Arcadia Rural Fire Brigade
Be prepared
Plan ahead. Stay informed. Use trusted, current information.
Need help right now?
For a fire or life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000). This website, the brigade phone and the enquiry form are not emergency reporting services.
For current incidents and warnings, use official NSW RFS incident information and Hazards Near Me NSW.
Start with the essentials
Your preparation toolkit.
Conditions and requirements can change. Follow these links to the latest NSW Rural Fire Service guidance, rather than relying on a saved copy or an old social post.
Your bush fire survival plan
Use the RFS planning resources to discuss and record your household’s plan.
Open RFS planning resources ↗
02 / PREPAREYour home and property
Find practical preparation guidance for your property and household.
Read RFS preparation guidance ↗
03 / CHECKRatings and Total Fire Bans
Check the current official information for your area before planning activities.
Check ratings and bans ↗
Before you light a fire.
Check NSW RFS information about permits, notifications, fire restrictions and Total Fire Bans. Use the official notification service where required.
RFS burn notification information ↗
The brigade contact form does not lodge a burn notification or issue a permit.
There’s a place for you here
Good neighbours.
Extraordinary volunteers.
Bring your skills, meet your community and make a difference.