Who we are and what we do
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
Latest news
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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
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]
- Jan 26, 2015, 11:20 am - #Fire crews on standby to say 'G'day' at #CARnivale along Macquarie St. #AustraliaDay. http://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/559506175851393025/photo/1 [external link]
- Jan 26, 2015, 9:35 am - RT @Fire400in4: The 400in4 Team are at Dee Why Surf Club for the Australia Day Brekky and they've brought the Fire Truck. Come... … http://fb.me/3MzVPyhEz [external link]
- Jan 26, 2015, 8:18 am - Congratulations #FRNSW's Aus Day Honours recipients Phil Etienne, Clayton Allison & Andre Van Hoeck http://on.fb.me/1yHu71i [external link]
- Jan 26, 2015, 7:56 am - Fleet of vintage #fire trucks from Museum Of Fire (Penrith) heading into CARnivale, Bent St. (SYD) #AustraliaDay http://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/559454815399325696/photo/1 [external link]
- Jan 25, 2015, 5:18 pm - CRESTWOOD, Queanbeyan | #FRNSW f/fighters have put out #fire in a unit, Henderson Rd. 2 lvls smoke-logged.
- Jan 25, 2015, 4:05 pm - .WATCH | 'Ask The Firies' - some questions sent in to us at the end of @channelten #TV show 'Firies' | #FRNSW https://www.facebook.com/notes/fire-and-rescue-nsw/ask-the-firies-competition-video/933323930035518 [external link]
- Jan 24, 2015, 5:39 pm - @FRNSW: CARRAMAR | #FRNSW crews at a #fire in 2-storey house. F/fighters working to stop fire spreading to neighbouring home.
- Jan 24, 2015, 5:38 pm - CARRAMAR | #FRNSW crews at a #fire in 2-storey house. F/fighters working to stop fire spreading to neigjbouring home.
- Jan 24, 2015, 9:00 am - .TAMWORTH 9am Cavalcade, keep an eye out for #FRNSW firies - some of the ppl involved in keeping #tcmf2015 safe. http://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/558746229044043776/photo/1 [external link]
- Jan 24, 2015, 8:13 am - MERRYLANDS | F/fighters have put #fire out and stopped it spreading from store room. Room fire damaged.
- Jan 24, 2015, 7:49 am - MERRYLANDS | UPDATE: #Fire is in a car wash store room containing various cleaning chemicals. 4 #FRNSW crews on scene.
- Jan 24, 2015, 7:42 am - MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW crews at a fire in a car wash, Pitt St. F/fighting ops under way.
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