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We responded to 125,583 incidents in 2021-22. The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets. Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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KAREELA | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a garage fire on Garnet Rd. Firefighters arrived to find the garage well alight. Numerous explosions have been reported. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) crews have responded to a boat explosion in a domestic garage at Kareela, in Sydney's south. On arrival just before midday, firefighters found the garage in Garnet Road on fire. Crews in breathing apparatus quickly... Learn more about the Boat Explosion and fire at Kareela.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW responded to disused motel fire #Albury Sunday evening1 unit severely damaged with cause being investigated. No reported injuries Call Triple Zero (000) to report fires & emergencies #FRNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large house fire at Rankin Park in Newcastle. 11 fire crews arrived at the Dean Parade address just after 8am and found the home, thought to been unoccupied, engulfed in flames. Firefighters safely... Learn more about the House Fire at Rankin Park.
THREDBO | #FRNSW crews are responding to assist a group of people who are stranded between a fallen tree and rising flood waters on The Alpine Way. View on Twitter [external link]
NORTHERN BEACHES (SYD) | A major storm has hit Sydneys Nth Beaches. Multiple agencies are attending a serious incident in Narrabeen as well as multiple #FRNSW crews dealing with trees and powerlines down across suburbs from Foresville to Mona Vale. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from across Sydney's northern beaches have responded to more than 100 calls for assistance following a major, wild weather event on Sunday afternoon. The storm cell, described as a "mini-cyclone," struck the area around 3.30pm. Residents... Learn more about the Major Storm Event at Sydney Northern Beaches.
Today we officially welcomed more than 200 firefighters to our ranks. View on Twitter [external link]
The NSW Government has welcomed 214 new firefighters to its ranks at a graduation ceremony this morning at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills... Read more about NSW welcomes 214 new firefighters.
FREEMANS WATERHOLE | Three trucks have crashed on the Pacific Hwy. One truck is carrying 18,000 litres of liquid nitrogen. #FRNSW hazmat crews are inspecting the truck and will work with @NSWRFS and @nswpolice to make the scene safe. No injuries are reported. View on Twitter [external link]
Higher learning for former Teacher and Pupil When Simon Macauley gave up his teaching job to join Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) earlier this year, he didn’t expect to see a former pupil amongst his fellow recruits. Although the 40-year-old didn’t have... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Graduation media release #1 at Orchard Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) extinguished a house fire in Thirlmere earlier today. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke issuing from the roof and the fire rapidly spreading throughout the property. Crews worked quickly... Learn more about the House Fire at Thirlmere.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents to be careful when decorating their homes this festive season to ensure the joy of Christmas doesn’t turn into tragedy... Read more about Firefighters urge community to be fire safe this festive season.
LANE COVE | Two cars have crashed on the Pacific Hwy near the Gore Hill Freeway overpass. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of persons trapped. View on Twitter [external link]
WESTLEIGH | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys Nth West have contained a fire to the laundry of a home on Quarter Sessions Rd. Operations are ongoing, no injuries reported. View on Twitter [external link]
BYRON BAY | #FRNSW crews have contained a car fire which was parked in an underground car park on Shirley St. Operations are ongoing. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped Santa prepare for Christmas by taking him on the 16th annual “Singleton lolly run.” Over five afternoons and 109-kilometres, the young and “young at heart” lined the streets of the Hunter Valley town... Learn more about the Singleton Santa "lolly run" at Singleton.
PARKLEA | #FRNSW rescue crews are setting up to extricate the driver of a car that has crashed on Sunnyholt Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
WOOLGOOLGA | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Safety Beach Dr. The two storey home was found well alight. All occupants are accounted for. @NSWRFS, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
KINCHELA | #FRNSW rescue crews are working to free a patient who is trapped in a car crash on South West Rocks Rd. 2 cars were involved, one has flipped and is on the road and the other is in a paddock. The road is closed in both directions. @NSWRFS, @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
WESTDALE | #FRNSW is responding to reports of a large explosion at a commercial property on Phoenix St. View on Twitter [external link]
UPDATE: New explosion footage regarding this incident is now available, as attached. Video credit: www.weathermate.live. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to an explosion last night at Westdale, on the outskirts of Tamworth, in the state's New England area. Crews arrived... Learn more about the Gas Explosion Footage at Westdale.
BURRADOO | A truck has crashed into a house on Foldgarth Way near Bowral. The structural integrity of the home has been severely damaged. #FRNSWs Urban Search and Rescue semi trailer has arrived and will work with local crews to stabilise the damaged house and remove the truck. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car this afternoon at Picton, south of Sydney. Upon arrival in Argyle Street just after 1pm, firefighters immediately commenced CPR on the injured motorcyclist. NSW Ambulance... Learn more about the Motor Cycle Crash at Picton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have attended a property at Burradoo, in the state's Southern Highlands, where a semi-trailer has crashed into a home. Crews were called to the address in Foldgarth Way, near Bowral, just after midday. When they arrived,... Learn more about the Truck into house extrication at Burradoo.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic shears to cut open a car and free a trapped motorist today at St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. The crews responded to a two vehicle crash at the corner of... Learn more about the Car Accident at St. Ives.
Fire has severely damaged a home overnight at Wagga Wagga in the state's Riverina. Three fire units from Turvey Park and Wagga Wagga Fire Stations were called to Bardia Street in Ashmont just after midnight. They found the house well alight and... Learn more about the House Fire at Ashmont.
WOONONA | #FRNSW crews from Wollongong and Bulli are assisting @NSWAmbulance with the rescue of a patient who is injured on the beach. A litter-wheel will be used to transport the patient to an awaiting ambulance. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Unveiling the design for our new @FRNSW station at North Ryde - the first of its kind, designed to reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens - and officially handing over a new truck to help our firefighters continue to keep the community safe. View on Twitter [external link]
COOLONGOLOOK | #FRNSW rescue and hazmat firefighters are responding to reports of a serious two-truck crash which has closed the Pacific Highway. View on Twitter [external link]
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