Fire and Rescue NSW Station 357 Lambton

16/10/2026

Spring is a good time to clear out what’s built up around your home. Remove leaves and debris from gutters and cut back overgrown vegetation close to the house.

Keeping these areas clear can help reduce the risk as bushfire season approaches.

For more spring safety tips, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/spring

01/10/2026

🔥🏉 THE KNIGHTS ARE ON FIRE! 🔥

After a huge run of form, the Newcastle Knights are Grand Final bound! We thought it was only fitting that Lambton 357 showed a little support too!

While the Knights are busy bringing the heat on the field, our crews at Fire & Rescue NSW are ready to put out the fires wherever they’re needed! 🚒🔥

Here’s hoping the only thing burning this weekend is the Knights’ opposition! 😏

Go the Knights! ⚔️🔴🔵

23/09/2026

🔥 WHEN DID YOU LAST CLEAN YOUR DRYER’S LINT FILTER? 👕🧺

It only takes a few seconds, but cleaning your dryer’s lint filter every time you use it is an important part of reducing the risk of fire.
Before you start your next load:

🧹 Clean the lint filter before or after every use.

🌬️ Make sure there is adequate airflow around your dryer and keep ventilation and exhaust areas clear.

👕 Don’t overload the dryer and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

⚠️ Stop using the dryer if you notice unusual noises, smells, smoke, excessive heat or anything else that doesn’t seem right.

🏠 Make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home and test them regularly.

🔌 Check the appliance and power cord for signs of damage and never use faulty electrical appliances.

👀 Don’t leave the dryer running when you’re not home.

A few seconds of maintenance can help reduce the risk of a dryer fire.

Clean the lint. Check the dryer. Reduce the risk.

15/09/2026

🚒🔥 STRUCTURE FIRE – MAYFIELD

Just after 7:00pm on Monday, 14 September 2026, crews from 357 Lambton responded to a house fire on Carrington Street, Mayfield.

The incident was upgraded to a Second Alarm response following numerous 000 calls.

On arrival, crews were confronted with a two-story townhouse well alight. Firefighters quickly went to work, successfully extinguishing the fire and preventing it from spreading to neighbouring properties.

Sadly, the townhouse was destroyed by fire, with the adjoining townhouse also sustaining damage.

Newcastle City Police District are commencing investigations into the incident.

🏠🔥 SPRING IS HERE — IS YOUR HOME FIRE READY?
With warmer weather upon us, now is the perfect time to spend a few minutes checking your home and making sure your family can get out safely in an emergency.
✅ Check your smoke alarms — make sure they are working properly.
🧹 Declutter your home — especially around hallways, stairs and exits.
🚪 Keep escape routes clear — everyone needs to be able to get out quickly if a fire occurs.
Those few minutes spent preparing could make all the difference when it matters most.
👉 Take a few minutes today to check your smoke alarms and your home's escape routes.
Stay safe this spring, and make sure your home is fire ready. 🚒❤️

13/09/2026

🐾 Animal Rescue – Saturday Night in Cooks Hill 🐾
On Saturday night, we received a call about Eylah,a 3-year-old cat who had managed to get herself stuck inside the engine compartment of Teza McKenna’s (Newcastle Daily Surf Report) van. 🐱🚐
With Teza’s help, we were safely able to remove Eylah from the engine compartment and, reunite her with her very relieved owners.

12/09/2026

12/09/2026

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06/09/2026

‼️‼️REMINDER‼️‼️
A hazard reduction burn is planned to be undertaken at 2 Lookout Road New Lambton Heights (Newcastle City Council LGA) TODAY Monday 7th September 2026, between the times of 0900-1600

If you live nearby, please consider doing the following:
- Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering buildings.
- Outdoor items such as outdoor furniture, trampolines, playground equipment etc should be either taken inside or covered. Where this is not practical, items should be hosed down regularly to prevent ember damage.
- Retract plastic or synthetic pool covers to prevent ember damage
- Remove washing from clothes lines.
- Ensure any outdoor pets have a sheltered area.
- If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities. If smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice.
- If you are driving a vehicle, slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on.

Never fly drones or Remote Piloted Aircraft near bush fires or hazard reductions, where other aircraft may be operating. Penalties apply.

For more information check the Hazards Near Me NSW App or visit
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

06/09/2026

🚒 Busy night for Newcastle firefighters
Newcastle firefighters were kept busy overnight, responding to two separate structure fires within the space of an hour.

At 11:26pm, crews were called to a unit fire on Watkins Street, Merewether. Shortly after, at 12:15am, crews responded to a fire involving a derelict house on Blue Gum Road, Jesmond.

Firefighters from FRNSW 357 Lambton FRNSW 260 Newcastle FRNSW 462 Mayfield West FRNSW 484 Wallsend FRNSW 255 Charlestown Fire and Rescue NSW Station 251 Cardiff Fire and Rescue NSW station 500 Tingira Heights attended the incidents.

Thankfully, both fires were contained to their respective properties and there were no reports of injuries.

As we head into spring and warmer weather, now is a great time to take a few simple steps to help keep your home and family safe:

🔔 Check your smoke alarms and make sure they are working.

🧹 Declutter your home, particularly around hallways, stairs and exits.

🚪 Keep escape routes clear so everyone can get out quickly in an emergency.

🔥 A few minutes spent checking your home now could make a big difference if a fire occurs.

Stay safe this spring and make sure your home is fire ready.

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06/09/2026

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