Fire and Rescue NSW Station 255 Charlestown

21/10/2026

HIDE & SEEK

Which hydrant is easier to spot? 👀 💦

If there’s a fire, we don’t have time to play hide & seek with the nearest hydrant!

If there’s a hydrant near your property, can firefighters find it and access it quickly??

Keeping hydrants clear and easy to access can help our crews get to work sooner when every second counts.

Take a look around your property today. Do you know where your nearest hydrant is?

18/10/2026

Charlestown joins local crews for a bush fire drill 🔥

As we prepare to enter our bushfire season, we joined other local crews for a bush fire drill, showcasing our CAFS Class 1 Tanker features designed for bush fire conditions.

Our crew demonstrated the tanker’s cabin protection system and front-mounted monitor, as well as its pump-and-roll capabilities.

The drill provided a great opportunity for crews to familiarise themselves with the appliance, practise its capabilities and work together ahead of the bush fire season.

Are you prepared for the bushfire season?

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02/10/2026

It’s all happening at the Charlestown Fire Station.

Demolition has begun 👏

01/10/2026

Firefighters have many roles …

Fight fires 🔥
Serve the community 🚒
Defend the kingdom ⚔️

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30/09/2026

Grand final ready! 🔴🔵

We're throwing our digital support behind the Newcastle Knights this weekend! While our station haven't actually had a permanent makeover, our team spirit certainly has. Let's go Knights! 🏉

25/09/2026

HAVE YOU NOTICED WE’VE MOVED?

If you’ve driven past recently, you might have noticed that Charlestown Fire Station 255 is looking a little different.

We have temporarily relocated to Bennetts Green while work gets underway for our new fire station.

Our station has been serving Charlestown and surrounding communities for almost 40 years. It has certainly seen a lot of changes over that time, both in our community and in the way we fight fires and respond to emergencies.

Stay tuned as we take you along for the journey to our new station!

20/09/2026

🚨 TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚨

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow, Monday 21 September.

The Fire Danger Rating is Extreme, meaning these are dangerous fire conditions.

During a Total Fire Ban, fires are prohibited and activities that could start a fire are restricted.

• Do not light any fires
• Avoid activities that could create sparks or flames
• Secure trailers, machinery and anything that could cause a fire
• Keep an eye on conditions and emergency warnings
• Make sure your Bush Fire Survival Plan is up to date
• If you live in a bush fire prone area, know when you will leave and where you will go

⚠️ Extreme Fire Danger means fires can start easily, spread quickly and be difficult to control.

Every minute counts.

If you see a fire that is unattended or appears to be out of control, call Triple Zero (000) immediately and provide the location.

12/09/2026

Come and see us today at Kahibah Memorial Park 🔥

Bring the kids to see the fire truck, grab a show bag and chat all things safety.

See you soon!

31/05/2026

Last year, nearly half the homes damaged or destroyed by fire in NSW did not have a working smoke alarm! 🚨 Be smart and take part in Smoke Alarm Action Day, and test your smoke alarm works! A working smoke alarm is your best early warning sign of a fire, giving you and your loved ones the chance to get out, stay out, and call Triple Zero (000) 🔥
Need help? Book a FREE Safety Visit at www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits 🚒

19/05/2026