Fire and Rescue NSW Station 286 Eden

01/06/2026

CHECK YOUR BLEEPING SMOKE ALARMS!

Did that get your attention? Good. So will a WORKING smoke alarm. Keep Reading!⬇️

Today is National Smoke Alarm Action Day.
A working smoke alarm is your best early warning of a fire, giving you and your loved ones precious time to get out, stay out, and call Triple Zero (000).

📊 During winter 2024, NSW experienced 1,001 residential fires, resulting in 105 injuries and 12 fatalities.
📊 Throughout 2024, there were 3,674 home fires and 25 fatalities across NSW.
📊 In 45% of homes where a fire occurred, there was no working smoke alarm.
Don't become a statistic.

Take 30 seconds today to test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. It could save your life.
At least 1 working smoke alarm is legally required on every level of the home, but just like you only need the minimum tread on a tyre, youll be glad you have more when it counts.

Did you know that 1 in 2 people don't know how to test their smoke alarm? We can help!
Fire and Rescue NSW offers FREE Home Fire Safety Visits. While everyone can benefit from a visit, some members of our community are at greater risk, including:
🏠 People aged over 65
🏠 Those who live alone
🏠 People with limited mobility, hearing impairments or vision impairments
🏠 Residents supported by carers, family or friends
🏠 People who speak English as a second language

Book your free Home Fire Safety Visit today:
www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

09/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came down to our station for open day!
We hope you all had a great time, and we can’t wait to see you next year! 🔥 🚒

If you got some photos, share them in the comments!

09/05/2026

Our doors are open!
Come down and meet the crew, and look at the truck!

We are gearing up now for our demos!

06/05/2026

🚒Don't Forget! Our station is opening its doors THIS WEEKEND!
⌚SATURDAY 9TH, 10AM-2PM!

The fire truck, hazmat unit and your local firefighters will be there ALL DAY for everyone to come down to meet the crew, get a photo with the truck and get up close with everything Fire + Rescue!🔥

10am: Doors Open!
~11am: Road Crash Rescue Demonstration - Watch us use our rescue tools to gain access to a vehicle.
12pm: BBQ Lunch.
~1pm: Hazmat and Drone Demonstration - See how our hazmat crews tackle a scenario with our specilist equipment, and the capabilitys of our RPAS Drone.
2pm: Farewell.

We are excited to welcome everyone! its sure to be alot of fun for the whole family, and only comes around once per year!

Follow the facebook event here to be reminded:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1DYZFvv9o6/

*Please note that we are an active station and may need to leave for a period of time if we are called to an incident, but dont worry! we are aiming to keep some firefighters at the station to keep the event going. Times above are flexable, and subject to change

23/04/2026

Our annual Open Day is back!
Saturday 9th May - 10 am to 2 pm.
Free Entry!

44 Hopkins Street Eden.

Come meet the crew, check out the truck, our hazmat capability including our boat, our drone, and go behind the scenes at your local fire station.

There'll be live demonstrations, fire safety info worth knowing, and plenty to keep the whole family busy.
We look forward to seeing you there!
See our page to show your interest and get reminded.

12/04/2026

🔥 FIRE PERMITS & BURNING OFF 🔥

Did you know that if you live in a Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire District, you are required to obtain a fire permit all year round, regardless of season — not just during the Bush Fire Danger Period?

This applies to, but is not limited to:
✔️ Pile burns
✔️ Burning vegetation
✔️ Hazard reduction
✔️ Any fire that may impact nearby buildings or property

⚠️ Important reminders:
📍Fire permits are suspended on Total Fire Ban days.
📍You must notify neighbours and your local fire station prior to lighting.
📍Fires must be supervised at all times, and safely contained.

🚒 To learn more about FRNSW Fire Permits, see here:
https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/incidents/fire-permits

🏛️ Council / Environmental Approval
You may also require approval from your local council.
In the Bega Valley, you may have “blanket approval” if conditions are met, or you may need to apply directly to council.
Find out more:
https://www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/For-Residents/Health-and-Safety/Back-Yard-Burning

If you are outside of the FRNSW District (Pink on the map below), you need to follow the NSW RFS Rules and Permits process.

🔥NSW RFS permits & rules:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/know-your-risk/Bush-fire-hazards-and-your-property/fire-permits

Eden Rural Fire Brigade

14/02/2026

14/02/2026

FRNSW 286 Eden responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle had rolled onto its roof and engine oil was seeping onto the roadway.

No persons were injured and no occupants required transport to hospital.

The roadway was closed for a period while crews secured the scene and managed the spill.

Take care stay safe 

11/02/2026

FRNSW 286 Eden responded to reports of a shop fire early this morning.
On arrival, crews observed large volumes of black smoke issuing from the premises. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the structure and located the seat of the fire, which was contained to the shop of origin.
The fire caused extensive smoke damage within the affected shop, with minor smoke migration into the adjoining premises.
A positive pressure ventilation fan was utilised to remove smoke from both shops. The area was rendered safe and secured.
The incident was handed over to NSW Police for further investigation

Take care stay safe

09/02/2026

This morning crews from FRNSW 286 Eden and 286 Hazmat responded to a single-vehicle accident where the vehicle left the roadway, travelled down an embankment and came to rest in a creek.
NSW Ambulance treated the driver at the scene before transporting them to South East Regional Hospital, Bega, for further assessment.
Due to the impact, a substantial amount of oil and fuel entered the waterway. Hazmat officers deployed absorbent pads and containment booms to prevent the spread of contamination and successfully recovered the product. The area was subsequently rendered safe.

Take care stay safe.