Fire and Rescue NSW Station 243 Byron Bay

11/06/2026

OUR TOWN NEEDS YOU 🚒

Info night TONIGHT 6pm! (11th June 26)

We’re recruiting paid on-call firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW Station 243 Byron Bay.

Looking for a rewarding way to support your local community, learn new skills, and be part of a great team?

Join us at our Recruitment Information Night to meet our crew, learn about the role, and ask any questions you may have.

No registration required - just come along.

For more information or to apply, visit the link in our bio.

09/06/2026

TODAY: Our crew responded to reports of a damaged fire service water line at a local commercial complex.

Firefighters attended to assess the damage, ensure the area was safe.

While not every call involves flames or smoke, incidents involving essential fire safety infrastructure are an important part of what we do to help keep our community safe.

Remember to take extra care when driving and manoeuvring around car parks, commercial premises and built-up areas. A moment of extra care can help prevent damage to critical infrastructure and avoid unnecessary disruption to businesses and the community.

05/06/2026

Byron Bay: At 12:46am, our crew was dispatched to reports of a house fire.

On arrival, firefighters found smoke throughout the home after food had been left cooking in the oven and the occupant had fallen asleep. Fortunately, a working smoke alarm activated, alerting the occupant and neighbours.

This incident serves as an important reminder:

🚨 Never leave cooking unattended!

🚨 Make sure you have working smoke alarms installed and test them regularly.

🚨 Be mindful of where you park. During this incident, a vehicle was parked over a fire hydrant, preventing immediate access to a vital water supply. Fire hydrants play a critical role during emergencies, and keeping them clear can save valuable time when firefighters are responding.

Thankfully, this incident was resolved before it could develop into something far more serious.

If you’re unsure whether your smoke alarms are working correctly, Fire and Rescue NSW offers free Home Fire Safety Visits. Our crew can help check your smoke alarms and provide practical advice to help keep your household safe.

Book a free Home Fire Safety Visit via the link in our bio.

01/06/2026

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day!

Working smoke alarms save lives, but only if they work when you need them.

Take a minute today to test your smoke alarms by pressing the test button. If you can’t remember the last time you checked them, now is the perfect opportunity.

Need help?

Fire and Rescue NSW offers free Home Fire Safety Visits, where we can help check your smoke alarms and provide practical fire safety advice tailored to your home.

To book a free Home Fire Safety Visit, use the link in our bio or send us a message for more information.

25/05/2026

Our town needs more Firefighters 🚒

We’re currently recruiting paid on-call firefighters to join our crew at Fire and Rescue NSW Station 243 Byron Bay.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can support your local community, earn additional income, learn valuable skills, and make a real difference when it matters most, we’d love to hear from you.

We’ve been out and about spreading the word, but if this sounds like something you’d like to learn more about, register your interest via the Fire and Rescue NSW website or send us a message and we’ll point you in the right direction.

22/05/2026

We enjoyed spending time with the students at Byron Community Primary School this week, talking all things fire safety 🚒

Our crew had the chance to chat with the kids about what to do in an emergency, share important home fire safety tips, show them some of the equipment we use, and of course give them a closer look at the fire truck - with a few hands-on moments too.

Community education is an important part of what we do, and helping children build confidence around fire safety can make a real difference at home.

If your child’s school would like a visit from our crew, speak with your school administration team about getting in touch with us.

16/05/2026

Last night our firefighters responded to a structure fire in central Byron Bay, crews arrived to an involved blaze and got straight to work, bringing the fire under control quickly and preventing it from spreading to neighbouring properties.

A great team effort alongside our neighbouring crews from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 213 Bangalow, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 240 Brunswick Heads, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 316 Goonellabah and the RFS.

It’s a timely reminder to make sure you have working smoke alarms installed throughout your home.
Fire and Rescue NSW offers free Home Fire Safety Visits, including smoke alarm checks.

Visit the Fire and Rescue NSW website to find out more or book a visit.
Remember, in an emergency dial Triple Zero (000)!

10/05/2026

What a great day at Main Beach for the Fire and Rescue NSW Open Day ☀️🚒

It was fantastic to see so many locals and visitors stop by Apex Park to meet our crew, check out the fire truck, chat fire safety, and let the kids get hands-on with some fun activities.

Community days like this are one of the best ways for us to connect with the people we serve, answer questions, and share simple safety tips that can make a real difference.

Thanks to everyone who came down, had a chat, grabbed some info, and helped make it such a great day.

16/11/2025

Get your walking shoes ready…. Come along Saturday 22nd and walk with your local firies raising money for prostate cancer awareness and research.
Firefighters from 243 Byron Bay will be walking in full protective firefighting uniform for 8 hours for this worthy cause… can’t make it on the day? Donate to the cause via the Movember link below.

12/11/2025