Fire and Rescue NSW Station 343 Katoomba

10/06/2026

*** Katoomba fire fighters are conducting Free Safety Visits ***

A Safety Visit will identify if you have a working smoke alarm and replace it if needed. It’s also a great opportunity for us to give you tips on how to keep your home safe from an avoidable emergency!

If you would like to book a safety visit you can submit a request via: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

You can also call our station directly on 02 4784 8343

05/05/2026

Yesterday was St Florian's Day, and our own Deputy Captain and the backbone of our station Mark Hawling recieved a Commendation for his work at a job in 2019 with other crew members from our station. This is well deserved recognition for one of our most respected and treasured members of our crew. Mark is pictured here with Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM and members of our neighbour station Fire and Rescue NSW Station 343 Katoomba also part of the job that night

04/05/2026

Today we recognise St Florian’s Day, honouring the patron saint of firefighters and the courage, dedication, and sacrifice shown by firefighters around the world.

At Station 216 Bathurst, we are proud to serve our community, by always being prepared for anything to protect the irreplaceable.

Like guardians of peace in a galaxy far, far away, firefighters operate as a team, rely on training and skill, and answer the call when duty demands it, because protecting the community is always the mission.

Today we also acknowledge firefighters everywhere who put themselves on the line to keep others safe, as well as the families, friends, and support crews who make that service possible.

May the Fourth be with you 🚀

Warm regards,
216 Bathurst Crew 🔥🚒

15/04/2026

Lithium-ion Battery Safety is a hot topic in 2026 and Katoomba fire fighters are supporting the new 'Shop, Charge & Recycle Safely' campaign.

Just because a charger fits, doesn't mean it's safe. If it didn't come with your device or battery, don't use it. Stick to approved chargers and look for the Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark to make sure it's both safe and compatible.

07/04/2026

April will see Katoomba Firefighters offering Fire Education opportunities to any of our pre-schools, primary schools, child care and day care centres, youth groups and other community organisations that support our young people and families.

Fire & Rescue NSW Website shows a suite of education programs offered to pre & school age children so if you are interested in a visit and presentation of any of those programs, we would love to hear from you.

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/education

Please feel free to call the station or email [email protected] to request a fire safety presentation as we look forward to getting out into our school communities this month and share our fire safety messages.

Book Now!!!

31/03/2026

The end of March brings to an end a month of 'Seniors Fire Safety' initiatives by stations across the Blue Mountains, as fire fighters try and spread fire safety messages to our elderly communities.

A number of nursing homes, over 55's accommodations and community groups have been engaged with in March and yesterday saw fire fighters deliver a fire safety presentation to the residents of the Blue Mountains Retirement Village on Queens Road.

As part of the villages 'Cuppa & Chat' regular social event on Monday's, fire fighters took the opportunity to discuss key fire safety messages along with a Q&A session that gave the residents the chance to ask questions about current trends in building fires and Lithium-ion battery safety, along with important advice around working smoke alarms and safety with electric blankets as we see the weather start to turn colder.

A big thank you to the residents and staff at BMRV for having us.

It's not too late to arrange fire fighters to visit your group or organisation so get in contact with your local station if you want to arrange a fire safety visit.

12/03/2026

If you were tuning in to Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 this morning you would have overheard one of Katoomba's Station Commander's talking all things Seniors Fire Safety as the radio station gave our crew the opportunity to discuss important fire safety tips and information ahead of Seniors Week.

Robyn and Murray were great hosts allowing us air time to share key messages ahead of the winter months. We will endeavor to download the breaky show interview and share it if possible.

For all your Senior Fire Safety advice for 2026, go to:
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/topics/seniors-fire-safety

12/03/2026

TRAINING EXERCISE AT SCENIC WORLD

A perfect crisp morning in the Jamison Valley saw Katoomba fire fighters join Blue Mountain’s iconic Scenic World as part of their annual rescue training exercise. Located in the heart of the World Heritage listed national park, Scenic World is the most visited tourist attraction in Australia and is home to the steepest railway in the world, as well as Australia’s steepest cable cart.

The cable cart is one of the centres main attractions and operates throughout the day ascending 220 vertical metres down to the valley floor, carrying a maximum of 85 guests plus 1 driver.

This morning’s drill was a simulation of an emergency breakdown of the cable cart ‘mid run’ which would then require passengers to be evacuated. Using a specially designed 'rescue cart' kept on site, Scenic World’s engineering team, accompanied by members from the emergency services, are able to access the cable cart and ‘rescue’ stranded passengers. This mornings drill ran very smoothly, ensuring that all of the necessary safety and rescue systems are in place, well maintained and operating correctly.

Thanks as always to Scenic World Blue Mountains staff for the invitation.

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