Fire & Rescue Regional North 2

08/09/2026

Today, Kingscliff firefighters visited a local resident after his son recently contacted our station concerned that his dad was unable to hear his smoke alarm when it activated.

After discussing the specialised smoke alarms available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, our crew ordered an alarm on his behalf then visited his home today and installed one for him.

We also spent time talking about fire safety around the home, showing him how to use his fire blanket and extinguisher, and explaining how his new smoke alarm works.

If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who is deaf or hard of hearing and may not hear a standard smoke alarm, please reach out. There are options available that could save a life.

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

For more information, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW website or give Kingscliff Fire Station 347 a call on (02) 6690 6147
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/topics/smoke-alarms-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing

Fire & Rescue Regional North 2
Fire and Rescue NSW Community Engagement Unit
Fire and Rescue NSW

08/09/2026

🔥 Information night🔥

Stations 307 South Grafton & 306 Grafton are joining forces to host an Information Night where we’ll answer all your questions about becoming a firefighter, training and the recruitment process!

📅 Wednesday 9 September
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Grafton Fire Station - Prince Street

Come along. Ask questions. Find out what it takes.

We’d love to see you there!

06/09/2026

🥳 🎉 Happy Fathers day from the Team at 391 Murwillimbah 🎉 🥳

05/09/2026

🔥🚒 WE’RE AT BUNNINGS TODAY! 🚒🔥

We’re out and about at our local Bunnings this morning from 8am–12pm, chatting all things Fire & Rescue NSW recruitment and home fire safety! 🏠🔥

Thinking about becoming a retained firefighter? 👨‍🚒
Got questions about what’s involved?

https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/on-call-firefighter-rn2-307-south-grafton-lismore-nsw-australia-a22e9cce-31a4-4940-a7dd-9cfec7151944

Or simply want some tips to keep your home and family safer from fire?

Come down, say G’day and have a chat with the crew! 👋

We’d love to meet you, answer your questions and help you find out a little more about what we do in our community. ❤️

📍 Bunnings
⏰ 8am–12pm TODAY

Come and find us! 🚒🔥

05/09/2026

UNIT FIRE at BOGANGAR

At approximately 2:35am, Fire and Rescue crews from Kingscliff 347 and Banora Point 514, along with Tweed Coast RFS, were called to reports of a house fire in Bogangar.
Fortunately, crews had only just completed another incident in Cabarita around five minutes earlier and were still on the road when the call came through, allowing for a quick response.

On arrival, crews observed a significant glow from a fire behind the address initially provided.
Further investigation located a unit within a unit complex that was fully involved in fire.
Kingscliff 347 immediately deployed a crew in Breathing Apparatus to commence a fire attack and work to prevent further fire extension. Banora Point 514 assisted with firefighting operations from the rear of the premises and protecting surrounding exposures, while Tweed Coast RFS assisted with other operational requirements and salvage and overall. Tweed Heads 468 were also assigned to the incident and assisted with operations.

Firefighters and Police evacuated occupants from four units within the complex until the area was deemed safe. Primary and secondary searches were carried out during firefighting operations, while Police were later able to make contact by phone with the residents of the affected unit and confirm they were not inside at the time of the fire.

Fire crews remained on scene for approximately two hours before the site was handed over to Police.

Further investigations into the cause of the fire are continuing by Police and Fire Investigators.

A great coordinated response by all emergency services involved.

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 514 Banora Point
Tweed Coast Rural Fire Brigade
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 468 Tweed Heads
Tweed-Byron Police District
Fire & Rescue Regional North 2

03/09/2026

🚨 LAST RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR 2026!

Could you be the one we’re looking for? 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒🔥

We’re looking for people in our community who can make themselves available during the day to answer the call when their community needs them.

👉 Do you work for yourself?
👉 Are you a tradie, farmer, business owner or someone with flexibility during the day?
👉 Can you leave work when the pager goes off?

If the answer is YES, we want to hear from you!

Being a retained firefighter means being part of something bigger. It’s the chance to learn new skills, challenge yourself, work alongside an incredible crew and make a genuine difference to the people and community around you.

You don’t need to have firefighting experience — we’ll provide the training. What we need is people who are reliable, committed and able to respond when the call comes.

🚒 Could you be the next member of 307 South Grafton?

📲 Applications are open —https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/on-call-firefighter-rn2-307-south-grafton-lismore-nsw-australia-a22e9cce-31a4-4940-a7dd-9cfec7151944

02/09/2026

🔎Can you spot the hydrant?🔎

Neither could Firefighters from 391 Murwillumbah initially when doing hydrant inspections.

Yesterday's house fire was in a street Firefighters had recently inspected and each hydrant took approximately 10 minutes to clear the mud to make them operational.

In a house fire, every second counts. Our trucks hold only roughly 8 minutes of water. So having functioning hydrants are critical.

Things you can do to help:
•Make sure you do not cover the hydrant with your car, your lawn or any other objects.
•If you are in doubt that your hydrant is working, please give us a ring on 02 6690 6191 and leave a message or alternatively send us a message on this page.
Or better yet: Book a FREE home fire safety visit and we can check your hydrant at the same time - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/safety-visits

02/09/2026

28/08/2026