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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have credited a working smoke alarm and the actions of a quick-thinking resident in preventing a weekend kitchen fire consuming a house in Mudgee, in the state’s Central West. Firefighters responded to the blaze on... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm and recent fire safety advice prevents disaster at Mudgee home at Mudgee.

CLARIFYING DATE: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are competing in a special cricket series in Sydney later this month, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the Black Dog Institute’s fight against mental illness. The firefighters are taking part in the... Learn more about the Firefighters go into bat for mental health at Auburn.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed a major hazard reduction operation to protect residents at Allambie Heights on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Eleven fire trucks, from FRNSW, the Rural Fire Service and Kuring-Gai Council, and their crews were tasked with burning... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction operation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches at Allambie Heights.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have deployed one of their biggest fire appliances to evacuate a mock casualty off a ship during a major emergency exercise today in the Port of Newcastle. FRNSW today has taken part in Exercise “SPILLEX... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews participate in major maritime emergency exercise at Newcastle.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has carried out a major hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra, on Sydney’s upper north shore. The burn will help to protect hundreds of homes, which would potentially be put at risk in the event of... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra to protect homes at Turramurra.

Dozens of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters today have set out on an epic 24-hour climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to raise money for charity. The group is seeking to aid research into Motor... Learn more about the Firefighters commence epic 24-hour stair climb, raising funds for MND at Katoomba.

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters is just days away from a mammoth 24-hour stair climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to raise money for charity. The group aims to raise $100,000 to... Learn more about the Firefighters to embark on 24-hour stair climb, raising funds for MND at Katoomba.

Two people have been treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a lithium-ion battery from an e-skateboard exploded in a Roseville home overnight. Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and 8 firefighters responded to calls for assistance at 2:20am this... Learn more about the Two people injured as e-skateboard explodes overnight at Roseville.

Fire crews have gained control of a large grass fire, that had threatened homes at Horningsea Park this afternoon, in Sydney’s south-west. The blaze broke out just before 2pm, at a former amusement park site at the corner of Camden Valley... Learn more about the Major grass fire downgraded to ‘advice’ level at Horningsea Park.

Fire crews have gained control of a large grass fire this afternoon at Brownsville in Wollongong. The blaze broke out in grassland behind the northern on-ramp of the Princes Highway in Kanahooka Road, just before 2.30pm. The flames jumped a median strip... Learn more about the Firefighters gain control of large grass fire in Wollongong at Brownsville.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators suspect a faulty Lithium-ion battery caused a major house fire yesterday at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west. The blaze broke out in Murray Street, just before 2pm. Six fire trucks and more than 24 firefighters battled the... Learn more about the Faulty e-bike battery thought responsible for house fire at Merrylands.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently responding to a significant grass fire in Horningsea Park, in Sydney’s south west. Shortly before 2pm, firefighters from FRNSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called to the blaze at the intersection of... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews responding to major grass fire in Sydney's south west at Horningsea Park.

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter Championships at Kelso, in the state’s Bathurst region, have come to a close, following a weekend of intense competition and skills development. The second regional heats of the 2024 Firefighter Championships proved to be... Learn more about the Regional Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Kelso at Kelso.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter, Peter Ryan, has been farewelled in style, commemorating his extraordinary 60 years of service at Oberon Fire Station. On Sunday the occasion was marked with a parade down the main street of Oberon, with Peter... Learn more about the Firefighter farewelled after more than 60 years’ continuous service at Oberon.

