Welcome to Fire and Rescue NSW
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.
Prepared for anything.
What you need to know about...
What we're doing
- Jul 16, 2019, 9:37 am - NORTH PARRAMATTA | More than a dozen #FRNSW crews are attacking a fire at a factory unit in Dunlop St. Heavy smoke is issuing from the building. https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1150912208424988672/photo/1 [external link]
- Jul 14, 2019, 9:05 pm - Keep your family safe this winter by NEVER using outdoor heaters, barbecues or charcoal pits inside your home. LPG, heat beads and the like emit lethal carbon monoxide which can be fatal in a confined space. For more information, visit #PreparedForAnything http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter [external link] https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1150360736541003776/photo/1 [external link]
- Jul 14, 2019, 7:21 pm - We’re here to help anyone, anywhere, anytime. There are small things you can do to help us help you. Remember to always keep items one metre from the heater to avoid fire risks. For more fire safety tips visit #PreparedForAnything http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter [external link] https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1150334594572406784/photo/1 [external link]
- Jul 14, 2019, 10:10 am - Keep the fire contained to your fireplace this winter. Always place a fire screen in front of your fireplace to prevent embers and sparks setting nearby items alight. If a fire does occur, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000). #PreparedForAnything http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter [external link] https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1150195908526477312/photo/1 [external link]
- Jul 13, 2019, 8:21 pm - Keep your family safe this winter by NEVER using outdoor heaters, barbecues or charcoal pits inside your home. LPG, heat beads and the like emit lethal carbon monoxide which can be fatal in a confined space. For more information visit #PreparedForAnything http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter [external link] https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1149987316343037952/photo/1 [external link]
- Jul 13, 2019, 5:00 pm - Wheat bags may help ease pain and keep you warm and cosy, but they can also lead to burns and fire if improperly used. Don’t sleep with a wheat bag at night, as it might ignite. For more fire safety tips visit #PreparedForAnything http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter [external link] https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1149936661091905537/video/1 [external link]
Quick links
Bushfire and emergency information Become an on-call Firefighter NOW!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]
Hazard reductions
If you see a fire unattended, call Triple Zero (000)
For a list of planned hazard reduction burns, visit:
NSW RFS: Hazard reduction advisories [external link]
For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit:
NSW Health: Bushfire smoke [external link]
Asthma Australia: Bushfires and burnoffs [external link]
For current and forecasted air quality, visit:
Office of Environment and Heritage: Current and forecast air quality [external link]