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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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During a frantic dash to escape the sound of fireworks, Garfield the beagle found himself slightly regretting his diet of lasagne and pizza when he became stuck in a gate. Using specialist rescue tools, firefighters from Orange were quick to reunite Garfield with his family. View on Twitter [external link]
BURWOOD | #FRNSW received numerous calls to a two level home on fire on Wentworth St. Fire crews arrived to find the house was fully involved in fire. Two nearby properties are being cooled as the fire is extinguished. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a dog which became stuck in a gate as he ran from the sound of fireworks. Firefighters responded to a report of a dog stuck in a gate just before 8:00 pm last night... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Orange.
RIVERVIEW | A two storey home is well alight on Riverview St. Firefighters from Sydneys Lower North Shore have arrived and are working to extinguish the fire. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Our firefighters have arrived in Canada and are well and truly in the thick of it! View on Twitter [external link]
WERRINGTON | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a fire in a unit on Albert St. Firefighters were initially called by Automatic Fire Alarm and additional resources were assigned following a Triple Zero (000) call. The fire is contained and the area is being ventilated. View on Twitter [external link]
Keeping up with Olympic fever (side note: how good was Jess Fox winning Gold!?), this #FlashbackFriday we are reminiscing the beginnings of our own Games; The 1985 World Police and Fire Games. A world first, the games were held in California and have continued to this day! View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: HOMEBUSH WEST: 1 lane closed in each direction on Parramatta Rd near Courallie Ave due to a car fire. @FRNSW, @nswpolice and traffic crews on site - follow their directions and take care. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) saved a boat from total destruction after a fire in the vessel moored at Sunset Boulevard, Soldiers Point. FRNSW and NSW Rural Fire Service arrived on scene and found a 50ft boat on fire at its... Learn more about the Boat Fire at Soldiers Point.
More than 20 firefighters battled a unit fire which broke out shortly before 8am this morning on Railway Street, Granville. Responding Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews observed large amounts of smoke in the vicinity while en route to the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Granville.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Staying connected to our people is really important to me. Meeting with the graduating recruits of Class 03/21 is just one of the ways I get to know our newest firefighters and welcome them to #FRNSW Field Operations. Only today, we had to do it COVID style. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a house fire on Duri Road, South Tamworth, which broke out just after 3pm today. More than 20 firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze to the second floor of the property. No injuries were... Learn more about the House Fire at South Tamworth.
CLAYMORE | #FRNSW firefighters are extinguishing a house fire on Preston Way. Crews from Campbelltown and St Andrews are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
BLACKBUTT | A garage is on fire on Westwood Drive. A large column of smoke was reported by #FRNSW Firefighters as they responded. Multiple crews are working to extinguish the fire. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are working to safely remove passengers following an accident between a truck and a passenger bus this morning on the Great Western Highway at Lawson. FRNSW arrived on scene to find the small truck collided into... Learn more about the Truck and Bus Crash at Lawson.
At approximately 4am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Adams Street, Muswellbrook. FRNSW arrived on scene and encountered flames and thick smoke issuing from the side and rear of the vacant single level brick... Learn more about the House Fire at Muswellbrook.
At approximately 10.00pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service attended a motor vehicle crash between two trucks on the Pacific Highway, four kilometres outside of Tyndale. Crews from both agencies arrived on scene to find... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Pillar Valley.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Keeping up a fine 20+ year tradition of Australian firefighters deploying to North America (Canada) to assist them in challenging fire seasons, our contingent heading off today. Be safe! #canadafires @AFACnews View on Twitter [external link]
11 FRNSW firefighters are off to Canada to help relieve fatigued incident controllers in a variety of specialist roles. Canada continues to experience devastating wildfires, and our firefighters join 44 other emergency services personnel who are deploying to assist. @AFACnews View on Twitter [external link]
More than 30 firefighters battled for two hours to contain a blaze that severely damaged a home on Merriwa St, Booragul today. While en route, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews observed large amounts of black smoke in the vicinity. Firefighters... Learn more about the House Fire at Booragul.
Try not to be shocked, but electrical faults make up more than 300 of the home fires we attend each year. Make sure your home is safe, learn more below: View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently working to extinguish a house fire on Fourth Ave, Seven Hills. There are more than ten firefighters on scene working to control the blaze and prevent the fire spreading to neighbouring properties. All residents... Learn more about the House Fire at Seven Hills.
Just after 10:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a bush fire that started off Braid Road at Fern Bay. Firefighters from FRNSW and RFS (Rural Fire Service) worked together for over three hours to contain and extinguish the... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Fern Bay.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a reports of a unit alight that was spreading to adjoining units just after 5:00am on Fullerton Street in Stockton. The single level unit was one of four adjoining units and was filled... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Stockton.
TOONGABBIE | #FRNSW crews are extinguishing a fire inside a unit on Metella Rd. 60 people have evacuated nearby units. View on Twitter [external link]
SHORTLAND | A home has been destroyed by a wind-driven fire early this morning on Sandgate Rd. Occupants woke to the sound of a baby crying and evacuated the home. #FRNSW Crews arrived soon after, however strong winds fanned the fire throughout the home. No injuries were reported View on Twitter [external link]
TAHMOOR | A motorcyclist has crashed their bike near Bargo river Road. #FRNSW Firefighters from Picton have reached the patient and will work with @NSWAmbulance to transfer them to an awaiting ambulance. View on Twitter [external link]
MACQUARIE PASS | A walker has fallen while walking 4 km from the roadway. #FRNSW rescue crews have reached the patient and providing initial care with @NSWAmbulance . The patient will be winched by a rescue helicopter. View on Twitter [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | A unit fire on Bent St has been contained by #FRNSW firefighters. Crews arrived to find a fire in the roof of the unit. Two people have been transported to hospital. Operations are ongoing. View on Twitter [external link]
SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW is on scene at a building fire on Crown Street. Firefighters have extinguished a fire on the roof and are checking for fire spread. Operations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.