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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying three water rescue strike teams and specialised equipment to support emergency efforts in the state’s north today as Cyclone Alfred approaches. The teams, made up of 14 highly-trained firefighters and a team leader, will... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys Strike Teams to support Cyclone Alfred emergency efforts at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is searching for motivated individuals ready to take on one of the most rewarding and dynamic careers in emergency services, with applications for Permanent Firefighter roles opening today. From battling blazes and performing rescues to responding... Learn more about the Fire up your career as a full-time Firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking to attract a new generation of first responders in the region, taking to the streets of Broken Hill to recruit for local on-call firefighters. The isolated community, which is home to around 17,000 people,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW seeking the next generation of firefighters at Broken Hill.

Accidental home fires can catch people unawares. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the community to prepare a home escape plan so that families can escape safely should a fire occur. Having a home escape plan in conjunction with a... Learn more about the Be Fire Safe - know your escape plan! at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has heralded the Lunar New Year with a special Chinese Lion Dance at the nation’s busiest fire station. FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, his executive team and the crew from 001 City of Sydney station welcomed the... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT: Special Chinese Lion Dance to promote happiness and prosperity at nation’s busiest fire station at Sydney.

Dozens of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) personnel from across the state will descend on Jindabyne, in the Snowy Mountains, next week to raise vital funds for kids with burn injuries. The annual fundraising event by FRNSW volunteer group, ‘Beat the... Learn more about the Firefighters descend on Snowies to raise vital funds for kids with burns at Jindabyne.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified a makeshift power supply, running from a light fitting to an e-bike on charge, as the cause of a garage fire this morning at Caringbah, in Sydney’s south. Eight firefighters and two fire... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT - Homemade battery charger sparks another lithium-ion blaze, 14th in last nine days at Caringbah.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public to wake up to the risks of lithium-ion battery products amid a spate of dangerous fires. FRNSW crews have responded to 13 lithium-ion battery fires across NSW since Sunday 2 February, including... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT: Spate of lithium-ion fires and NSW Government survey sparks community wakeup call on battery risks at Sydney.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has embraced the latest Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (drone) technology to assist with firefighting operations at a significant blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west over the past 24 hours. The huge... Learn more about the Drones help firefighting and clean up operations at recycling facility at St Marys.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) crews remain at the scene of yesterday's major fire and chemical emergency in Sydney's west. More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks were confronted by 60-metre high fireballs at the waste recycling... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT - Fire and Rescue NSW continues Hazmat operations after major blaze at St Marys.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews tonight have contained a 14th alarm blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west. The huge fire broke out at the recycling plant in Christies Street, St Marys, around 1.45pm. At the height... Learn more about the Firefighters contain major blaze and hazardous materials emergency at St Marys.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is inviting people who are passionate about making a difference to their communities to consider becoming a full-time firefighter at Australia’s busiest urban fire and rescue agency.  The permanent firefighter recruitment drive opens next month, and... Learn more about the Recruitment heats up with information sessions for aspiring firefighters at NSW .

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Corrimal Fire Station is celebrating a century of serving and protecting the community north of Wollongong. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell joined dignitaries including the Federal Member for Cunningham Alison Byrnes and the NSW Minister for Health... Learn more about the FRNSW Corrimal Fire Station celebrates a century of community service at Corrimal.

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.

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.

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.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public not to charge Lithium-ion-powered devices, such as e-bikes, near emergency exits, following a second-storey unit fire yesterday at Merrylands West in Sydney. FRNSW today has released dramatic footage from a camera worn... Learn more about the *** ALERT- Don’t charge Lithium-ion devices near emergency exits at Merrylands West.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed the first two-day workshop as part of its 2024 relaunch of the Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES). Tracks to IFARES is an intensive assessment phase for potential participants of the IFARES... Learn more about the Tracks to IFARES inspires 41 applicants in a two-day intensive assessment at Sydney.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters hit the streets of Hazelbrook on Saturday, conducting home fire safety visits and educating locals about fire risks in their homes this festive season. Firefighters from Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba carried out dozens of... Learn more about the Firefighters conduct home safety blitz, focusing on festive fire risks at Hazelbrook.

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Dee Why Fire Station today marked its 100th birthday. Several dignitaries, including the Member for Wakehurst Michael Regan MP, Mayor of Northern Beaches Council Sue Heins, and Rural Fire Service representative Peter Marshall joined Fire and... Learn more about the Dee Why Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation at Dee Why.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy, dealing with three separate car fires in just four hours overnight across Sydney’s west. The most challenging incident involved a hybrid vehicle on fire in Chiswick Road, Greenacre, around 11.30 last... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters battle spate of car fires overnight at Greenacre.