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04/10/2026

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.

03/10/2026

Stay up to date with alerts and warnings so you know
what you should do.

ADVICE means a fire has started. There is no immediate
danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.

WATCH AND ACT means there is a heightened level of
threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start
taking action to protect you and your family.

EMERGENCY WARNING is the highest level of
alert. You may be in danger and need to take action
immediately. Any delay puts your life at risk.
Download Hazards Near Me and set a watch zone
around your property.

Make a bush fire survival plan that will give your
property, your family and yourself the best chance of
survival at myfireplan.com.au

02/10/2026

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, check the RFS website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/firedanger-ratings or www.myfireplan.com.au

01/10/2026

Check your water pumps are working and ensure you have a sturdy hose prepared in case you need to defend your property. Keep these accessible or strategically located around your property.

30/09/2026

Ensure you rotate stock across your whole property to ensure paddocks are well-grazed.

29/09/2026

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

28/09/2026

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

27/09/2026

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

25/09/2026

Make sure you have hoses long enough to reach around your home, a reliable source of water (pool, tank or dam) and a diesel/petrol pump available.
A well prepared home will give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly and you cannot leave. Learn more at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/prepare

24/09/2026

Burning embers can ignite any build up of flammable material around the home. Keeping your gutters clear is essential for reducing your risk. The more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack, even if you leave early. Learn more at
www.rfs.nsw.gov. au/prepare

Address

5/32 Fallon Street
Thurgoona, NSW
2640

Telephone

+61260226900

Website

https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/, http://nsw.gov.au/go/social-media-community-guidelines, https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/a

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