Our people
FRNSW is committed to building a diverse and highly skilled workforce who are ready and willing to serve our community with courage, care and without judgement. We aim to create a culture where all employees feel safe, valued and can contribute, learn and be our best every day.
Our people, our achievements and our commitment to the community embody a future focused and world class emergency service. We are here to protect the irreplaceable. We are prepared for anything, anytime.
3,579
Permanent firefighters
(headcount)
3,243
On-call firefighters
(headcount)
515
Trades and administrative staff
(full time equivalent)
4,666
Community Fire Unit volunteers
(headcount)
Our camaraderie and desire to look out for and after each other is synonymous with FRNSW and we continue to invest in ensuring that our agency is an equitable and inclusive place to work.
- Commissioner Paul Baxter QSO
