Firefighters in action

Examples of the fire fighting we do across the various emergency services.

Fighting fire from the air

Fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and large air tankers used by the NSW RFS and partner agencies.

Accelerant detection canines

Meet Xenos, Xando and Gandalf are dogs we work with to help detect if an accelerant was used to start a fire.

Accelerant detection canines and their handler can cover large areas quickly to figure our how a fire might have started.

Cultural burning

The NSW RFS and the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council worked together to identify significant Aboriginal and Indigenous cultural sites.

This burn happened near Maroota, between Darug and Darkinjung traditional lands.

The video gives an insight into the importance of this cooperation.

NPWS Firefighters control Bushfires in national parks

Ever wondered what it takes to prevent wildfires in NSW national parks? When trees catch on fire they can burn from the top down like a candle. But proactively cutting down one burning tree can literally save thousands. Hear how from a NPWS Firefighter.

Practice putting out a jet plane on fire

Structure fire training

Car fire

Door entry and training

Physical Aptitude Test (PAT)