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Call Triple Zero (000) to report emergenciesThe 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

  • The Bushfire season - be prepared
    The bushfire danger period has arrived and the threat of major fires breaking out across New South Wales in the urban / bushland interface and rural areas is very real. Read more

  • Spring clean 2008
    Spring is usually the time when people spruce up their homes with an annual spring clean and remove unwanted household items. It's also the perfect time to identify and remove some potential fire hazards in the home, kitchen, garage, garden and shed. Read more

  • Kitchen fire safety
    Almost half of home fires start in the kitchen. The NSW Fire Brigades is urging households to be mindful of fire dangers in the kitchen and take some simple steps to help protect your home and your family from a kitchen blaze. Read more

  • Emergency Planning for Commercial Sites with Dangerous Goods
    Do you have a site with a notifiable quantity of dangerous goods? The NSW Fire Brigades has collated information on what you need to do, a brief overview of the legislation which relates specifically to Emergency Plans and more. Read more

Latest news

  • New North Albury Fire Station officially opened
    NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Assistant Commissioner Mark Brown, Director of Regional Operations, today officially opened the new $1.12 million North Albury Fire Station. Assistant Commissioner Brown said the...
    Saturday 20th September 2008

  • Fatal house fire in Balgownie
    The NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) is urging residents to be mindful of potential fire dangers in the home following a fatal residential fire in Balgownie yesterday. NSWFB Commissioner Greg Mullins emphasised...
    Friday 19th September 2008

  • Local firies recognised for dedicated service
    NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Assistant Commissioner Mark Brown, Director of Regional Operations, will tonight present Long Service and Good Conduct Medals and the National Medal to 10 firefighters from Dubbo...
    Monday 15th September 2008

  • NSW Fire Brigades Regional South Firefighters Championship
    On Sunday 31 August, the fourth and final round of the 2008 NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) Firefighter Championships, held in Bega, concluded with the team from Nowra Fire Station declared...
    Wednesday 3rd September 2008

  • Spring clean to improve fire safety
    NSW Fire Brigades Commissioner (NSWFB) Greg Mullins today encouraged households to 'spring clean' and reduce the risk of fire in the home. "NSWFB figures show almost 25% of last year’s house...
    Monday 1st September 2008

  • Twenty new firefighters to protect communities across NSW
    Twenty NSW Fire Brigade (NSWFB) recruit graduates will take up new firefighting careers at fire stations across Sydney after successfully completing 16 weeks of intensive training. NSWFB Commissioner Greg Mullins presented...
    Thursday 28th August 2008

 
 

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