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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*** VISION ALERT*** Fire and Rescue NSW’s Gandalf crowned Canine Hero of the Year | Sydney

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.

access_time 07:03pm • Apr 21, 2025
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Update - stills added - Man injured by lithium-ion battery blast | Lurnea

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.

access_time 01:03pm • Apr 15, 2025
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***Video*** - Major Hazardous Materials Response after Fatal Crash | Euston Balranald - Murray Region - NSW

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 .

access_time 04:48pm • Apr 11, 2025
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“Roll up, roll up!” - Fire and Rescue NSW returns to the Royal Easter Show, showcasing rescue, drone and canine capabilities | Sydney Olympic Park

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.

access_time 04:23pm • Apr 10, 2025
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Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib welcomes more than 160 new firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW graduation |

The NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, today welcomed 169 new firefighters to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) ranks at a graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills in Sydney’s west. There were also 24 FRNSW personnel... Learn more about the Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib welcomes more than 160 new firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW graduation at .

access_time 03:53pm • Apr 04, 2025
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Truck crash and fire closes Hume Highway | Campbelltown

A man has died in a serious truck crash on the Hume Highway near Campbelltown, with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) working to extinguish an intense blaze at the scene. At approximately 6.30am, FRNSW crews responded to calls of a truck... Learn more about the Truck crash and fire closes Hume Highway at Campbelltown.

access_time 02:33pm • Apr 03, 2025
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Fire destroys school building | Lismore

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have worked through the night to contain a large fire that destroyed a Richmond River High School building, that was due for demolition, in North Lismore. At approximately 6.30pm on Friday, more than 50... Learn more about the Fire destroys school building at Lismore.

access_time 10:43am • Mar 29, 2025
place Lismore
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Multi-million-dollar Fire and Rescue NSW resource boost for Ulladulla | Ulladulla

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, today unveiled a station upgrade and two new fire engines to protect the community of Ulladulla on the state’s south coast. The improvements include a $1.7 million station refurbishment, which began in... Learn more about the Multi-million-dollar Fire and Rescue NSW resource boost for Ulladulla at Ulladulla.

access_time 01:43pm • Mar 28, 2025
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Carrier truck fire destroys five cars | Denham Court

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a fire involving a car carrier on the Hume Highway at Denham Court, in Sydney's south west, just after 11.30am today. The prime mover, carrying several new hybrid vehicles, was successfully detached from... Learn more about the Carrier truck fire destroys five cars at Denham Court.

access_time 05:58pm • Mar 27, 2025
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*** VISION ALERT *** Updated footage - FRNSW drone assists with operations in commercial laundry fire | Parramatta

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fighters have extinguished a fire that occurred in a commercial laundry in Parramatta earlier today. The site has been declared a crime scene and handed over to NSW Police as a matter of procedure.... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Updated footage - FRNSW drone assists with operations in commercial laundry fire at Parramatta.

access_time 05:43pm • Mar 25, 2025
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Fire and Rescue NSW operations continue following commercial laundry fire | Parramatta

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are on scene this morning, having battled a major building fire in Parramatta overnight. The blaze broke out at approximately 1.10am in the Dunlop Street commercial laundry premises. On route to the incident, firefighters identified a well-developed... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW operations continue following commercial laundry fire at Parramatta.

access_time 09:03am • Mar 25, 2025
place Parramatta
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North Parramatta | The fire at Dunlop Street, North Parramatta has been contained but is expected to smoulder through the morning. Because there may be smoke in the area, residents and businesses in the vicinity are advised to keep doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:37am • Mar 25, 2025
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Hazard reduction advisory – North Head, Sydney |

Fire and Rescue NSW will be undertaking a hazard reduction burn on North Head located near Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches today. Smoke from the planned hazard reduction burn may settle in and around the Manly area today and will be... Learn more about the Hazard reduction advisory – North Head, Sydney at .

access_time 08:03am • Mar 20, 2025
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*** VISION ALERT *** Lithium-ion batteries contribute to intensity of townhouse blaze | Maitland

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire in a townhouse in Mayfield, in the Hunter region. Just before 2am, firefighters responded to Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire in a two-level building located on the corner... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Lithium-ion batteries contribute to intensity of townhouse blaze at Maitland .

access_time 04:36pm • Mar 19, 2025
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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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