Source: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/fire-danger-ratings Fetched: 2026-11-03 22:08 AEDT Fire Danger Ratings - NSW Rural Fire Service - Header - Main Navigation - Main Content - Footer NSW Rural Fire Service - Facebook - Twitter - RSS - Youtube - Contact us Toolbar Links: - Contact us - Print this page - Accessibility - Emergency information - Home - Fire information - Fires Near Me - Alerts and Warnings - Hazard Reductions - Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans - Bush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits - Prevent bush fire arson - Report a cigarette butt tosser - Emergency information - Plan and prepare - Bush fire survival plan - Know your risk - Prepare your home - Prepare yourself and family - Fire Danger Ratings - Alert Levels - Neighbourhood Safer Places - Building on bush fire prone land - Travelling in a bush fire area - Managing bush fire risk - AIDER - Home fire safety - Information for Social and Health Services - Information for workers in bush fire areas - 10/50 vegetation clearing - Rural Boundary Clearing Tool - Farm fire safety - Fire Trails - Static Water Supply (SWS) - Volunteer - Join the RFS - Training - Awards - Supportive employer - Youth in the NSW RFS - Support your local brigade - Support for RFS members and their families - News and media - General news - Media releases - Ministerial media releases - Information for the media - Stay up to date - Film and photo requests - Advertising - Have your say - PFAS environmental investigations - Get Ready Weekend 2026 - St Florian's Day 2026 - Fire Danger Ratings have changed - NSW Emergency Services Volunteers Memorial 2026 - Resources - Bush fire survival plan - Fact sheets - Publications and documents - Bush Fire Bulletin - Access to information - Library - Research - Schools - NSW RFS Insignia and name - About us - Contact us - Fast facts - History - Structure - Our Commissioner - Our Districts - Our Strategic Direction - Doing business with the NSW RFS - NSW RFS and Brigades Donations Fund - RFS Benevolent Fund - Fundraising and sponsorship - Bush Fire Risk Mitigation and Resilience Support Program - Careers at the RFS - One NSW RFS - Coffee4Kids - Fire Control Centres - RFS Glossary Open Main Navigation Menu Page breadcrumbs: - Home - NSW RFS - Plan and prepare - Fire Danger Ratings ## Fire Danger Ratings Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the consequences of a fire, if one was to start. The higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous the conditions. You can use the Fire Danger Ratings as a trigger for action in your bush fire survival plan, such as leaving bush fire risk areas on days of Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger. Check the fire danger rating for your area. Untitled Document FIRE DANGER RATING WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CATASTROPHIC For your survival, leave bush fire risk areas. - These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire. - Your life may depend on the decisions you make, even before there is a fire. - Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before. - Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions. - You may not be able to leave and help may not be available. EXTREME Take action now to protect your life and property. - These are dangerous fire conditions. - Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready. - If a fire starts, take immediate action. - If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts. - Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas. HIGH Be ready to act. - There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area. - Decide what you will do if a fire starts. - If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas. MODERATE Plan and prepare. - Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire. NO RATING - Fire danger ratings are used on days when you need to take action. On days of minimal risk, 'No Rating' will be issued. 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