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…

A mobile application on Android that provides emergency warnings on bush fires and floods in NSW, and provides advice on what to do to stay safe. Read more…

Leaving early is always your safest option. Preparation isn’t just about cleaning up around the house and having a bush fire survival plan. It’s also about making sure you consider your physical, mental and emotional preparedness. To help your family Read more…

If you want to prepare for disasters, Red Cross has a host of useful emergency preparedness videos and information flyers in community languages, including: Arabic Chinese English Farsi Indonesian Spanish Swahili Tagalog Thai Tok Pisin Read more…

Recovery Connect brings together services and supports from charities, organisations and government directly to you. This assistance helps people prepare for and recover from disasters and major natural events. Check back in regularly as we frequently add new services and 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…

Creating a disaster management plan that includes your animals is a critical part of responsible pet ownership, and planning ahead increases the likelihood of getting your pets to safety. Before the emergency, take the time to prepare an evacuation plan Read more…

Living with the bush is part of living in New South Wales – but so is living with the risk of fire. You don’t have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is Read more…

Hotspots is a community engagement program that provides private landholders and land managers with the skills and knowledge to actively participate in fire management for the protection of life and property, while at the same time ensuring biodiversity is protected Read more…

It’s important you stay up to date before, during and after bush fires and other emergencies. To help, the NSW RFS provides information and warnings through a range of channels. Read more…