Start of Bush Fire Danger Period in Southern Border District
Published on 25 October 2024
The Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) begins in the NSW RFS Southern Border District on Friday 1 November 2024 and the RFS is urging residents to prepare now.
Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Greater Hume, Albury City, Federation & Berrigan Council’s commence local statutory BFDP on Friday 1 November 2024.
RFS District Coordinator Jesse White is urging residents in the Southern Border District to make and discuss their bush fire survival plan.
“Having a bush fire survival plan will ensure all members of the household know what to do on days of increased fire danger and what to do if their home is threatened by fire,” District Coordinator White said.
District Coordinator White said with recent rainfall events and substantial growth in some grass lands areas coupled with warmer conditions and curing, the Southern Border District is becoming more conducive to the spread of fire, people need to be extremely careful when using fire.
“Residents should prepare their property by removing flammable materials from their yards, clearing leaves from gutters, checking hoses can reach all around the house and where appropriate with the required consent, conduct hazard reduction activities.
“Residents can ask their local Fire Control Centre for assistance in carrying out safe hazard reductions and for advice about whether they need a Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Certificate.
“Never leave a fire unattended and if a fire does escape, it is essential to call Triple Zero (000) immediately so that emergency services can respond accordingly and minimise the damage,” District Coordinator White said.
During the BFDP, landowners and managers are required to obtain a Fire Permit from their local Fire Control Centre before lighting any fires, including hazard reduction burns.
On days of Total Fire Ban all Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Certificates and Fire Permits are automatically revoked. Information about hazard reduction burning and required notifications is available on the RFS website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP.