Fire and Rescue NSW Tamworth

05/03/2026

2 days left to get your applications in!!!

Paid positions are currently open at both Tamworth stations!

Join the team that is prepared for anything

02/03/2026

Ever thought about a second job in an emergency service?
Want to be there for your community when they need you?

1 week left until applications close, Be sure to your applications done before the 8th of March

18/02/2026

Tamworth 452 fire station is looking for a new local legend to join our ranks!

Have you thought about a second job? One where you can help your community in their moments of need?
What if we told you, you could be paid to do it? and get a cool hat!!!

apply today!
https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/on-call-firefighter-rn3-448-south-tamworth-452-tamworth-tamworth-nsw-australia

For any more information give Jason Lee a call on 0455 889 770

18/02/2026

Tamworth 452 fire station is RECRUITING!!!
apply today to be a paid on call fire fighter, Serve your community and find a rewarding place with an incredible crew.

Any more information call recruitment project officer Jason Lee on 0455 889 770

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.

08/11/2025

A great example of teamwork between NSW Ambulance, NSW Police, and Fire & Rescue NSW crews during a challenging cliff-edge rescue at the Oxley Lookout.

Our firefighters worked alongside paramedics and police to safely bring a young mountain biker back to level ground.

21/10/2025

A busy day yesterday for our crew with a range of incidents across Tamworth.

Hillvue:
Firefighters safely removed and relocated a brown snake from the rear steps of a house.

Moore Creek:
Crews extinguished burning magazines on a verandah caused by an overloaded power board — a reminder not to overload power boards or leave lithium ion batteries charging unattended.

New England Hwy:
Responded to a truck rollover with no injuries and contained a hydraulic oil spill.

Hazmat Drill:
The day finished with a joint Hazmat drill at 448 South Tamworth as a refresher on the specialist equipment our hazmat van carries.

10/05/2025

We're open! Tamworth Fire Station 103 Carthage Street. Home Fire Safety, Fire extinguisher, Hazmat and Fire Demonstrations. Current and Vintage fire appliances, BBQ and much more...

Saturday 10 May 2025 is Open Day! From 10am to 2pm, fire stations across the state invite you inside for a glimpse into Fire and Rescue NSW. Enjoy live demonstrations, station tours, free giveaways, and the chance to meet your local firefighters. Visit fire.nsw.gov.au/openday for updates on stations opening.

19/04/2025

04/03/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th March, will be a Total Fire Ban for Tamworth and surrounds.
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans/total-fire-ban-rules