Fire and Rescue NSW Station 288 Evans Head

04/05/2026

With great sadness we send our sincere condolences to our marine rescue brothers in ballina

22/04/2026

Information night tonight from 6pm if your interested in becoming a fire fighter in Evans Head come along and see what we do

10/04/2026

An early morning call-out to the crew of 288 Evans Head. While most of you were still sleeping (4 a.m.), the crew of 288 Evans Head were up, dressed, and responding to a two-vehicle accident (MVA) just up the road from the fire station. The response time was excellent. The fire truck (appliance) was positioned above the accident site in a “fend-off” position to protect all responders, as the hill and roundabout obscured the scene from oncoming vehicles. Fortunately, all persons involved were uninjured. We thank the Police and ambulance who attended the scene.
Remember to drive safely at all times.

09/04/2026

🚒 Want to be part of something great?

Evans Head 288 station is now recruiting local on call firefighters to join its station. Ever thought of joining? Now’s your time.

Applications close 17th May.

Serve your community, learn incredible skills. You’ll become part of a supportive local team that looks out for each other while making a real difference.

🔥 Protect your community

🔥 Learn life-saving skills

🔥 Be part of a great crew

Apply now 🚒

Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Evans Head Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Station and are responsib...

17/03/2026

It was a long night after an early morning start. Pump 288 was called to assist the RFS with a truck fire on the M1 motorway just south of Woodburn. Fire and Rescue 288 assisted RFS 8 with initial fast attack, protecting exposures to local bushland and the highway. Due to the load containing lithium batteries, additional resources were called for, including bulk water tankers.

Once all resources were in place, the offensive fire attack could commence, with the highway closed in the southbound direction. Firefighting occurred from both sides of the trailer, and environmental and safety issues were addressed. Numerous RFS units, including those from as far as Byron Bay and Dunoon, along with FRNSW Hazmat from Coraki, 267 and Evans Head 288, and Richmond Valley Council bulk water tankers, assisted.

Firefighting ceased around 7 a.m. when recovery operations began. A big thank you to everyone who helped: the police, ambulance services, multiple RFS teams, and FRNSW agents.

01/02/2026

Following up from our portable battery charger fire on thursday night fire and rescue recommend
To never leave lithium battery devices unattended when charging
Charge all devices in a separate room to sleeping areas
Have a working smoke detector between sleeping areas and charging devices
This may and will keep your family safe

29/01/2026

Last night pump 288 was responded to a lithium battery fire
Upon arrival all occupants were out of the two units and the fire luckily had been extinguished by a resident using a CO2 extinguisher limiting damage to the portable power bank that was charging. The situation could have been much worse if there was not extinguisher present and also highlights the dangers of leaving lithium batteries on charge over night . We had an all girl crew dealing with the situation i side the unit and rendering the area safe well done to all involved nsw

22/12/2025

Evans head santa run will start around 5pm on the south side and then making its way over town

10/12/2025

Tonight local firefighters from 288 conducted their annual fitness drill. Well done to the crew, everyone pushed through the heat and passed with flying red faces 🥵 We even had some future FF supporters cheering on.

15/10/2025

Last night our very own 288 Evans Head Station Captain Ralph Lohse was presented with his 25 year 1st clasp long service and good conduct medal. From everyone past & present at 288 we want to Congratulate Ralph on this incredible milestone. Well done Captain 👨‍🚒