Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra

29/05/2026

Last year, nearly half the homes damaged or destroyed by fire in NSW did not have a working smoke alarm! Be smart and take part in Smoke Alarm Action Day, and test your smoke alarm works! A working smoke alarm is your best early warning sign of a fire, giving you and your loved ones the chance to get out, stay out, and call Triple Zero (000).
Need help? Book a FREE Safety Visit at www.fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

10/05/2026

🚨 We would like to thank everyone who attended the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra Open Day yesterday. 💦 👩‍🚒 💦 👨‍🚒

With the sun shining ☀️ and more than 500 people through the station across the day, the event was an incredible success. It was fantastic to see so many families, especially the kids, getting involved and learning about fire safety, exploring the trucks and equipment, and taking part in the activities. The sausage sizzle was a huge hit along with the show bags all kids received. Not even a fire call during the day could stop the action.

A special thank you also goes to the RFS Transport Brigade for their assistance and support throughout the day.

Thank you again to our community for your continued support of FRNSW 405 Nowra. We loved having you all there and hope everyone had a fantastic day and look forward to seeing you again next year 🔥 🚒

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums 🤗

Happy Mother's Day to every mum out there.

A special shoutout to our firefighter mums, the ones who finish a shift and start another one at home.

Thanks for everything you do.

09/05/2026

Firefighters took up some extra goody bags to the kids at shoalhaven hospital.
Hope they feel better soon.

09/05/2026

Come on down, see the firefighters. Plenty of snags left. We are open till 2pm

01/05/2026

🚨1 more week for the Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra Open day. 69 Bridge Road Nowra.🚨
Save the date 📅

Open Day is back. Saturday 9 May, 10am to 2pm.

Fire stations across NSW are throwing the roller doors open and inviting you in for a closer look behind the scenes at Fire and Rescue NSW.

Expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews. Families welcome, questions encouraged, free giveaways on offer.

Head to fire.nsw.gov.au/openday to see which stations are taking part and plan your visit.

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Terara Public School South Coast Police District

01/05/2026

Today, crews from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 405 Nowra attended the Emergency Services Games at Terara Public School alongside the South Coast Police District, Mounted Unit - NSW Police Force, NSW Ambulance and the Royal Australian Navy.

The students took part in a range of firefighter style drills with a big focus on teamwork, communication and having fun. Activities included tackling obstacle courses while carrying buckets of water, dragging firefighters and rescuing fellow students in the Stokes litter and sprayed water using fire hoses at targets.

To finish off a fantastic day, firefighters turned the hoses on the police officers and some brave teachers, who used riot shields for protection while attempting to rescue the dummy! There were plenty of laughs, smiles and great memories made by everyone involved.

A huge thank you to the Bomaderry Nowra Lions Club for providing a brilliant lunch for all the emergency services personnel and volunteers.

An outstanding day brilliantly organised by South Coast Police District and enjoyed by all.

09/01/2026

TOTAL FIRE BAN SATURDAY JANUARY 10

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for the Shoalhaven from midnight tonight for 24 hours.

Common questions asked during a TOTAL FIRE BAN are:

Can I use a gas barbeque?

You can use a gas barbeque under the following conditions:
> It is under the direct control of a responsible adult, who is present at all times while it is operating;
> No combustible material is allowed within two metres at any time it is operating;
> You have an immediate and continuous supply of water; and
>The barbeque is within 20 metres of a permanent private dwelling such as a home; or
> The barbeque is within a designated picnic area and the appliance is approved by Council, National Parks or State Forest.

Can I use a barbeque or pizza oven which burns solid fuel (e.g. wood, charcoal or heat beads)?
> No you cannot.
> A barbeque or wood fire pizza oven which uses solid fuel, such as wood, charcoal or heat beads, can't be used outside during a Total Fire Ban.

Can I use fire during a Total Fire Ban if I have a fire permit?
> Permits are suspended on days of total fire ban.

ON THE SPOT FINES OF $2200 APPLY IF YOU LIGHT A FIRE DURING A TOTAL FIRE BAN.

PREPARE NOW

Are you prepared if a bush or grass fire threatens you? On days of EXTREME fire danger you should reconsider non-essential travel in high risk areas and consider packing emergency supplies such as drinking water and medications in case you cannot get back home.

Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information.

UNATTENDED CAMP FIRES PUT OUR COMMUNITY AT RISK

RFS firefighters have extinguished numerous unattended illegal camp fires around our waterways today. These fires are in remote and difficult to access areas and put our community at risk.

Don't be 'that person' - understand the risk and know the rules. RFS and Police will be undertaking proactive patrols throughout the day.


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