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Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have each been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for their commitments to service delivery and training, capability in rural communities, high-rise fire safety, and the mentoring of new female firefighters. The recipients... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters recognised in King’s Birthday honour roll at .

The bravery and dedication of 57 firefighters from the lower Hunter region during the Black Summer bushfire crisis have been recognised during a special Fire and Rescue NSW award function last night. FRNSW firefighters, from a range of fire stations across... Learn more about the Lower Hunter firefighters honoured during Black Summer awards ceremony at Cessnock.

Fire and Rescue NSW will honour 57 firefighters, from the lower Hunter Valley, for their efforts combatting the Black Summer bushfires, during a function tomorrow night at Cessnock. The firefighters, both permanent and on-call crewmembers from Metro North 3, will be... Learn more about the Hunter firefighters to be honoured for Black Summer bushfire bravery at Cessnock.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will provide an opportunity for media to interview some of the firefighters who played key roles in responding to last week's Surry Hills fire emergency. **WHEN: ** 10am TODAY (Friday 2 June 2023) WHERE: City of Sydney Fire Station 211-217... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT (TODAY): Opportunity to interview Surry Hills firefighting heroes at City of Sydney FS.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging all Australians to check their home’s smoke alarms are in working order this winter by testing the devices on Thursday 1 June, the first day of winter. The public is being urged to jointly... Learn more about the “Sound the Alarm – Are You Ready?” Are your home’s smoke alarms in working order? at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has released new video of make-safe demolition works at the scene of last week's major fire in Surry Hills, near the Sydney CBD. The footage has been captured using FRNSW's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW drone capability assisting demolition of fire-damaged buildings at Surry Hills.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is preparing for the make-safe demolition of the two buildings razed by last week's fire at Surry Hills, near the Sydney CBD. The historic multi-storey factory site on Randle Street was engulfed in flames on Thursday,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW makes fire ground safer ahead of planned demolition works at Surry Hills.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) remote piloted aircraft (RPAS) have assisted building engineers and demolition experts to assess the damaged structure. With the structure too unsafe to enter, FRNSW Aviation Unit has used RPAS assets and technology to provide detailed... Learn more about the FRNSW Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPAS) assists engineers and demolition experts at Surry Hills .

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters remain at the Surry Hills fire scene, monitoring unstable walls with laser measuring tools and Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones. One external wall has moved 70mm over night reinforcing the commitment to... Learn more about the Exclusion zone remains at Surry Hills fire scene as wall movement occurs at Surry Hills .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is donating four decommissioned bushfire tankers to the Solomon Islands, significantly boosting the nation’s emergency capability. The fire engines became available for donation following the allocation of $9m by the State Government towards 16 additional new... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW donates bushfire tankers to the Solomon Islands at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today remain at the scene of a major fire in Surry Hills, dousing reignition points and assisting with investigations. The blaze, which at its peak was declared a '10th alarm', destroyed two multi-storey buildings on... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW drone technology offers unique insight into fire aftermath at Surry Hills.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have now gained the upper hand on a major fire which has destroyed two multi-storey buildings in Surry Hills. The blaze broke out on Randle Street just after 4pm and was later upgraded to... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW contains multi-storey building fire as emergency operation continues at Surry Hills.