Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade

08/09/2026

Empire Bay & Bensville Chit Chat St Huberts Island Residents Association Inc

Empire Bay & Bensville Chit Chat St Huberts Island Residents Association Inc
Empire Bay RFS turns 75 years old. Come along say hello and talk to our volunteers at our annual get ready weekend event.
Any enquires regarding the open day please reach out to us and we can answer them for you

08/09/2026

Come along and meet your local brigade members, have your face painted and discuss your bushfire survival plan.
Saturday 19th September 2026.
10am-3pm

EMPIRE BAY RURAL FIRE BRIGADE – 75TH BIRTHDAY & COMMUNITY DAY

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of service to our local community and honour the generations of volunteers who have helped protect Empire Bay and surrounding areas since 1951.

Saturday, 19 September 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade
7 Shelly Beach Rd, Empire Bay

Bring the family along and enjoy:
NSW RFS displays & Fire Trucks
Smoke House jumping castle
Smokey the bear
Races for the kids in carboard fire trucks
Face painting
Sausage sizzle (gold coin donation)
Ice cream truck in attendance 11am-2pm
Information on how to get your home ready fir the upcoming fire season
Meet your local volunteers
This special milestone celebrates 75 years of dedication, community spirit, and service from Empire Bay Rural Fire Brigade.
We look forward to welcoming current and former members, families, supporters, and the wider community for a fantastic day.

05/09/2026

Earlier today Empire Bay 7,was responded to the calga fire as part the Alpha Strije team from the central coast rfs district. Empire Bay 1 was also responded to the calga fire. Both trucks are currently still in the field.

04/09/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫 SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
📍 Greater Sydney Region including the Central Coast
🔥 An extreme fire danger rating has been declared for Saturday.
❌ This means NO fires in the open air.
👮 Penalties apply for breaking the rules.
ℹ️ rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans
👉 Check warnings for your location at ab.co/Emergency

04/09/2026

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 5 September for the Greater Sydney Region, with Extreme fire danger forecast.

Warm, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, with much of northeast NSW experiencing High fire danger.

Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Remember to report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

04/09/2026

🔥 IMPORTANT FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION – CENTRAL COAST & LAKE MACQUARIE 🔥

As we move out of winter and into spring, we can see a sudden shift to warmer, drier and windier conditions.

Tomorrow, Saturday 5 September 2026, residents across the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie need to be aware of the following Fire Danger Ratings and fire safety information.

🔥 FIRE DANGER RATINGS – SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

📍 Central Coast LGA
EXTREME

📍 Lake Macquarie LGA
HIGH

🚫 TOTAL FIRE BAN – CENTRAL COAST LGA ONLY

A Total Fire Ban means no fires can be lit in the open, and restrictions apply to a range of activities that could start a fire.

⚠️ AVOID BURNING OFF

While we have not yet entered the Statutory Bush Fire Danger Period, which commences 1 October 2026, residents are strongly encouraged not to burn off tomorrow in either the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie LGAs.

The forecast combination of high temperatures and strong winds creates an increased risk of fire spreading quickly and becoming difficult to control.

Always ensure any burning is carried out in accordance with the relevant Council and fire safety requirements.

🏠 TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR LIFE AND PROPERTY

✔️ Make sure your Bush Fire Survival Plan is up to date and everyone in your household knows what to do.

✔️ Re-check your property for potential hazards, including debris, overhanging branches, long grass and other flammable materials.

✔️ Stay informed through official emergency service channels and monitor changing conditions.

✔️ If conditions deteriorate or a fire threatens, be prepared to leave early.

🔥 Stay Safe. Stay Alert. Stay Prepared.

Follow the NSW Rural Fire Service and other local emergency services for the latest fire danger ratings, warnings and information.

Check your fire safety plans today — don't wait until a fire starts.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

For central coast LGA Saturday 5th September 2026
If you see any unattended fires please call 000 immediately
Review your bushfire survival plan with your family.

04/09/2026