Emergency Service Reference

Fire & Rescue NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is the primary fire and emergency service for urban areas in New South Wales, responsible for protecting life, property, and the environment.

It operates 335 stations and responds to over 130,000 incidents annually.

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Talkgroup ID Description
10101Metro East 1 - Sydney East
10102Metro East 2 - Sydney North
10103Metro East 3 - Sydney Mid-West
10104Metro West 1 - Cumberland
10105Metro West 2 - Parramatta
10106Metro South 2 - Georges River
10107Metro South 3 - Sydney SW
10108Wave Patch/Link - Metro East
10109Wave Patch/Link - Metro W/Metro S
10111Sydney Airport Link
10112Metro North 1 - Hunter Coast
10113Patch/Link - Metro N/Region N
10114Metro North 2 - Central Coast
10115Metro North 3 - Lower Hunter
10116Region North 1 - Mid-North Coast
10117Region North 2 - Northern Rivers
10118Region North 3 - Peel
10119Fire & Rescue
10120Metro South 1 - Illawarra
10121Fire & Rescue 10121
10122Fire & Rescue 10122
10123Regional South 2 - Southern Highlands
10124Fire & Rescue 10124
10125Region South 1 - Monaro
10126ACT-NSW Liaison
10127Fire & Rescue 10127
10128Region South 3 - Murray
10129Region West 2 - Upper Hunter/Central W
10130Metro West 3 - Blue Mnts/Hawkesbury
10131Patch/Link - Region South
10132Region West 1 - Western Slopes
10133Region West 3 - Riverina
10134Incident Tactical 1
10135Incident Staging 1
10136Incident Rehabilitation 1
10137Incident Tactical 2
10138Incident Staging 2
10139Incident Rehabilitation 2
10140Incident Tactical 3
10141Incident Staging 3
10142Incident Rehabilitation 3
10143Incident Tactical 4
10144Incident Staging 4
10145Incident Rehabilitation 4
10146Incident Tactical 5
10147Incident Staging 5
10148Incident Rehabilitation 5
10149Tactical Operations 16
10150Tactical Operations 17
10151Tactical Operations 18
10152Incident Ground PSN 5
10153Incident Ground PSN 4
10154Communications
10155Property
10156Fleet
10157Administration
10158Mechanics
10159Engineers
10160Operation Communications
10161BA/Hazmat
10162Bushfire
10163Aviation
10164Natural Disaster Humanitarian
10165Training
10166Rescue
10167DISREC Belrose
10168DISREC Cowan
10169DISREC GPT
10170DISREC Kurrajong
10171DISREC Horsley Park
10172DISREC Razorback
10173DISREC Chullora
10174DISREC Heathcote
10175DISREC Mt Tomah (Blue Mountains)
10176DISREC Mt Lambie (Lithgow)
10177DISREC Mt Penang (Gosford)
10178DISREC Mt Sugarloaf (Newcastle)
10179DISREC Mt Arthur (Muswellbrook)
10180DISREC Maddens Plains (Wollongong)
10181DISREC Mt Keira (Wollongong)
10182DISREC Mt Gibralter (Mittagong)
10183Fire & Rescue
10184Fire & Rescue
10185Metro East 1 B
10186Metro East 2 B
10187Metro East 3 B
10188Metro South 1 B
10189Metro South 2 B
10190Metro South 3 B
10191Metro North 1 B
10192Metro North 2 B
10193Metro North 3 B
10194Metro West 1 B
10195Metro West 2 B
10196Metro West 3 B
10197Incident Ground PSN 1
10198Incident Ground PSN 2
10199Incident Ground PSN 3
10381Rescue Unit
10381Zone 1 Dispatch
10451Zone 1 Operations
10451Zone 5 Dispatch
20100Coordination
20101Strike Team Alpha
20102Strike Team Bravo
20103Strike Team Charlie
20104Strike Team Delta
20105Strike Team Echo
20106Strike Team Foxtrot
20107Strike Team Golf
20108Strike Team Hotel
20109Strike Team India
20110Strike Team Juliet
20111Strike Team Kilo
20112Strike Team Lima
20113Strike Team Mike
20114Strike Team November
20115Strike Team Oscar
20116Strike Team Papa
20117Strike Team Quebec
20118Strike Team Romeo
20119Strike Team Sierra
20120Strike Team Tango
20121Strike Team Uniform
20122Strike Team Victor
20123Strike Team Whiskey
20124Strike Team X-Ray
20125Strike Team Yankee
20126Strike Team Zulu
20127Taskforce 1
20128Taskforce 2
20129Taskforce 3
20130Taskforce 4
20131Taskforce 5
20132Training 1
20133Training 2
20133General
20134Training 3
20135General
20135Training 4
20136Training 5
20137Training - Recruit 1
20138Training - Recruit 2
20139Training - Recruit 3
20140Training - Recruit 4
20141Training - Recruit 5
20142Training - Command Leadership Management
20143Training - Appliance
20144Training - Rescue
20145Training - Firefighter Operational
20146Training - BA HAZMAT
20147Exercise - Strategic
20148Exercise - Tactical
20149Exercise - Tasking
20150Exercise - Staging
20151Exercise - Rehabilitation



Emergency Service Agency Reference

Overview of Fire and Rescue NSW

Summary

  • Established: 1884 (formerly NSW Fire Brigades)
  • Headquarters: Greenacre, Sydney
  • Commissioner: Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM
  • Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites – "Newly Risen, How Brightly We Shine"

Core Responsibilities

FRNSW provides a wide range of emergency services across NSW:

  • Firefighting: Urban and industrial fire suppression
  • Rescue Operations: Road crash rescue, vertical rescue, and building collapse
  • Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT): Response to chemical, biological, and radiological incidents
  • Disaster Response: Support during bushfires, floods, and major emergencies
  • Terrorism Consequence Management: Preparedness and response to terrorist-related incidents

Coverage & Capabilities

  • Stations: 335 fire stations across NSW

Fleet:

  • 399 fire engines
  • 11 rescue vehicles
  • 18 HAZMAT units
  • 13 aerial pumpers
  • 13 aerial ladder platforms

Staffing:

  • 3,605 full-time firefighters
  • 3,212 retained (part-time) firefighters
  • 4,657 Community Fire Unit volunteers
  • 465 administrative and trades staff

Education & Prevention

FRNSW runs several community safety programs:

  • Fire Education: Fire education for primary schools
  • Youth Fire Intervention Program: Targeted support for juvenile fire setters
  • Home Fire Safety Checks: Promoting smoke alarm use and escape planning
  • Community Fire Units: Local volunteers trained to protect homes during bushfires

Recognition & Innovation

  • INSARAG Certification: Recognized by the UN for international search and rescue capabilities
  • IFARES: Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy, launched in 2014 to promote diversity
  • COVID-19 Adaptation: Modified emergency response protocols to protect staff and communities