The Bush Fire Danger Period is coming to a close across the Upper Hunter, Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah, however, nearby areas including Narrabri, Gwydir, and Moree Plains will remain under restrictions until the end of April
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Posted inFire, Glen Innes
Hundreds of firefighters converge on Glen Innes for major training exercise
Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff will sharpen their firefighting and emergency response capability at the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen Innes Showground this weekend.
Posted inFire, Local News
NSW Government responds to Bushfire Inquiry reforms
The NSW Government has now responded to all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, transforming the state’s ability to prepare, respond and recover when bushfire strikes.
Posted inAgriculture, Fire, Local News
Plan to protect livestock during bushfire season
Local Land Services is urging farmers and animal owners to include livestock and pets in their bushfire planning.
Posted inBundarra, Fire, What's on
Bundarra to host major RFS training exercise this weekend
Bundarra will host the New England District Exercise, a coordinated training event involving Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the region, this weekend.
Posted inFire, Local News
Preseason preparedness: together, we can keep our communities safe
As the new fire season approaches, the NSW Rural Fire Service is highlighting the importance of preseason preparedness – with the recent Super AGM at Croppa Creek standing as a shining example of community spirit and collaboration.
Posted inFire, Inverell Shire, Tenterfield Shire
Northern Tablelands RFS celebrates new station and long-serving members
Residents have celebrated the official re-opening of the Bonshaw Rural Fire Brigade station and the recognition of long-serving volunteers across the region.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Fire, Uralla Shire, Walcha
Bush fire danger period begins in the New England District
Starting Monday, the Bush Fire Danger Period will officially begin across the Armidale, Uralla, and Walcha Local Government Areas.
Posted inFire, Good News, Local News, Tamworth, Volunteering
Boost for fire preparedness as new trucks roll out across New England
Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
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Escaped burns spark warning on safe burning practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April.