local knowledge and priorities of the Tamworth LGA. 🤝
Tamworth Regional Council

22/09/2026

22/09/2026

If you live in an area near grasslands or farms you need to be aware
of grass fires. Recent rain has caused widespread grass growth. As
this dries out, the risk of grassfires increases. Grass fires can start
easily and move quickly. Know your risk this bush fire season and
prepare early. Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au

22/09/2026

Fire Danger Ratings give you clear actions you can
take. The higher the rating is, the more dangerous the
conditions will be. You can use the Fire Danger Ratings as
a trigger for action in your bush fire survival plan. To find
out more, talk to your Brigade at your local Get Ready
Weekend event on the 19th and 20th of September 2026,
or check the RFS website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
plan-and-prepare/firedanger-ratings or www.myfireplan.
com.au

22/09/2026

Clear flammable material (e.g. gas cylinders) and slash
areas of long dry grass around structures like your home
or a shed.

22/09/2026

If you have the required permits, approvals, skills and
the conditions are suitable, conduct a controlled burn on
your property to reduce fuel. Reach out to your local RFS
brigade or District office to discuss your plans. Always
take note of any total fire bans in your area and ensure
you notify local authorities and neighbours 24hours
before you start burning.
Go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farmfire-
safety/safeburning to find out more

22/09/2026

Plough firebreaks around each paddock boundary to
prevent the spread of fire.