NSW RFS - Cooks Gap Brigade

16/05/2026

Over the weekend Cooks Gap, Lawson and Mudgee Brigades conducted a hazard reduction burn in Turill TSR ( Travelling Stock Route ) to help reduce fuel loads in the area.

13/05/2026

Although we’ve seen some rain in recent days, conditions remain dry, particularly in the western parts of the state. Firefighters have been kept busy responding to a number of fires, several of which were caused by escaped burns.

While the Bush Fire Danger Period is no longer in place for all LGAs across NSW, we urge residents and land managers to check conditions before lighting a burn and remember that you are required to notify the RFS and your neighbours at least 24 hours before burning.

To notify the of your intention to burn, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

📸 Tuncurry Rural Fire Brigade - Burdekins Rd Fire, Bulahdelah

13/05/2026

There was a report of a vehicle roll over (NSW RFS Cat 9) near Narrabri on Monday 22nd Jan 2018. The welfare of those involved is the highest of priorities. It does appear that everyone is okay without serious injury. It is now very important that the NSW RFS acts upon any reports received to determ...

13/05/2026

Our President has consulted with the Commissioner regarding the restrictions placed on Category 9 and Category 7 vehicles.

A video addressing the Fleet issues will be released in the next day or so. Any additional follow-up information will be posted as well.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

The Commissioner has provided the following information.

13/05/2026

So true,Check your fire alarms

“Check your bleeping smoke alarm” 💨 🚨

We love ❤️ this message from our mates at Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee.

Unfortunately there have already been a number of house fire fatalities already this year in NSW, especially with winter arriving.

If you haven’t already, PLEASE 🙏 make sure you change your batteries and check your alarms are working.

Don’t make you wish you’d checked your BLEEPING 🤬 smoke alarm if the unthinkable happens to you!

05/05/2026

Come see for yourself why you never put water on a fat fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW is this coming Saturday May 9th from 10am-2pm.

We'll also help with any home fire safety questions and the kids can have a look over our trucks and the uniforms we need to wear.

05/05/2026

On behalf of the President, Executive and Members of the VFFA our thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues affected by last night’s tragedy in Ballina.

We extend our deepest condolences to everyone at Marine Rescue. The loss of fellow volunteers is felt profoundly across our entire emergency services community.

We also acknowledge the life lost in the incident they were responding to, and extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones.

We honour the selfless dedication of those who serve, always putting their communities before themselves.

01/05/2026

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𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝

The Bush Fire Danger Period across the Mid-Western Regional Council LGA ended at midnight last night.

While landholders no longer require a fire permit, you are still required to notify the and your neighbours at least 24 hours before lighting a fire. To notify the RFS, please complete the online form available on our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify

Please note that in some areas, you may still need an environmental permit from your local council or permit from Fire and Rescue NSW. You must also be aware of restrictions on the size and materials permitted in burn piles.

For more information on safe pile burning, visit the website:
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/safeburning

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Fire and Rescue NSW Station 387 Mudgee Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos Fire and Rescue NSW Station 312 Gulgong

26/04/2026

Grassfire call-out on Spring Creek Rd. A quick response from Cooks Gap arriving first on scene contained the fire from spreading further with NSW RFS - Gulgong Brigade helping with water supply, mop up and blacking out the fire. Good job done by everyone.