Burrell Creek Rural Fire Brigade

17/04/2026

If you’re planning a pile burn over the coming days, it’s worth taking a little extra care.

We’ve seen a number of pile burns escape across the state recently, including a few closer to home. This often happens when conditions change quickly or piles become too large to manage safely.

When planning a pile burn, a few things to keep in mind:
🔥 Keep piles small and manageable (low and wide, not high)
🔥 Only burn dry, natural vegetation, not household materials
🔥 Choose calm conditions and keep an eye on the weather
🔥 Have water, tools and equipment ready before you light up
🔥 Stay with your fire at all times and fully extinguish it when finished

And importantly
📞 Notify your neighbours and the RFS at least 24 hours before you burn
rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

For more information on safe burning, visit:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
Stay up to date by visiting www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm or checking the Fires Near Me NSW app.

15/04/2026

Planning a burn on your property? 🚨🔥

You are required to notify NSW RFS and your neighbours 24hrs before you light up. Recent days and weeks have seen multiple burns escape, putting properties and lives at risk right across the mid coast.

Do the right thing — notify before you burn:
👉 rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Don’t be the fire risk in your community.

https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

10/04/2026

Come along to Burrell Creek markets and meet your local RFS crew.
We'll be there to answer any questions you may have from preparing your property to joining a brigade.
See you there.

BURRELL CREEK HALL APRIL MARKET- On this Sunday 12th April. 9am to 12.30pm.
👍❤️
Come along and support our local artisans at our boutique little market. You are also supporting our beautiful Burrell Creek Hall. ❤️

DON’T FORGET…. Our Federal MP Alison Penfold will be joining us for our market.

You can now shop in AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT!!!!
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😊SUNDAY 12th April 9am to 12.30pm.👍

😊Come along to our Market and visit our beautiful Burrell Creek hall. You will be supporting our local artisans and their handcrafted items.

Loads of great gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
❤️❤️❤️GET IN EARLY.

🌞We are back to our Autumn/Winter hours of 9am to 12.30pm.👍

Mydie’s Kitchen will be serving up yummy egg and bacon rolls, plus tea and coffee.

😊A great family fun outing.
Stall holders wanted. Contact Mydie on 0425 246 916.

01/04/2026

Today, 31 March, marks the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) for the majority of NSW including Mid Coast and Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA.

While many landholders may no longer require a fire permit, you are still required to notify the RFS and your neighbours of your intention to burn at least 24 hours before lighting the fire.

For more information on the bush fire danger period and fire permits, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

05/02/2026

Come along to Burrell Creek Hall markets Sunday 8th February 4pm to 7pm and catch up with your local RFS brigade.
We'll be there to answer any questions you may have.

26/01/2026

At Wingham Rotary Clubs Australia Day Awards Ceremony today Geoff Ayling recieved the Volunteer of the Year Award for over 45 years of service to the Burrell Creek Rural Fire Brigade and our Community
Also nominated were Bruce Davidson and Captain Greg Walker
Congratulations and well done

13/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all from Burrell Creek RFS

07/10/2025

Come along to the Burrell Creek Markets on 12/10/25 between 4pm and 7pm where Burrell Creek RFS will have a SIM Table set up.
See how your property preparedness can help you Live Bush Fire Ready.
We will be there to answer any questions you may have.

05/10/2025

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 6 October 2025 for the North Coast and Greater Hunter areas.
This includes the Port Macquarie-Hastings, Mid Coast LGAs
Know your fire risk and what you and your family will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For Total Fire Ban rules: https://brnw.ch/21wWm1d

30/09/2025

High Fire Danger - Wednesday
All fire permits suspended from midnight tonight until midnight Wed

30/09/2025

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP