Fire and Rescue NSW, Station 302 Glen Innes

03/10/2026

⏰ Daylight Saving has started!
If you forgot to change your clocks last night, don’t forget to move them forward one hour today.
While you’re changing the clocks, it’s also a great time to check your smoke alarms.
Test each alarm, make sure it’s clean and working correctly, and check that it hasn’t reached the end of its service life. 🔥

Need some help? Fire and Rescue NSW offers free Home Fire Safety Visits for eligible residents. Firefighters can visit your home, check your smoke alarms and provide practical advice about other fire safety concerns around your home.
A few minutes checking today could make all the difference in an emergency.
Contact the station to book your free safety visit.
Stay safe, Glen Innes! 🚒🔥

26/09/2026

Bus crash Fire and Rescue NSW, Station 302 Glen Innes attended last night along with multiple emergency services.

Woman airlifted after bus crashes and catches fire near Glen Innes | A coach carrying 20 passengers left the New England Highway and burst into flames near Glen Innes on Friday night. One woman was airlifted, the driver was hospitalised, and an investigation is underway.

Click the link https://www.netimes.com.au/2026/09/26/woman-airlifted-after-bus-crashes-and-catches-fire-near-glen-innes/ to get the full story, paywall free. Really.

25/09/2026

Emergency Crews are currently on scene at a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) involving a bus and car, south of town on the New England Hwy. The road is currently closed.

✅ UPDATE - The New England Highway has reopened in both directions following this earlier crash.

⛔️ NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY CLOSED - CRASH
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- Posted: 8:34pm, Friday 25 September

The New England Highway is closed in both directions due to a crash involving a bus and car.

↪️ Northbound diversion: Guyra Rd to Gilgai, Bundarra Rd to Inverell, then Gwydir Hwy to Glen Innes to rejoin New England Hwy.

↪️ Southbound diversion: Gwydir Hwy to Inverell, Bundarra Rd to Gilgai, then Guyra Rd to Guyra to rejoin New England Hwy.

This diversion is Suitable for all vehicles. This diversion will add approximately 1.5 hours of additional travel time.

10/09/2026

🔥 GRASS FIRE / LANG STREET

Just after 5:00pm yesterday afternoon, firefighters were called to reports of a grass fire along the railway line near the Lang Street overhead bridge.
On arrival, crews located a grass fire believed to have started underneath the bridge before spreading to nearby vegetation.
Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and extinguished the remaining hot spots, preventing further spread along the railway corridor.

02/09/2026

Permits issued in Fire and Rescue NSW, Station 302 Glen Innes district is also included in this suspension.

FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED – THURSDAY 3rd September until MONDAY 7th September
due to the forecast High Fire Danger, all fire permits in Inverell, Tentrerfield and Glen Innes LGA's are suspended from midnight today until Midnight Monday morning.
This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions.
If you currently hold a fire permit, you are unable to light new fires or stoke up existing fires during the suspension period. Please ensure any planned burns or activities requiring a permit are postponed.
Failure in complying with this suspension WILL result in heavy fines.

20/08/2026

Fire stairs are emergency exits, not storage areas. Keep them clear of rubbish and obstructions so everyone can evacuate safely.

18/08/2026

In an emergency, stay calm and follow the illuminated exit signs to safety. Knowing your nearest exit could save valuable time.

16/08/2026

See our lights or hear our sirens? When it’s safe to do so, move to the left and give us room to get through. A few seconds can make a big difference.

14/08/2026

It’s not just fire trucks helping us at emergencies. Our aerial drones give firefighters a valuable view from above, helping crews make safer, faster decisions when it matters most.

12/08/2026

Wednesday morning at 03:20 hrs, Firefighters from 302 along with Glen Innes and Dundee RFS, VRA, Police and Ambulance were responded to a truck rollover 5km north of Dundee, New England Hwy.
Firefighters rendered safe a diesel spill with the use of spagsorb and mineral earth.
Driver of the truck wasn't trapped and managed to free himself with assistance from passing motorists and escaped without injury.
The Hwy was closed for a period of time to allow for salvage operations to be carried out.