Fire and Rescue NSW

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...

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Home Safety Visits

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.

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Lithium-ion batteries: Shop, charge, and recycle safely

Portable lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk. Click here to understand the risks and be prepared.

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On-call recruitment

Want to become an on-call firefighter? Learn more about joining the team that's prepared for anything.

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 is seeking the next generation of firefighters in Warren | Warren

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is taking to the streets of Warren to recruit the next generation of on-call firefighters.   The small rural town, which is home to around 1,300 people, is facing a firefighter shortage and needs to fill... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking the next generation of firefighters in Warren at Warren.

access_time 12:41pm • Mar 18, 2025
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WARREN | Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking the next generation of firefighters in Warren. ** **Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is taking to the streets of Warren to recruit the next generation of on-call firefighters.The small rural town, which is h... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:41am • Mar 18, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place, today, Sunday 16 March for Southern Slopes, Central and Southern Ranges and Greater Sydney Ar View on X [external link]

access_time 08:43am • Mar 16, 2025
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Pilot rescued after light plane crashes into hangar | Wedderburn

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a light aircraft that crashed into the top of a hangar at Wedderburn in the Campbelltown area today. At at approximately 9.50am this morning, multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received, prompting a... Learn more about the Pilot rescued after light plane crashes into hangar at Wedderburn.

access_time 04:46pm • Mar 14, 2025
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Merrylands Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Merrylands Fire Station today marked its 100th birthday. The Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, Member for Granville, Julia Finn MP and Mayor of Cumberland, Councillor Ola Hamed, joined FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell at the Station... Learn more about the Merrylands Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation at Merrylands.

access_time 04:02pm • Mar 14, 2025
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*** VISION ALERT *** Drone delivers medicine to isolated community in Northern NSW |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has used a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), or drone to deliver vital medication to a flood-isolated resident in northern NSW, supporting the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Yesterday, a FRNSW... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Drone delivers medicine to isolated community in Northern NSW at .

access_time 05:06pm • Mar 13, 2025
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An image relating to the news item *** VISION ALERT*** FRNSW continues land, water and air support in Northern NSW
*** VISION ALERT*** FRNSW continues land, water and air support in Northern NSW |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Today, FRNSW water rescue teams transported a resident home whose property had been isolated by water.... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT*** FRNSW continues land, water and air support in Northern NSW at .

access_time 05:31pm • Mar 11, 2025
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An image relating to the news item *** VISION ALERT*** FRNSW teams provide internet access and aerial assessments of affected communities in Northern NSW
*** VISION ALERT*** FRNSW teams provide internet access and aerial assessments of affected communities in Northern NSW |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the SES-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. FRNSW has deployed a Cell on Wheels (CoW) to Clarence Valley, supporting the State Emergency Service (SES) operations centre. The... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT*** FRNSW teams provide internet access and aerial assessments of affected communities in Northern NSW at .

access_time 04:56pm • Mar 10, 2025
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Fire and Rescue NSW offer free safety visits to keep elderly fire safe during Seniors Festival |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is focussed on reducing the risk experienced by seniors when it comes to fires in the home. FRNSW research shows that those over 65 account for nearly 50% of house fire fatalities. To address this trend, FRNSW... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW offer free safety visits to keep elderly fire safe during Seniors Festival at .

access_time 10:41am • Mar 10, 2025
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An image relating to the news item  FRNSW operations continue in state’s north, with water rescues and exercises conducted through the night
FRNSW operations continue in state’s north, with water rescues and exercises conducted through the night |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the SES-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Water rescues have been conducted near Bellingen, with residents saved from areas and vehicles isolated by floodwaters. FRNSW crews are... Learn more about the FRNSW operations continue in state’s north, with water rescues and exercises conducted through the night at .

access_time 05:16pm • Mar 09, 2025
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An image relating to the news item *** VISION ALERT *** Drones survey Lismore levee in Northern NSW
*** VISION ALERT *** Drones survey Lismore levee in Northern NSW |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed to Bellingen, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Taree, Port Macquarie, Urbenville, Grafton and Nambucca Heads are supporting the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW SES is advising people to download... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Drones survey Lismore levee in Northern NSW at .

access_time 04:36pm • Mar 08, 2025
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FRNSW teams on the ground to support SES-led emergency response in Northern NSW |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed to Bellingen, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Taree and Port Macquarie have commenced reconnaissance in support of the SES-led emergency response to Cyclone Alfred. The NSW SES is advising people to download the Hazards Near Me App... Learn more about the FRNSW teams on the ground to support SES-led emergency response in Northern NSW at .

access_time 05:12pm • Mar 07, 2025
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Fire and Rescue NSW supports SES-led emergency response in Northern NSW |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying strike teams, drones and communications technology to support the State Emergency Service-led emergency response to severe weather conditions on the state’s north coast. FRNSW has dispatched the following resources: Seven specialised Water Rescue strike teams... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW supports SES-led emergency response in Northern NSW at .

access_time 08:47am • Mar 07, 2025
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*** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters prevent house fire spreading to neighbouring homes | Gregory Hills

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a house fire in Gregory Hills, in Sydney's southwest this evening. Just after 5.30pm, firefighters responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire in the residential property on Booth Street,... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters prevent house fire spreading to neighbouring homes at Gregory Hills.

access_time 08:02pm • Mar 06, 2025
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Fire and Rescue celebrates 40 years of Women in Firefighting, launching Museum of Fire exhibition | Penrith

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has recognised the significant and ongoing contribution of women in firefighting at a special exhibition at the Museum of Fire in Penrith, in Sydney’s west. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the appointment of women... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue celebrates 40 years of Women in Firefighting, launching Museum of Fire exhibition at Penrith.

access_time 05:42pm • Mar 06, 2025
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