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VISION ALERT - Man rescued from building site after fall | Epping

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has assisted specialist NSW Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance in rescuing a man who had fallen from a ladder at a construction site in Epping this morning. Just before 9.00am, emergency services were called to the... Learn more about the VISION ALERT - Man rescued from building site after fall at Epping .

access_time 02:42pm • Jun 06, 2024
place Epping
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SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished a kitchen fire at a property on Waterloo Street. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:15pm • Jun 06, 2024
place Surry Hills

MOREE | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire in Sullivan Place. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:38am • Jun 06, 2024
place Moree

CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW firefighters are on scene after construction work ruptured a gas main on Mowbray Road. @WilloughbyCity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:02am • Jun 06, 2024
place Chatswood
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[] Firefighters prevent fierce house fire from spreading to neighbouring homes | Narromine

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tackled a house fire at Narromine, about forty kilometres west of Dubbo, preventing the blaze from spreading to neighbouring homes. FRNSW crews from Narromine and Trangie responded to the blaze on Moss Avenue... Learn more about the [] Firefighters prevent fierce house fire from spreading to neighbouring homes at Narromine.

access_time 11:17am • Jun 05, 2024
place Narromine
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BANKSMEADOW | #FRNSW crews have commenced firefighting operations at a structure fire on Denison Street. @BaysideNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:25am • Jun 05, 2024
place Banksmeadow

ULTIMO | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished an electrical fire in a unit on Mary Ann Street. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:53pm • Jun 04, 2024
place Ultimo
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New Bushfire Tanker for the Blue Mountains | Blackheath

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has boosted its fleet of fire engines in the Blue Mountains with the arrival of a new bushfire tanker at Blackheath. The Class 1 tanker is valued at $450,000 and is the latest of 34 new... Learn more about the New Bushfire Tanker for the Blue Mountains at Blackheath.

access_time 12:32pm • Jun 04, 2024
place Blackheath
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CANLEY VALE | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a two car crash on Sackville Street. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:51am • Jun 04, 2024
place Canley Vale
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Fire and Rescue NSW hands collapse site over to NSW Police for investigation phase | Whalan

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has ended its search and rescue operation after the discovery of a body today at the site of the Whalan townhouse collapse. Much of the scene was cleared of debris after a pain-staking weekend operation involving... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW hands collapse site over to NSW Police for investigation phase at Whalan.

access_time 03:17pm • Jun 03, 2024
place Whalan
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ST CLAIR | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a car fire on Dobell Circuit. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:59am • Jun 03, 2024
place St Clair
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Search operation ongoing at scene of townhouse collapse – | Whalan

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), Police and Ambulance rescue teams are continuing pain-staking efforts to clear debris from the scene of yesterday’s explosion and townhouse collapse at Whalan in Sydney’s west. The first responders are trying to determine whether anyone remains... Learn more about the Search operation ongoing at scene of townhouse collapse – at Whalan.

access_time 01:59pm • Jun 02, 2024
place Whalan
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters search rubble of Whalan collapse as one person reported missing
Firefighters search rubble of Whalan collapse as one person reported missing | Whalan

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun clearing rubble at the scene of an explosion and building collapse today at Whalan, in Sydney’s west. The blast, in Waikanda Crescent, rocked the neighbourhood, just before 1pm today, levelling most of a... Learn more about the Firefighters search rubble of Whalan collapse as one person reported missing at Whalan.

access_time 07:10pm • Jun 01, 2024
place Whalan
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Dog rescued as firefighters begin searching ruins of explosion and townhouse collapse | Whalan

The gas supply has been cut at the scene of an explosion and townhouse collapse at Whalan in Sydney’s west, allowing Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams to enter and search the rubble. The blast occurred just before 1pm today, levelling... Learn more about the Dog rescued as firefighters begin searching ruins of explosion and townhouse collapse at Whalan.

access_time 04:34pm • Jun 01, 2024
place Whalan
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Townhouse collapses after explosion | Whalan

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rushed to the scene of an explosion and building collapse this afternoon at Whalan, in Sydney’s west. The blast occurred in Waikanda Crescent, just before 1pm today. FRNSW firefighters and other first responders have rescued... Learn more about the Townhouse collapses after explosion at Whalan.

