Media releases

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...

15th May 2020 FRNSW Media Release
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fire and Rescue NSW will be moving their 2020 Open Day online to protect both our community and our staff as we head...

27th March 2020 FRNSW Media Release
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging residents across the state to be vigilant about home fire safety as people begin to work from their homes in the wake of...

16th September 2019 FRNSW Media Release
With a cold snap predicted over the next few days, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents not to be complacent about fire safety in and around the home. FRNSW...

26th August 2019 FRNSW Media Release
Fifteen new firefighters will take up positions at fire and rescue stations across Sydney after graduating at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills on...

14th August 2019 FRNSW Media Release
Firefighters are slowly making progress in extinguishing a fire burning in nine large compost piles at a recycling centre in Lismore. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working with Lismore...