Resource centre: Bushfire contacts

With the bushfire season upon us, stay informed about bushfires in your area using the resources provided by your local authorities. For a comprehensive list of fire authority contact details, follow the links below.

Firefighter battling an out-of-control bushfire.

Firefighter battling an out-of-control bushfire. Source: AAP

NSW

NSW Rural Fire Service

For detailed information about fires and fire-bans in your area visit Fire Near Me NSW.

Fire Near Me NSW is also available for iPhone, iPad, Android, tablet or smart phone.

Emergency contacts:  

  • Emergency: 000
  • NSW RFS Bushfire Information Line: 1800 679 737
  • NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters: 02 8741 5555
  • RMS 24 Hour Traffic and enquiry line: 13 27 01

VICTORIA

Country Fire Authority

 Emergency contacts:

  • Emergency: 000
  • Victoria Bushfire Information Line: 1800 240 667
  • CFA Headquarters: 03 9262 8444 
  • Burn-off notification: 1800 668 511

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

South Australian Country Fire Service

South Australian Country Fire Service information is also available for iPhone, iPad, Android, smartphone and tablet.

Emergency contacts:  

  • Emergency: 000
  • CFS Bushfire information hotline: 1300 362 361
  • CFS Headquarters: 08 8463 4200
  • Burn off notification: 1300 362 361
  • Country Fire Service Volunteer Association: 08 8244 6500

ACT

ACT Rural Fire Service

 Emergency contacts:

  • Emergency: 000
  • ACT Rural Fire Service (general): 13 22 81
  • Speak and Listen users: 1300 555 727
  • TTY Users: 133 677

TASMANIA

Tasmania Fire Service

Emergency contacts:

  • Emergency: 000
  • TTY Users: 106
  • TFS Head Office: 03 6230 8600

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Note: DFES does not have a Facebook page.

Emergency contacts:  

  • Emergency: 000
  • DFES public information line: 1300 657 209
  • SES assistance: 132 500
  • Emergency Information: 13 3337
  • Main Roads WA: 138 138

QUEENSLAND

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency contacts:

  • Emergency: 000
  • Ipswich office: 32944944
  • Rockhampton office: 49384736
  • For a comprehensive list of all the Queensland office contacts, visit the RFS website

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service

Note, the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service does not have a Facebook or a Twitter page, but follow the  Northern Territory Police Force's Facebook to stay updated.

Emergency Contacts:

  • Emergency: 000
  • Fire and Rescue Service (Northern Region): 08 8946 4107
  • Fire and Rescue Service (Southern Region): 08 8951 6688
  • After Hours: 08 8922 1555

OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS

If you are deaf or hearing impaired, contact your local authority using the National Relay Service.


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