While the bushfire season traditionally starts on November 1 each year on the Border, the Albury, Greater Hume, Federation and Berrigan local government areas will begin the fire season on October 14.

RFS Superintendent Patrick Westwood warned residents the intermittent rain would only add to spring grass growth.

"We have experienced a significant drought over the past 18 months," he said.

"It won't take long before our grass is brown and dry.

"Bringing the fire danger period into the middle of October will help us prevent unnecessary ignitions this year.

"There are simple things you can do now to get ready for bush fire season - such as talking with your family about your bush fire survival plan, preparing your home or property, knowing the bush fire alert levels and making sure you know where to get information during a fire."

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Superintendent Westwood said many people use burn offs to reduce the risk of fire on their property.

"But if fire's not used properly, you can end up being the fire risk to your community," he said.

"Timber piles have the potential to reignite and escape at the first sign of a hot and windy day, sometimes many months later.

"In April 2018 we had 21 fires escape from piles that most landholders thought had been out for days and even weeks.

"Don't be the fire risk to your community, wait until winter to burn piles.

"Permits are required during the bush fire danger period. They're free and easy to get, however we ask that people refrain from burning piles of timber at this time of year."

For information on planning and preparing for fire, visit www.myfireplan.com.au.