Fire & Rescue Talk Groups

Sources: Proscan/ACMA/scanneraustralia.com.au

Overview of Fire and Rescue NSW

• 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

• Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES): Launched in 2014 to promote diversity

• COVID-19 Adaptation: Modified emergency response protocols to protect staff and communities