Keep track of NSW Fire Bans and fire dangers. Know when a Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) has been declared and what you can and can’t do during a fire ban.
Features
Government Sourced Data
NSW Fire Ban and Fire Danger information comes directly from the NSW RFS.
Search by Location
Search by current location, suburb or council.
Instant Results
View results via the interactive map or popup screen. Share results with family and friends.
Zoom in and out of any zone
The interactive map presents a visual representation of fire danger ratings for the current day. You can pinch to zoom in on a particular area. Press a coloured area and you will be shown the fire danger and fire ban rating for the day.
Easily search Fire Ban NSW details
Type in the first few letters and the Fire Ban Checker will automatically give you a list of results to choose from.
E.g. Type in ‘Syd’ and Sydney fire ban will appear in the suggested.
Add locations to your watch list
If you have multiple homes or would like to monitor areas where your loved ones live, you can add locations to a watch list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this app compete with the ‘Fires Near Me NSW’ app?
No, the Fire Ban Checker app compliments the Fires Near Me as well as other apps provided by the NSW RFS and other state fire authorities. It is not intended to be a replacement for any of these apps.
There are 21 fire areas defined for NSW. Each area is comprised of Council areas, as mapped by the NSW RFS.
The Fire Ban Checker app allows you to search by Suburb, Council or Current Location, thus saving you the hassle of trying to determine your Fire Area.
We believe our app is the simplest way to find fire danger ratings and fire bans across Australia. Don’t just take our word for it though, see what everyone else is saying!
bondisteve
With Summer and the bushfire season upon us, I feel 100% prepared with this app. Easy to use with a user friendly interface and accurate and up to date data meaning I can monitor the places, that myself and my love ones frequent, I’m sold!
joshr
Great app, very helpful for finding Fire Ban NSW details. A lot of save settings and customisation options.
vsmancuso
Very clear and simple – this app is perfect and a must download for all Aussies. Thank you for making it possible to check my area as well as my loved ones to make sure we stay safe all year around!