Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP)
The Bush Fire Danger Period in the Hunter Area runs from 1st September to 31st Marchof the following year unless a change to this is notified. During this period, Permits to Burn are required. You can obtain a permit from the Putty Rural Fire Brigade.
Putty South area – Greg Pierce 65 797 037 or 0415 602 366
Putty North – Tim Spooner 65 797 047 or 0418 299 377
Putty Central – Ken Ferguson 65 797 077 or 0499 868 806
Putty Central – Kenn Mackett 0401 535 575
On days where the fire danger rating is very high or above, fire permits will be suspended and permit holders will be advised accordingly.
Before lighting your fire, you will need to prepare a containment area so that your fire does not escape your property, notify your neighbours and Fire Control on 6575 1200 24 hours before you light up your intended fire. You will need to register your burn online or via the Permit Line 02 65751212. Even when it is not the BFDP, April to August, these conditions still apply.
When attending a fire, always wear full protective clothing, gloves, heavy shoes, goggles and a hat and have a means of controlling your fire such as water and machinery.
Never leave a fire unattended and if a fire does escape, it is essential to call Triple
Zero immediately so that emergency services can respond effectively to minimise any possible damage.
On days of a TOTAL FIRE BAN, no fire of any nature is to be lit in the open. To check the Fire Danger Ratings for your area or for any other information
visit NSW Rural Fire Service