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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire in a house on Lawson Avenue, Gunnedah, this afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find the house alight with smoke and flames issuing from the roof cavity. Firefighters quickly got to work, extinguishing the fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Gunnedah.
After 44 years of service, Captain Robbie Duncan still drops into Junes Fire Station to check in on the new generation protecting the community. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @MoF_Sydney: This week's #FlashbackFriday is an image that was featured in the Museum's 2021 Heritage Calendar. This photograph features a NSWFB (now @FRNSW ) training officer, c. 1947. #History #Heritage #Firefighting #OldPhoto #Sydney #MuseumofFire #Museum View on Twitter [external link]
BUNDEENA | A house has been damaged by a fire that started in the chimney. Firefighters were called around 2 am and found a fire in the walls of a house on Beachcomber Ave. Crews worked to remove the cladding and access the seat of the fire. View on Twitter [external link]
LETHBRIDGE PARK | A ground floor unit has been badly damaged by fire this morning. #FRNSW crews arrived to find a fire in the unit on the ground floor of a three level building, it is now contained. The occupant had self evacd. Timely reminder: View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a car crash on the M1 Pacific Motorway near Asquith just after 4:00pm. The crash occurred in the south bound lanes between a truck and a car, with the car colliding with... Learn more about the Car Crash at Asquith.
Just before 3:00 pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were responded to reports of a leaking gas cylinder on Elizabeth Pde, Lane Cove North. Firefighters arrived to find a 9kg gas cylinder leaking under pressure from under a parked... Learn more about the Gas Leak at Lane Cove North.
WEST GOSFORD | #FRNSW hazmat crews are on scene at a concrete plant in Apollo Cl after a fly ash spill. Staff have been evacuated and crews are dispersing the spill. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a hazardous materials spill at a concrete plant on Apollo Close, West Gosford this morning. FRNSW crews arrived to find a truck leaking fly ash due to a faulty valve. Attending crews worked with on... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at West Gosford.
MINTO | A two level house is on fire on Minto Rd. Firefighters arrived to find the second level of the house fully involved with flames issuing from the windows. Crews are working to search the house and extinguish the fire @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has brought a house fire under control on Minto Rd, Minto, this morning. FRNSW arrived to find large amounts of smoke and flames issuing from the two level home and quickly got to work battling the... Learn more about the House Fire at Minto.
Everything is better over a BBQ dinner - crews in Temora chatted with our leadership team about what FRNSW looks like now; and how it might look in the future. View on Twitter [external link]
MORUYA | #FRNSW are on the scene of a house fire in Thomas St. All residents are accounted for and firefighters saved a dog from the fire. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house fire on Thomas St, Moruya, just after 1:00pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a house with smoke and flames coming through the front of the house. The blaze was... Learn more about the House Fire at Moruya.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) assisted in the removal of an injured person and the stabilisation of an excavation site following an incident at a worksite on Broughton Road, Strathfield this morning. FRNSW arrived to find a construction worker injured from... Learn more about the Worksite Rescue at Strathfield.
CANLEY VALE | At least 4 garbage trucks are on fire on Sacksville St. Crews reported a significant amount of smoke while responding. They arrived to find a large fire with numerous LPG cylinders venting from the heat. Multiple hose lines are deployed along with an aerial platform View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Discussing mental health support with our frontline firefighters at Young Fire Station and what we are doing at @FRNSW to invest in this important area. #FirstResponders #MentalHealth View on Twitter [external link]
Its officially winter! The experts @7NewsAustralia are referencing - thats us! Stay out of harm this winter if you are reaching for your heater, make sure everything is one metre away from it. For more winter safety tips visit View on Twitter [external link]
Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a motor vehicle crash between a B-double semi trailer and another truck on the M1 Pacific Highway at Wyong at 4:00am . The truck was on its side and a B-double semi... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Wyong.
RT @nbnnews: There was drama in Newcastle this afternoon, with a man was washed off Nobbys breakwater onto rocks by big swell. Those first on scene say the man - in his 60s - is lucky to be alive. @janegoldnbn #nbnnews View on Twitter [external link]
NEWCASTLE | #FRNSW firefighters have rescued a man from the Newcastle Breakwall near Nobbys Lighthouse. Crews arrived to find an already injured man in a precarious position on the breakwall. Heavy waves complicated the rescue. The man was stabilised and transported to hospital. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) negotiated rough sea conditions to rescue a person stuck on rocks at the breakwall at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle this afternoon. The person was trapped on the rocks with back pain, while large waves were crashing... Learn more about the Breakwall Rescue at Newcastle.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Girls on Fire Emergency Services Camp empowers girls and young women by teaching them firefighting and emergency response skills. A unique program jointly run by @FRNSW, @NSWRFS, @NSWSES and others. Most recent camp kicked off in Brewarrina as part of Reconciliation Week. View on Twitter [external link]
DAWES POINT | A window cleaner is stuck 12 m above the ground on a scissor lift which has tipped and is leaning on a building on Hickson Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews safely retrieved a stranded window cleaner who was stuck in a scissor lift outside a building in Hickson Road, Dawes Point this afternoon. The cleaner was stuck three levels up after the scissor lift had... Learn more about the Window Cleaner Rescue at Dawes Point.
WARRIEWOOD | #FRNSW have safely removed a man from a vehicle involved in a car crash on Pittwater Rd. @NSWAmbulance is taking the man to hospital. Traffic on the road is affected View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded a truck that crashed into a power pole just after 11:00am. One male was released from the truck and transported to hospital by helicopter. Roads and Maritime (RMS), Ausgrid and Police were in attendance... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Warriewood.
KOORAGANG | A large building containing fertiliser is on fire on Egret St near Newcastle. 18 #FRNSW crews and numerous specialist resources totalling over 60 firefighters are responding along with @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance. View on Twitter [external link]
BOBS FARM | A horse that was stuck in a drain and submerged up to its shoulders has been rescued by firefighters from Lambton and Salamander Bay Fire Stations on the mid north coast. Crews worked for 2 hours. A vet and RFS crews were also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) rescued a horse stuck in a water drain at Bobs Farm yesterday. It took rescuers over two hours to remove the horse from the drain with specialised rescue slings... Learn more about the Horse Rescue at Bobs Farm.
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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