Fire and Rescue NSW Station 371 Macksville

02/06/2026

🚒 Learning Never Stops 🚒

Recently, two of our Deputy Captains travelled to Sydney to take part in further leadership and development training with Fire and Rescue NSW.

The course covered a wide range of topics including incident management, fire investigation, community risk reduction, mental health awareness, and leading teams in dynamic and challenging environments.

While firefighting is often what people see, there's a lot that happens behind the scenes to ensure our crews are ready to respond, support the community, and look after one another. Opportunities like this help build knowledge, leadership skills, and stronger outcomes both on and off the fireground.

It's always great to see members continuing to develop their skills and bring new ideas and experience back to the station.

A few days in Sydney, plenty of learning, and thankfully no homework to bring back with them!

09/05/2026

🚒 TODAY IS THE DAY. FRNSW Macksville Open Day 🚒

Come down and meet your local firefighters today at Station 371 Macksville.

Bring the family along to:
🚒 Check out the fire trucks and equipment
👨‍🚒 Meet the crew
🔥 Try on firefighting gear
🌭 Grab a sausage sizzle
👧 Enjoy a fun family friendly day

Whether you are curious about what we do, want to learn more about fire safety, or have ever thought about becoming a firefighter yourself, we would love to see you there.

📍 26 Wallace Street, Macksville
⏰ 10am to 2pm

Come down, say hello, and have a look behind the station doors.

07/05/2026

🚨 TOMORROW. FRNSW Macksville Open Day 🚨

Tomorrow the doors open at Station 371 Macksville and we would love to see the community come down and say hello.

Bring the family along for:
🚒 Fire trucks and equipment
👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters
🔥 Hands on look at firefighting gear
🌭 Sausage sizzle
👧 Family friendly activities

Whether your kids love fire trucks, you want to learn more about fire safety, or you have ever thought about becoming a firefighter yourself, this is a great chance to see what happens behind the station doors.

📍 26 Wallace Street, Macksville
⏰ 10am to 2pm

Tag someone who should come along tomorrow 👇

06/05/2026

🚒 Did You Know Your Local Firefighters Are On Call 24/7?

When the pager goes off, our retained firefighters leave their homes, families, dinners, workplaces and beds to respond to emergencies across our community.

From fires and car accidents to storm damage and rescues, our crews are ready to respond when needed, day or night.

Most people do not realise that many regional firefighters are everyday locals:

👨‍🔧 Tradespeople
👩‍💼 Retail workers
👨‍🌾 Farmers
👩‍👧 Parents

…who step up to protect their community when the call comes in.

🔥 Ever wondered what it is like behind the station doors?

Come down to our Open Day this Saturday and meet the crew, check out the trucks and gear, and learn more about what we do.

📍 26 Wallace St, Macksville
📅 Saturday May 9
⏰ 10am to 2pm

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter?

05/05/2026

🚒 Weekly Wrap – Station 371 Macksville

It’s been another steady week for our crew, responding to a range of incidents across the Mid North Coast.

This week we attended:
• Smoke alarm activation in South West Rocks (stood down en route)
• Report of a fire in Kempsey (stood down en route)
• Motor vehicle accident at Stuarts Point
• Tree down across a road in Macksville

While not every call requires our crews on scene, every response is treated seriously to ensure the safety of our community.

🌧️ With cooler weather and changing conditions, now is a great time to:
• Check your smoke alarms are working
• Take care on the roads, especially at night and in wet conditions
• Be mindful of hazards like fallen trees after wind or rain

👨‍🚒 Our firefighters are always ready to respond when needed, but we’re always looking for more locals to join the team.

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter?

30/04/2026

🚒 OPEN DAY AT FIRE AND RESCUE NSW STATION 371 MACKSVILLE 🚒

Ever wanted to see behind the scenes of your local fire station?

Come down to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 371 Macksville for our Community Open Day on Saturday May 9 from 10am to 2pm at 26 Wallace Street, Macksville.

