Permits required from September 1, across Tamworth Regional Council area

Permits will be required from Friday, September 1, 2023.

NSW RFS Superintendent Bron Waters says residents should be prepared.

"Tamworth Regional Council Area is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions so the NSW RFS has declared the Bush Fire Danger Period to begin from [September 1]," Superintendent Waters said.

"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."

Fire Permits set out the rules around how a fire is lit and maintained, and lets firefighters know when landholders are conducting burning activities on their property.

Landholders must provide at least 24 hours notification to adjoining landholders and the NSW RFS of intention to light a fire.

Superintendent Waters said with summer conditions across the region becoming more conducive to the spread of fire, people need to be extremely careful.

"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, conducting hazard reduction activities," she said.

"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."

Fire permits can be obtained from the Tamworth District Fire Control Centre on 02 5778 3600 during business hours.

Notification to the NSW RFS can be done: via the QR code on the permit; online www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify; or by phoning 02 5778 3600.

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