Somerton Rural Fire Brigade

07/04/2026

All shiny and clean again after yesterdays firefighting 🚒
Ready for the next outing

03/10/2025

🔥FIRE PERMITS NOW REQUIRED

The Bush Fire Danger Period came into effect on October 1, and fire permits are now required in our area until the end of the danger period.

What you need to know:

✅ You are required to give at least 24hrs notice to your neighbours and the NSW RFS before lighting your burn.

✅ The permit holder must be present and have the permit on their person at the fire until it is fully extinguished.

✅ Permit holders must follow all the conditions outlined in the permit, keeping in mind permits may be varied, suspended or cancelled depending on conditions, and are automatically suspended on high fire risk and Total Fire Ban days.

Important links:
🔥Fire Permit Application
https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp?id=guardian_cat_item&sys_id=578b27b4c360b1104a9cdc311501313e

📳 Notify us of your planned burn
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Be prepared and follow the rules to help prevent bushfires this season.

27/09/2025

Living in an area near grasslands or farms means that
you need to be aware of grass fires. Recent rain has
caused widespread grass growth. As this dries out the
risk of grassfires increases. Grass fires can start easily
and move quickly.
Know your risk this bush fire season and prepare early.
Get prepared now at myfireplan.com.au

16/09/2025

The BUSH FIRE DANGER PERIOD will commence 1st October 2025 and fire permits will be required to burn.

Landholders wishing to light and maintain a fire on their land in the Tamworth Regional Council area will be required to have a permit to light a fire in the open.

Fire Permits help ensure that fire is used safely. A permit sets out the rules around how a fire is lit and maintained, and lets firefighters know when you are conducting burning activities on your property.

Fire permits are available for free from your local Brigade Fire Permit Officer. To apply for a permit please go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify to arrange for a Fire Permit.

Once you have obtained a Fire Permit you will need to provide at least 24 hours notification to adjoining landholders (including those separated via road or waterway) and the NSW RFS.

Notification to the NSW RFS can be done:

Via the QR code on the front your permit,
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or by phoning 02 5778 3600
Further information regarding the Bush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits is available via the NSW RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

23/08/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy Snagquip at the Somerton hotel and talk to us about being prepared in case of bush fire

23/08/2025

Come see us at the Somerton Hotel, fun for the kids and information about bush fire safety

23/08/2025

Don't forget to visit us on Saturday!

16/08/2025

29/07/2025

Come check out Snagquip where will will have our Somerton fire truck and information for you to prepare for the coming fire season

Don't be a silly sausage & miss out on Snagquip on the 23rd of August!

22/07/2025

Notify us of your planned burn
Informing neighbours and local fire agencies can help prevent unnecessary emergency calls.
If you’re planning to burn on your property, you need to let us know at least 24 hours before you light up. By providing notification at least 24 hours in advance of your burns, you inform your neighbours and fire agencies of your intent to burn. This helps prevent unnecessary emergency calls and fire brigade responses. You also need to let your neighbours know at least 24 hours ahead. Notifications can only be made for periods of up to 21 days to ensure the information remains relevant and clear to us and your neighbours.