Fire and Rescue NSW Station 280 Dubbo

27/03/2026

26/03/2026

Thankfully everyone was safe yesterday.
Please follow road closure directions while recovery operations are ongoing.

‼️| FRIDAY DUBBO CBD CLOSURES:

A recovery operation is underway following Thursday afternoon's storm with streets around the Dubbo CBD closed to traffic and pedestrians.

NSW Police are advising people to stay away from the area, and police and DRC staff will be on site to ensure people and vehicles remain outside the exclusion zone.

Exclusion zones:
❗Roads will remain closed to vehicles on Macquarie Street between Talbragar and Wingewarra Street.

❗Pedestrians will be able to access Macquarie Street between Church Street and Talbragar Street.

❗Bligh Street will remain closed to vehicles between Talbragar Street and Wingewarra Street.

❗The Tracker Riley Shared Pathway on the river between Wingewarra Street and Talbragar Street will be closed to pedestrians.

Business closures:
❗ Business accessed via Macquarie Street between Church Street and Wingewarra Street will not have access to open their businesses on Friday.

This impacts businesses on both sides of Macquarie Street in the exclusion zone. Business on the eastern side of Macquarie Street with rear access can trade using the rear entrance only and NSW Police will be on site ensuring the area remains clear.

❗Businesses on Macquarie Street north of Church Street are able to open on Friday, with pedestrian access only.

❗Businesses on Macquarie Street south of Wingewarra Street are unaffected and able to operate as normal.

The exclusion zone will be reviewed during the day, and further advice will be issued as changes are made.

15/11/2025

Toal Fire Ban for Dubbo Regional Council today

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 16 November 2025, for the Lower Central West Plains and Central Ranges areas. Dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger.

Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

26/09/2025

19/09/2025

Congratulations on your retirement Tony. A long period of dedicated service to the NSW community.

After 40 years of dedicated service, we say farewell to OCFF Tony Terry from Station 465 Trangie as he begins his well‑earned retirement.

Tony first joined the then NSW Fire Brigades on 1 August 1985 as a Volunteer Firefighter and went on to serve his community with distinction until his retirement on 8 August 2025. Over those four decades, Tony attended thousands of incidents, always putting the safety of others first, and became a mentor to many firefighters who followed in his footsteps, including his son Steve. His passion for the job also shone through in the NSW Firefighter Championships, where he proudly represented FRNSW and his community for an incredible 38 consecutive years.
Behind every firefighter is a strong support system, and Tony’s wife Cheryl has been that constant support throughout his career. In the early years, Cheryl was often the one answering the phone when a 000 call came in, ensuring firefighters were alerted to emergencies. Her commitment and sacrifice have been just as vital, and we thank her sincerely for standing alongside Tony for the past 40 years.

As Tony and Cheryl step into retirement, we wish them both all the very best. May this next chapter be filled with plenty of time with family, especially their grandchildren, and the joy of knowing the lasting impact they’ve had on their community.

Thank you, Tony, for your remarkable service and dedication—you leave behind a legacy that will inspire for years to come.

Fire and Rescue NSW Team Region West Area Command FRNSW FRNSW Region West 1 Narromine Star Narromine Shire Duty Commander Western Slopes 2 Dugald Saunders MP Firefighter Championships

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Great advice for Home Fire Safety.
For more information visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au or contact your local FRNSW Station.

05/08/2025

All the very best for the future Chris.

After 23 years of service to Fire and Rescue NSW and the community of Wellington, Retained (On Call) Firefighter Chris Redfern has hung up his gear for the last time.

Chris was appointed to the Wellington Brigade on 1st August 2002 and has provided outstanding service and commitment to protect his community of Wellington.

A builder by trade, Chris provided unwavering support to the Brigade, all the time while building his business and raising a family. It was nothing for Chris to down tools and respond to incidents to assist others in their time of need.

Chris is the recipient of the National Medal and the Fire and Rescue NSW Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with 1 Clasp.

Wellington Brigade members congratulate and thank Chris for his service and for being a valuable member of the team.

We wish Chris all the very best and good health for the future.