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24.01.2022 All Fire Permits Suspended TOMORROW 14th November 2020 fire permits are suspended due to a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the Far North Coast. This includes the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed.... Please share this information with your friends and family. For more information check out : https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

22.01.2022 Far North Coast Group Officer Mark Eglington attended Government House this week to be presented with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). Mark was accompanied by his wife Judy to the ceremony where presentations were made by Governor Margret Beasley AC QC. Mark has dedicated over 30 years of service to the NSW RFS, helping his local community and those in need across New South Wales and Australia. Congratulations Mark on this great achievement, it is truely well deserved.

21.01.2022 All Fire Permits Suspended TOMORROW 16th November 2020 fire permits are suspended due to a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the Far North Coast. This includes the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed.... Please share this information with your friends and family. For more information check out : https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

21.01.2022 Severe fire danger is forecast for the Far North Coast weather district tomorrow Sunday 29 November A total fire ban will be in force from midnight tonight. Check and review your bush fire survival plan.

20.01.2022 Get Ready Weekend is on this Saturday Come down this Saturday 19th September to meet your local RFS crews and help prepare your plan for the fire season. Join Alstonville Wollongbar Rural Fire Brigade at Kays Lane, Wollongbar, between 08:00 and 15:30.... Visit Billinudgel / Ocean Shores Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade at 2 Wilfred St, Billinudgel between 09:00 and 12:00. Visit Tweed Coast Rural Fire Brigade at Centennial Dr, Pottsville between 09:00 and 14:00. Head to Kunghur Rural Fire Brigade at Kyogle Road, Kunghur between 10:00 and 14:30. For a map with all events go to: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/getready

19.01.2022 Early end to Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) The BFDP finished at midnight Sunday the 28th February for the Ballina, Byron, Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Tweed Shires. From today (Monday the 1st March) fire permits will not be required. ... However, you still must call the Burn Notification Line on 1300 632 174 at least 24 hour prior to burning, and advise neighbours in all directions. For any further queries, contact the Far North Coast Fire Control Centre on (02) 6671 5500.

18.01.2022 Hazard Reduction Notice - Byron Bay - Friday & Saturday Weather permitting, NSW Rural Fire Service and National Parks and Wildlife Service crews will undertake two small hazard reduction burns today and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday 9-10th October) around Byron Bay. Friday: Arakwal National Park - Scott Street & Ironbark Avenue... Saturday: Broken Head - Broken Head Reserve Road The Byron Shire Echo Paradise FM Byron Bay Rural Fire Brigade

16.01.2022 All Fire Permits Suspended TOMORROW Sunday 6th December 2020 - all fire permits are suspended due to a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the Far North Coast. This includes the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed.... Please share this information with your friends and family. For more information check out : https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

15.01.2022 All fire permits suspended Wednesday 23rd September 2020 from 0001hrs through until 2359hrs, due to a predicted VERY HIGH Fire Danger Rating (FDR), across the Far North Coast (Ballina, Byron & Tweed LGA's). This means there is a prohibition on the lighting of any Hazard Reduction fire, during this period.... For further information, visit the RFS website: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

13.01.2022 All Permits Suspended today due to Very High Fire Danger For more information - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

12.01.2022 Reminder: All Fire Permits Suspended today 5th November 2020 due to a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the Far North Coast. This includes the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed. For more information check out :... https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans See more

05.01.2022 NSW Rural Fire Service crews remain on scene at a truck rollover on the Pacific Highway, Yelgun. The Highway remains closed northbound, with one lane remaining open southbound under significantly reduced speed. Northbound traffic are being diverted to Tweed Valley Way to Murwillumbah, and return to the M1 at Chinderah interchange. This will add around 25 minutes to your travel time. This route is not suitable for B-Doubles, who are being parked.

05.01.2022 Tweed Coast Rural Fire Brigade and NSW RFS Wardell have each recently taken delivery of a new Category 1 Fire Tanker worth over $350 000. These new trucks will replace their older trucks which will be upgraded and issued to another Brigade in NSW. The new automated trucks come fitted with a front mounted monitor, fridge, and other upgraded electrical features. The new trucks will be a valuable addition to their local communities and the NSW Far North Coast Team. Tweed Coast Captain Jared Lee and Far North Coast Group Officer Ray Collyer in front of the new trucks (Photo R Collyer)

04.01.2022 Heads Up Increased fire danger is predicted for the Far North Coast over the coming days and into the weekend. On days of Very High Fire Danger or above, all fire permits will be suspended. Visit https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans to keep upto date with predicted fire danger.

03.01.2022 All Fire Permits Suspended TOMORROW & MONDAY Sunday 22nd November 2020 - Monday 23rd November 2020 inclusive all fire permits are suspended due to a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the Far North Coast. This includes the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed.... Please share this information with your friends and family. For more information check out : https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

02.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN Friday 25th September 2020 - Total Fire ban for Ballina, Byron and Tweed Shires from midnight tonight. All fire permits remain suspended and no fires out in the open. For further information, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

01.01.2022 All Fire Permits Suspended TOMORROW Saturday 28th November 2020 - all fire permits are suspended due to a Very High Fire Danger Rating for the Far North Coast. This includes the following Local Council Government areas; Ballina, Byron, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed.... Please share this information with your friends and family. For more information check out : https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans

01.01.2022 Grass Fire - Clothiers Creek Refer to the Fires Near Me app or www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for further information