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NSW fire agencies are urging everyone to check they have working smoke alarms after nine people died in residential blazes this winter. Fire fatalities in accidental fires can be preventable, with working smoke alarms an important warning system for households. Fire and... Learn more about the Fire agencies raise the alarm: nine winter house fire deaths in 2025 at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has donated two tonnes of specialist rescue equipment to assist firefighters and protect communities in the Solomon Islands. FRNSW has had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s fire service to... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW providing specialist rescue equipment to Solomon Islands firefighters at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking to attract a new generation of first responders in the state’s Clarence Valley region, rolling up the doors of Maclean Fire Station to showcase its capability and recruit for local on-call firefighters. The rural... Learn more about the Maclean Fire Station recruiting the next generation of firefighters at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has again played a leading role in a large-scale drill at Lake Macquarie, the fifth of its kind designed to sharpen the response of emergency services at serious vehicle accidents. The exercise was developed following previous... Learn more about the FRNSW leads multi-agency exercise, boosting collaboration and skills at Edgeworth.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell and Member of the Legislative Council Emily Suvaal today opened the new $4.2 million Dungog Fire Station, strengthening fire and emergency response capability across the Hunter Valley. Located on Common Road, Bendolba, the... Learn more about the New $4.2m Fire and Rescue NSW Station opens at Dungog at .

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters will embark on a gruelling 24-hour climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to support research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The 10th annual ‘Firies Climb for MND’... Learn more about the Firefighters to take on Furber Steps in full gear for Motor Neurone Disease charity, celebrating 10 years of fundraiser at Katoomba.

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) West Wyalong Fire Station has marked its 100th birthday. Current and former firefighters, alongside members of FRNSW’s leadership team, joined FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell at the station on Friday in the state’s Riverina region to celebrate... Learn more about the West Wyalong Fire Station celebrates a century of service at Wyalong.

Firefighters in the state’s snowfields are urging visitors and locals alike to “Be Fire Safe” over the last few days of winter. There have been three residential fires in the Snowy Valley Local Government Area (LGA) so far this season. One fire... Learn more about the Snow-goers urged to “Be Fire Safe” this winter at Perisher Valley.

The Wyong team from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is celebrating its victory in the latest round of the Regional Firefighters Championships at Forbes at the weekend. The Wyong Fire Station team took out the top spot after an exhilarating display... Learn more about the Central Coast firefighters victorious at Forbes Firefighter Championships at .

More than 60 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters crossed this year’s City2Surf finish line wearing 20kg of firefighting gear and raising $158,294 for children suffering serious burns injuries. FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM joined his fellow firefighters, to tackle... Learn more about the Firefighters cross City2Surf finish line in firefighting gear, raising over $150,000 for sick kids at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) in-water experts have turned floodwater cattle wranglers, guiding stranded livestock through the swollen Namoi River to safety at Gunnedah, in the state’s north-west slopes. The FRNSW swift-water teams, ‘Alpha One’ and ‘Alpha Two’, supporting the State... Learn more about the Firefighters conduct floodwater roundup to rescue stranded cattle at Gunnedah.

The Northern Rivers is home to a new state-of-the-art fire station after the NSW Government invested more than $2 million rebuilding Alstonville station, improving fire-protection in the region. Alstonville has been upgraded to provide its firefighters with a modern facility improving... Learn more about the Northern Rivers emergency protection enhanced with $2 million upgrade at Alstonville fire station at Alstonville.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Police are investigating the cause of a major factory fire overnight at Minto, in Sydney’s south-west. As the first fire crews, responding to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls, approached the blaze in Huntsmore Road... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigates cause of large factory fire at Minto.

The NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, today welcomed more than 200 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. The recruits hail from... Learn more about the Protection of NSW communities boosted with more than 200 new firefighters and five new fire trucks at .

Central Coast communities will soon benefit from an enhanced emergency response thanks to upgrades across Fire and Rescue NSW properties and fleet. Work is well underway on a $1.8 million fire station refurbishment at Umina, while a new million-dollar rescue truck... Learn more about the Multi-million-dollar Fire and Rescue NSW boost for Central Coast at Umina/Gosford.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking to attract a new generation of first responders in the state’s Southern Tablelands region, rolling up the doors of Crookwell Fire Station to showcase its capability and recruit for local On-call firefighters. On Saturday... Learn more about the Crookwell Fire Station invites the community to meet the crew at Crookwell.

