What Council does
Council manages approximately 1,500 hectares of ‘natural area’ across the Hornsby Shire and plays a key role under legislation “to take practicable steps to prevent the occurrence of bush fires on, and to minimise the danger of the spread of bush fires on or from, it’s land.” (Section 63, Rural Fires Act 1997).
No one action provides complete protection against bush fire impact. It is the combination of a range of planning, regulations and operational bush fire management activities that mitigates risk and builds a safer community.
View the actions below to find out more about Councils responsibilities in prevention, preparedness and response.
Provide technical expertise on the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Management Committee
Regulate development on Bush Fire Prone Land
Manage Neighbourhood Safer Places
Land Management and Community Preparedness
Regulate backyard burning
Provide support in emergency response and recovery
Quick links
Report a Bush Fire Hazard
If you are concerned about a bush fire hazard on land adjacent to you please visit the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) website. The RFS will arrange for an inspection of the site to determine if a bush fire hazard exists.
Report an Issue with a Fire Trail
If you would like to report an issue with a Council managed Fire Trail please provide details via phone or report an issue online.
Speak to Council's Fire Team
If you would like to speak with Councils fire team on any matter regarding fire management please provide details via phone or online.
Apply for an Approval to Burn
Check your eligibility and apply for an approval to burn vegetation in the open on your property. Apply online for an Approval to Burn a pile of vegetation.
Provide Feedback
To provide us with feedback on the website or a community event you have recently attended.
Find out Current Fire Activity / Alerts and Warnings
To view up to date information on fire activity and current alerts and warnings visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website.