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.

Lithium-ion batteries: shop, charge, and recycle safely.
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

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Three FRNSW fire officers recognised in Australia Day Honours | NSW

Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in today’s Australia Day Honours. The recipients of the top emergency service recognition include Superintendent Gregory Houston, Station Officer Samuel Parkhouse and Grafton Captain... Learn more about the Three FRNSW fire officers recognised in Australia Day Honours at NSW.

access_time 07:00am • Jan 26, 2025
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NSW | Three FRNSW fire officers recognised in Australia Day Honours. Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in todays Australia Day Honours. The recipients of the top emergency se... View on X [external link]

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Fire Safety Blitz is hitting the right note at Country Music Festival | Tamworth

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are striking the right chord with festivalgoers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, ensuring fire safety takes centre stage at the iconic event, which attracts around 70,000 visitors each year. As part of a... Learn more about the Fire Safety Blitz is hitting the right note at Country Music Festival at Tamworth.

access_time 02:24pm • Jan 24, 2025
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TAMWORTH | Fire Safety Blitz is hitting the right note at Country Music Festival. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are striking the right chord with festivalgoers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, ensuring fire safety takes centre stage a... View on X [external link]

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Firefighters battle intense unit blaze and rescue three trapped occupants | Malabar

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued three people following a significant fire in a large residential unit complex in Malabar, in Sydney’s east, overnight. At approximately 11.45pm, more than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and 10 fire... Learn more about the Firefighters battle intense unit blaze and rescue three trapped occupants at Malabar.

access_time 12:24pm • Jan 24, 2025
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MALABAR | Firefighters battle intense unit blaze and rescue three trapped occupants. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued three people following a significant fire in a large residential unit complex in Malabar, in Sydneys east... View on X [external link]

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Home damaged following kitchen fire | Raymond Terrace

A fire has extensively damaged a kitchen in a home in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze in Vogele Place around 9.00pm. Six trucks and more than 25 firefighters... Learn more about the Home damaged following kitchen fire at Raymond Terrace.

access_time 10:35am • Jan 24, 2025
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RAYMOND TERRACE | Home damaged following kitchen fire. A fire has extensively damaged a kitchen in a home in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle overnight.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze in Voge... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:35am • Jan 24, 2025
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Emergency Services Minister inspects newly renovated fire station | Ulladulla

A million-dollar upgrade is currently underway at Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ulladulla Fire Station on the state’s South Coast, as part of a major investment in bushfire preparedness. Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, Member for the South Coast, Liza Butler,... Learn more about the Emergency Services Minister inspects newly renovated fire station at Ulladulla.

access_time 04:09pm • Jan 22, 2025
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ULLADULLA | Emergency Services Minister inspects newly renovated fire station. A million-dollar upgrade is currently underway at Fire and Rescue NSWs (FRNSW) Ulladulla Fire Station on the states South Coast, as part of a major investment in bu... View on X [external link]

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*** VISION ALERT - Fire crews exploring cause of dramatic truck fire | Horsley Park

Fire crews are working to confirm the cause of a dramatic garbage truck fire last night on the M7 Motorway at Horsley Park, in Sydney's south-west. The recycling compactor truck was travelling along the motorway, carrying a load of cardboard, just... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT - Fire crews exploring cause of dramatic truck fire at Horsley Park.

access_time 12:30pm • Jan 22, 2025
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***VISION ALERT - Firefighters battle major building blaze | Nambucca Heads

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently battling a significant fire at a recreational club in Nambucca Heads, on the state's mid-north coast. Just before 6am today, crews responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to an alarm activating, with... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT - Firefighters battle major building blaze at Nambucca Heads.

access_time 11:45am • Jan 22, 2025
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HORSLEY PARK | *** VISION ALERT - Fire crews exploring cause of dramatic truck fire. Fire crews are working to confirm the cause of a dramatic garbage truck fire last night on the M7 Motorway at Horsley Park, in Sydney's south-west.The recycli... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:30am • Jan 22, 2025
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NAMBUCCA HEADS | ***VISION ALERT - Firefighters battle major building blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently battling a significant fire at a recreational club in Nambucca Heads, on the state's mid-north coast.Just before 6am t... View on X [external link]

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Firefighters battle intense house blaze | Busby

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently on scene at a house fire in Busby, in Sydney's south west. Just after 2.45pm this afternoon, firefighters arrived at the two-level home in Aberdeen Road to find a large section of the... Learn more about the Firefighters battle intense house blaze at Busby.

access_time 06:15pm • Jan 21, 2025
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