Firefighting in Australia
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In Australia, fire services are operated at the state/territory level. Generally, there are three types of firefighting organisations, though this varies by state. One is salaried and mostly handles urban areas, one is volunteer and generally handles rural areas, and one handles government managed public land (mainly forests and plantations).[citation needed]
Equipment
Firefighting agencies in Australia use a variety of technologies for detection, prevention, and emergency response.[citation needed]
AI detection cameras
On 18 September 2025, the New South Wales Government announced the rollout of AI powered cameras used to detect fires across state forests used for soft wood plantations. These will be used during the 2025-26 Australian bushfire season.[1][2]
Firefighting agencies by state
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
- Department of Fire and Emergency Services is the overarching body. The fire services consist of the:[16]
- Career Fire and Rescue Service (FRS)
- Volunteer Bush Fire Service (BFS)
- Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services (VFES)
- Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS)