Fire and Rescue NSW Station 254 Cessnock

05/06/2026

344 is proud to have been of service to Kearsley, Abernethy, Ellington and surrounding communities for 100 years.

Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North
Fire and Rescue NSW

02/06/2026

🔥 Our latest blog is now live and it's a fascinating one!

The history of Bellbird Fire Brigade is inseparable from the coal mining history of the Hunter Valley. From the devastating Bellbird Mine disaster of 1923, which claimed the lives of 21 miners and highlighted the urgent need for proper firefighting equipment in the area, to a fire station literally shifted off its foundations by a violent windstorm in 1994, Bellbird's story is one of resilience, community spirit, and determination.

It's a history marked by decades of setbacks, the Great Depression, post-war shortages, newsprint rationing, but also ingenuity, including a fire station built from the recycled materials of a demolished Alexandria shed. We love a good origin story, and Bellbird has one of the best.

Head to our website to read the full story of how this mighty little brigade came to be 👉 www.museumoffire.net/single-post/station-focus-no-220-bellbird-fire-brigade-1925-2026

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

MAY

With the days getting shorter and colder 254 Cessnock responded to 70 calls in the month of May. Heading into Winter and today being SMOKE ALARM ACTION DAY it is important to check your smoke alarms. This time of year sees an increase in fires in the home which we have seen in our local area.

Incident responses included:
8 x Building Fires
12 x Rubbish/Yard Fires
3 x Bush/Grass fires
3 X Rescue Incidents
8 x Hazmat Incidents
4 x Car fires
2 x Motor Vehicle Accidents
30 x Fire alarms

Fire and Rescue NSW
Fire Brigade Employees' Union - FBEU
Jihad Dib MP
Clayton Barr MP, Member for Cessnock
Daniel Watton - Mayor of Cessnock
Dan Repacholi MP

26/05/2026

SMOKE ALARM ACTION DAY - 1st June

Last year, nearly half the homes damaged or destroyed by fire in NSW did not have a working smoke alarm! Be smart and take part in Smoke Alarm Action Day, and test your smoke alarm works! A working smoke alarm is your best early warning sign of a fire, giving you and your loved ones the chance to get out, stay out, and call Triple Zero (000).
Need help? Book a FREE Safety Visit at www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits or call your local station

24/05/2026

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 220 Bellbird on today’s centenary celebrations.

19/05/2026

TRAINING

Today 254 crews went and took advantage of Truckshow X which was in the local area. Crews were able to investigate and discuss emerging technologies such as EV, Hydrogen and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil rigid vehicles.
The ability to liaise with suppliers about emergency procedures such as shut offs and fire suppression systems in the event of fire or MVA was extremely beneficial as these vehicles become more common.

Fire and Rescue NSW
Fire Brigade Employees' Union - FBEU
Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM
Clayton Barr MP, Member for Cessnock
Daniel Watton - Mayor of Cessnock
Jihad Dib MP