Media releases

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...

22nd June 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is prepared for anything this winter as the NSW ski fields prepare to open to an eager public on 24 June. The FRNSW Perisher Valley Station...

10th June 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW demonstrated its vast capabilities following its response to a variety of incidents across the recent long weekend. From house fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material response, flooding...

22nd May 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW is warning residents to be extra fire aware in their homes after more than 100 fires damaged homes, caused serious injury and resulted in two fatalities...

19th May 2020 FRNSW Media Release
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fire and Rescue NSW will be moving their open day online to protect both our community and our staff. The open day will now...