Fire and Rescue NSW Station 288 Evans Head

23/10/2026

Today station 288 completed their annual fitness drill, having to complete 6 stands ,just like turning out in all weather conditions the fitness drill was completed in Sunshine, drizzling rain, and heavy rain, weighing down the hoses and deadening the track. This all worked to make it a tough drill however all participants passed their annual fitness test even being supervised in the later stages by our zone commander

18/10/2026

The RAAF will be conducting live gunnery operations over the next two weeks.

Vessels are required to remain clear of the Restricted Military Zone surrounding South Evans Reef whenever the red flag is flying at Marine Rescue Evans Head.

SÉCURITÉ messages will be broadcast every 30 minutes on VHF Channel 16 during active operations.

03/10/2026

🚨 A timely reminder from 288 Evans Head 🚨

Take a moment to check your smoke detector and make sure it’s working properly.

If you have a stand-alone smoke alarm, even better! If your detector has a replaceable battery, make sure you change it regularly.

A working smoke alarm can save lives. Stay safe, everyone!

🔥 From the crew at 288 Evans Head 🚒

25/09/2026

Station 288 evans head send their sincerest condolances to nsw police force for their loss this morning of one of their own

13/08/2026

By 288 Evans Head standards, it was a very busy night.

First off, at around 8:30 pm, we were called to assist RFS with a truck alight at New Italy. Upon arrival, the B-double was found to be fully alight, carrying cardboard, with RFS crews on the southern side and 288 on the northern side. Fire attack commenced.

Crews from Woodburn, Wardell, Alphadale, Dunoon and Woombah all assisted with relay pumping, firefighting and water supply, as well as 316 Hazmat, Police and NSW Ambulance.

We were released from this fire around 1:30 am, only to be called at 3:30 am to a house alight on the Woodburn–Evans Head Road.

Luckily, it was an empty house, and fire attack commenced with crews from the first job.

Well done to all crews involved, especially the 288 Evans Head all-female fire attack crew! 🚒🔥

05/08/2026

A different 2 weeks for frnsw 288 evans head living up to the ethos prepared for anything
This fortnight involved assisting RFS with both single vehicle and multiple vehicle motor vehicle accidents cleaning oil spills, assisting in a car fire , assisting ambulance and driving the ambulance allowing paramedics to work , a bush fire and preventative works with home fire safety visits well done to the crew at 288 Evans Head
woodburn ambulance

04/05/2026

With great sadness we send our sincere condolences to our marine rescue brothers in ballina

22/04/2026

Information night tonight from 6pm if your interested in becoming a fire fighter in Evans Head come along and see what we do

10/04/2026

An early morning call-out to the crew of 288 Evans Head. While most of you were still sleeping (4 a.m.), the crew of 288 Evans Head were up, dressed, and responding to a two-vehicle accident (MVA) just up the road from the fire station. The response time was excellent. The fire truck (appliance) was positioned above the accident site in a “fend-off” position to protect all responders, as the hill and roundabout obscured the scene from oncoming vehicles. Fortunately, all persons involved were uninjured. We thank the Police and ambulance who attended the scene.
Remember to drive safely at all times.

09/04/2026

🚒 Want to be part of something great?

Evans Head 288 station is now recruiting local on call firefighters to join its station. Ever thought of joining? Now’s your time.

Applications close 17th May.

Serve your community, learn incredible skills. You’ll become part of a supportive local team that looks out for each other while making a real difference.

🔥 Protect your community

🔥 Learn life-saving skills

🔥 Be part of a great crew

Apply now 🚒

Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: Evans Head Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: 17 May 2026 at 11:55pm About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Station and are responsib...