Fire and Rescue NSW Station 220 Bellbird

20/06/2026

2 weeks until we setup at Tay's Cake Co and talk all things Home Fire Safety!

Put in your calendar and be sure to pop down, say hello and purchase a coffee!

Tay’s Cake Co
Saturday 4th July
8:30 - 12:30!

☕🚒 COFFEE FOR A CAUSE 🚒☕

Members of Fire and Rescue NSW 220 Bellbird along with other local stations throughout our zone are proud to be taking part in the 2026 Firies Climb for MND, raising vital funds to support those living with Motor Neurone Disease and to help fund important research.

On Saturday 4th July both Fire and Rescue NSW 220 Bellbird and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley will be at Tay's Cake Co to talk everything Home Fire safety! And share a coffe with the local community!

A donation from every coffee purchased during the event will go directly towards our MN3 Firies fundraising efforts.

✅ Trucks on display
✅ Talk to local Firefighters about Home Fire Safety
✅ Purchase a coffee and have a chat with local firefighters
✅ Book your Home Fire Safety visit with our crew
✅ Learn important Tips on keeping your home fire safe this winter!

📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 8:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Tay’s Cake Co, 137 Mount View Road, Cessnock

Whether you stop by for a coffee, a chat, or to make a donation, every bit of support helps.

A huge thank you to Tay’s Cake Co for getting behind this great cause and supporting the cause and our fundraising page!

Book it in your calendar and come join us!!



Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North
Fire and Rescue NSW
Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease

https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/MN3Firies

16/06/2026

🔥 FIRE CALL🔥

A busy night for our crew last night!

Our crew was first paged to an Automatic Fire Alarm with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 254 Cessnock at 11:38hrs.
After the area was investigated and deemed safe the alarm was reset and our crews returned home.

As our crew pulled back upto the station at 00:15hrs we were then paged to a Structure Fire 2nd Alarm at Weston with several neighbouring stations!

Our crew arrived back at the station around 03:00 this morning.

A swift response from all crews involved preventing further spread into adjacent buildings and property

13/06/2026

☕🚒 COFFEE FOR A CAUSE 🚒☕

Members of Fire and Rescue NSW 220 Bellbird along with other local stations throughout our zone are proud to be taking part in the 2026 Firies Climb for MND, raising vital funds to support those living with Motor Neurone Disease and to help fund important research.

On Saturday 4th July both Fire and Rescue NSW 220 Bellbird and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley will be at Tay's Cake Co to talk everything Home Fire safety! And share a coffe with the local community!

A donation from every coffee purchased during the event will go directly towards our MN3 Firies fundraising efforts.

✅ Trucks on display
✅ Talk to local Firefighters about Home Fire Safety
✅ Purchase a coffee and have a chat with local firefighters
✅ Book your Home Fire Safety visit with our crew
✅ Learn important Tips on keeping your home fire safe this winter!

📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 8:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Tay’s Cake Co, 137 Mount View Road, Cessnock

Whether you stop by for a coffee, a chat, or to make a donation, every bit of support helps.

A huge thank you to Tay’s Cake Co for getting behind this great cause and supporting the cause and our fundraising page!

Book it in your calendar and come join us!!



Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North
Fire and Rescue NSW
Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease

https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/MN3Firies

10/06/2026

Well said Dan Repacholi MP,

Book your FREE Home Fire Safety Visit now! 🚒🚒

It's only a few days into winter and our local Fire and Rescue NSW crews have already been called out to dozens of house fires.

Which is a timely reminder that your smoke alarm needs more attention than the half-dead pot plant you've been promising to water since Easter.

Here's a fun fact that's not actually very fun, when you're asleep, you can't smell smoke.

So if your smoke alarm's only job is to wake you up when something's on fire, it's probably worth checking that it's actually working.

Now, if you're the type of person who needs a stepladder, a chair, a broom handle and a written will just to reach the smoke alarm, maybe don't.

Instead, get someone younger, taller, fitter, or generally less likely to end up on a TikTok reel to test it for you.

And if you're:
🔥 Over 65
🔥 Living alone
🔥 Living with mobility, hearing or vision challenges
🔥 Supported by carers, family or friends
🔥 Or English is your second language

Fire and Rescue NSW can come to you as part of their FREE Home Fire Safety Visit program.

They'll check your smoke alarms, help identify fire risks and give you advice to keep your home safe.

Because the only thing that should be smoking this winter is the barbecue.

Stay warm. Stay safe. Test your smoke alarm.

