Fire and Rescue NSW - Prepared for anything.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.
What you need to know about...
A safety visit can assist in helping you reduce the risk of an accidental fire in the home and safely escape in the event of a fire. Click here to request a safety visit.
Portable lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk. Click here to understand the risks and be prepared.
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Emergency contacts
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
Bushfire Information: Call the NSW Rural Fire Service: 1800 679 737
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au [external link]
Floods and Storms: Call the SES: 132 500
www.ses.nsw.gov.au [external link]
Latest news and updates
Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Taree Fire Station celebrated 100 years of service to the local community on Saturday 17 May. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM joined dignitaries, community members, and current and former firefighters at a special event marking the... Learn more about the Taree Fire Station marks 100 years of service at Taree.
NOWRA - FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a home on McDonald Ave. Three fire truck and 14 firefighters took approx 40 mins to contain the fire. No injuries reported. Where and how the fire ignited is now under investigation by Police and FRNSW. Time of call 09:19. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN - FRNSW arrived on scene Greenfield Parade, smoke issuing from a two level restaurant. Six fire trucks in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) says the escape of a family of four from a fire at Kellyville, in Sydney’s north-west, last night emphasises the need for every household to form a home evacuation plan. FRNSW received a large number of... Learn more about the Family of four escapes house fire at Kellyville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday, with firefighters urging the community to ensure it has a working smoke alarm in the lead up to winter. Fire stations across the state... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rolls up its doors for annual Open Day at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a dramatic high-voltage transformer fire that's led to a power outage at Turramurra, on Sydney's upper north shore. Around 6.30 last night, FRNSW crews responded to more than 20 Triple Zero (000) calls... Learn more about the *** - Dramatic transformer fire causes power outage at Turramurra .
If our Open Day isnt on your weekend agenda, cancel everything. Start again. Saturday, 10 May 202510am - 2pm - Find your local fire station here: View on X [external link]
Firefighters who hauled six tankers full of hydrogen from a hazmat exclusion zone are among more than 100 people being formally recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) as part of a special event at City of Sydney Fire Station... Learn more about the Firefighters honoured for heroic actions on St Florian's Day at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a hammer and chisel to carefully extract an adventurous 12-week-old puppy, stuck in a wall below a house today at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west. “Lulu”, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, got her head stuck... Learn more about the *** Update NOW AVAILABLE - Firefighters rescue puppy during delicate operation at Merrylands.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued an unconscious man from a burning cottage in Pavillion Street, Queenscliff on Sydney’s northern beaches. FRNSW was alerted to the incident at 22:32pm last night, after neighbours observed a fire venting from windows of... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning cottage at Queenscliff.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued at least four people trapped by flash-flooding during a storm front yesterday in Newcastle. The storm struck parts of the city around 4pm, generating a number of Triple-Zero (000) calls for help to... Learn more about the *** - Firefighters rescue residents trapped by Newcastle flash-flooding at Merewether.
Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ignitable Liquid Detection Dog, Gandalf, has been awarded Canine Hero of the Year in the Service Dog category at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Sydney Royal Easter Show. The prestigious title recognises Gandalf’s extraordinary... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT*** Fire and Rescue NSW’s Gandalf crowned Canine Hero of the Year at Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a garage fire caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion this morning at Lurnea in Sydney’s south-west. FRNSW was alerted to a loud explosion and fire at the property in Jedda Street, just after... Learn more about the Update - stills added - Man injured by lithium-ion battery blast at Lurnea.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained and rendered safe a large chemical spill after a fatal truck crash on the Sturt Highway in Euston in the state's Murray Region. All emergency services responded to reports of a crash between... Learn more about the ***Video*** - Major Hazardous Materials Response after Fatal Crash at Euston Balranald - Murray Region - NSW .
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stand will be the one to see at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, offering show-goers plenty of hands-on, interactive experiences. FRNSW’s Show display will include ‘paw-some' demonstrations, including a K9 capability demonstration where a... Learn more about the “Roll up, roll up!” - Fire and Rescue NSW returns to the Royal Easter Show, showcasing rescue, drone and canine capabilities at Sydney Olympic Park.