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The NSW Government has invested $2.7 million upgrading Cootamundra’s heritage-listed fire station on the state’s south-west slopes. The investment improves Fire and Rescue NSW’s ability to respond to emergencies. Upgrades at Cootamundra include new engine bays improving access for fire trucks, additional... Learn more about the Modern upgrade for heritage-listed Fire and Rescue NSW station at Cootamundra.

The NSW Government has invested more than $2.5 million modernising fire stations in the Snowy Mountains, improving emergency readiness in the region. Cooma Fire Station has undergone a $1.7 million makeover while $900,000 has been invested at Thredbo Fire Station updating... Learn more about the Major upgrades for Snowy Mountains fire stations at Cooma.

Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours. Captain Edwin Gray; Chief Superintendent, Steven Hayes; and Station Officer, Mark Porter, have each been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for their commitments to... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters recognised in King’s Birthday honour roll at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has issued a warning to residents, affected by the recent floods, to use caution around hazardous materials in and around the home. A range of household chemicals and fluids may be among the materials compromised by... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW warns flood-affected households about hazardous materials threats at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed a portable decontamination gantry system to support multi-agency flood response efforts in Port Macquarie, marking the first operational use of the system. The system was developed following lessons learned during the 2021 floods where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys innovative vehicle ‘decontamination gantry’ to flood zone at Port Macquarie.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews in the mid-north coast flood zone have played a crucial role in clearing damage that was endangering the weekly supply of food, water and medicine to the residents of Lord Howe Island. FRNSW Strike Team... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW flood crews play crucial role in guaranteeing weekly food and medicine supplies for Lord Howe Island at Port Macquarie.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are pitching in to help communities clean-up after the devastating flood emergency on the state's mid-north coast. At Taree, Kempsey and outlying areas, more than 150 firefighters, using 39 tankers, known as 'Storm Water Damage'... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews aiding community clean-up efforts at Mid-north coast.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are hitting the streets of New South Wales to urge households to test their smoke alarms for winter. In the lead up to national Smoke Alarm Action Day on Sunday 1 June, firefighters are blitzing... Learn more about the Be smart, take part in Smoke Alarm Action Day on June 1 at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are continuing to provide specialist assistance to aid the SES-led flood response in the state’s north and mid-north coast. FRNSW’s heavy-lifting Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or drones have been used to drop hay from... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW continuing to help communities recover at mid-north coast.

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) In-water crew has detailed how it has pulled off the extraordinary rescue of two people and their working dogs from a flooded, isolated farm near Kempsey, on the state’s mid-north coast. Strike Team Charlie, five... Learn more about the Details of extraordinary flood water rescue – Trapped couple and their working dogs towed to safety on makeshift raft at Near Kempsey.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has dispatched additional specialist crews to assist with the SES-led emergency flood response on the state’s mid-north and north coasts. Four new land-based Strike Teams from Sydney and the state’s Central West are heading to Coffs... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW sending additional crews to the flood zones at Mid Coast.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a car fire that has partially blocked eastbound lanes of the Lane Cove tunnel at North Ryde. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls regarding the incident around 8.30 this morning. Passing motorists attempted... Learn more about the Car fire blocks eastbound lanes of Lane Cove Tunnel at Ryde.

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Taree Fire Station celebrated 100 years of service to the local community on Saturday 17 May. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM joined dignitaries, community members, and current and former firefighters at a special event marking the... Learn more about the Taree Fire Station marks 100 years of service at Taree.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) says the escape of a family of four from a fire at Kellyville, in Sydney’s north-west, last night emphasises the need for every household to form a home evacuation plan. FRNSW received a large number of... Learn more about the Family of four escapes house fire at Kellyville.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday, with firefighters urging the community to ensure it has a working smoke alarm in the lead up to winter. Fire stations across the state... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rolls up its doors for annual Open Day at .

Firefighters who hauled six tankers full of hydrogen from a hazmat exclusion zone are among more than 100 people being formally recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) as part of a special event at City of Sydney Fire Station... Learn more about the Firefighters honoured for heroic actions on St Florian's Day at .

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ignitable Liquid Detection Dog, Gandalf, has been awarded Canine Hero of the Year in the Service Dog category at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Sydney Royal Easter Show.  The prestigious title recognises Gandalf’s extraordinary... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW’s Gandalf crowned Canine Hero of the Year at Sydney.

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stand will be the one to see at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, offering show-goers plenty of hands-on, interactive experiences. FRNSW’s Show display will include ‘paw-some' demonstrations, including a K9 capability demonstration where a... Learn more about the “Roll up, roll up!” - Fire and Rescue NSW returns to the Royal Easter Show, showcasing rescue, drone and canine capabilities at Sydney Olympic Park.

The NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, today welcomed 169 new firefighters to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) ranks at a graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills in Sydney’s west. There were also 24 FRNSW personnel... Learn more about the Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib welcomes more than 160 new firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW graduation at .

A man has died in a serious truck crash on the Hume Highway near Campbelltown, with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) working to extinguish an intense blaze at the scene. At approximately 6.30am, FRNSW crews responded to calls of a truck... Learn more about the Truck crash and fire closes Hume Highway at Campbelltown.

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, today unveiled a station upgrade and two new fire engines to protect the community of Ulladulla on the state’s south coast. The improvements include a $1.7 million station refurbishment, which began in... Learn more about the Multi-million-dollar Fire and Rescue NSW resource boost for Ulladulla at Ulladulla.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fighters have extinguished a fire that occurred in a commercial laundry in Parramatta earlier today. The site has been declared a crime scene and handed over to NSW Police as a matter of procedure.... Learn more about the Updated footage - FRNSW drone assists with operations in commercial laundry fire at Parramatta.

Fire and Rescue NSW will be undertaking a hazard reduction burn on North Head located near Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches today. Smoke from the planned hazard reduction burn may settle in and around the Manly area today and will be... Learn more about the Hazard reduction advisory – North Head, Sydney at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is taking to the streets of Warren to recruit the next generation of on-call firefighters.   The small rural town, which is home to around 1,300 people, is facing a firefighter shortage and needs to fill... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking the next generation of firefighters in Warren at Warren.

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Merrylands Fire Station today marked its 100th birthday. The Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, Member for Granville, Julia Finn MP and Mayor of Cumberland, Councillor Ola Hamed, joined FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell at the Station... Learn more about the Merrylands Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation at Merrylands.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has used a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), or drone to deliver vital medication to a flood-isolated resident in northern NSW, supporting the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Yesterday, a FRNSW... Learn more about the Drone delivers medicine to isolated community in Northern NSW at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Today, FRNSW water rescue teams transported a resident home whose property had been isolated by water.... Learn more about the FRNSW continues land, water and air support in Northern NSW at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the SES-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. FRNSW has deployed a Cell on Wheels (CoW) to Clarence Valley, supporting the State Emergency Service (SES) operations centre. The... Learn more about the FRNSW teams provide internet access and aerial assessments of affected communities in Northern NSW at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is focussed on reducing the risk experienced by seniors when it comes to fires in the home. FRNSW research shows that those over 65 account for nearly 50% of house fire fatalities. To address this trend, FRNSW... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW offer free safety visits to keep elderly fire safe during Seniors Festival at .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the SES-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Water rescues have been conducted near Bellingen, with residents saved from areas and vehicles isolated by floodwaters. FRNSW crews are... Learn more about the FRNSW operations continue in state’s north, with water rescues and exercises conducted through the night at .