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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is bolstering its forward pack, adding two more elite sporting clubs to a partnership program supporting firefighters’ health and wellbeing.  The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Western Sydney Wanderers have now signed onto the Tactical Athlete Resilience... Learn more about the FRNSW teams up with more sporting clubs to boost firefighters’ resilience – at NSW.

More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations now display traditional indigenous nation names on their trucks, alongside existing geographical names, in the first tranche of a state-wide rollout. The nation naming conventions, officially announced in a ceremony today at... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW adopts nation naming of trucks at Across NSW.

Media Note: correction in third paragraph to signify the inquiry's recommendations. Fire and Rescue NSW has welcomed the government’s announcement of an additional $34.3m towards its flood response capability, declaring it will fund more in-water rescue technicians, vehicles and equipment. The funding... Learn more about the Additional $34m Government funding significantly boosts Fire and Rescue NSW’s flood response capabilities at Near Goulburn.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Aboriginal Community Liaison officers have delivered critical support to indigenous communities impacted by the devastating floodwaters in the state’s central west. Two teams of indigenous firefighters were recently deployed from Sydney to the worst-hit towns of... Learn more about the FRNSW Aboriginal Community Liaison officers offer helping hand to flood-impacted communities at Central NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will release confronting video of a fire simulation involving a Christmas tree and decorations, demonstrating how quickly and easily safety shortcuts can lead to real-life emergencies in our homes. A senior FRNSW firefighter will also provide... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT: House fire demo reinforces the need to prioritise safety this Christmas at Sydney (CBD).

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter is today visiting the state's flood-impacted Central West, offering his support to emergency teams. The tour began with Commissioner Baxter calling into the incident 'base camp' in Parkes, where he met with FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW Commissioner visits flood-impacted communities at Central West.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning shoppers about the dangers relating to Lithium-ion battery-powered gifts this Christmas. FRNSW has observed a significant rise in fires related to Lithium-ion batteries this year, most often in small, portable devices like e-bikes and... Learn more about the Lithium-ion battery warning issued ahead of Christmas shopping season at Orchard Hills.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is delivering an early Christmas gift to the Kingdom of Bhutan by donating 2,000 firefighter uniforms. In 2019, a pilot project was created to donate decommissioned ‘structural’ firefighting uniforms to the Fire Services Division of the... Learn more about the 2,000 Fire and Rescue NSW uniforms bound for Bhutan at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has established a portable communications cell in the flood-ravaged town of Eugowra to provide telephone and internet access for devastated residents. When the flash flood struck the Central West township earlier this week, it also destroyed... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW establishes crucial telecommunications for people of Eugowra at Eugowra.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to assist residents and businesses in the state's flood-hit Central West, with some now able to begin cleaning up as others are forced to wait for water levels to drop. FRNSW Strike Team 'Oscar' and... Learn more about the FRNSW specialists support clean-up efforts in flood-hit communities t at Central West & Riverina.

It’s a world away from speeding head-first on a sled at 130-kilometres an hour along a twisting icy track but rookie firefighter Emma Lincoln-Smith is eagerly embracing her latest challenge. The Winter Olympian is one of 227 Fire and Rescue NSW... Learn more about the Winter Olympian hurtles head-first into new career at Orchard Hills.

Sydney Swans AFLW star, Rebecca Privitelli, today has graduated as a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), fulfilling a long-time goal to serve the community and protect the irreplaceable. The 27-year-old Centre Half Forward is one of 227 new Permanent... Learn more about the Sydney Swans AFLW star kicking goals with Fire and Rescue NSW at Orchard Hills.

