Firefighters are continuing to battle an out-of-control blaze inside a Chipping Norton storage facility in Sydney’s southwest. Around 80 firefighters and 20 trucks are still on scene today on Governor Macquarie Drive, where the fire broke out just before 2pm yesterday. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)… read more about Storage facility fire contained but still expanding

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has used a drone, equipped with Artificial Intelligence, to find two hikers, missing in the Snowy Mountains. The pair was reported overdue on Tuesday night whilst on a hike along the Dead Horse Gap walking track, about 35-kilometres south-west of Jindabyne. NSW… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW drone team locates missing hikers using AI technology

Around 130 firefighters are continuing to battle a blaze burning out of control at Chipping Norton, in Sydney's south west. The fire broke out in a storage facility in Governor Macquarie Drive just before 2pm. Crews from 22 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances have since been attacking the flames,… read more about Storage facility ablaze in Sydney's south-west

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell will spend tonight ‘sleeping rough’ as part of the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout, helping to raise awareness and funds for the homeless. The annual Sydney Sleepout at the White Bay cruise terminal in Rozelle brings business, government and… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner joins Vinnies CEO Sleepout to support homeless

Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers’ years of distinguished service have been recognised today in the King’s Birthday Honours. Captain Paul Cavalier, Station Officer Robert Lightfoot and Station Officer Peta Miller, who share nearly 70 years of experience between them, have been awarded… read more about Firefighters honoured for decades of service on King’s Birthday

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging households across the state to test their smoke alarms today and make sure the life-saving devices are working. June 1 marks the first day of winter and Smoke Alarm Action Day, a national initiative highlighting the importance of detectors that protect you and… read more about Households urged to test life-saving devices on Smoke Alarm Action Day

Firefighters will visit Bunnings stores across NSW this June to share important fire safety advice and promote free home safety visits, as part of the 2026 Winter Fire Safety campaign. The community visits build on a range of engagement opportunities firefighters will use to protect people this… read more about Safety tips with your sausage sandwich - hardware store visits to support Winter Fire Safety campaign

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding people to ensure they have working smoke alarms following two overnight house fires. The first blaze broke out in Gordon Street, Mullumbimby, around 2.30am. One person was treated by Ambulance paramedics for suspected burns. The second fire occurred in a… read more about Overnight fires prompt smoke alarm safety reminder

Work to upgrade Parramatta Fire Station has been completed as construction now begins on the brand new Wentworthville fire station to enhance fire services in western Sydney’s growing heart. The Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, MP for Parramatta Donna Davis and Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW… read more about Parramatta precinct project taking shape to boost fire protection in Sydney’s west

In a first for the southern Riverina, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has appointed two female captains as it appeals for additional firefighters in the region. Donna Simmons from Culcairn and Cathrina Shaw from Mulwala are the first women to hold the rank in a zone that spans communities like Wagga,… read more about Female captains appointed in first for southern Riverina as opportunity knocks for regional community