NSW RFS - Snowy Monaro District
The Snowy Monaro District comprises of 33 rural fire brigades providing fire and emergency response to the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area.
Prepare for Bush Fire Season with Get Ready Weekend 2026
As the bush fire season approaches, now is the time to understand your bush fire risk and take simple steps to prepare your home, property and family. To help you get ready, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) hosts Get Ready Weekend events across the state, providing free information, practical advice and resources to help you prepare before the fire season begins.
With hundreds of events taking place across NSW, Get Ready Weekend is your opportunity to get practical advice from your local RFS brigade, ask questions about your property's bush fire risk and learn simple actions that could make a real difference this fire season.
Every event is different, but many include demonstrations, displays, family-friendly activities, practical advice from volunteers and resources to help you prepare for the bush fire season. You can also learn how to create a Bush Fire Survival Plan, prepare your home and property, understand the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS), and discover the steps you can take to be better prepared.
Get Ready Weekend 2026 will be held across NSW, with most events taking place on 19–20 September.
NSW RFS Berridale - Hill Top Rd Avonside 2628 on Sunday, 1 November @ 12:00 - 2.00pm.
Creewah Brigade - Creewah Fire Station 1660 Creewah Rd Creewah 2631 on Saturday, 19 September 2026 @ 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Smiths Rd Brigade 1105 Smiths Rd The Angles 2620 on Sunday, 20 September 2026 @ 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Wollondibby Brigade - 387 Alpine Way Crackenback NSW 2627 on Saturday, 12 September 2026 @ 08:00am - 3:00pm.
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Saturday,22 August 2026 @ 1000hrs Cooma Rural Fire Brigade will be assisting a landowner with an agricultural burn.
The smoke may be seen in the area, please only call 000 if you see an unattended fire.
Stay up-to-date using Hazards Near Me application.
As the burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider the
following:
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes;
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns;
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage;
• Remove washing from clotheslines;
• Ensure pets have a protected area;
• If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on; and
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if
shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice.
ABC South East NSW
ABC Canberra
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
NSW RFS South Eastern Area Command
Cooma Rural Fire Brigade
Fire & Rescue NSW Region South 1
The Monaro Post
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Saturday,22 August 2026 @ 1000hrs Cooma Rural Fire Brigade will assisting a landowner with a agricultural burn.
The smoke maybe see in the area, please only call 000 if you see an unattended fire.
Stay up-to-date using Hazards Near Me application.
As the burn will generate smoke, hot embers and heat, it is important that you consider the
following:
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes;
• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns;
• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage;
• Remove washing from clotheslines;
• Ensure pets have a protected area;
• If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on; and
• If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if
shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice.
ABC South East NSW
ABC Canberra
Snowy Monaro Regional Council
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Emergency Information
If you see smoke and there’s no fire truck or firefighters, call Triple Zero. Check here for information on what to do during a fire emergency to keep you and your family safe.
Major Fire Updates
When there are fires which threaten where you live, the NSW RFS may issue an alert or warning. You can find our latest Major Fire Updates here.
Fires near me
Get information on current bush fires and other incidents across NSW, as well as warnings for fires which may affect where you live.
Get ready for a bush fire
There are four simple steps to making a bush fire survival plan. Make yours today.
Contact Monaro RFS
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Fire Control Centres & Staff
Monaro Fire Control Centres phone numbers and addresses.