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A new million-dollar specialised firefighting truck, which can rescue people or spray large volumes of water at fires up to three storeys high, was officially handed over to Horningsea Park Fire Station firefighters by Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins today... Read more about Million-dollar fire truck to protect Horningsea Park.

Prepare. Act. Survive. That’s the message Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers will have for Chatswood West residents living in bushfire-prone areas at two information sessions to be held on Saturday, 17 December... Read more about Chatswood West residents invited to bushfire info sessions.

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has issued a reminder not to overload power outlets, and to conduct a home fire safety audit, after fires damaged four homes during unseasonably cold weather throughout NSW today... Read more about Four fires prompt a reminder for home fire safety audit.

The NSW Government has delivered on its election commitment to make Bathurst Fire Station a 24-hours a day, seven-day-a-week community asset.\"The Government has provided an additional 10 firefighters for Bathurst to ensure we deliver on our election commitment,\" Minister Gallacher said.\"The additional ten full-time firefighters will allow Bathurst Fire Station to be staffed around-the-clock, offering additional protection to residents and businesses in the Western region.\"This boost represents a $1.94 million commitment which was announced during the September State Budget.\"This is a big win for the local community, which has requested permanent firefighters to be stationed around-the-clock at Bathurst.\"I am also delighted to announce the delivery of an additional fire truck which has a foam system to fight chemical and petrol fires which is a welcome boost to staff and the community,\" Minister Gallacher said.\"Today the Government is also pleased to announce today a $15,000 grant to enhance facilities for Bogee Rural Fire Service.\"These are desperately needed funds for local resources with the onset of the summer fire season,\" Minister Gallacher said.Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins said last financial year Bathurst Fire Station responded to 690 emergencies and conducted 460 community safety activities.\"The additional resources at the Bathurst Fire station including the new fire engine are a great addition to the resource capabilities of Fire and Rescue NSW,\" Commissioner Mullins said.Minister Gallacher said he was determined to provide the resources to regional and rural communities that were denied by Labor for 16 years... Read more about Government delivers 24/7 Bathurst Fire Station.

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has launched its 2012 recruitment campaign and is seeking applications from people from around Australia wanting a challenging and rewarding career that can make a positive difference to the communities of NSW... Read more about Want a challenging and rewarding career?.

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are bringing good tidings for the festive season with some sound fire safety advice to ensure the joy of Christmas doesn’t turn into heart break for NSW families... Read more about Don\'t let Christmas cheers turn into tears.

Fire and emergency protection in the Nambucca Valley area has been boosted with the delivery of an additional $400,000 fire engine to Macksville Fire Station... Read more about Macksville builds its firefighting resources.

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers are currently assisting police investigating the cause of a tragic nursing home fire at Quakers Hill this morning... Read more about Fire Commissioner praises response to nursing home tragedy.

Fire and emergency protection in the Macleay Valley has been enhanced with the delivery of a permanent $400,000 fire engine to Kempsey Fire Station... Read more about Kempsey Fire Station gets $400,000 fire tanker.

Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) inspectors have praised the efforts of proprietors in lifting the fire safety standards of Byron Bay backpacker accommodation for the start of Schoolies Week... Read more about Byron backpacker hostels get A+ for Schoolies Week.

At 11.52am today fire crews were called to reports of a drum leaking an unknown substance in a large pile of industrial waste at a recycling area in Springhill Road at Port Kembla... Read more about Fire crews attend leaking drum at Port Kembla.

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Fire and emergency protection in the Goulburn community will be enhanced with the Member for Goulburn Pru Goward and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Zone Commander Superintendent David Lewis today officially handing over the keys to a new $560,000 fire engine to Goulburn firefighters... Read more about Goulburn Fire Station gets new $560,000 engine.

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission has ordered the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (FBEU) to lift its current firefighter work bans that could cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more about IRC orders fire union to lift work bans immediately.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins congratulated teams from fire services across Australia and New Zealand who competed in the Australasian Firefighters Championship in Port Macquarie last weekend... Read more about Fire and Rescue NSW teams dominate Australasian Firefighters Championship.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins congratulated teams from fire services across Australia and New Zealand who competed in the Australasian Firefighters Championship in Port Macquarie last weekend... Read more about Berry excels at Australasian Firefighters Championship.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Greg Mullins congratulated teams from fire services across Australia and New Zealand who competed in the Australasian Firefighters Championship in Port Macquarie last weekend... Read more about Kelso wins Australasian Firefighters Championship.

Maitland Mayor Peter Blackmore joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Assistant Commissioner Mark Brown to officially open FRNSW’s new Metropolitan North 3 headquarters at Maitland today... Read more about New $330,000 FRNSW zone office opens at Maitland.

The hotly-contested Australasian Firefighter Championships will begin in the mid-north coast town of Port Macquarie tomorrow morning, promising a spectacular display of skill and athleticism this weekend... Read more about Australasian Firefighter Championships start in Port Macquarie.

Fire protection and emergency response in the Batemans Bay community has been enhanced with the hand over of a replacement upgraded fire engine to Batemans Bay fire and rescue officers... Read more about Upgraded fire engine for Batemans Bay.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters this morning attended a fire at a Bondi backpacker’s hostel that is believed to be suspicious... Read more about Firefighters rescue 20 people from Bondi backpackers\' hostel fire.

Fire protection and emergency response in the St Andrews community has beenenhanced with the hand over of a new $560,000 fire engine to St Andrews Fire Station fire and rescue officers... Read more about New $560,000 fire engine for St Andrews.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have won 35 medals - including 10 gold medals - at the World Police and Fire Games held earlier this month in New York... Read more about NSW Firefighters strike Gold at World Games.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters were still on standby to retrieve an outdoor cane wicker chair that has blown from a balcony and become lodged in the framework on the 20th floor of a nearby building in The Rocks... Read more about Firefighters to get to the seat of the problem at the Rocks.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Acting Commissioner John Benson is urging parents and carers to teach their children about fire safety these school holidays to discourage them from playing with fire... Read more about Parents urged to teach kids not to play with fire .