Bush fire is a part of life in New South Wales. So you need to live bush fire ready. That means knowing your risk and having a plan for what to do during a fire. You can make your plan Read more…

The NSW RFS is part of every rural community and we work together with farmers to help make our communities safer. The NSW RFS has a strong partnership with the NSW Farmers Association to help mitigate and respond to the Read more…

Prepare an emergency survival kit before the bush fire season starts. Having a prepared kit means having easy access to things that can help you survive a bush fire or other natural disaster. It will be in one handy location. Read more…

Emergencies can happen at any time. They can be as large as a bushfire, flood or cyclone or as personal as a death in the family. But the better you prepare for them, the easier it is for you and Read more…

Advice on how you can prepare to evacuate and what you can expect. Stay safe, connected and informed during natural disasters by monitoring local weather warnings and advice from emergency services. In storms, fires and floods, your phone, internet, or Read more…

Bushfire smoke can harm humans, it can also affect our pets, livestock, and wildlife. Read more…

Emergencies such as floods or bushfires can happen quickly. Planning how to take care of your animals before an emergency helps to keep everyone safe. Read more…

Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency. They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan can’t be put into action safely. Read more…

During a bush fire, Alert Levels are used to give you an indication of the level of threat from a fire. Remember – don’t wait for a warning. Some fires start and spread so quickly there may not be any Read more…

The AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) program is a free, one-off service which supports some of our most at-risk community members. Read more…