🚒🔥 GET READY WEEKEND PREPARATION. 🔥🚒
Blue Mountains Community Hub is hosting a photographic exhibition called Out of the Fire to support the RFS with our Get Ready Weekend Campaign.
Attached are examples of the photographs included in the exhibition, along with the details.🚒📷
Please consider making time to wander through this worthwhile and informative display.
Mt Riverview Get Ready Weekend event will be held Saturday 19th September, 2026.👨🚒👩🚒
Our brigade's local weather station is back online after an outage caused by a hardware failure. You can check Mt Riverview rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind strength and direction readings by clicking on the weather icon on our mtrivrfb.org.au/ website or by visiting www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/ISYDNE4565 It's also viewable in the Weather Underground and Weatherlink apps (ID ISYDNE4565).
Last night, our Brigade held its Annual General Meeting, providing an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next.
We would like to sincerely thank all outgoing field and administrative officers for their dedication, commitment, and service to the Brigade. We also congratulate our incoming officers and look forward to working together in the year ahead.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the NSW Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation to a number of our members in recognition of their contribution during the flood emergency response. Congratulations to all recipients on this well-deserved recognition.
Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support our Brigade and community.
🔥 Additional Hazard Reduction Burns 🔥
Over the next couple of days, our brigade (along with other crews across the district) will be conducting additional hazard reduction burns as conditions allow.
You may notice smoke in the area, particularly during the morning and evening when conditions can cause smoke to settle. These burns are planned and conducted under strict conditions to help reduce fuel loads and lower the risk of bushfires.
What you can do:
⚠️ Keep windows and doors closed if smoke is affecting you
⚠️ Bring pets inside and ensure water sources are available
⚠️ Avoid outdoor exercise in smoky areas if you are sensitive to smoke
⚠️ Drive to the conditions, as visibility may be reduced in some locations
🚨 Important 🚨
Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see a fire that is active and unattended or is not a part of these burns.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we carry out this important work to help protect our community.
For updates, keep an eye on official RFS channels.
🔥 Hazard Reduction Burns in Your Area 🔥
Over the coming days, starting tomorrow, crews from your local RFS brigades will be conducting multiple hazard reduction burns across our area.
These planned burns are an important part of reducing bushfire risk and helping to protect our community, homes, and environment.
What to expect:
➖ Smoke may be visible across the area, particularly in the mornings and evenings
➖ Fire vehicles and crews operating in local bushland and along roadsides
➖ Possible minor traffic delays near burn locations
Please take the following precautions:
⚠️Keep windows and doors closed if smoke is present
⚠️ Bring pets indoors and ensure they have fresh water
⚠️ Avoid outdoor exercise if you are sensitive to smoke
⚠️ Drive with caution and watch for firefighters working near roads
🚨 When to call Triple Zero (000) 🚨
Please only call ‘000’ if you see a fire that is active, unattended, and not part of these planned burns.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we carry out this important work to keep our community safe.
For updates, visit the NSW RFS website 🚒
🚧 Hazard Reduction Notice – Massif Ridge (Stage 2) 🚧
A planned Hazard Reduction burn will take place in the Blue Mountains National Park from Thursday 9 April 2026 (weather permitting).
🔥 Expect:
- Smoke in surrounding areas
- NPWS and RFS activity nearby
⚠️ Please drive carefully in smoke-affected areas and take precautions if you’re sensitive to smoke.
⚠️ Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see active and unattended fire.
This work helps reduce bushfire risk and protect our community. Thank you for your support.
#NSWRFS #HazardReduction
There is a strong smell of smoke and visible smoke outside, probably caused by fires to the south and wind blowing it into our area - there are no active fires in the Blue Mountains at this time.
Please call Triple Zero ‘000’ only if you see an unattended fire 🚒🔥
‼️🚨TOTAL FIRE BAN - BLUE MOUNTAINS 🚨‼️
A Total Fire Ban is in place for the Blue Mountains today, Saturday 10 January 2026.
The Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME.
Take action now to protect your life and property.
🟠 These are dangerous fire conditions.
🟠 Check your bush fire survival plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.
🟠 If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
🟠 Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.
Please review and be ready to implement your Bush Fire Survival Plan.
Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero ‘000’ immediately 🔥☎️
#nswrfs #prepareactsurvive #BlueMountainsRFS #fireplan
🔥 Total Fire Ban – Tomorrow 🔥
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow across our area.
Please take extra care, report any unattended fires to 000, and stay up to date via the NSW RFS website or Hazards Near Me app.
The official RFS post with full details is below 👇
#totalfireban #nswrfs #FiresNearMe #staysafeA Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday 10 January, for Greater Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Far South Coast, Greater Hunter, Monaro Alpine, Southern and Central Ranges and the Southern Slopes. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across much of the state, increasing the fire danger.
Take action now. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).
For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
Today is the first of a couple of High fire danger days, with conditions forecast to increase to Extreme on Saturday.
As the bushfire risk increases, we urge everyone to prepare now:
- Review and update your Bush Fire Survival Plan
- Clear leaves, grass and other fuels from around homes and sheds
- Avoid activities that could start a fire
- Monitor conditions and warnings via the Hazards Near Me app
⚠️ On Extreme fire danger days, fires can start easily and spread rapidly. If you live in a bushfire-prone area, consider leaving early.
🌡️ Heat & health: stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity in the heat, and check on elderly neighbours and vulnerable community members.
🚨 Please only call 000 if you see unattended fire.
