Media releases
19th July 2019
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today launched its 2019 recruitment campaign, encouraging men and women with diverse skills and experience to pursue a career as a firefighter.
FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter...
26th June 2019
Following a spate of deadly fires, with five deaths in four days, and 91 fire incidents since the start of winter (1 June 2019), Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is...
21st June 2019
With a cold snap 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...
12th June 2019
Fire and Rescue NSW is taking a leading role in protecting the mental health of its workforce, with today’s (12/06/2019) rollout of the e-learning program RAW Mind Coach. The new...
10th June 2019
A Northern Beaches firefighter’s commitment to community safety and supporting the careers of women firefighters has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Station Officer Bronnie Mackintosh of Cromer has been...
10th June 2019
A Casula fire officer’s 34-year commitment to protecting people and supporting the careers of indigenous firefighters has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Chief Superintendent Phil Lindsay has been awarded...
10th June 2019
A Deputy Fire Captain’s commitment to protecting people and mentoring firefighters in the Uralla area has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Deputy Captain Kerri Wallace has been awarded the...
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...