The media is invited to attend the graduation of 227 new Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters tomorrow during a special ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west. The 161 men and 66 women have spent up to 14 weeks... Learn more about the 227 new firefighters set to protect the irreplaceable at Orchard Hills.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is coordinating the deployment of additional flood teams, including international in-water rescue specialists, as parts of the state's Central West are hit hard by record river rises. A contingent of 18 Singaporean water rescue personnel arrived... Learn more about the More help on the way to flood zones as FRNSW secures extra resources at Central West & Riverina.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying emergency teams to Eugowra, in the state's Central West, which has been inundated by intense floodwaters, resulting in more than 100 rescues. A specialist in-water rescue team and a strike team leader left FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW teams on the way to flood-impacted Eugowra at Central West.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is celebrating a major milestone for Lakemba Fire Station, marking a century since the brigade was established and its first fire trucks rolled out. The Haldon Street building was constructed for 3,679 pounds – or approximately... Learn more about the Celebrating 100 years of Lakemba Fire Station keeping communities safe at Lakemba.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is helping lead a major operation to maintain community safety and restore vital services after a major gas leak in the state's Central West. Bathurst's largest gas pipeline, running under the Macquarie River, ruptured overnight. The incident... Learn more about the FRNSW issues safety reminder as major gas pipeline ruptures at Bathurst.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been helping reinforce sandbag levees to protect vulnerable properties in the flood-impacted western Riverina. The Edward River and Billabong Creek in Moulamein are now flooding, currently at 5.76 metres and expected to peak at 5.9... Learn more about the FRNSW protecting historic buildings in flood zones at Riverina.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has flown three disaster response teams into the flood-impacted South West Slopes, carrying out nearly 100 rapid damage assessments (RDAs) over three hours. Supporting the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) led operation, FRNSW conducted 83... Learn more about the FRNSW carries out rapid damage assessments in flood zones at Cootamundra / Forbes.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter Christopher ‘Burra’ McHughes is one of four people in the running for the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at a ceremony in Sydney tonight. The respected... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighter nominated for 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year at Brewarrina.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to help farmers move their livestock out of NSW flood zones and support residents who've been cut off by rising water. Over the weekend, FRNSW was called to Concord, in the Riverina, where the... Learn more about the FRNSW continues to support farmers and residents impacted by floods at Across NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews in the state's north are using a break in the wet weather to help transport vital supplies to isolated farming families and assist local residents with the flood clean-up. FRNSW Strike Teams, attached to the... Learn more about the FRNSW extends its helping hand in the flood zones at Across NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will farewell long-serving Temora Fire Station Captain Greg Matthews, who’s hanging up his fire helmet after nearly five decades of keeping his local community safe.   WHEN:                        10am TODAY (**Friday 28 October**)   WHERE:                     Temora Fire Station 147 De Boos St Temora                          WHO:                          Jeremy Fewtrell FRNSW... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT (TODAY): Temora fire captain signs off after 45 years of protecting local community at Temora.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter has begun a tour of flood-impacted communities, to hear first-hand from those affected and offer additional support. Commissioner Baxter arrived in Moama, in the state's Riverina, this afternoon, to meet with locals, FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW Commissioner visits flood zones as support ramps up at Across NSW.

Additional Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) resources have rolled into northern NSW today, as firefighters set up an emergency services 'base of operations' (BOO) to support flood-impacted communities. Located at Broughton Oval in Moree, the BOO is a joint initiative between... Learn more about the FRNSW bolsters flood response in northern NSW with 'base of operations' at Moree.

Additional Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) 'In-water' crews today have been deployed to flood-threatened areas of the state. Highly-trained swift-water rescue technicians have formed Strike Team "India," which is heading towards the state's Northern Rivers to prepare for any flood emergencies... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys additional in-water rescue crews across the state at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has helped evacuate homes being threatened by floodwaters, and carried out aerial surveillance in the hardest-hit areas of the state. FRNSW strike teams are currently positioned in Barraba, Moree and Narrabri in the North West,... Learn more about the FRNSW assists with flood evacuations and aerial surveillance at Regional NSW.

The State’s best firefighters are battling it out at the 2022 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) State Firefighter Championship, currently underway in Port Macquarie. More than 60 FRNSW on-call firefighters from 15 different fire stations across NSW as well as representatives... Learn more about the 2022 Firefighter Championships underway - *vision available* at Port Macquarie.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning the public to be especially cautious when handling damaged lithium-ion batteries after a man was seriously injured in an explosion in Wollongong earlier this week. Around 1.30pm on Tuesday 18 October, a worker was... Learn more about the FRNSW issues lithium-ion battery warnings after explosion and corrosive gas cloud - Video at North Wollongong.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has pre-positioned specialist flood rescue teams into the state’s central and western regions, with heavy rainfall and flooding to continue over the next few days. Three FRNSW strike teams have been deployed to Bathurst, Forbes and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys strike teams ahead of more severe weather at Central & Western NSW.