Grays Point RFS

04/09/2026

Due to the 🔥TOTAL FIRE BAN 🔥 today ALL WALKING TRACKS & TRAILS are CLOSED please do not take a walk in the National Park!

Due to the declaration of a Total Fire Ban in the Greater Sydney, all walking tracks and vehicle trails in this National Park are closed to public access for Saturday 5th September 2026.

Affected areas include:
* The Royal Coast Track
* Garawarra Farm
* All single-track mountain bike trails
* Every walking track, fire trails and vehicle trail in Royal, Georges River, and Heathcote National Park
* Uloola Falls and Garie Campgrounds at in Royal National Park
* Kingfisher

🌳Stay safe in our national parks and keep up-to-date with the latest alerts

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/royal-national-park/local-alerts?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPOP5hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEei7zZwf6akmefOJrAC4yxR9bPofH3mBFvBybridNaMs17I0Ed_Vl_TETRuR8_aem_TgOPpHI2bL6Fa3Tds1YMMg

A day trip or school excursion to Royal National Park in Sydney's south, will offer plenty of opportunities for barbecues, fishing, bushwalking, birdwatching and whale watching.

04/09/2026

A TOTAL FIRE BAN will be in place tomorrow, SATURDAY 5TH 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

🔥HAZARD REDUCTION BURN – MENAI

Grays Point along with other Illawarra / Sutherland brigades are conducting a 10 hectre hazzard reduction burn in the Menai area.

Crews from across the Shire and Illawarra are taking part, including Grays Point, Engadine, Illawong, Menai, Kurnell, Heathcote and Sandy Point are supporting the operation.

The burn is designed to reduce bush fire fuels and help protect nearby homes and our local community.

🌫️ Please be aware: There will be additional smoke in the area this afternoon and overnight, particularly as the weather cools and smoke settles.

While smoke is expected, if you see any uncontrolled flames or a fire that appears to be escaping the burn area, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while crews work to reduce bush fire risk in our community. 🚒

04/09/2026

Plan what you will take in advance and consider keeping a go-bag so you’re ready to move quickly. Remember to bring important documents such as passports and birth certificates and medical prescriptions. Also, ensure you pack changes of clothes, water, non-perishable food, chargers, and any medications you may need. It may be some time before it will be safe for you to return home.

Stay up to date with the latest bushfire information by installing the Hazards Near Me App for nearby emergencies including:

🔥Bushfires 🔥
🌊Floods 🌊
⛈️Severe Weather ⛈️

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

03/09/2026

Where will you and your family go to stay safe? Your family may not be together when you decide to leave,
so it’s important to organise a meeting place. Not all evacuation centres cater for pets, so if you have pets, consider places that allow them to stay too.

Stay up to date with the latest bushfire information by installing the Hazards Near Me

02/09/2026

Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think. Review your bush fire survival plan so you know exactly what to do when a fire threatens your property. Create your plan online at MyFirePlan.com.au

What will be your sign to leave?

Is it when conditions are dangerous, such as during catastrophic fire danger days, or when there is smoke in your area? Don’t wait until you can see flames before you make a decision. Stay up to date with the latest bushfire information by installing the Hazards Near Me App for nearby emergencies including:

🔥Bushfires 🔥
🌊Floods 🌊
⛈️Severe Weather ⛈️

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

02/09/2026

Wednesday 2nd September, there is a 🔥HIGH fire danger rating for Greater Sydney, which includes the Sutherland Shire.

Please report any unattended fires or smoke sightings by dialling 000.

Stay up to date with the Hazards Near Me App.

01/09/2026

🔥 HAZARD REDUCTION BURN - LLANBERIS DRIVE, MENAI 🔥

The NSW Rural Fire Service will be conducting a planned hazard reduction burn in Menai on Friday, 4 September 2026, weather and conditions permitting.

The burn will cover approximately 10 hectares and is being undertaken to reduce bush fire fuels and help protect nearby homes and the community.

Motorists are reminded to drive to the conditions if smoke affects visibility, and nearby residents should keep windows and doors closed if affected by smoke.

For the latest information, visit the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the NSW RFS website.

NSW Rural Fire Service
Sutherland Shire Council

01/09/2026

The fire season is fast approaching get the guidance you need to prepare your property this season at Get Ready Weekend.

Grays Point will be at Bunnings Caringbah on Sunday 20th of September to answer any questions. Find out how to make your bush fire survival plan.

Install the Hazards Near Me App to stay informed for nearby emergencies including:

🔥Bushfires 🔥
🌊Floods 🌊
⛈️Severe Weather ⛈️

https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

10/08/2026

🚒🔥 Help Us Find Your Hydrant!

Hidden or covered hydrants can cost valuable time when we need them most.

As we are about to head into another bushfire season, we’re asking residents to take a look around their property and make sure their nearest fire hydrant is:

✅ Clearly visible
✅ Easy for firefighters to access
✅ Free from grass, soil, mulch, plants and other obstructions
✅ Not covered or buried

The photos below show just how easily hydrants can become hidden under grass and soil. In an emergency, every second counts, and being able to quickly locate and connect to a hydrant can make a real difference.

🔵 Look for the blue cat eyes on the road — these help indicate the location of hydrant points. You may also see a yellow “H” marking nearby to help identify the hydrant location.

If you have a hydrant near your property, please take a few minutes to check that it can be easily found and accessed.

See a covered or hidden hydrant? Let us know so it can be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority.

Please share this post with your neighbours — you never know whose hydrant might be hidden.

Remember to install the Hazards Near Me App to stay informed for nearby emergencies including:

🔥Bushfires 🔥
🌊Floods 🌊
⛈️Severe Weather ⛈️

To find out more and for links to download on iOS and Android visit the NSW Government Hazards Near Me Website
https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app