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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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KINGSFORD | Over 30 #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain a house fire on Broadbent St. Fire is through the roof of the single level home. One person is being treated by @NSWAmbulance. View on Twitter [external link]
Cats stuck up trees, snakes slithering through fire, barn owl caught in a snow storm - all in a day's work for our firefighters. View on Twitter [external link]
KOOTINGLE | #FRNSW crews are responding to assist the @NSWRFS with a large but vacant chook shed that is well alight. A lot of smoke is visible in the region of Yarrol Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
Congratulations Brian and members of the Blayney Shire Local and Family History group! Your service to the firefighting community is greatly appreciated. View on Twitter [external link]
SOMERSBY | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a fire in a garbage compactor at a property on Pinnacle Place. A bobcat is being used to break up the trash while firefighters direct hose streams to cool the hotspots. View on Twitter [external link]
MT KEIRA | #FRNSW are working with @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS to assist an injured mountain biker. The patient will be moved to an awaiting ambulance using a litter wheel to smoothly move them over uneven ground. The patient crashed near the Mt Kiera lookout. View on Twitter [external link]
PARKES | #FRNSW is responding to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a fire in the stairwell of a building on Welcome St. View on Twitter [external link]
RICHMOND | Multiple #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to the basement of a shop on Francis St. Triple Zero (000) reports of thick black smoke were confirmed on arrival. A pile of rubbish was found on fire in the basement. View on Twitter [external link]
WALLSEND | Multiple #FRNSW crews from across the Newcastle region are working to extinguish a fire on Bunn St. The structure is thought to store furniture and is well alight. No injuries reported. Operations are ongoing. View on Twitter [external link]
CATARACT | #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are responding to this truck fire to support crews already on scene from Wollongong and Picton as well as crews from the @NSWRFS. @FRNSW_MS3 @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
EAGLEVALE | This poor pup was trapped under the grill of a drain on Gould Rd this afternoon as the water rose around him. #FRNSW crews from St Andrews were called and arrived just in time to quickly cut the locks and release the very wet but appreciative dog. @FRNSW_MS3 View on Twitter [external link]
MANLY | Specialist rope rescue #FRNSW firefighters are responding to Fairfax Track on North Head near Manly to reports of a person trapped on the cliff edge View on Twitter [external link]
BROOKLET | Multiple #FRNSW crews have been in attendance at silo fire on Friday Hut Road since 3 am this morning. The silo has now ruptured allowing crews to extinguish the spilling contents. View on Twitter [external link]
MATRAVILLE | Over 50 #FRNSW firefighters are in attendance at a paper mill fire on Botany Rd. The seat of the fire has been found in machinery on level 1. Crews are working inside the building to prevent the fire from spreading. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Early this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was notified of a silo fire at a property on Friday Hut Road. Crews arrived to find a fire in the base of a 15m silo containing macadamia nuts. Firefighters have directed large hose... Learn more about the Silo Fire at Brooklet.
WARATAH WEST | Multiple #FRNSW crews are responding to a house fire on University Drive. Smoke and flames are issuing from the windows. View on Twitter [external link]
LAKEWOOD | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Sirius Drive. 4 occupants have been treated for smoke inhalation and numerous animals have been rescued. The fire was fanned by strong local winds. Operations are ongoing. View on Twitter [external link]
OAK FLATS | #HAZMAT crews are working to contain and decontaminate a spill of pool acid at a property on Parkes St. One person was overcome with fumes and transported to hospital by @NSWAmbulance. View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 2.00 pm this afternoon, Fire and Rescue NSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about a fire in a row of factory units in Enterprise Avenue, Tweed Heads. Multiple crews from across the Tweed region were assigned to... Learn more about the Factory Unit Fire at Tweed Heads South.
BOURKE | Multiple #FRNSW and @NSWRFS crews are battling a large blaze on Sturt St. The middle of the building has collapsed inwards.: Albert Manaure Tungulman View on Twitter [external link]
Just after 1.00 pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a building fire on Bondi Road, Bondi. Multiple FRNSW crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of black smoke issuing from the... Learn more about the Restaurant Fire at Bondi.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Welcome home to our firefighters deployed to assist Canada with their wildfires. They've now started their 14 days in hotel quarantine. #Canadafires @AFACnews View on Twitter [external link]
DANDRY | #FRNSW crews are assisting firefighters from the @NSWRFS to extinguish a truck fire on the Newell Hwy. View on Twitter [external link]
ANNA BAY | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS Firefighters are working to extricate a horse from a drain on Port Stephens Drive. A small excavator is being used to assist the horse who is stuck but not in distress. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters attended a house fire in Mortimer Street, Mudgee overnight. There were a number of Triple Zero (000) calls about the incident and when crews from Mudgee and Gulgong arrived on scene, they found a single-level house... Learn more about the House Fire at Mudgee.
GUNNING | #FRNSW crews from Yass are responding to assist @NSWRFS crews with a house fire on Saxby Lane. The home is reported to be fully involved in fire. View on Twitter [external link]
WOODCROFT | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a fire in the roof of a house on Cadman Place. Roof has partially collapsed. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
GLENFIELD | A building on Belmont Rd is on fire with lots of smoke visible in the area. Multiple #FRNSW crews are on scene and others are still responding. View on Twitter [external link]
AMBARVALE | #FRNSW crews are working with @WIRESWildlife to rescue a Lace Monitor (tree goanna) from a tree. Rescue crews were called when the reptile escaped its registered keepers care and scurried up a tree. View on Twitter [external link]
HAYMARKET | A large gas main has been damaged and is leaking on George St, near Hay St. An exclusion zone has been created in the area. Light rail has been stopped. @TransportforNSW View on Twitter [external link]
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