Fire and Rescue NSW Station 461 Thirroul

03/09/2026

Ten Fire and Rescue NSW personnel have deployed to Nepal as part of Australia's Disaster Assistance Response Team following devastating flooding.

The team includes six specialist drone operators and four incident management specialists who will support search and rescue efforts using advanced aerial technology.

Specialist drones will help search teams by:
• Accessing areas too dangerous for ground crews
• Providing aerial reconnaissance and mapping
• Using thermal imaging technology
• Delivering live intelligence to support operational decisions

The team will be self-sufficient, carrying its own food, water, medicines and tents so it does not place additional pressure on local supplies.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the floods in Nepal and those waiting for news of loved ones.

Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Jihad Dib MP Dib MP

28/08/2026

Fire Up Your Career & Answer The Call Our On-Call firefighters are a highly skilled, ethical and professional team of men and women from all walks of life. On-Call Firefighters support their local community by responding to emergency incidents from their home or other workplaces. When the pager....

24/08/2026

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19/08/2026

You too could join the crew at 442🔥🚒🧑‍🚒👩‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒🚒

NSW Fire and Rescue is looking for men and women who'd like to join the team on call at Scarborough Fire Station

19/08/2026

Bushfire Season in just around the corner
Now is a great time to start getting your property Bushfire ready

Today, AFAC News released the Bushfire Seasonal Outlook for Spring. NSW experienced unseasonably warm conditions over winter, while rainfall has been variable. With parts of northern and south-eastern NSW receiving below-average rainfall, these areas are entering spring drier than usual.

Forecasts for early spring continue to point to below-average rainfall and unusually warm conditions with fuels expected to continue drying across NSW. The highest risk is expected to be in northern and south-eastern NSW, as these areas are already rapidly drying out. Forested areas in these regions are experiencing high fuel loads and are dense and well-connected, which is of particular concern.

While fire risk is expected to be elevated through early spring, rainfall prospects for late spring into early summer have shifted to a slightly wetter outlook, although some uncertainty remains.

If you live, work, or travel through bush fire-prone areas, ensure you are prepared. Review and discuss your bush fire survival plan so you know what to do if threatened by fire.

For more information, visit: www.afac.com.au/public-resources/seasonal-bushfire-outlook-spring-2026