Bush Fire Management
The Latest Bushfire information is available via the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website.
You may also use the following quick links to find directly what you are looking for.
New Rural Fires Regulations 2008: Rural Fires Regulation 2002 was repealed on 1 September 2008 (under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989). Rural Fires Regulation 2008was Gazetted on 15 August 2008 and commenced on 1 September 2008 (automatically replacing the repealed Regulation). This Regulation supports the Rural Fires Act 1997.
Fire Permits:Information on where a fire permit is required.
Maps:Map on the Bushfire prone areas of the Armidale Dumaresq area.
Fire Safety: Get the latest information on Fire Safety.
Fire Bans:Information on Total Fire Bans and Current Fire Danger Maps.
Building in a Bush Fire prone area: Bush fire is a major challenge for the community. It has been a natural part of our landscape for thousands of years and remains an ever-present threat. All developments on land that is designated as bush fire prone have a legal obligation to consider bush fire and meet the requirements of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2006 and AS3959 – 1999.
Hazard Reduction Burning: Reduction of fuel does not have to be as drastic as removing all vegetation. Environmentally this would be disastrous and often trees and plants can provide you with some bushfire protection from strong winds, intense heat and flying embers.
Water Supply:The Static Water Supply (SWS) program is aimed at identifying properties with a water supply such as dams, creeks or swimming pools that can be used for firefighting purposes.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the New England Team of the Rural Fire Service at 10 Mann Street Armidale, or call: 02 6771 2400. Remember - in an emergency CALL '000'
