Media releases

22nd February 2021 FRNSW Media Release
FRNSW hosted a private memorial service at the Emergency Services Academy on 22 February to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. A recording of the FRNSW live stream...

26th January 2021 FRNSW Media Release
Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (ASFM) in today’s Australia Day Honours List. Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said the...

2nd November 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Over the past eight months, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we recognise that Fire and Rescue NSW may not have been able to remember and celebrate the lives of those...

30th October 2020 FRNSW Media Release
264 new firefighters today graduated from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills. The state’s newest firefighters include a former professional rally car co-driver, a martial...

6th August 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Ahead of the cold weather this weekend, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are urging the community to ensure they keep themselves and their families safe at home. FRNSW have attended several house...

5th August 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW are warning residents with solar panels to remain observant and take steps to protect their homes after a series of solar panel fires over the last week. Solar...

24th July 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters will receive new and improved personal protective clothing as part of a rollout of new uniforms across the state. Today dozens of firefighters from the Sydney...

15th July 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging people to always call triple zero (000) when reporting a fire or other emergency so that firefighters can adequately respond and potentially save...

13th July 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is prepared for anything to assist the community with heavy rain with the potential to cause flooding forecast for NSW this week. FRNSW has mobilised two...

6th July 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire protection and emergency response in the Sutherland community will be enhanced with the handover of a new $760,000 pumper to Sutherland Fire Station today. The new appliance has a pump...