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.

For the safety of your family, do a home fire safety audit.

Are you fire safe this snow season? Click here to learn more.

Never overload powerboards. Learn more about electrical fire safety.

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

Apply or register your interest to become a Retained Firefighter NOW!

Search for your local Retained Fire Station by entering your postcode or suburb.

Or call 1800 Firies (1800 347 437) to be put through to your nearest Zone Office.

What is a Retained Firefighter and what do they do?

Automatic Fire Alarms

The False Alarm Charge will increase to $1250 from 1 July 2013

In 2012 FRNSW responded to over 46,000 Automatic Fire Alarms. 98% of these were false alarms.

False alarms put lives at risk. They encourage community complacency and divert resources away from genuine emergencies.

For additional information on how to reduce your false alarms visit the links below:

Latest news

Paramedics and firefighters share pole position as the most trusted profession in 2013
After more than ten years in pole position, NSW paramedics are pleased to share the podium with NSW firefighters. According to Reader's Digest, Australians tend to place their faith in the...
Tuesday 18th June 2013
Fire officers recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins today congratulated the five FRNSW fire officers who were awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal, as part of the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours. The...
Wednesday 12th June 2013
22 New Firefighters for NSW
Minister for Police & Emergency Services Michael Gallacher and Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins welcomed 22 new firefighters who graduated at the State Training College in Alexandria today...
Thursday 30th May 2013
More toxic canisters wash up on NSW beaches
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is again urging residents along the NSW coast to avoid handling silver canisters or containers washed up on beaches and to immediately call Triple Zero...
Monday 27th May 2013
Minister launches new Winter Fire Safety campaign
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher today urged householders not to be complacent after it was revealed that while the vast majority of NSW residents considered their homes...
Thursday 16th May 2013
Fire Chief warning after spate of Sydney unit fires
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins has warned NSW residents not to be complacent about home fire safety following a spate of unit fires in Sydney today (Wednesday...
Wednesday 10th April 2013

Emergency contacts

In an emergency call
Triple Zero (000)

Floods and Storms
Call 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

What we're doing

Latest updates via Twitter

Jun 11, 2013, 4:50 pm - #FRNSW at a 2 car accident at Victoria Rd, #Rozelle. 1 person still in car. 2 w/b lanes blocked. Avoid the area.
Jun 11, 2013, 11:41 am - #FRNSW crews at house #fire, Anne St, #Moree. Home well alight. Firefighting operations under way.
Jun 10, 2013, 7:14 am - #FRNSW crews exting'd house #fire, #Narrandera o'night. Hme well alight when firies arrived. Front of house destroyed. No one hme.
Jun 10, 2013, 12:03 am - #FRNSW crews have contained a #fire in a unit, Clift St, #Branxton. Unit is severely damaged. All ppl accounted for.
Jun 9, 2013, 2:55 pm - Update #Glenfield: #FRNSW and #NSWRFS crews exting'd grass #fire size of 7 footy fields. #NSWRFS quashing smaller separate #fire.
Jun 9, 2013, 2:55 pm - Update #Glenfield: #FRNSW and #NSWRFS crews exting'd grass #fire size of 7 footy fields. #NSWRFS quashing smaller separate #fire.
Jun 9, 2013, 2:20 pm - #FRNSW and #NSWRFS crews at grass #fire, Georges River Reserve nr Goodenough St, #Glenfield. Firefighting ops under way.
Jun 9, 2013, 7:49 am - #FRNSW and #NSWRFS have exting'd mattress #fire, Aurville Rd, #Harden. #ASNSW has taken 2 ppl to hospital.
Jun 9, 2013, 7:46 am - #FRNSW, #NSWRFS have exting'd #fire in a mattress in a #Harden house, Aurville St.
Jun 7, 2013, 1:16 pm - #FRNSW Truck into a tree - Fitzroy St, Surry Hills. F/fighters on scene. Fitzroy St closed westbound. Avoid the area.

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