Fire and Rescue NSW Station 495 Wentworth Falls

17/06/2026

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Day 15 — The Push-Up Challenge

Today's target is 160 push-ups — for the 16% of LGBTIQA+ young people who reported they have attempted su***de.

Many LGBTIQA+ young people face challenges that can affect mental wellbeing, including discrimination, rejection, bullying and social isolation. These experiences—not a person's identity—are linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression within LGBTIQA+ communities.

Research shows that welcoming and inclusive spaces can dramatically improve mental health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ young people. Feeling accepted at home, school, work, and in the community, alongside strong and supportive relationships, helps reduce distress and protect well-being.

A few protective factors that support wellbeing:

• Affirming spaces. Environments that respect identity and expression matter.

• Connection. Supportive friends, family and peers can reduce isolation.

• Inclusive mental health care. Culturally safe support improves outcomes.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You are not alone, and your mental health matters.

QLife — free LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral.

Minus18 — support for LGBTIQA+ youth.

PFLAG Australia — peer support for parents, families and friends of LGBTIQA+ loved ones.

headspace — youth mental health support, including for the LGBTIQA+ community.

Lifeline — available any time. Call 13 11 14.

Dial 000 for emergencies.

Help support Lifeline and follow our progress here—all proceeds go to Lifeline MacArthur and Western Sydney:
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraiser/Station495

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08/06/2026

Follow us on Instagram for more news, updates and happenings at the 495.

https://www.instagram.com/frnsw_wentworthfalls_495/

04/06/2026

A healthy reminder for everyone this season.

28/05/2026

1st of June is Smoke Alarm Action Day.

Fire and Rescue NSW, together with fire services across Australia, is urging people to check they have a working smoke alarm.

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

26/05/2026

We've had a dynamic month at 495 for the crew. A list of incidents we've attended in May.
- 4 x Automated fire alarms
- 1 x Electrical fire
- 1 x Yard fire
- 1 x Bin fire
- 1 x Rescue incident with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 343 Katoomba
- 1 x MVA Persons trapped with Fire and Rescue NSW Station 343 Katoomba, & Blue Mountains Police Rescue - NSW Police Force

We had 5 Fire fighters attend Fire and Rescue NSW Emergency Services Academy down in Orchard Hills for a full day of search & rescue, door breaches and structure fire training, 2 of our fire fighters carry out their Motor Driver qualifications and Hayden from Fire Brigade Employees' Union - FBEU attend for a station catch up.

The month still isn't over.

26/05/2026

We acknowledge and respect our fellow countrymen and women here in Aus, and our first nations community members here in Gundungurra Country we call home.

21/05/2026

Be smart with electricity as the colder season approaches!

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are visiting retirement villages and lifestyle communities to share life-saving advice about winter fire dangers to protect our seniors.

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/media/news/2024/20240816-firefighters-step-up-winter-fire-advice-to-protect-seniors

22/04/2026

Did you know Fire Rescue have many educational resources and programs which you can be apart of?

One in particular is the Youth Fire Intervention Program, we as an organisation understand It is normal for young people to be interested in fire, through this program we help to teach young people and their households important fire safety knowledge and skills to reduce the risk of misuse of fire.

By following the link provided below, you can find out more information on how we can help facilitate this program with you in our local community.

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/fire-safety/education/support-for-parents-and-caregivers

18/03/2026

Monday nights drill night consisted of going over our SCBA set checks and balances, inspections, and how we can efficiently don our SCBA during an incident.

30/01/2026

Last night we joined Fire and Rescue NSW Station 359 Lawson, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 361 Leura, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 343 Katoomba, running a multi-station drill being co-ordinated by the Blue Mountains Duty Commander.

The objective was to simulate a mock bush fire at the end of a residential cul-de-sac street with a single tanker appliance running hoses attacking the fire.
Multiple pump appliances were tasked with relay pumping water from a hydrant at the top of the street down to the tankers water reserve.

This was a great opportunity we were grateful to be apart of for some realistic, practical and dynamic training alongside our neighbouring stations, to work on pumping operations, inter-station coordination, communication and teamwork.

Thank you to all stations and fire fighters who were involved, and the Duty Commander for facilitating and organising the Drill.