Fire and Rescue NSW Station 511 Yass

01/06/2026

🚨🔥 SMOKE ALARM ACTION DAY IS TOMORROW! 🔥🚨

A working smoke alarm can provide those critical seconds needed to escape safely in the event of a fire.

🏠 Smoke alarms save lives… but only if they’re working!

✅ TEST IT.
✅ CHECK IT.
✅ PROTECT IT.

Take one minute tomorrow to press the test button on every smoke alarm in your home. That simple action could make all the difference when seconds count. ⏱️❤️

Can’t reach your smoke alarm? 🤔
No worries! Our Firefighters are here to help. 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

Whether you need assistance testing your alarm, changing a battery, or replacing a faulty smoke alarm, simply:

📞 Contact your local Fire and Rescue NSW station, or
💻 Complete the online request form at:

🌐 www.fire.nsw.gov.au

Together, we’re building safer homes and safer communities, one smoke alarm at a time. 🏡❤️

01/06/2026

A working smoke alarm halves your risk of dying in a home fire, it's your best early warning, giving you and your loved ones the chance to get out, stay out, and call Triple Zero (000). Be smart and take part. Test your smoke alarm works, today!

13/05/2026

In the wake of Mother’s Day, we want to give a shout-out to all the stay-at-home parents looking for a new challenge, the chance to learn valuable skills, join a supportive team, and earn some extra income — we need you!

As an on-call firefighter, you’ll:
🧰 Train with your local crew each fortnight
🔥 Choose shifts that fit around your family and lifestyle
🚒 Be paid for your training, responses, and other duties
🧯Play an important role in keeping your community safe

If you’ve ever thought about giving it a go, now is the time.

For more information, visit https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/on-call-firefighting

Photo: 3 (we have 5) of our current female firefighters at Yass 511 - Firefighter Bec, Recruit Firefighter Marnie and Firefighter Brooke (Firefighter Naomi and Recruit Firefighter Jess are currently on parental leave)

09/05/2026

Thank you to those who came by the station today for our 2026 Open Day!

We had a great day showing you our trucks, tools, showing you a road crash rescue demonstration and sharing a sausage sizzle and home fire safety advice.

Until next year! Please don't hesitate to call 000 in the event of an emergency or our fire station number 6229 6711 for NON-URGENT queries, including permit burn requests.

- 511 Yass Crew

23/04/2026

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23/04/2026

Thank you Comrades at Gundagai Fire Station 313 for your support in being available for our Yass community while our crew was assisting with the truck fire.

🚒 STANDBY – YASS – 21/04/26 🚒

At around 9pm tonight, our tanker and crew were called to provide standby town coverage support at Fire and Rescue NSW Station 511 Yass while their crews attend a prolonged truck incident on the Hume highway.

While they are away our pumper will remain in Gundagai to ensure the town stays protected and ready to respond if required

29/03/2026

🛑 STOP! 🛑

Before you light that bonfire or pile burn 🔥

👨‍🚒 Fire permits are a REQUIREMENT 🚒

Depending on which fire district you live in, fire permits are issued by authorised issuing Officers at Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stations or NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) fire control centres.

If you are unsure of which fire district you live in, check out this website - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/incidents/fire-permits

If you are in the FRNSW district (generally "in town"), please call us well in advance of your planned burn on 6229 6711.

Understand how to obtain and comply with fire permits in NSW to ensure community safety and environmental protection during burning activities.

14/03/2026

Are you (or someone you know) deaf or hard of hearing?

Did you know that there are smoke alarms designed for those who can't hear smoke alarms properly?

People living with a disability (under 65 years, or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) may be eligible for government funding to help pay for a specialised smoke alarm. To find out more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), visit the website here: www.ndis.gov.au.

For the elderly (65 and over or 50 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) may be eligible for funding to through My Aged Care. Phone 1800 200 422 or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au.

If any member of the public doesn't qualify for either of the above programs, please fill out the request a smoke alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing form here - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/topics/smoke-alarms-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/request-a-smoke-alarm-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing

If you have any questions, please contact the Fire and Rescue NSW Community Safety Coordinator, Ageing & Disabilities for more information via email: [email protected]

Learn how to request a free specialised smoke alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing.

06/03/2026

🔥 Fire safety for people living with dementia

For people living with dementia, staying safe at home is about finding the right balance between independence and protection.

Simple fire safety measures - like working smoke alarms, clear exit paths, and safer cooking practices can help reduce risk while supporting confidence and freedom in the home.

This March, we’re encouraging families and carers to start the conversation about tailored fire safety solutions and Home Fire Safety Visits.

To learn more about protecting people in our community living with dementia, visit:
👉 https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/topics/fire-safety-for-people-living-with-dementia

03/03/2026

March is Seniors Fire Safety Month 🔥

This month, Fire and Rescue NSW is focusing on senior members of our community, recognising the increased fire risk many older people face due to mobility, health, or sensory challenges.

Seniors Fire Safety Month is about education, preparedness, and strengthening community connections.

We’re working to ensure older residents feel confident, informed, and supported when it comes to fire safety in their homes.

A key part of this initiative is promoting our FREE Home Fire Safety Visits, where firefighters provide tailored advice, check smoke alarms, and help identify practical solutions to reduce fire risk.

If you, a family member, neighbour, or friend could benefit from a Home Fire Safety Visit, we encourage you to reach out either via the website: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/safety-visits or give your local Fire + Rescue NSW Station a call. The Yass 511 Station number is 6229 6711.

Together, we can help keep our senior community safe.