Twenty-five teams are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) at this weekend’s Regional Firefighter Championships at Kelso, in the state’s Bathurst region. In what is set to be a post-covid participation record for the event, teams from all corners... Learn more about the Record number of teams training for triumph at Regional Firefighter Championships at Kelso.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Mullumbimby Fire Station is set to commemorate a special milestone, celebrating 100 years of operation this Saturday. More than133 firefighters have come through its ranks during the station’s century-long history. Members of Mullumbimby’s on-call crew balance their... Learn more about the Mullumbimby Fire Station set to celebrate 100 years of operation at Mullumbimby.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking the next generation of first responders, taking to the streets of Crookwell, in the state’s Southern Tablelands, to recruit for local on-call Firefighters. The small inland town, which is home to around 2,600 people,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW takes firefighter recruitment to the streets of Crookwell at Crookwell.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews and the Port Authority of NSW have fought a fire on board a barge, that’s threatened an historic ferry, at Berrys Bay on Sydney’s lower north shore. FRNSW received a large number of Triple-Zero (000)... Learn more about the Firefighters and Port Authority prevent barge fire spreading to historic ferry at Berrys Bay.

A minute’s silence has been observed today in honour of fallen firefighter, Daniel Howard, on the 10th anniversary of his death, at Cobar in the state’s Central West. Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, Assistant Commissioner – Regional Operations, Cheryl... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW honours a fallen hero at Cobar.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are visiting retirement villages and lifestyle communities to share life-saving advice about winter fire dangers to protect our seniors. At present this winter, 11 people have died in residential fires in NSW.... Learn more about the Firefighters step up winter fire advice to protect seniors at NSW.

In a major achievement, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Matilda Taylor, has been appointed Deputy Captain at Toukley Fire Station, on the state’s central coast, at just 21 years of age. Matilda’s promotion sees her share the role alongside Deputy... Learn more about the Deputy Captain takes up rank at Toukley Fire Station, believed to be the youngest ever at Toukley.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been involved in a major emergency operation to recover a semi-trailer that ran off the Pacific Highway and crashed down an embankment yesterday, near Maclean, in the state's northern rivers district. The crash occurred... Learn more about the Major operation to recover semi-trailer from embankment at Gulmarrad.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has applauded a concept by the Sydney Roosters NRL club to dedicate a match every season to the state’s first responders. Premier, Chris Minns, and Police Minister, Yasmin Catley, today joined Roosters officials and representatives from... Learn more about the Sydney Roosters dedicate annual NRL match to NSW first responders at Sydney.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, today has joined Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, and Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to formally unveil the new $5.2 million fire station in Busby, in Sydney’s south-west. Work began on the station... Learn more about the New $5.2m fire station unveiled to protect Sydney’s south-west at Busby.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters wearing firefighting gear have powered through this year’s City2Surf, raising $80,208 for children suffering serious burns injuries. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM, along with a crew of 19 fellow firefighters, faced off with Heartbreak Hill... Learn more about the Firefighters face off with C2S’s Heartbreak Hill in firefighting gear to raise funds for children with serious burns at Bondi.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have today joined forces in a commitment to work together to safeguard communities from fire risk and enhance safety across the state. At the first ‘Insurance Industry Forum’ held... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW reignites historic partnership with Insurance Council of Australia to safeguard communities at Sydney.

A man has narrowly escaped an apartment fire, caused by a faulty Lithium-Ion battery, at Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches. The resident was charging a battery pack for a remote-controlled plane in his unit just after 8pm on Sunday (4... Learn more about the Close call for resident as Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire at Dee Why.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has commissioned a versatile new fire engine to protect communities in Sydney’s west. The Scania P320 Class 3 pumper is valued at $885,000 and has been deployed to FRNSW’s St Marys Fire Station. It features a Compressed... Learn more about the State-of-the-art HAZMAT fire engine to protect Sydney’s west at St Marys.

In a first for Australian fire agencies, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is partnering with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to develop cutting-edge, Artificial Intelligence-based immersive disaster simulation and training systems. UNSW has invested more than $35 million in... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW partners with the Uni of NSW to develop immersive AI-powered fireground training at Kensington.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is warning the public not to take dangerous risks to stay warm during the current polar snap that’s gripping Australia’s east coast. A strong low-pressure system continues to pull cold air from the Southern Ocean near... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW urges the public not to take heating risks during current winter cold snap at NSW.