Fire and Rescue NSW - Prepared for anything.
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.
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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]
Latest news and updates
NELSON BAY | #FRNSW Victoria Pde, shop fire in progress, crews at work have gained fire control, all persons have been accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 07:04am • Dec 04, 2023
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has come to the rescue of a woman, giving birth three weeks early in a hotel at Bundanoon, in the state’s Southern Highlands.
The Bundanoon Fire Station responded to a Triple Zero (000) call around 3pm yesterday.
A key member of the four-person crew for this job was Firefighter, Roberto... Learn more about the Firefighters help deliver premature baby in southern highlands hotel room at Bundanoon.
Published: 06:16pm • Dec 01, 2023
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties.
Now is the time when households are putting up Christmas trees, firing up barbecues and planning summer holidays.
FRNSW recommends the following:
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
When setting up fairy lights and other electrical displays, use only one... Learn more about the New Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner urges the public to take safety precautions this summer at NSW.
Published: 06:11pm • Dec 01, 2023
BUNDANOON | Firefighters help deliver premature baby in southern highlands hotel room. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has come to the rescue of a woman, giving birth three weeks early in a hotel at Bundanoon, in the states Southern Highland... View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 06:11pm • Dec 01, 2023
NSW | New Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner urges the public to take safety precautions this summer. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties.... View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 06:06pm • Dec 01, 2023
A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been written today with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the state's 23rd Fire Commissioner.
Commissioner Fewtrell has been honoured in a 'Commencement of Command' ceremony during today's Graduation Day at FRNSW's Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills in Sydney's west.
The occasion was marked... Learn more about the New Commissioner features in Commencement of Command ceremony at FRNSW Graduation Day at Orchard Hills.
Published: 02:16pm • Dec 01, 2023
ORCHARD HILLS | New Commissioner features in Commencement of Command ceremony at FRNSW Graduation Day. A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been written today with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the state's 23r... View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 02:11pm • Dec 01, 2023
GEORGES HALL | #FRNSW Marion Street, fire in a laundry, crews on scene performing firefighting operations, all occupants evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 08:50am • Dec 01, 2023
KEMPS CREEK | #FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, fire in progress in a takeaway shops kitchen, firefighting operations have commenced. View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 06:12am • Dec 01, 2023
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW Central Ave, crews on scene at an explosion in a garage which is threatening the main property. View on Twitter [external link]
Published: 04:15pm • Nov 30, 2023