Fire & Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong

01/09/2026

Spring cleaning? Clearing clutter is about more than tidying. Keep hallways, doors and windows clear so everyone can get out quickly in a fire.

Take a few minutes to check your escape routes while you're cleaning.

For more spring safety tips, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/spring

31/08/2026

WOY WOY-
Just prior to 11pm last night, numerous calls began to be received by Newcastle Communications regarding a house fire at Woy Woy. CAP340 and P340B (Umina) and P341A and P341B Kariong) were responded and once on scene the incident confirmed a house fully involved in fire with no persons inside. DCCC (Duty Commander Central Coast) responded as well
Whilst first arriving crews deployed hose lines into the building and commenced fire attack. Fire control was quickly gained and the fire extinguished after some difficulties accessing the roof space.
Despite the best efforts of crews the house was totally destroyed by fire. Once ventilation and primary investigations had concluded the scene was handed over to NSW Police.

🚒Fire and Rescue NSW Station 340 Umina

29/08/2026

Climb Accomplished ✅

Today Chris and Kiara commenced there climb at 9am to take on the Furbur stairs for the Firies Climb for MND and they smashed it out the park!

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to them. They could not have done this without you all!

The Firies Climb for MND has raised $273,245!

We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to this event.
Here’s to even bigger and better next year!!
🚒🔥🧑🏼‍🚒

Dr. Gordon Reid MP
Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease
Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM
Liesl Tesch MP
Fire and Rescue NSW Metropolitan North

28/08/2026

🚒 Today’s the big day,
Kariong firefighters Chris and Kiara are charging in to complete the Firies Climb for MND.

They are all geared up, caffeinated, slightly nervous, and absolutely ready to tackle thousands of steps for the Firies Climb.

They are climbing for a cure and climbing for the families affected.

Every step counts. Every gasp counts. Every “why are we doing this to ourselves” moment counts.

If you see us out there today, yell something encouraging — apparently we climb faster when our pride is on the line.
🔥 Let’s smash this for MND.

Go Kiara and Chris!!!!

26/08/2026

THESE LEGENDS! Kiara and Chris….

Most people have never heard of Motor Neurone Disease. Until someone they love is diagnosed. 💙
Then the numbers hit differently.
🔴 800 Australians die from MND every year
🔴 Deaths have increased 300% since the 1980s
🔴 1 in 200 Australians will die from this disease
Professor Dominic Rowe from Macquarie University sums it up best: "MND isn't incurable. It's underfunded."
That's where we come in. Every climber, every dollar, every share gets us closer to changing those numbers.
🗓️ 28–29 August 2026
📍 Scenic World, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
🔗 Donate at firiesclimbformnd.org.au
Funds raised support research and clinical trials at Macquarie University Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre.

26/08/2026

🔥 CLIMBING FOR MND🔥

On 28–29 August, 341’s very own Chris Dryburgh will now be joined by one of our latest recruits Kiara Garcia to take on the Furber Stairs at Katoomba for Firies Climb for MND.

They are going to push themselves to the limit!
But knowing it’s nothing compared to what people living with Motor Neuron Disease face every day.

MND is devastating:

🔴 300% increase in MND deaths since the 1980s
🔴 Around 800 Australians die from MND every year
🔴 1 in 200 Australians will die from MND
🔴 Every 2½ hours, someone is diagnosed
🔴 It progressively takes away the ability to move, speak, breathe and swallow.

But there is hope.

Funds raised support vital MND research at Macquarie University, with over $3 million raised so far through Firies Climb for MND.

Please support us if you can:

https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/kiaragarcia to donate

Share this post far and wide

Climb with the firefighters in spirit if MND has touched your life

Every dollar. Every share. Every step.

Because this is one fight we can’t afford to lose.

Firies Climb for Motor Neurone Disease
Liesl Tesch MP
NSW Central Coast Incident Alerts, News & Information
Dr. Gordon Reid MP

This year, I've taken up the challenge to do . This challenge is hard, but not as hard as MND which is a progressive, terminal neurological disease. It affects the nerve cells (neurones) controlling the muscles that enable us to move, speak, breathe and swallow, causing them to deg...