Bring the whole family along for a fun and informative day where you can meet your local firefighters, explore our fire trucks and equipment, and learn more about how we help keep our community safe.

What’s happening on the day:

🔥 Truck tours
🔥 Firefighting gear and equipment displays
🔥 Community safety information
🔥 Kids activities
🔥 Sausage sizzle
🔥 Meet your local firefighters

Interested in becoming an on-call firefighter?

Our crew will also be available to answer questions about joining Fire and Rescue NSW and what it’s like to serve your local community as a retained firefighter.

We look forward to welcoming the Macksville community to the station for a great family day out.

📍 Fire and Rescue NSW Station 371 Macksville
📍 26 Wallace Street, Macksville
🕙 10am – 2pm
📅 Saturday May 9

28/04/2026

Let's talk money.
On-call firefighters receive:
-Base retainer — paid just for being available to respond
-Hourly rate — paid when you respond to an incident
-Qualifications — worth thousands in career value
-Medium Rigid licence — paid for by FRNSW
- Advanced Life Support — AED and first aid certification
- Annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave
The more you're available and the more you respond, the more you
earn.
Get paid while doing something meaningful for your community.





Fire and Rescue NSW

25/04/2026

Today, the members of FRNSW Station 371 Macksville pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women who have served our countries.

On ANZAC Day, we reflect on the values of mateship, resilience and dedication that continue to inspire generations, including those who serve their communities today.

We also acknowledge and thank the many veterans and current serving members within emergency services and our local community.

Lest We Forget

31/03/2026

🚒 WE’RE RECRUITING – FRNSW MACKSVILLE STATION 371 🚒

Have you ever thought about becoming a firefighter?

Fire and Rescue NSW Station 371 Macksville is currently looking for on call firefighters to join our team. We are especially looking for people with daytime availability.

This is your chance to serve your community, learn real life saving skills, and be part of a tight, supportive crew.

🔥 What we do
Our firefighters respond to a wide range of incidents including house fires, car accidents, rescues, hazardous materials and alarms. No two calls are the same.

⏰ Why daytime availability matters
During the day, many people are at work which can make it harder to crew the truck. If you work locally, have flexible hours, are self employed, or are available during the day, you could be exactly who we need.

💪 What we’re looking for
• Reliable and motivated people
• Team players who can stay calm under pressure
• A reasonable level of fitness
• People who live or work in Macksville
• No experience needed as full training is provided

🎯 What you’ll get
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Skills that can save lives
• Strong mateship and team culture
• The opportunity to make a real difference in your community

This is more than just a job. It is a chance to be part of something bigger and to step up when your community needs you most.

📩 Apply here
https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/on-call-firefighter-371-macksville-port-macquarie-nsw-australia

If you have ever thought about it, now is the time.

Be the one who answers the call.

Ongoing employment On-call hours Location: 371 Macksville Base retainer of $89.75 p/fortnight + $38.00 p/hour for incident and drill attendance Applications close: Sunday 3rd May 2026 11:55pm About the role: On-Call Firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Fire Station and are....

09/02/2026

🚒 Weekly Brigade Update 🚒

Another solid week on the ground for our crew.

Over the past week we responded to:
• 1 oil spill
• 2 Automatic Fire Alarms
• 1 standby
• 1 building fire

On top of our callouts, we also completed our Operational Assurance Review, making sure our training, procedures and readiness are exactly where they need to be.

It’s a good reminder that not all the work happens with lights and sirens. A lot goes on behind the scenes to make sure we’re ready when the pager goes off.

Huge thanks to our members for giving up their time, whether that’s turning out to incidents, completing reviews, or supporting each other.

We’re recruiting now. Applications to become an on-call firefighter close February 17. If you want to give back to your community, gain real skills, and be part of a strong local team, this is your chance. No experience needed, just commitment and a willingness to step up. Know someone who’d be a good fit? Tag them below 👇