Public consultations
Have your say on proposed changes to Fire and Rescue NSW fees
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reviewing its fees and charges for certain services, including:
- Attendance at false alarm call outs to Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) systems, hazmat incidents and special events
- Fire safety services in the built environment.
- Other services not considered 'core' response.
FRNSW operates 335 fire stations across NSW under the Fire and Rescue Act 1989 and State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989. Its services are primarily funded by insurance levies, local councils and the NSW Government.
Under current legislation, FRNSW may charge fees for specific services. Following a review by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) in March 2022, FRNSW is proposing updates to these charges.
You are invited to have your say on these proposed changes by visiting the Have your Say website [external website] between 20 October and 17 November 2025. We also encourage you to share this link with your members or through your channels so they can comment on the changes.
The Have your Say consultation website [external website] includes links to the IPART Final Report, Regulatory Impact Statement and the draft Fire and Rescue NSW Amendment (Charges) Regulation 2025.