09/10/2026
🚒🔥 BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD – KNOW THE RULES BEFORE YOU BURN! 🔥🚒
The Bush Fire Danger Period is now in effect across the NSW RFS Mid Murray Zone, from 1 October to 31 March.
Planning to undertake an agricultural burn? There are TWO important steps you MUST complete before lighting up!
📝 STEP 1 – APPLY FOR A FIRE PERMIT
🔥 During the Bush Fire Danger Period, a Fire Permit is required for agricultural burning, including stubble burning and pasture regeneration.
✅ Apply for your Fire Permit through your local NSW RFS Fire Control Centre.
✅ Wait until your permit has been approved and issued BEFORE lighting any fire.
📢 STEP 2 – NOTIFY BEFORE YOU BURN
⚠️ Having a Fire Permit does NOT mean you have notified the RFS!
Once your permit has been granted, you MUST:
✅ Notify the NSW RFS at least 24 hours before lighting via:
🌐 https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify
✅ Notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting.
✅ Notify your local Brigade Captain at least 24 hours before lighting.
🔥 IMPORTANT REMINDERS
✔️ Fire Permits issued for agricultural burning are NOT for pile burns.
✔️ Read and comply with ALL conditions listed on your permit.
✔️ Check weather conditions and Fire Danger Ratings before lighting.
✔️ Fire Permits are automatically suspended on Total Fire Ban days.
🚒 GET YOUR PERMIT → NOTIFY → BURN SAFELY!
Help us reduce unnecessary emergency callouts and keep our firefighters and communities safe.
, Deniliquin Pastoral Times, Riverine Herald, Southern Riverina News, 102.5 Edge FM