access_time 02:49pm • Jun 01, 2024
place Whalan
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Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day. Are you protecting your loved ones? | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across New South Wales today are actively promoting Smoke Alarm Action Day, encouraging communities to ensure they are adequately protected in their homes. The reminder comes on the first day of winter and the start... Learn more about the Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day. Are you protecting your loved ones? at NSW.

access_time 09:29am • Jun 01, 2024
place NSW
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Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day! Be smart and take part - test your smoke alarm today.If you dont have an alarm, or it doesnt make a sound, we want to hear from you: View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:19am • Jun 01, 2024
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Fire contained but operations continue at animal feed manufacturing facility | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to combat a fire at an animal feed manufacturing facility in Bomaderry on the state’s South Coast. FRNSW firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the facility in Bolong Road just before... Learn more about the Fire contained but operations continue at animal feed manufacturing facility at Bomaderry .

access_time 04:19pm • May 31, 2024
place Bomaderry
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BOMADERRY | Fire contained but operations continue at animal feed manufacturing facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to combat a fire at an animal feed manufacturing facility in Bomaderry on the states South Coast. FRNSW firefi... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:14pm • May 31, 2024
place Bomaderry

ERSKINE PARK | #FRNSW crews remain on scene and are working to clear the smoke logged factory after a forklift caught alight at the industrial property on Quarry Road. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:51pm • May 31, 2024
place Erskine Park

SUTHERLAND | #FRNSW firefighters are on scene after a car has left the road and crashed into a villa on Forest Road. @SuthShireCncl View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:31am • May 31, 2024
place Sutherland

ALEXANDRIA | #FRNSW crews have commenced firefighting operations at a building fire on Hiles Street. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:51am • May 31, 2024
place Alexandria
An image relating to the news item Fire truck adorned in striking Indigenous artwork during Reconciliation Week – Redfern
Fire truck adorned in striking Indigenous artwork during Reconciliation Week – Redfern | Redfern

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck has been decorated with distinctive Indigenous artwork to commemorate Reconciliation Week. The design is a joint collaboration by first nations FRNSW firefighters, Muliyan Waters, Shawn Orcher, and Brodee Mate, who worked together at Redfern... Learn more about the Fire truck adorned in striking Indigenous artwork during Reconciliation Week – Redfern at Redfern.

access_time 07:59am • May 31, 2024
place Redfern
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Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW drone crew locates missing man in bushland – | Pitt Town

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew, specially trained in drone use, has located a person missing in bushland near Pitt Town, on Sydney’s north-western outskirts. NSW Police had a concern for the welfare of the man seen entering bushland yesterday... Learn more about the Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW drone crew locates missing man in bushland – at Pitt Town.

access_time 04:14pm • May 30, 2024
place Pitt Town
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MAITLAND | #FRNSW crews have commenced firefighting operations at a house fully involved in fire on High Street. @MaitlandCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:31pm • May 30, 2024
place Maitland

CAMPSIE | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Ninth Avenue. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:18pm • May 30, 2024
place Campsie

NARRABEEN | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished a garage fire on Malcolm Street. @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:52am • May 30, 2024
place Narrabeen
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| Corrimal

Media outlets are invited to attend the local launch of Smoke Alarm Action Day, an initiative designed to combat complacency around fire safety in the home. The Action Day, on Saturday 1 June, will kick off Fire and Rescue NSW’s 2024... Learn more about the at Corrimal.

access_time 05:04pm • May 29, 2024
place Corrimal
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NORTH NARRABEEN | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished a fire after a car left the road, collided with a tree and caught alight on the Wakehurst Parkway. @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:41pm • May 29, 2024
place North Narrabeen
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Households warned against smoke alarm complacency this winter | NSW

Firefighters, NRL stars and other top athletes are urging households across the state to make sure they have working smoke alarms fitted in their homes, as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) launches its annual Winter Fire Safety Campaign.  New figures reveal that last... Learn more about the Households warned against smoke alarm complacency this winter at NSW.

access_time 12:39pm • May 29, 2024
place NSW
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