Media Response Newcastle

01/10/2025

Today marks the official start of the bush fire season, with the Bush Fire Danger Period beginning in most NSW Local Government Areas.

If you’re planning on conducting a burn, you’ll require a fire permit from your local Fire Control Centre or brigade. Fire permits help ensure fire is used safely and reduces the danger to you, your property and the community.

Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Along with having the required fire permits, you need to notify your local fire authority and neighbours of your intent to burn at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information on the Bush Fire Danger Period and requirements around safe burning, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/BFDP

28/09/2025

Overview video from Saturday's Stanford HR.

(this HR was still ongoing today)

Take the time to prepare your property ahead of the fire season by removing flammable materials from your yard, cleaning gutters, check your hoses and make sure you have your survival plan in place.

To stay up to date with the latest information visit the hazards near me app or the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm


Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max

28/09/2025

Yesterday we were attached to a HR that was being conducted by the NSWRFS and FRNSW to burn an area of about 62 hectares. Some really great interagency from FRNSW and the local NSWRFS crews, with crews coming as far as Dungog to Mulbring and to Raymond Terrace to North Rothbury with about 25 crews were out on this Hazard Reductions to work though the day to reduce the risk of future fires and minimise the fuel load that is within the area.

Crews are still out there today continuing efforts to reduce that fuel load.

Take the time this weekend to prepare your property ahead of the fire season by removing flammable materials from your yard, cleaning gutters, check your hoses and make sure you have your survival plan in place.

To stay up to date with the latest information visit the hazards near me app or the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm

27/09/2025

27/09/2025

We are currently on the scene at the Stanford Hazard Reduction. Keep mindful of the smoke impacting John Renshaw Drive, slow down and drive to the conditions. There is aircraft being used on this fire, so remember that it is illegal to try and use drones over this fire or any emergency personnel.

26/09/2025

We will be in the field with this HR.

Keep aware that firefighters will be on the ground and there might be smoke around.

Keep in mind, that drones are illegal to put up during these types of things. So don’t try it because you hinder aircraft that could possibly be working or needed to work.

🔥 Notice of Hazard Reduction - Cessnock LGA Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of September 2025🔥

Hazard reduction works are being undertaken on Saturday and Sunday to reduce bushfire fuel and assist in reducing the intensity and adverse impact of bush fires in extreme weather conditions.

🚒 As the burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat it is important that you consider the following:

- Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering your home.
- Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns
- Ensure pets are in a protective area.
- If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep the windows up and turn headlights on.
- If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities at this time.

🚒 You can obtain additional information on prescribed burning and property preparedness by accessing the NSW Rural Fire Service at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

22/09/2025

20/09/2025

GET READY WEEKEND IS HERE!!

Grab the family and the dog (send pics, we love a best dressed pooch!) and get down to your local brigade this weekend, join in the BBQ and check out our fleet of fire appliances.

Our members are ready to help you plan and prepare. We also heard a rumour there'll be a helicopter somewhere. We’ll see you in line at the sausage sizzle!

18/09/2025

09/09/2025