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Media Release – Stations Closed As Storms Strike

October 15, 2014

At least four fire stations were temporarily closed as wild weather struck Sydney last night, despite the Bureau of Meteorology warning of the severe storm front, hampering the efforts of emergency services and requiring the urgent recall of off-duty firefighters.

Fbeu Statement On The Crisis In Gaza

August 7, 2014

Statement in solidarity with the firefighters and people of Gaza.

Penrith Fire – Recent Media Coverage

August 7, 2014

Seven News report on TOLing and the resultant delayed response to last week's Penrith fire.

Media Release – Penrith Fire

August 1, 2014

Penrith fire today: response times impacted by NSW budget cuts

Media Release – Concord Hostel Fire

July 18, 2014

Budget cuts leave four firefighters without fire engine, 2km away from Concord hostel fire.

Media Release – Mona Vale Tragedy & O’farrell Govt Cuts

October 2, 2013

Tanker tragedy shows danger in NSW Govt's budget cuts to FRNSW

Media Release – All Sydney Fire Stations Open Today

September 11, 2013

Every fire station in Sydney is fully staffed and operational today, in a welcome response to the challenges posed by yesterday’s bushfire emergency that took hold as budget cuts saw five fire stations temporarily closed.

Media Release – Anniversary Of September 11

September 11, 2013

On the twelfth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, Australian firefighters have honoured the ultimate sacrifice made by the 412 emergency workers killed when the twin towers collapsed.

Media Release – Fire Stations Closed As Sydney Burns

September 10, 2013

NSW Government budget cuts have meant that when today’s bushfire emergency hit, five Sydney fire stations were closed, and resources had already been diverted from four others....