MEDIA ALERT - FRNSW unveils new aerial platform appliances to deal with at-height emergencies - Alexandria

Published: 10 Apr 2023 07:28pm

Media outlets are invited to join the Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner at the unveiling of new aerial platform appliances at FRNSW’s Alexandria Training facility.

The aerial platforms are entering service to bolster our existing high-rise and industrial emergency capabilities across the most populated areas of NSW.

Media will have an opportunity to film fire crews training on three of the four new vehicles.

WHEN:       1pm TOMORROW (Tuesday 11 April)

WHERE:     FRNSW Alexandria Training Facility **                   189 Wyndham St, Alexandria**

WHO:         Paul Baxter QSO **                   Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner**

(Media note: There will be opportunities to film firefighters training on the aerial platforms as well as new B-roll footage of the activity - Pls call FRNSW Media Manager, Shaun Fewings, on 0497 022 868 on arrival for access to the facility)

Updated: 10 Apr 2023 07:38pm

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Stations nearby

ALEXANDRIA Fire Station

179 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW 2015

REDFERN Fire Station

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NEWTOWN Fire Station

214-216 Australia Street, Newtown NSW 2042