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
A lot can happen in three minutes - Winter fire safety
Winter is traditionally the most dangerous time of the year for home fires. A fire can take hold in just minutes, but taking simple fire prevention steps takes only seconds. Learn some simple steps to help prevent fire in your home this winter.
Full time firefighters
Want new skills? New challenges? New friends? Then join the NSWFB and climb the ladder to a satisfying career. Being a firefighter is no ordinary job, as the work is varied and challenging, with no two days ever the same. And with regular training, a career in firefighting offers plenty of opportunities to develop new skills as well to specialise in particular areas. Learn how to become a permanent firefighter.
Retained firefighters
All the information you need to know about joining the NSW Fire Brigades as a part-time firefighter. Learn about how to become an retained firefighter
Latest news
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NSW residents assess own fire risk NSW Fire Brigades and GIO launch Australian first online Home Fire Safety Audit
In an Australian first, NSW Fire Brigades and GIO have introduced a free, online Home Fire Safety Audit to help NSW residents identify and take action against fire risks in...
Thursday 22nd July 2010 -
Firefighters and SES to take part in Australasian rescue competition
Minister for Emergency Services, Steve Whan, sent the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) and the State Emergency Service (SES) a good luck message as their two respective teams prepared to compete...
Monday 19th July 2010 -
Emergency Services Minister urges winter home fire safety action
Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has issued an urgent warning to remind householders about winter fire safety following a recent spate of residential fires across NSW. NSW Fire...
Saturday 17th July 2010 -
Rural residents, visitors urged to be fire safe
Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has urged people living and holidaying in rural and remote areas of the State to be vigilant about winter fire safety. "Winter is traditionally the most...
Wednesday 14th July 2010 -
Around the clock firefighters for new Holmesville Fire Station Friday 9th July 2010
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Art for safety's sake!
Recently a meeting was held to launch the NSW Fire Brigades Art Competition at the Redfern Fire Station.Representatives of organisations within the local community attended who will form...
Tuesday 6th July 2010
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Incident Highlights
Emergencies Attended
Total emergencies attended last year (2008/09):
137,721
Including:
- Fire & explosions - 31,873
- Non-fire rescues & related incidents - 12,864
- Hazmat incidents & other hazardous conditions - 11,714
- Storms, floods & other natural disasters - 7,120
Photo of the Week
Firefighters promote winter fire safety and the new Home Fire Safety Audit website to commuters at Town Hall Station.