Fire & Rescue NSW New England and North West Command

25/01/2026

Congratulations to FRNSW AFSM recipients and special congratulations to Gunnedah Captain Dave Welch.
Dave is an exceptional leader in the Gunnedah Community and well deserved awardee of Australian Firefightings highest honour.

13/01/2026

Fire and Rescue NSW are advising anyone visiting Tamworth for the Toyota Country Music Festival to ensure they plan well ahead for their trip.
With temperatures forecast to be in the high thirties to forties Supt Tom Cooper, Zone Commander for the New England and Northwest advises visitors to be mindful of the consequences that an escaped fire could have.
FRNSW offers the following tips for campers and caravanners to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable time at the festival:
🔥 Ensure you leave plenty of time for travel and book ahead if possible;
🔥 Make sure you leave a good space between you and the van or RV next to you when you set up your site;
🔥 Have your gas cylinders, BBQs and other LPG operated equipment checked by a qualified person before use;
🔥 Ensure LPG cylinders are turned off at the main valve when not in use and spare cylinders have the valves pointing away from your van or RV;
🔥 Check the expiry date on your LPG Cylinders and ensure fittings and hoses are in good condition;
🔥 Make sure you have a working smoke alarm in your caravan or RV – It’s the law;
🔥 Do not use naked flames or LPG appliances inside your tent;
🔥 Be aware that Total Fire Bans may be imposed during the Festival. Check the NSW RFS website for info - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
🔥 Tamworth Regional Council, local radio stations and the Toyota Country Music Festival https://www.tcmf.com.au/ provide regular information including emergency warnings during the festival ;
🔥 Avoid cooking a meal if you have been drinking alcohol. Purchase a meal at one of the many restaurants or hotels in Tamworth;
🔥 Visit the FRNSW website for fire safety advice or follow this link - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9269
🔥 Be aware that weather conditions could change and be prepared!

Help us, help you by taking action to ensure you and your family stay safe over summer. If you do your bit to minimise the risks in your home, we can all stay safer together.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to one and all. Stay safe over the festive season 🎄

23/11/2025

Great turnout for our new Captains and Deputies at FRNSW Armidale Training Centre.

Thanks to the Zone Management team for facilitating a successful weekend and thanks to our newest Station Managers for attending.

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

Permanent employment On-call hours Location: 506 Wee Waa Base retainer of 80.63 p/fortnight + $34.14 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: Sunday 7th September 2025 About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Station and are resp...

28/08/2025

Congratulations to Tamworth Regional Council and all the emergency services for providing this initiative for all the potential new drivers from the high schools around the region.

04/08/2025

Fire +Rescue NSW are currently setting up 2 communication towers for community use these towers operate using sky-net and will provide the community with free WIFI and phone call capability’s.

The first tower will be positioned at Uralla 475 station on the cnr or Salisbury and Maitland street while the other will be positioned at the Uralla Bowling club car park.

Access can be gained to these towers via WIFI - FRNSW_FREE

Ensure you are 100 metres from the either tower to gain connection.

24/06/2025

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🚒🚒 Achievement post 🚒🚒

The Crew at Uralla 475 would like to congratulate Deputy Captain Tobie Redmond and Firefighter Sam Smith for receiving their Long Service and Good Conduct medals.

These medals are awarded to those who have provided 10 years of excellent service to our community.

Congratulations Tobie and Sam

16/06/2025

Get down to Tamworth City Bowlo on the 29th with your best chilli dish and help us raise a few dollars for Beat the Burn.

All money raised will go to the Westmead Children’s Hospital Burns Unit.

See you there.