For local government

This purpose of this web pages is to provide local councils with tools, links and resources tailored to their information needs.

If there is further information that you would find useful on your web page please email your suggestions to info@fire.nsw.gov.au.

Current fire district estimates

For information regarding our current fire district estimates, please refer to our latest Annual Report.

Monitoring of Automatic Fire Alarm systems

This document sets out the new arrangements for the provision of Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) systems monitoring by commercial service providers. It applies to premises determined under legislation as requiring a fire alarm system connected to the Fire and Rescue NSW. This document provides guidance to those responsible for:

  • migrating, approving or certifying the migration of existing AFA systems
  • providing, approving or certifying new AFA installations

Guidelines for local government and building approval bodies (PDF, 127Kb)