Fire and Rescue NSW Station 003 The Rocks

Clearing out your chemicals? Check with your local council for safe disposal drop-off locations.🚒🚒🚒

Spring is the perfect time to tidy up and practice your home fire escape plan. A clear exit is a clean getaway.🚒🚒🚒

Be Fire Safe this Spring. There should be an adult in charge of a lit BBQ at all times. For more BBQ safety tips visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/BeFireSafe🚒🚒🚒

Be Fire Safe this Spring. Firing up the BBQ with family and friends? The only thing sizzling, should be your sausages. For BBQ safety tips visit: www.fire.nsw.gov.au/BeFireSafe

In NSW, lithium-ion batteries have become a leading fire hazard, posing serious risks in homes, workplaces, and waste facilities. By taking simple steps at each stage of a battery's life cycle-shopping, using, charging, and recycling-you can protect yourself, your loved ones, your workers, and your community.

for more info, go to www.fire.nsw.gov.au/chargesafe

🚒Ever wondered how firefighters find hydrants so fast?
It’s not magic, it’s all thanks to some clever little clues hidden in plain sight! 👀
✅ Look down! You’ll spot markings on the road, kerb, or even on light poles, all pointing us straight to the hydrant. Here’s what they mean:
🔹 H = Hydrant
🔹 P = Pathway
🔹 R = Road
📏 The top number tells us how many metres away the hydrant is, while the bottom number is the size of the water main in millimetres.
💡 See a black line across the marker? That means the hydrant is on the opposite side of the road!
You might also notice green ‘H’ signs or a blue reflective cat’s eye on the road, these are secondary markers to help us find hydrants day or night.
👀 Your mission: Next time you’re walking or driving through your neighbourhood, see if you can spot the hydrant markers near your home! Knowing where they are can save precious seconds in an emergency.
🔥 Bonus tip: Keep the area around hydrants and markers clear, it helps us help you when every second counts.

🔥Hot ashes can stay hot for up to 5 DAYS 🔥

✅ Let ashes cool in a metal bucket with a lid for 5 days before putting them in the trash or compost
✅ Keep it well away from the house, deck, or anything flammable
✅ Add water to be extra safe

Make sure your family is prepared for anything this cold snap. Never use outdoor heaters, barbecues or charcoal pits inside your home. LPG, heat beads and other outdoor heaters emit lethal carbon monoxide which can be fatal in a confined space. For more information, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au

Fire and Rescue NSWs award-winning Fire Education program is FREE for all educators in NSW.
Mapped to the curriculum, students will learn life-saving skills and enjoy a visit from their local firefighters. Learn more: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/education/programs

The Rocks — A Quick Check Could Save a Life 🔥

Smoke alarms save lives — but only if they work properly. Here’s how to make sure yours do:

✅ Test your alarms monthly by pressing the button until they beep
🔋 Replace the batteries every year
📅 Swap out the whole alarm every 10 years — even if it still works
🧽 Clean them every 6 months to keep dust and cobwebs from interfering

Not sure if yours are up to scratch? We’re here to help.

🚒 Book a FREE Safety Visit from Fire and Rescue NSW:
👉 fire.nsw.gov.au/visits

💥Are you ready to be a Hydrant Hero? 🦸

There have been numerous incidents throughout the State where firefighters have been unable to access the nearest hydrant in an emergency due to it being poorly marked, obstructed by parked cars, mud or debris, or over-grown vegetation. Poorly maintained or unusable hydrants result in critical time being lost while firefighters clear the hydrant or search for and access another hydrant further from the fire.

This is where you come in! We’d like to encourage members of our community to be a Hydrant Hero following 3 simple steps;

1. Find your closest water hydrant
2. Clear around the hydrant and ensure it is clearly marked and accessible.
3. If maintenance or marking is required, report it to us and we’ll take it from there!

More information on how to locate your nearest hydrant can be found at the below link

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9257

Fire and Rescue NSW

Damaged lithium-ion batteries and damaged chargers pose an incredible risk. Identify the early warning signs and prevent a fire in your home.
Charge batteries on hard surfaces like concrete floors or tiles. Once fully charged, disconnect to avoid overheating. Shop, Charge and Recycle safely this season.🚒🚒🚒