Penrose Rural Fire Brigade

07/09/2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period commences next week for the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas. From Monday 14 September, Fire Permits are required to light or maintain fire in the open.

To apply for a Fire Permit visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify and be sure to give us as much notice as possible as a Fire Permit Officer will need to visit your property prior to issuing a permit.

Now is the time to review your Bush Fire Survival Plan and know what you will do if a fire threatens.

More information is available on the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

04/09/2026

4/9 The Fire Danger rating for tomorrow is HIGH due to 25C temps and 50+km/hr NW winds.
Fire danger ratings give you an indication of the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger, the more dangerous the conditions.
🔥 Landholders are urged to:
• Postpone all planned pile burning until conditions ease.
• Regularly check any pile burns conducted in recent weeks.
• Ensure burnt piles are completely extinguished, including checking for heat or smouldering material beneath the surface.
• Continue monitoring old burn sites while strong winds persist.
Remember, fines can apply if you fail to notify the RFS before lighting a fire or if your fire escapes your property.
If you see an unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
🚫 Don’t be the fire risk to your community.
More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/.../farm-fire-safety/safeburning

01/09/2026

Bush Fire Danger Period to start on 14 September 2026

Bush Fire Danger Period to start on 14 September 2026

The Bush Fire Danger Period of the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas has been brought forward to 14 September due to prevailing dry conditions. This means that a Fire Permit will be required from 14 September to light or maintain fire in the open.

Residents and land holders should also ensure they understand the rules around the use of fire. Along with required fire permits, you must also notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn 24 hours in advance.

To apply for a Fire Permit visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify and be sure to give us as much notice as possible as a Fire Permit Officer will need to visit your property prior to issuing a permit.

Know the risks for your area, have a bush fire survival plan and discuss what you and your family will do if threatened by fire.

For more information, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

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25/08/2026

PENROSE GET READY DAY 2026

Date: 20th of September
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Penrose Hall and Oval

Further info to follow.
WATCH THIS SPACE

22/08/2026

23/8 In the early hours of this morning the Brigade was called to a single vehicle MVA s-bound on the Hume near the Mackey VC rest area. The vehicle had hit an animal and was not drivable. After assessment by us and F&R 242 the vehicle was deemed to be safe. Emergency tape was put on it (so it is not called in again) and it was left to be towed later.
Luis' 2nd call-out this time he made it on-scene and out of the truck.

11/08/2026

The Brigade was paged to an Automatic Fire Alarm in Bundy but were stood down on route after Bundy 1 had assessed the situation
A routine call-out EXCEPT that it was Luis FIRST CALL-OUT with the Brigade and the RFS. Well done mate

09/08/2026

⚠️ Increased Wind Forecast ⚠️

Forecast winds across the Wingecarribee Shire Council and Wollondilly Shire Council areas are set to increase from later this evening, with predictions indicating peak gusts in excess of 90km/hr predicted tomorrow. This poses increased risks of escaped pile burns that have been conducted over the last few weeks.

All pile burning should be immediately postponed until conditions ease. We request that landholders check all pile burns that have been conducted recently to ensure thorough extinguishment.

Fine can apply if you fail to notify the RFS or if a fire leaves your property. If you see unattended fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Don’t be the fire risk to your community!

More info: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire-safety/safeburning

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09/08/2026

2 more of your Brigade's members have completed the NSW RFS Arduous pack test. This requires firefighters to walk 4.83 km on flat ground in 45 minutes or less while carrying a 20.4 kg pack or weight vest. It is the basic requirement for overseas deployment or becoming a remote area fire-fighter
Congratulations to both of you and the others who completed the test

04/08/2026

5/8 Last night Penrose 1 responded to some large illegal burn piles in Wingello which were extinguished. It was a very muddy call-out so it was followed by a big truck/hose clean at the shed

01/05/2026

1/5 Exeter and Penrose Brigades attended a deer V car on the Hume Highway southbound, south of Elling Forest Winery. Unlike the car and deer the passengers and driver were fine. Exeter RFB and police stayed with the vehicle till it was towed