Fire and Rescue NSW Station 371 Macksville

17/10/2026

Spring cleaning is a good time to check what’s hiding in the cupboard. Safely clear out old or unwanted household chemicals and keep anything you’re holding onto stored securely and in its original container.

Always dispose of unwanted chemicals safely. Contact your local council for information on upcoming Household Chemical Clean out events.

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

16/10/2026

🚒 DID YOU KNOW YOU GET PAID TO BE A FIREFIGHTER IN MACKSVILLE? 🚒

That's right! We're not volunteers, and you don't have to give up your day job to join us.

Macksville Fire Station is currently recruiting On-Call Firefighters, and we're looking for locals who want to earn some extra money while doing something worthwhile for their community.

💰 So what's the pay like?

🔥 $89.75 per fortnight as an on-call allowance

🔥 Around $38 an hour while completing your initial training

🔥 Around $42 an hour once qualified

🔥 A minimum of 1.5 hours' pay for each callout, even if we're back at the station in 10 minutes!

🔥 Your initial recruit training is paid too!

With roughly 200 emergency callouts each year and regular fortnightly drills, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, gain experience and earn some extra money along the way.

And the best part? You can keep your regular job. Our firefighters come from all sorts of backgrounds, and most of us balance firefighting with work, family and everything else life throws at us.

No firefighting experience? No worries. We'll provide the training and teach you the skills you need.

🚒 REMINDER: RECRUITMENT INFORMATION NIGHT

We're holding an information night at Macksville Fire Station on Tuesday, 20 October.

Come down, meet the crew and have a chat about the job, the training, the pay and what's involved. No pressure, just a chance to see whether it's something you'd be interested in.

📅 Applications close Sunday, 8 November 2026.

If you've ever thought about becoming a firefighter, now's a pretty good time to give it a go!

Know someone who'd be a good fit? Tag them or share this post around. We'd love to see a few more locals joining the crew at 371! 🚒

12/10/2026

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? WE'RE RECRUITING!

We're on the lookout for some new faces to join the crew at Macksville Fire Station!

With around 200 callouts a year, there's never a shortage of opportunities to get involved, learn new skills and make a difference in our community.

You don't need any previous firefighting experience. We'll provide the training, you bring the commitment, willingness to learn and a good attitude.

🔥 DON'T FORGET!

We're holding a recruitment information night next Tuesday, 20 October, at Macksville Fire Station.

If you've been thinking about joining but aren't sure what's involved, come down, meet the crew and have a chat. We'll be happy to answer your questions and explain how it all works.

📍 26 Wallace St, Macksville
📅 Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Applications close 8 November 2026, so there's still time to get yours in!

Know someone who'd make a good firefighter? Tag them below or give this post a share. We might just be looking for them! 🚒

10/10/2026

Spring is a good time to get the BBQ ready for warmer weather. Clean away built-up grease and fat from grills, trays and drip pans before firing it up.

While you’re there, check gas hoses and connections for signs of damage or leaks.

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

06/10/2026

🚒 MACKSVILLE FIRE STATION IS RECRUITING! 🚒
Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter and serving your local community?
Fire and Rescue NSW Macksville is currently recruiting On-Call Firefighters, and we’re looking for local people who are ready to take on the challenge.
Being an On-Call Firefighter is much more than fighting fires. Our crew responds to a wide range of emergencies across our community, with Macksville Station responding to around 200 incidents each year.
As an On-Call Firefighter, you’ll receive professional training and have opportunities to develop skills across rescue, emergency response, driving, leadership and other areas within Fire and Rescue NSW.
You don’t need previous firefighting experience. What we are looking for are people who are willing to learn, work as part of a team, serve their community and can provide the availability required of an on-call firefighter.
📅 Applications are open now and close 8th November 2026.

https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/on-call-firefighter-371-macksville-port-macquarie-nsw-australia-63ce9d7c-adfd-468e-85b3-504b71ecc835

03/10/2026

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

30/09/2026

END OF AN ERA AT 371

Today marks the end of an incredible chapter for Captain David “Bruno” Brunsdon, who retires after an outstanding 44 years of service to Fire and Rescue NSW and the Macksville community.

For many people around Macksville, Bruno and the fire brigade have simply always gone together. His connection to the station goes back even further than his own service, with his father serving as Captain when Bruno was a kid.

In fact, Bruno has been around so long that we’re still not entirely convinced he isn’t one of the firefighters pictured with the horse and cart in the old photos hanging on the station wall.

Over 44 years, Bruno has attended more incidents than we could ever hope to count and has trained and mentored generations of firefighters, including every member of our current crew. His knowledge, experience and ability to remain calm under pressure will be greatly missed.

Of course, becoming Captain never stopped Bruno from wanting to be right in the middle of the action. Anyone who has worked an incident with him will be familiar with the question:

“Where’s Bruno?”

Usually the answer was “on the end of a branch” or somewhere else he probably wasn’t supposed to be while he was meant to be in charge.

And while his firefighting knowledge will be difficult to replace, so too will his legendary ability to put off until tomorrow anything that could have been done today.

Behind Bruno’s 44 years of service has also been a family who shared him with the brigade and the community. We would like to sincerely thank his wife Marg, sons Joel and Blake, and daughter Mareesa for their support over the years and for the countless interrupted dinners, family occasions and plans when the pager went off.

Bruno, thank you for 44 years of service, for your leadership and mentorship, and most importantly, for the friendship and laughs along the way.

It’s difficult to imagine Station 371 without you, and we’re genuinely sad to see you go.

Enjoy retirement, mate. You’ve certainly earned it.

Although knowing Bruno, he’ll probably put that off until tomorrow too.

Congratulations Captain David “Bruno” Brunsdon. From all the past and present firefighters of Station 371 Macksville, thank you. 🚒❤️

28/09/2026

Did you know we provide free Safety Visits to your home? A Safety Visit is your chance to have a firefighter check your smoke alarm, replace it if needed and give you personalised safety advice.

If you would like to book a safety visit you can submit a request via:

A safety visit can assist in helping you reduce the risk of an accidental fire in the home and safely escape it.

26/09/2026

Spring cleaning? Clearing clutter is about more than tidying. Keep hallways, doors and windows clear so everyone can get out quickly in a fire.

Take a few minutes to check your escape routes while you’re cleaning.

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

19/09/2026

Come on down to the Macksville Street festival and say hello to the crew from Macksville 371.