The NSW Fire Brigades' 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.
Current safety campaigns
Winter Fire Safety
The winter months are traditionally the worst time of year for fires in the home. There are some simple steps all households can take to help protect their families and homes from fire this winter. Learn more about protecting your family and home from fires this winter.
Kids and fire safety
Young children often have a natural fascination with fire so it's crucial that parents teach their children at an early age that fire is a tool and not a toy. Learn more about fire safety for kids
Service focus - Retained Firefighters
A retained fire station has part time or on call firefighters who are paid to respond to fires and emergencies. Retained firefighters are 'on call' from home or work rather than on duty at the fire station. We are currently recruiting retained firefighters. Find out more information and apply here
Latest news
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Career firefighter recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Inspector Mark Reilly received the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours announced yesterday. Inspector Reilly, who is currently based at City of...
Tuesday 9th June 2009 -
Career firefighter recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Inspector John McDonough received the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours announced yesterday. Inspector McDonough, who is currently the Manager of the...
Tuesday 9th June 2009 -
Temora firefighter recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Deputy Captain of Temora Fire Brigade, Greg Pickersgill, received the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2009 Quee's Birthday Honours announced yesterday. Deputy Captain Pickersgill, who has been a retained...
Tuesday 9th June 2009 -
Career firefighter recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Chief Superintendent Robert Murray received the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours announced yesterday. Chief Superintendent Murray, who will be the new...
Tuesday 9th June 2009 -
Retired Bourke fire Captain recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Retired NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Captain Cecil Robinson received the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the 2009 Queen's Birthday Honours announced yesterday. The former Captain of Bourke Fire Station, who...
Tuesday 9th June 2009 -
Firefighters control high rise fire at Centrepoint
A fire in Sydney's Central Business District this morning sent clouds of black smoke billowing across the city. Rapid response by the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) to access and extinguish the...
Monday 25th May 2009
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Incident Highlights
Emergencies Attended
Total emergencies attended last year (2007/08):
138,021
Including:
Fire / explosions - 31,342
Non-fire rescues - 11,936
Hazardous conditions - 11,654
Photo of the Week
NSWFB and RFS Firefighters launch the 2009 Winter Fire Safety Campaign.