Fire management
Fire is an inevitable and essential part of the Australian environment. Uncontrolled bush fires pose a significant threat to life, property and to the environment.
Greater Sydney is one of the most bush fire prone areas in Australia and Hornsby Shire is one of the most vulnerable areas, with approximately 40 per cent of properties (being 28,592 properties, covering an area of 41,343 hectares) currently identified as Bush Fire Prone Land.
Preparation for bush fire is essential for the protection of life and property. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure our community has the highest level of preparedness when bush fires inevitably occur.
Council undertakes a range of planning and operational bush fire management activities designed to mitigate bush fire risk through shire wide planning and regulation, management of bushland reserves and empowering the community through education.
Come and explore fire management within Hornsby Shire.
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.