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.
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
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
2012 World Firefighter Games
Fire & Rescue NSW is proud to support the 2012 World Firefighter Games. For more information about the Games, visit www.worldfirefightersgames.com.au
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
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Minister Gallacher launches 2012 Fire Prevention Week
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher has today joined Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins to launch the 2012 Fire Prevention Week campaign in Church Street Mall,...
Monday 30th April 2012 -
Change your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries
Fire and Rescue NSW is urging householders to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks at the end of Daylight Saving on April 1. Taking a few minutes...
Tuesday 20th March 2012 -
Firefighters commemorate Japan tsunami first anniversary
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Australian Task Force members who were deployed to assist in the aftermath of the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami joined fellow firefighters at a...
Friday 9th March 2012 -
Wild weather keeps Fire & Rescue NSW busy
The severe weather across Sydney this morning has kept Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW)firefighters very busy. From 5am to midday today, FRNSW has responded to 18 road accidents, 27 powerlines...
Thursday 8th March 2012 -
Major upgrade for Gloucester Fire Station
The newly refurbished Gloucester Fire Station has been officially unveiled today.Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins, State Member for the Upper Hunter, George Souris, Gloucester Shire Council...
Monday 5th March 2012 -
Fire & Rescue NSW assists in flood operations
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are assisting the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) as flood waters rise across the state.Firefighters from Cooma worked with the SES and...
Thursday 1st March 2012
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Emergency Contacts
In an emergency call
Triple Zero (000)
Floods and Storms
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the SES: 132 500
www.ses.nsw.gov.au
Bushfire Information Line
Call the NSW Rural Fire Service: 1800 679 737
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
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Photo of the Week
FRNSW crews work to contain a chemical spill from an overturned semi-trailer.