21/08/2026

🔥 CLIMBING FOR MND🔥

On 28–29 August, 341’s very own Chris Dryburgh will take on the Furber Stairs at Katoomba for Firies Climb for MND.

He is going to push himself to the limit!
But knowing it’s nothing compared to what people living with Motor Neuron Disease face every day.

MND is devastating:

🔴 300% increase in MND deaths since the 1980s
🔴 Around 800 Australians die from MND every year
🔴 1 in 200 Australians will die from MND
🔴 Every 2½ hours, someone is diagnosed
🔴 It progressively takes away the ability to move, speak, breathe and swallow.

But there is hope.

Funds raised support vital MND research at Macquarie University, with over $3 million raised so far through Firies Climb for MND.

Please support us if you can:

https://firiesclimbformnd.org.au/page/chrisdryburgh to donate

Share this post far and wide

Climb with the firefighters in spirit if MND has touched your life

Every dollar. Every share. Every step.

Because this is one fight we can’t afford to lose.

14/08/2026

Good Morning Kariong,

We have some sobering news,
26 people have died in house fires this year and 13 of these deaths have been this winter.
There's also been hundreds of house fires resulting in no injuries but turning whole lives upside down.

Most importantly: we've had 0 major fires in Kariong.
This is the best number for us and we want to keep it this way. We would love to be able to support our community prevent this number from changing.
We can visit and check your smoke alarm and discuss a home fire safety plan. It takes little time and it's so much easier than picking up the pieces after a house fire.
If you don't have a smoke alarm we can install some for no cost.

Contact the station today for you or someone you love: 43379741 or book online here:

A safety visit can assist in helping you reduce the risk of an accidental fire in the home and safely escape it.

13/08/2026

What is a Fire and Rescue NSW Safety Visit?

During your Safety Visit, we will attend your home and check that you have working smoke alarms, that they are in good working condition, and are installed in suitable areas.

If you do not have one, firefighters will install a long-life battery-powered smoke alarm as well as replace existing smoke alarm batteries all at no cost.

With your permission, firefighters will also ask you to show us around your home and property. This will allow us to give you personalised fire safety advice.

07/08/2026

WEST GOSFORD-
At 7pm last night, numerous calls began to be received by Newcastle Communications regarding a unit fire at West Gosford. RP304 R304 (Gosford), P341B (Kariong), P509 and CT509 (Wyoming) were initially responded and once on scene the incident was upgraded to a Structure Fire 2nd Alarm.
This then responded CAP340 (Umina) and P459 (Terrigal) as well as DCCC, (Duty Commander Central Coast)
Whilst first arriving RP304 crews got to work with a ladder to rescue the trapped occupants, second arriving crews deployed hose lines into the building and commenced fire attack to the second floor unit. Fire control was quickly gained and the fire extinguished. With both CAP340 and P459 stood down.
Further crews conducted atmospheric monitoring of the complex and vented numerous units which had smoke inside. NSW Ambulance was on scene to assess all residents with 2 taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.
Despite the best efforts of crews the unit suffered significant internal damage. Once ventilation and primary investigations had concluded the scene was handed over to NSW Police.

🚒Fire and Rescue NSW Station 304 Gosford
🚒Fire and Rescue NSW Station 509 Wyoming
🚔Brisbane Water Police District
🚑NSW Ambulance

GOSFORD

FINAL UPDATE: Fire has been extinguished and crews preparing to leave. Two patients have been transported to Gosford Hospital with minor burns and smoke inhalation.

EARLIER:
Fire and Rescue NSW are on scene at Batley St Gosford at a structure fire with active fire on the second level of a unit block reported.

Fire upgraded to second alarm with further crews responding. Please avoid the area.

UPDATE: Crews now have the fire under control. Most residents have been evacuated. Fire and Rescue NSW conducting welfare checks on remaining residents . NSW Ambulance treating two patients.