Media releases

10th June 2019
A fire captain’s 23-year commitment to protecting people and mentoring firefighters in the Denman area has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Captain Gavin Bray has been awarded the Australian...

26th May 2019
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today recognised firefighters and community members as part of its annual St Florian’s Day ceremony held at the new Fire and Rescue NSW Emergency Services...

17th May 2019
Seventeen 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 flight attendant, teachers, paramedic and world...

10th May 2019
With a cold snap predicted over the next few days, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents to take every precaution to avoid a fire in the home. FRNSW Community Safety...

2nd May 2019
Firefighters will open the doors to hundreds of fire stations across NSW on Saturday, 18 May for the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day, inviting people to learn more...

29th April 2019
Builders will be required to install automatic sprinkler systems in all new residential apartment buildings above three storeys to protect lives and property following improvements to the National Construction Code. The...

15th April 2019
NSW has welcomed 16 new firefighters in a graduation ceremony that marked the beginning of a new era for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). The state’s newest firefighters, who include a...

12th April 2019
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) will collaborate in the development of a new state-of-the-art training centre for emergency services and the fire protection...

15th March 2019
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Paul Baxter joined local firefighters and community leaders today to celebrate the centenary of Bulli Fire Brigade. Unveiling a plaque at the fire station, Commissioner...

15th March 2019
Armidale firefighters will pit their skills against the state’s best when they host the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Regional Firefighter Championship at Jack Valance Oval this weekend. Retained firefighters from...