Fire & Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong

13/06/2026

SOMERSBY-
Shortly before 9pm this evening 341 received a call to a truck fire in Pile Rd in Somersby.
P341A and P341B responded and once on scene confirmed a medium rigid pantech truck was well alight. Crews in BA got to work and extinguished the vehicle which had no load onboard.
Unfortunately the cabin was destroyed with damage also to the load compartment.
The scene was left with Police.

🚒P341A and P341B Kariong Fire and Rescue
🔥Kariong RFS Pumper
🚔Police

29/05/2026

That’s right! APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!

This is your last chance to get your applications in for this intake of On Call Paid Firefighter positions.

If you live in Kariong or are close by, apply now to join an amazing team, share incredible experiences, learn and train with great opportunities and serve and protect your community.

It’s a great second job with all the benefits of a part time job.

APPLY NOW!

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 THE RECRUITMENT INFORMATION SESSIONS ARE ALMOST HERE! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Now is the time for you to challenge yourself and become a PAID on call firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW. With Information Sessions to be held-

THURSDAY MAY 28th at 10am and 6:30pm.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 341 Kariong will be holding information sessions for anyone who is interested in being a paid On call Firefighter.

We encourage interest from the greater community and challenge you to put your best foot forward in our recruitment campaign.
Being a On Call Paid Firefighter is a job like no other and a great way to earn a second income, you respond from home, whilst learning new skills and helping members of the local community.

If being a Firefighter interests you or you have some questions about the job then we would love to see you at either of these sessions at the station, opposite the Shell Servo

24/05/2026

We are all set up for the celebration of Kariong Progress Associations 80th Anniversary.
Come on over and say g’day to the crew, pick up some home fire safety tips and enquire about becoming part of the team!
We are here with our mates from Kariong Rural Fire Brigade.

22/05/2026

Here at Kariong 341 Fire and Rescue Station, we value our local community greatly. We are therefore more than pleased to announce that we will be supporting the Kariong Progress Association's 80th anniversary celebrations on Sunday, 24 May 2026, and we would love you to join us for this special community celebration.

The event kicks off at 1pm with a BBQ and fun entertainment in the areas around the Kariong Hall, before official proceedings with speakers etc at 2pm. Please come for a chat and a sausage. Bring the kids.

Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Time: From 1pm
Location: Kariong Progress Hall, Dandaloo Street, Kariong

The afternoon will celebrate Kariong Then and Now — bringing together stories, photographs, memories and the people who have helped shape Kariong.

The event will begin at 1pm with a free community BBQ, with activities for children including face painting, followed by official proceedings from 2pm.

On the day there will be:

-Launch of the “Kariong Then and Now” commemorative booklet
-Historical displays and photographs
-Stories and presentations from long-time local residents, including Colin Parry and Bob Pankhurst.
-Displays from local community groups and emergency services (thats us)!
-Afternoon tea, cupcakes and entertainment
-Limited edition Kariong T-shirts available
-and more

We will be sharing some wonderful stories from Kariong’s past — .

It will be a relaxed and welcoming afternoon for all ages, celebrating the strong community spirit that has shaped Kariong.

Parking: Limited parking is available near the hall. The Great Beginnings Preschool car park will also be open for attendees. Additional parking is available at the end of Jessina Street, with a short walk through to the hall.

We would love to have you join us. Oh, and if you have any photos or Kariong memorabilia, bring it along on the day.

If you have ever considered joining us as an on call paid part time firefighter, make sure you come and say hi to the team.

22/05/2026

Did you see it? ☄️

Reports of a bright flash over Sydney last night, possibly a meteor lighting up the sky for just a few seconds. About the same amount of time it takes to test your smoke alarm.

18/05/2026

🚒We are looking for YOU!!🚒

🔥Ever wanted to help your community??
Be a part of an extended family? Be adventurous and have fun whilst committed to a rewarding career too?

🔥Kariong Fire and Rescue NSW is on the lookout for our next intake of exceptional recruits.

🔥Many of you may be thinking “I can't do something like that" When the truth is YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN!!

🔥We have many people from all walks of life, different skill sets, ideas and things to contribute.....
and we need more people like you.

🔥Men and Woman, 18 years of age and up are welcome to apply.
All training and uniforms are provided.
And the best part???? YOU’LL GET PAID!

🔥Information Sessions will be announced soon where you can come and have a look around the station, meet the friendly locals who make-up our crew and have a discussion to see whether this is for you.

🔥Head along and see what a difference you can make in your community.

15/05/2026

🔥🔥3 On Call Paid Firefighters needed for Kariong Fire Station 🔥🔥

We are recruiting for more on-call firefighters at Kariong Fire Station 🧑‍🚒👨‍🚒

3 positions need to be filled to help our community.
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is calling for community-minded men and women to consider joining the retained (on-call) paid firefighter ranks at Kariong Fire Station.
On call firefighters are on call from home or work to respond to fires and other emergencies.

The station is urging Kariong residents from all walks of life to consider becoming a paid on call firefighter.

“Your local fire station relies on people in the Kariong community to put their hand up to become firefighters – without that support, our fire truck can’t respond due to lack of staff”

On call firefighters balance work and family commitments to respond to fires and other emergencies on an ‘on call’, part-time basis, meaning you aren’t rostered to be on shift at the station. You can still run your normal daily duties and if a call comes in then head to the station, respond and get paid for your time.

All the training includes advanced first aid, heavy vehicle driving, how to deal with emergencies such as fires, road accidents and hazardous material spills and, unique to our local area, remote piloted aircraft operations.
Firefighters also educate the community on fire safety and prevention.
“On call firefighters are as the title implies, on call, however this does not mean that you have to be available every minute of every day,”
“Sharing availability with the other on call firefighters at the station can reduce any potential impact on work and private life.”

FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said on call firefighters play a critical role in the delivery of fire and emergency services across regional and urban NSW.
“You don’t need to be superman or superwoman to be a firefighter – we want people who are reliable and keen to help others, especially local residents who are available to respond to emergencies during the day,” he said.
“If you’re a local employer, think about encouraging your staff to become firefighters. Not only will you be helping the community, but your staff will be trained in a whole range of skills.”

For more information on becoming an on call firefighter, contact the FRNSW Zone Office on 02 43379700, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au or send us a message on our page.

Applications close 25th of May, so get your application in now!

Fire and Rescue NSW is the State Government agency responsible for the provision of fire, rescue and hazmat services in cities and towns across New South Wales.

13/05/2026

Some pics from Open Day 2026.
Again, we would like to thank everyone who came and visited us.
Pic Credits- .butterfly.management