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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.
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Another 142 firefighters join Fire and Rescue NSW
Another 142 firefighters have joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW today, bolstering fire protection in communities across the state. The 40 Permanent firefighters and 102 On-call personnel have completed induction and training programs, developing operational, technical and teamwork skills for…
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about Another 142 firefighters join Fire and Rescue NSW
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17 Apr 2026
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Have a ball at the Fire and Rescue NSW stand at the Royal Easter Show!
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is inviting families attending this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show to visit its interactive display and experience a hands-on mix of emergency response capability, practical safety education and family-friendly fun. Returning to its spacious grassed site at Cathy…
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about Have a ball at the Fire and Rescue NSW stand at the Royal Easter Show!
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1 Apr 2026
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Sydney Olympic Park
New $560,000 fire engine for Cobar
The latest fire engine to roll off the Fire and Rescue NSW production line has arrived at its new home at Cobar, in the state’s west. Valued at around $560,000, the Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires, using…
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about New $560,000 fire engine for Cobar
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27 Mar 2026
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Cobar
More than 100 firefighters successfully battle large e-bike warehouse fire
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large e-bike warehouse fire that threatened neighbouring businesses overnight at Alexandria in Sydney’s inner south. The blaze broke out just before 12.30am in Collins Street. FRNSW responded with 25 fire units and 100 firefighters as rapidly…
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about More than 100 firefighters successfully battle large e-bike warehouse fire
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27 Mar 2026
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Alexandria
New $560,000 fire engine for Coonamble
The latest fire engine to roll off the Fire and Rescue NSW production line has arrived at its new home at Coonamble, in the state’s west. Valued at around $560,000, the Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires,…
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about New $560,000 fire engine for Coonamble
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26 Mar 2026
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Coonamble
Fire and Rescue NSW Permanent firefighter recruitment drive closing soon
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider an incredibly rewarding career with applications for its 2026 Permanent firefighter recruitment campaign closing this week. Prospective candidates have until Friday 20 March 2026 to apply. FRNSW recruited 219…
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about Fire and Rescue NSW Permanent firefighter recruitment drive closing soon
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18 Mar 2026
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NSW
Wyong Fire and Rescue NSW crew claims top honours in regional Firefighter Championships
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Wyong has won the first regional heat of the 2026 Firefighters Championships at Tamworth, in the state’s New England region. The Wyong crew, one of two representing the Central Coast fire station, dominated the weekend competition at the Gipps Street fields,…
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about Wyong Fire and Rescue NSW crew claims top honours in regional Firefighter Championships
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9 Mar 2026
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Tamworth
Firefighter Championships hit New England
Crew prestige and bragging rights will be on the line this weekend when firefighters from around the state compete at the regional Firefighting Championships in Tamworth. Twenty one crews will be vying for championship honours in 11 events, racing up ladders, scrambling to connect hose lines and…
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about Firefighter Championships hit New England
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4 Mar 2026
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Tamworth
Special Lion Dance blessing for Australia’s busiest fire station
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has welcomed the lunar New Year with a special Lion dance inside Australia’s busiest fire station. FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, was the guest of honour as the Chinese Youth League’s Lion and Dragon dance troupe blessed the engine bays of the 138-year-old City…
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about Special Lion Dance blessing for Australia’s busiest fire station
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20 Feb 2026
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Sydney
Couple seriously injured in suspected e-bike blaze
A man and woman have been seriously injured after jumping from a burning unit to escape a suspected e-bike fire at Auburn, in Sydney’s west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about a blaze in Cumberland Road, just after 6.30 this morning. Four fire crews…
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about Couple seriously injured in suspected e-bike blaze
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12 Feb 2026
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Auburn
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