Fire & Rescue NSW's purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, environment and economy of New South Wales. As one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services, we manage fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns. We respond to rescues, hazardous materials incidents and possible terrorism activities across the State. We work with other government agencies to minimise the impact of bushfires, storms, floods, landslides, building collapses, motor vehicle accidents and other emergencies. We also run prevention and preparedness programs to prevent these emergencies and reduce their impact on the community.

Bush and grass fire information

For information regarding fire bans and other fire restrictions contact the NSW Rural Fire Service on 1800 679 737 or visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au [external link]

Stay up to date with the latest information about bush fires by checking the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link], listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Plan and Prepare

Product warnings and recalls

Visit Fair Trading NSW for all product warnings and recalls [external link]

Latest news

The caretaker period for the NSW Election commenced on 6 March 2015. Click here for further information.

  • Australia Day medal for NSW fire investigator
    Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer Phillip Etienne has spent the past 25 years providing fire and emergency protection to the people of NSW and today he was named...
    Monday 26th January 2015

  • Australia Day medal for NSW fire officer
    Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer Clayton Allison has spent the past 33 years providing fire and emergency protection to the people of NSW and today he was named...
    Monday 26th January 2015

  • Local fire captain named in Australia Day Honours
    Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fire officer Andre Van Hoeck’s long and dedicated service as a firefighter has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours. A firefighter for 35 years...
    Monday 26th January 2015

  • Firefighters welcome country music festival goers
    Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Tamworth are gearing up for a busy country music festival with up to 50,000 visitors in town. FRNSW Firefighter Dan Murphy, also a well-known...
    Friday 16th January 2015

  • Fire & Rescue NSW stronger than ever
    Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres has today announced an additional 40 firefighters to strengthen Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW). The 40 new firefighters will be stationed at key...
    Monday 24th November 2014

  • Major upgrade for Albion Park Fire Station
    Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres, Member for Kiama Gareth Ward and Fire & Rescue NSW Acting Commissioner Jim Hamilton today celebrated the completion of the new $2.5...
    Monday 24th November 2014

 

Emergency contacts

Call Triple Zero (000) to report emergencies

In an emergency call
Triple Zero (000)

Bushfire Information
Call the NSW Rural Fire Service: 1800 679 737
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au [external link]

Floods and Storms
Call the SES: 132 500
www.ses.nsw.gov.au [external link]

What we're doing

Latest updates via Twitter [external link]

  • Mar 6, 2015, 6:41 pm - MAROUBRA | UPDATE: #FRNSW have exting'd a bedroom #fire in a unit above a noodle shop on Anzac Pde. @LiveTrafficSyd for traffic updates.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 5:40 pm - MAROUBRA | #FRNSW at a unit #fire above a noodle shop on Anzac Pde. Smoke issuing. Fire ops underway.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 5:07 pm - This Sunday, #IWD2015, also marks 30 years of female #firefighters in #FRNSW. #MakeItHappen. http://on.fb.me/1BdPGa3 [external link] http://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/573726625671462912/photo/1 [external link]
  • Mar 6, 2015, 3:43 pm - LIDCOMBE UPDATE | F/fighters working to contain #fire at back of house and protect n'bring props. N'bring units evac'd due to smoke.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 3:07 pm - LIDCOMBE | #FRNSW crews at a #fire in the back of a single-storey cottage. F/fighting ops under way.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 2:37 pm - ROCKDALE | UPDATE: #FRNSW crews have finished search. No one under rubble. Heavy traffic on Forrest Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd for updates.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 2:35 pm - ST MARYS | UDPATE: #FRNSW f/fighters have exting'd a house #fire. Major damage to house structure. Crews mopping up.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 2:01 pm - RYDE | UPDATE: #FRNSW f/fighters have exting'd an u'grnd sub station #fire. Severe damage. Approx. 1000 residences without power.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 2:00 pm - RYDE | UPDATE: #FRNSW f/fighters have exting'd an u'grnd sub station #fire. Severe damage. Widespread area blacked out.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 1:34 pm - ST MARYS | #FRNSW at a house #fire. Multiple 000 calls & large volumes of smoke. Fire ops underway.
  • Mar 6, 2015, 1:22 pm - ROCKDALE | UPDATE: Scaffolding & powerlines secured by crane. #FRNSW now searching in rubble. http://on.fb.me/1ERV2dH [external link] http://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/573669840545677312/photo/1 [external link]
  • Mar 6, 2015, 1:07 pm - CARLINGFORD UPDATE | Car & truck drivers safely removed from vehicles after accident on Shirley St. Rd remains closed. @livetrafficsydney

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