Fire and Rescue NSW Station 240 Brunswick Heads

20/08/2026

One of our great pieces of equipment is our gas detector, which can actually detect changes in the atmosphere of the area we're in, like buildings or outside areas, just like we used it on Wednesday night at the suspected gas leak at Coles Ocean Shores. Its sophisticated readings give us immediate information about dangers or subtle differences to "normal" that require further investigation before the area can be declared "safe" again. We use it often around drains, leaks, buildings or outside to make sure we are prepared for the invisible as well as the visible dangers.

20/08/2026

Suspected gas leak at Ocean Shores Shopping Centre 19-Aug-26, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 240 Brunswick Heads with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 388 Mullumbimby and NSW Police Force.

19/08/2026

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 240 Brunswick Heads attending suspected gas leak incident at Ocean Shores NSW Shopping Centre.

07/08/2026

After 25 years of dedicated service, Firefighter Sue has retired from Fire + Rescue NSW Station 240 Brunswick Heads. On behalf of her fellow firefighters and the whole community, we want to say a heartfelt thank you for her years of commitment, courage, and care in keeping Brunswick Heads and the Northern Rivers safe. On Wednesday night, current and former firefighters, along with station and zone management, gathered at the station to acknowledge her service and say a proper farewell. Congratulations on your retirement, Sue — you'll be greatly missed at the station, though luckily we'll still see you around. Welcome as an Honorary Member of Station 240.

31/07/2026

Yesterday's truck fire near Tyagarah

3.15am update.
Our crew has now left the scene however it is still single lane whilst salvage crews clean up the site and remove the trailers

11.15pm update.
Single lane now open southbound at reduced speed.
Please drive slowly as emergency workers are still cooling the trailers

Pacific motorway southbound closed at tyagarah

31/07/2026

Yesterday at around 8.35pm, we were called to a truck fire on the Pacific Highway. Our Pumper 240 was the first FRNSW fire truck on scene and we took control of the incident.We went to work with one line of 38mm hose, then added a second after our second truck CT240 arrived on scene. We were also supported by Billinudgel / Ocean Shores Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade, Byron Bay Rural Fire Brigade, NSW RFS - Mullumbimby Brigade and many more RFS crews I cannot remember, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 388 Mullumbimby, NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance Fire and Rescue NSW Station 468 Tweed Heads.
While the fire was being controlled quite quickly and the giant flames and small explosions subsided, it still took hours to extinguish it completely.
It was great to work together as a large 240 team and also with the other agencies.
Is your car or truck mechanically sound or are you taking risks?

A major truck fire in Tyagarah shut down both lanes of the Pacific Motorway last night with emergency services called to the scene around 8:30pm.

Four fire crews battled the blaze, managing to contain it in just over an hour.

The driver of the postal truck was uninjured, and the cause of the blaze has been determined to be a mechanical issue.

24/01/2026

🚨 Building Fire – Maintenance Shed 🚨
21 January 2026, 5:32 AM

A few days ago, Brunswick Heads Fire and Rescue 240 responded to a building fire in a maintenance shed, located within RFS area.

On arrival, a crew wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA) made entry and extinguished the fire, which had fortunately been contained to one corner of the shed by an effective sprinkler system that activated and helped stop the spread.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to Fire and Rescue Mullumbimby 388, Billinudgel / Ocean Shores Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade and NSW RFS - Mullumbimby Brigade for backing up 240 on scene and a special thanks to the on-site workers who assisted during the incident.

This was another great example of inter-agency teamwork, responding swiftly and effectively to protect property and prevent further escalation.

18/12/2025

On our final drill night of the year, 10th December, we had the privilege of presenting Martin Jones with his 10-Year Epaulettes, recognising a decade of dedicated service to Brunswick Heads Fire and Rescue 240 and the broader community.

After ten years of unwavering commitment, Marty has now retired from Fire and Rescue NSW as he moves to Victoria. While we’re sad to see him go, we’re incredibly proud of everything he’s contributed during his time at 240 Station.

From facing the devastating bushfires of 2019 to supporting flood recovery efforts in 2022, Marty consistently brought calmness, courage, and 100% effort to every incident.

Off the truck, Marty’s presence was equally felt, whether through his local music store or out in the surf at Bruns, he’s been a true part of the Brunswick Heads fabric.

We’re losing a great firefighter and an even better person. Thank you, Marty, for your service and friendship with the crew. You’ll always have a place in the 240 family. Wishing you all the best for your next chapter in Victoria.