Fire & Rescue NSW is holding its annual Open Day on Saturday 9 May 2026 from 10am – 2pm. This is an opportunity to visit your local fire station, get up close to a fire truck and chat with local firefighters to learn more about what they do every day. (Fire & Rescue NSW is Australia’s busiest fire and rescue service).
Kids will be able to see a fire truck, see specialised firefighting equipment whilst the grown-ups will be able to find out more about home fire safety.
Station Open Day
Saturday 9 May 2026 from 10am to 2pm
Please note: Please note that some fire stations may be closed or participating at a neighboring fire station.
2026 Open Day Fire Stations
A list of participating fire stations is now available with some stations still to confirm whether they will be open.
Confirmed Newcastle Fire Stations
- Carrington Fire Station
- Lambton Fire Station
- Mayfield West Fire Station – CLOSED. They will be at Stockton Fire Station
- Merewether Fire Station
- Minmi Fire Station
- Newcastle Fire Station
- Stockton Fire Station
- Wallsend Fire Station
Confirmed Lake Macquarie Fire Stations
- Belmont Fire Station
- Cardiff Fire Station
- Charlestown Fire Station – CLOSED. They will be at Tingira Heights Fire Station
- Holmesville Fire Station
- Swansea Fire Station
- Teralba Fire Station
- Tingira Heights Fire Station
- Toronto Fire Station
- Wangi Wangi Fire Station
Confirmed Hunter Valley Fire Stations
- Aberdeen Fire Station
- Abermain Fire Station
- Bellbird Fire Station
- Branxton Greta Fire Station
- Cessnock Fire Station
- Denman Fire Station
- Dungog Fire Station
- Kearsley Fire Station
- Kurri Kurri Fire Station
- Maitland Fire Station
- East Maitland Fire Station – CLOSED. The truck and firefighters will be at Maitland Fire Station for the day
- Morpeth Fire Station
- Muswellbrook Fire Station
- Paxton Fire Station
- Rutherford Fire Station
- Scone Fire Station
- Tarro Fire Station Fire Station
Confirmed Port Stephens Fire Stations
- Raymond Terrace Fire Station
- Salamander Bay Fire Station
- Tea Gardens Fire Station
Refer to the Fire and Rescue NSW website for the address of individual fire stations and to double-check station will be open as last-minute changes can occur.
Please note that some fire stations may have to respond to incidents at anytime. Be prepared as you may get to your local fire station on Open Day and find that it’s closed while responding to an emergency. The station officers will leave a note on the door if this happens, to let you know.
To find other participating stations in Sydney, Central Coast and around NSW, visit the Fire and Rescue NSW website and enter a suburb or postcode below to find the closest participating fire station.
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