Fire and Rescue NSW

Fire and 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.

Floods and storms information

For information about floods and storms - visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au or call the general information hotline on 1800 227 228

For floods and storms emergency help, call the SES emergency line on 132 500

Seniors fire safety - Better safe than sorry

People aged 65 years and over are the highest fire risk group in the community. In 2010, FRNSW attended 25 fatal residential fires. Nine of these fatalities were aged 65 years and over... read more

Install smoke alarms in caravans and campervans now

It's essential for people to install smoke alarms in caravans, campervans and other moveable dwellings where people sleep, following regulation changes from 25 February 2011. Information Hotline: 1800 151 614 ... read more

Current campaigns

For all concerns regarding building fire safety compliance, please contact:
Fire and Rescue NSW Building Compliance (02) 9742 7400 Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm
Further information can be found here.
Retained firefighters
All the information you need to know about joining the Fire and Rescue NSW as a part-time firefighter. Learn about how to become an retained firefighter

New name for the NSW Fire Brigades

On 1 January 2011 the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) changed its name to Fire and Rescue NSW.

Learn more about our name change to Fire and Rescue NSW

Latest news

Australia Day Honours for Captain Mervyn Reed
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins today congratulated Tocumwal resident, Captain Mervyn Reed, on being named in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Captain Mervyn Reed was one of three...
Friday 27th January 2012
Australia Day Honours for Chief Superintendent Murgatroyd
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins today congratulated Bonville resident, Chief Superintendent Peter Murgatroyd, on being named in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Chief Superintendent Murgatroyd was one of...
Friday 27th January 2012
Australia Day Honours for Station Officer Camilleri
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins today congratulated Werri Beach resident, Station Officer Anthony Camilleri, on being named in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Station Officer Anthony Camilleri was...
Friday 27th January 2012
35th anniversary of the Granville rail disaster
On Wednesday 18 January, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins will lay a wreath at the site of the disaster that occurred when the Bold Street overpass at...
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Kitchen fire injury prompts safety warning
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) reminds people to remain vigilant while cooking. The warning comes after an elderly woman was taken to hospital following a kitchen fire in St Clair...
Tuesday 17th January 2012
Bravery awards for Tweed Heads residents
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Assistant Commissioner Jim Smith has praised three members of the Tweed Heads community for their bravery and courage in 2010 during an apartment fire on...
Monday 16th January 2012