Fire and Rescue NSW Station 004 Darlinghurst

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season! 🎅🏼🎄

Fire and Rescue NSW extends its deepest condolences to everyone impacted by the terrorism attack in Bondi. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the community.

More than 200 firefighters have contained an inferno that has engulfed a waste facility factory overnight at North St Mary’s in Sydney’s west. This amazing photo from NSW Ambulance shows the scale of the fire, which involved the explosion of a large chemical tank, which rained down on dozens of firefighters. The fire is said to be one of the biggest Fire and Rescue NSW has seen for many years. A huge shout out to all stations and firefighters involved in the mammoth firefighting effort.

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Clearing out your chemicals? Check with your local council for safe disposal drop-off locations.🚒🚒🚒

Spring is the perfect time to tidy up and practice your home fire escape plan. A clear exit is a clean getaway.🚒🚒🚒

Be Fire Safe this Spring. There should be an adult in charge of a lit BBQ at all times. For more BBQ safety tips visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/BeFireSafe🚒🚒🚒

Be Fire Safe this Spring. Firing up the BBQ with family and friends? The only thing sizzling, should be your sausages. For BBQ safety tips visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/BeFireSafe🚒🚒🚒

In NSW, lithium-ion batteries have become a leading fire hazard, posing serious risks in homes, workplaces, and waste facilities. By taking simple steps at each stage of a battery's life cycle-shopping, using, charging, and recycling-you can protect yourself, your loved ones, your workers, and your community.

for more info, go to www.fire.nsw.gov.au/chargesafe

🚒Ever wondered how firefighters find hydrants so fast?
It’s not magic, it’s all thanks to some clever little clues hidden in plain sight! 👀
✅ Look down! You’ll spot markings on the road, kerb, or even on light poles, all pointing us straight to the hydrant. Here’s what they mean:
🔹 H = Hydrant
🔹 P = Pathway
🔹 R = Road
📏 The top number tells us how many metres away the hydrant is, while the bottom number is the size of the water main in millimetres.
💡 See a black line across the marker? That means the hydrant is on the opposite side of the road!
You might also notice green ‘H’ signs or a blue reflective cat’s eye on the road, these are secondary markers to help us find hydrants day or night.
👀 Your mission: Next time you’re walking or driving through your neighbourhood, see if you can spot the hydrant markers near your home! Knowing where they are can save precious seconds in an emergency.
🔥 Bonus tip: Keep the area around hydrants and markers clear, it helps us help you when every second counts.

🔥Hot ashes can stay hot for up to 5 DAYS 🔥

✅ Let ashes cool in a metal bucket with a lid for 5 days before putting them in the trash or compost
✅ Keep it well away from the house, deck, or anything flammable
✅ Add water to be extra safe

Make sure your family is prepared for anything this cold snap. Never use outdoor heaters, barbecues or charcoal pits inside your home. LPG, heat beads and other outdoor heaters emit lethal carbon monoxide which can be fatal in a confined space. For more information, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au