Kempsey Fire and Rescue - 345 Station

05/09/2026

Kempsey Fire and Rescue 345 would like to thank Kempsey RFS with crews from Crescent head and Aldavilla for today's joint agency training session, it is always great to work together to better protect our community.

02/09/2026

30/08/2026

345 Kempsey Fire and Rescue would like to thank Kempsey SES for their hospitality and comradeship during today's Rescue development day. It is always great to improve our skills to better help our community.

Today 345 Kempsey, 449 South West Rocks and NSW SES Kempsey Shire participated in a Rescue Development Day. The morning consisted of a session on Alternative Fuelled Vehicles and how all rescue agencies can work safely together on a accidents involving alternative fuels. This was a very informative session and demonstrated how lithium batteries are an everyday part of our lives.

Then mid morning there was period for time on rescue tools. Allowing participants to use edrualics (battery operated rescue cutters, spreaders and rams) and try different rescue techniques.

The afternoon session consisted of a road crash rescue scenario were all agencies work together to safely and efficiently extricate the patient.

This training collaboration strengthens our skills, interoperability and teamwork to provide better outcomes for our communities.

26/08/2026

345 Kempsey Fire and Rescue are having wonderful day at Yuwa Nyinda Dream Academy.
Working with our community to show the job opportunities within our organisation.

17/08/2026

On Friday the 14th of August Kempsey 345 Fire and Rescue were privileged to Assist a Cultural burn at Greenhill, assisting Les Lockwood and the Dungutti Ranges along with Bellbrook 7,Aldavilla 7 and Nambucca 397 fire and rescue.

Burning approximately 14 hectares of bush and grass making the area safer for the residents and community in that area.

As always it is a privilege and an honour to protect and serve the people and community that reside on Dungutti land.

22/07/2026

Kempsey Fire and Rescue would like to thank Duty Commander Derek Alford for presenting Shane Crouch with his citation for recognition of service during the floods in 2022, 2023.

22/07/2026

Kempsey Fire and Rescue would like to thank Duty Commander Derek Alford for presenting Captain Gavin Hanna with his Captains Epaulettes.

22/07/2026

Kempsey Fire And Rescue would like to thank Duty Commander Derek Alford for presenting both Brock Smith and Nathan Stuart with their long service and good conduct medals

05/07/2026

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Become a paid on-call firefighter and add a ➕ to your resume.

We’re looking for a few special qualities:

✅The right attitude and commitment to serve

✅Close proximity to our station – time matters when responding ⏱️

Job link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/on-call-firefighter-rn1-345-Kempsey

01/07/2026

🚒 Tonight at 6pm 🚒

Tonight, we're opening the doors of FRNSW Station 345 Kempsey.

Being an On-Call Firefighter is about more than responding to emergencies. It's about teamwork, training, commitment, and serving your community when it matters most.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a firefighter, now is your chance to find out.

Meet the crew, see our trucks and equipment, learn about the role, and ask any questions you may have.

📅 Tonight
🕕 6:00pm
📍 78 Elbow Street, Kempsey

Could you answer the call?