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

🔥 FREE HOME FIRE SAFETY VISITS 🔥

Did you know Fire and Rescue NSW offers FREE Home Fire Safety Visits to help keep you and your family safe?

It’s incredibly important to have a working smoke alarm in your house hold!

Our firefighters can visit your home and assist with:
✅ Smoke alarm checks and advice
✅ Fire escape planning
✅ Identifying fire hazards around the home
✅ General home fire safety education

These visits are especially important for:
👴 Older residents
👨‍👩‍👧 Families with young children
♿ People with limited mobility
🏠 Anyone wanting extra peace of mind

A few simple steps today can make a big difference tomorrow!

To book a FREE Home Fire Safety Visit, contact your local station or visit the link below

Stay safe and book yours now!

Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North
Fire and Rescue NSW

A fire can take hold in three minutes, yet it only takes seconds to prevent one.

24/05/2026

🎉MILESTONE🎉

Last night, our crew came together alongside family, friends, colleagues and past members to recognise and thank two incredible members of our station.

Captain Darren Schreiber has reached an incredible 30 years of service this year, and has served as Captain since 2008! While Firefighter Mark King celebrates 32 years of service with Fire and Rescue NSW 220 Bellbird, making him our longest serving current member! 🎉

As a station, we are immensely proud to serve alongside Darren and Mark and are incredibly fortunate to have members who have dedicated so many years to putting the Bellbird community first.

Well done Darren and Mark on achieving this outstanding milestone. Your dedication, commitment, and service to both the station and our community are truly appreciated.

Join us in congratulating Darren and Mark on this remarkable achievement! 🚒👏

A huge thank you to Sophs Scrumptious Sweets for creating the amazing cake, and to Darren’s and Mark’s family and friends for helping make the night one to remember.

We are more than just a crew, we’re a Family! 🚒

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 254 Cessnock
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 344 Kearsley
Fire and Rescue NSW
Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North

22/05/2026

🚨100 YEARS🚨

Yesterday our members, families, friends, past members, other emergency services and members of the community came together to celebrate an incredible milestone!

100 years of service by Fire and Rescue NSW Station 220 Bellbird!

For a century, our station has proudly served the Bellbird and surrounding communities, responding to emergencies, supporting our neighbours and standing ready whenever help was needed. Reaching 100 years is a remarkable achievement and a reflection of the dedication, courage and commitment shown by generations of firefighters who have been apart of the Bellbird Fire station.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended yesterday’s celebrations and helped make the day so special. It was fantastic to see current and former members, allied emergency services, families and members of the community come together to recognise and celebrate our station’s history.

While we reflected on our proud history yesterday, we also look forward to continuing to serve and protect our community for many years to come!

Here’s to 100 years of Bellbird Fire Station! ❤️💙🚒

Museum of Fire
Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North
Fire and Rescue NSW
Daniel Watton - Mayor of Cessnock
NSW Police Force
Cessnock District Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW
NSW Ambulance
NSW Rural Fire Service

20/05/2026

🚨MEET THE CREW🚨

As part of our 100th anniversary celebrations, we’re introducing the current crew who continue to put their community first! Stay tuned as we highlight the faces behind the helmets!

🚨NAME/RANK -
Caitlin King - On Call Firefighter

🚨How long have you been with FRNSW?
3 months

🚨What made you want to become a Firefighter?
I wanted to be a firefighter because I thrive in a team environment, enjoy the challenge of training and learning new skills and want to make a positive difference in the community.

🚨What is the best part about the job?
Helping people when in need and the team you get to be apart of and knowledge you learn along the way.

🚨What is your main job outside of FRNSW?
Open cut coal mine operator

That wraps up our meet the crew posts! We hope you have all enjoyed getting to know the current 220 crew!

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https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/on-call-firefighting

19/05/2026

🚨MEET THE CREW🚨

As part of our 100th anniversary celebrations, we’re introducing the current crew who continue to put their community first! Stay tuned as we highlight the faces behind the helmets!

🚨NAME/RANK -
David King - On call Firefighter

🚨How long have you been with FRNSW?
6 months

🚨What made you want to become a Firefighter?
I’ve always wanted a career where I could help people and make a positive impact in the community.

🚨What is the best part about the job?
Working alongside like minded people, learning new skills and challenging myself on a regular basis.

🚨What is your main job outside of FRNSW?
Plant mechanic for Mechlec

Ever thought of becoming an On-call Firefighter?
APPLY NOW! @
https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/on-call-firefighting