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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... Read more about Uralla firefighter recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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... Read more about Denman fire captain recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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 Academy in Orchard Hills... Read more about Rescuers honoured in St Florian’s Day awards.

Seventeen new firefighters today graduated from the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills... Read more about NSW welcomes 17 new firefighters into its ranks.

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... Read more about Firies urge residents to be fire safe during cooler months.

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 about Australia’s largest urban fire and rescue service... Read more about Firefighters ready to open doors to the community.

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... Read more about Firies put automatic sprinklers to the test.

NSW has welcomed 16 new firefighters in a graduation ceremony that marked the beginning of a new era for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)... Read more about NSW welcomes 16 new firefighters.

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 industry... Read more about World class new Fire Protection Training Academy announced.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Paul Baxter joined local firefighters and community leaders today to celebrate the centenary of Bulli Fire Brigade... Read more about Bulli firefighters celebrate a century of service.

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... Read more about Armidale heats up for Firefighter Championships.

The first class to complete a Multi-Agency Diploma of Leadership and Management has graduated today during a ceremony at the Fire and Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills... Read more about Multi agency diploma key to NSW emergency services collaboration and innovation.

The caretaker period for the NSW Election commenced on 1 March 2019... Read more about NSW Caretaker Period has commenced.

Firefighters will have more health and wellbeing services at their fingertips thanks to a new partnership with one of the state’s premier rugby league clubs, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said... Read more about Footballers and firies team up to boost health and welfare.

.. Read more about Gladesville fire investigator recognised in Australia Day Honours.

A fire captain’s 45-year commitment to protecting people and mentoring firefighters in the Bingara area has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours... Read more about Bingara fire captain named in Australia Day Honours.

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Australia’s love affair with the barbeque is well known, and it’s no surprise Australia Day, is one of the busiest days of the year for a backyard cook up... Read more about Firies issue BBQ safety warning for Australia Day.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding country music fans to take every precaution to avoid a fire while attending the Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth... Read more about Firies urge country music fans to be fire safe during festival .

As Aussies prepare to pull out their BBQ for another record round of festive season snags, the State’s emergency services are issuing a timely reminder to ensure people use them safely... Read more about Community grilled on BBQ safety as Chrissy sizzlers skyrocket.

All new residential apartment buildings above three storeys built in Australia will now be required to have automatic fire sprinklers installed, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced... Read more about New sprinkler rules will save lives.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has welcomed 16 new firefighters into their ranks this week in a graduation ceremony that marked the end of an era for the agency, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said... Read more about New Fire and Rescue recruits join the ranks as summer starts.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today launched its new recruitment campaign encouraging men and women with diverse skills and experience to pursue a career as a firefighter... Read more about Firefighter recruitment campaign seeks diverse skills and experience.

Regional firefighters will have greater access to training facilities thanks to a new network of purpose-built props at Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations. .. Read more about New training props to help regional firies hone lifesaving skills .

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is teaming up with its emergency services counterparts and not-for-profit organisation, Girls on Fire, to host the inaugural Girls Fire and Emergency Services Camp... Read more about Girls Fire and Emergency Camp.

Firefighting detection dog in-training ‘Gandalf’ will soon hit the beat as part of Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) battle to bust firebugs across the State... Read more about Firefighting detection dog ‘Gandalf’ hits the beat to help bust bugs .

Twenty-four new firefighters were today welcomed into the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), having proven their abilities over months of intense training... Read more about State welcomes 24 new firefighters.

With a cold snap predicted over the next few days, Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents to take every precaution to avoid a fire in the home... Read more about Firies urge residents to be winter fire safe.

Twelve new firefighters were today welcomed into the ranks of Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW), having proven their abilities over several months of intense training... Read more about NSW welcomes twelve new firefighters.

Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.. Read more about Joint Statement - Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service.