20/02/2026
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 485 Wangi Wangi recently attended the Emergency Services Academy (ESA) for intensive training aimed at strengthening operational capability and enhancing community safety.
Crews completed advanced hose-work evolutions, focusing on precision, flow control, and coordinated team movement under pressure. The ESA facility allows firefighters to train in highly realistic scenarios, including a petrol-station fire simulation and a five-storey apartment complex operating under live-fire conditions. These environments challenge crews to apply tactical decision-making, hazard identification, and exposure protection in high-risk situations.
A strong emphasis was placed on repeated breathing-apparatus drills - “working on air” - building endurance, situational awareness, and clear communication in smoke-filled conditions. Every evolution reinforces safe operating procedures, disciplined teamwork, and risk awareness - ensuring we operate professionally, protect our community, and return home safely to our families after every call.
Training like this keeps our crew confident, capable, and ready when our community needs us most.
Prepared. Professional. Ready to protect the irreplaceable. 🚒🔥