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Balgownie Fire Station has marked a significant milestone - 100 years of service to the Wollongong community. Several dignitaries, including Member for Wollongong, The Hon. Paul Scully MP; Federal Member for Cunningham, Alison Byrnes MP; Wollongong... Learn more about the Balgownie Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation and community service at Balgownie.

Seventeen teams are set to compete at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Regional Firefighter Championships this weekend at Swansea, in the state’s Lake Macquarie region. Teams of four firefighters compete in the hard-fought competition with events such as “Urban Pumper... Learn more about the Teams training for triumph at Regional Firefighter Championships at Swansea.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and administration staff have raised a record-breaking amount for children who have sustained burn injuries. ‘Firefighters For The Burns Unit Incorporated’, the registered charitable organisation established by FRNSW Firefighters, today presented a cheque for $523,247... Learn more about the - Firefighters raise half a million dollars for kids with burn injuries at Westmead.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has identified the people most at risk of a residential fire this winter. FRNSW’s Community Safety Command has crunched the numbers and created a profile of those most vulnerable. If you meet one or more of the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW identifies people most at risk of a home fire this winter at NSW.

The NSW Government has invested $2.7 million upgrading Cootamundra’s heritage-listed fire station on the state’s south-west slopes. The investment improves Fire and Rescue NSW’s ability to respond to emergencies. Upgrades at Cootamundra include new engine bays improving access for fire trucks, additional... Learn more about the Modern upgrade for heritage-listed Fire and Rescue NSW station at Cootamundra.

The NSW Government has invested more than $2.5 million modernising fire stations in the Snowy Mountains, improving emergency readiness in the region. Cooma Fire Station has undergone a $1.7 million makeover while $900,000 has been invested at Thredbo Fire Station updating... Learn more about the Major upgrades for Snowy Mountains fire stations at Cooma.

Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours. Captain Edwin Gray; Chief Superintendent, Steven Hayes; and Station Officer, Mark Porter, have each been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for their commitments to... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters recognised in King’s Birthday honour roll at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has issued a warning to residents, affected by the recent floods, to use caution around hazardous materials in and around the home. A range of household chemicals and fluids may be among the materials compromised by... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW warns flood-affected households about hazardous materials threats at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed a portable decontamination gantry system to support multi-agency flood response efforts in Port Macquarie, marking the first operational use of the system. The system was developed following lessons learned during the 2021 floods where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys innovative vehicle ‘decontamination gantry’ to flood zone at Port Macquarie.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews in the mid-north coast flood zone have played a crucial role in clearing damage that was endangering the weekly supply of food, water and medicine to the residents of Lord Howe Island. FRNSW Strike Team... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW flood crews play crucial role in guaranteeing weekly food and medicine supplies for Lord Howe Island at Port Macquarie.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are pitching in to help communities clean-up after the devastating flood emergency on the state's mid-north coast. At Taree, Kempsey and outlying areas, more than 150 firefighters, using 39 tankers, known as 'Storm Water Damage'... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews aiding community clean-up efforts at Mid-north coast.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are hitting the streets of New South Wales to urge households to test their smoke alarms for winter. In the lead up to national Smoke Alarm Action Day on Sunday 1 June, firefighters are blitzing... Learn more about the Be smart, take part in Smoke Alarm Action Day on June 1 at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are continuing to provide specialist assistance to aid the SES-led flood response in the state’s north and mid-north coast. FRNSW’s heavy-lifting Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or drones have been used to drop hay from... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW continuing to help communities recover at mid-north coast.

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) In-water crew has detailed how it has pulled off the extraordinary rescue of two people and their working dogs from a flooded, isolated farm near Kempsey, on the state’s mid-north coast. Strike Team Charlie, five... Learn more about the Details of extraordinary flood water rescue – Trapped couple and their working dogs towed to safety on makeshift raft at Near Kempsey.