Fire and Rescue NSW - Dungog 282 Station

24/10/2026

☀️⛈️ Warm weather, rain and plenty of humidity?

Are you feeling the heat and pulling the fan out of storage to keep cool?
Before you plug it in and switch it on, take a minute to give it a quick safety check!

🔌 A few simple checks can help prevent a fire:

✅ Check the power cord for fraying, cracks, exposed wires or other damage.
✅ Inspect the plug for bent pins, discolouration or signs of overheating.
✅ Check your fan for dust build-up, loose parts or damage before use.
✅ Plug directly into a wall socket and avoid overloading powerboards or using double adaptors.

⚠️ If you notice a burning smell, unusual noises, sparks or excessive heat, switch off the power and stop using the appliance.

🏡 BE FIRE SAFE IN YOUR HOME!

It only takes a few moments to check your appliances, but those simple checks could prevent a fire and help protect the people you love.

🚒 Want to learn more about keeping your home fire safe?
Book your FREE Home Safety Visit with Fire & Rescue NSW!

Our friendly firefighters can provide personalised fire safety advice, check your smoke alarms and help identify potential fire hazards around your home.

📞 Contact your local Fire & Rescue NSW fire station.
💻 Or book online:
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au

17/10/2026

🚒 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 282 DUNGOG FRNSW CREW! ❤️💛

I just want to take a moment to say how incredibly proud I am of our Dungog Fire and Rescue 282 crew following today’s Dungog Rumble.

Thank you to every one of our on-call firefighters who gave up their time to be involved in community engagement today. It was fantastic to see our crew out there connecting with the community, supporting local events, and showing people what FRNSW is all about.

What makes me even prouder is that we had all of our on-call staff available to engage with the community while still maintaining our ability to respond to incidents when called upon. That speaks volumes about the commitment, teamwork and dedication of this crew.

Over the past months, we have worked hard to build our station back up, strengthen our numbers and create a more sustainable roster. Seeing that effort come together is something we should all be proud of. 💪

Our goal is not only to build a stronger station but also to minimise the need for additional staff to come in and cover our shortfalls through overtime. Every new recruit, every training session, every shift covered and every community event attended helps us move closer to that goal.

Being an on-call firefighter means balancing family, work and personal commitments with a willingness to serve our community when needed. I recognise the sacrifices that come with that, and I genuinely appreciate every one of you who continues to step up.

As Captain, I couldn’t be prouder of the direction we’re heading and the culture we’re building together. We still have work to do, but days like today remind me of how far we’ve come and what we can achieve as a team.

Thank you for representing 282 Dungog with pride, professionalism and a genuine commitment to our community. You should all be proud of the part you are playing in building a stronger, more resilient station.

A great effort by a great crew! ❤️💛🚒

16/10/2026

01/10/2026

Book your free home fire safety visit !

20/09/2026

⚠️🔥 EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR MONDAY
- GREATER

Warm and very dry conditions, combined with moderate to fresh and gusty west to northwesterly winds, will result in elevated fire danger across the Greater Hunter district. A cool, moderate to fresh and gusty south to southeasterly wind change is expected to reach the Hunter coastal areas around midday, before moving through inland parts of the Greater Hunter during the afternoon and evening.

These are dangerous fire conditions. People in the following Local Government Areas are advised to take action now;

🟧 Greater Hunter- Cessnock; Dungog; Lake Macquarie; Maitland; Muswellbrook; Newcastle; Port Stephens; Singleton; Upper Hunter

Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready. If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts. Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.

A Total Fire Ban will be in force for the Greater Hunter fire weather district from midnight. For information on what you can and cannot do during a Total Fire Ban, visit https://shorturl.at/nKGsO.

▪️View and be alerted to more incidents near you by downloading the NSW Incident Alerts App. Try for free today; https://apple.co/39Y5tW2

During a Total Fire Ban you cannot light, maintain or use a fire in the open, or to carry out any activity in the open that causes, or is likely to cause, a fire.

25/07/2026

A great write up from the FRNSW Commissioners update for Dungog 282 Recruitment drive day, held on the 9th of July. NSW SES Dungog Unit should also be proud of as they were a massive part of the recruitment drive.

09/07/2026

03/07/2026

Calling Local Employers & Business Owners

Could your business help strengthen Dungog's emergency response capability? 🚒🔥

FRNSW– Dungog, the NSW State Emergency Service – Dungog Unit, and Dungog Shire Council invite local business owners, managers, and employers to attend our Emergency Services Capability & Recruitment Day.

Both emergency services are currently seeking local people who are available during normal business hours the period when recruiting and maintaining emergency response capability is most challenging.

As a local employer, you are in a unique position to make a real difference.
Many of your staff may already have the skills, experience, and personal qualities needed to serve in FRNSW or the NSW SES. By encouraging interested employees to get involved and where operationally possible, providing reasonable workplace flexibility to attend incidents or training you can directly contribute to the safety and resilience of our community.

It's also an investment in your own workforce.
Emergency service personnel receive nationally recognised training and develop valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, incident management, first aid, safety, and decision-making under pressure. Those skills return to your workplace every day.

Dungog Shire Council has recently adopted a workplace policy supporting employee participation in emergency services and is committed to leading by example.
We encourage other local employers to explore how they too can support staff who choose to serve our community.

Join us to:
• Learn about the challenges facing our local emergency services
• See the capabilities of FRNSW and the NSW SES
• Understand how employers can support local emergency response
• Meet local emergency service personnel and ask questions
• Enjoy a complimentary BBQ
📅 Date: Thursday 9 July
🕙 Time: 10 AM
📍 Location: FRNSW Dungog Station 🚒🔥
Strong emergency services rely on strong local employers. We hope you'll join us and be part of the conversation.

30/06/2026

🚒🚨 Emergency Services Capability & Recruitment Day – Everyone Welcome! 🚨🚒

Have you ever wondered what your local emergency services do, or considered becoming part of the team?

FRNSW – Dungog, NSW State Emergency Service – Dungog Unit, and Dungog Shire Council invite the community to attend our Emergency Services Capability & Recruitment Day.

Come along and meet your local emergency service personnel, see our equipment up close, and learn about the important work both organisations perform to keep the Dungog Shire safe.

The event will include:
🚒 Live operational demonstrations
🚑 Emergency vehicles and equipment displays
👨‍🚒 Meet local FRNSW and NSW SES members
💬 Information sessions and Q&A about recruitment, training, and the different roles available
🌭 Free BBQ

Both FRNSW and the NSW SES are currently seeking new members to help strengthen emergency response capability within the Dungog community.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who live or work locally and have some availability during normal business hours, as this is when both services experience the greatest challenge maintaining local response capability.

There are opportunities to suit a wide range of people and skill sets. Whether you're interested in operational response, rescue, flood operations, logistics, administration, communications, planning, or supporting your community in other ways, we'd love to talk with you.

No previous experience is necessary—both organisations provide comprehensive training and ongoing support.

📅 Date: Thursday 9 July
🕙 Time: 10:00
📍 Location: Fire and Rescue NSW Dungog Station

Whether you're thinking about joining, want to support someone who is, or are simply interested in learning more about your local emergency services, we'd love to see you there.