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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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More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a school on Donovan Avenue, Maroubra where a fire has broken out just after 2.30pm. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the building and upon... Learn more about the Building Fire at Maroubra .
FRNSW currently on scene at a three car crash on Craigend St, Darlinghurst. Traffic may be affected for some time. View on Twitter [external link]
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out inside a caravan on Fenninghams Island Road, Bobs Farm near Port Stephens just after 2am this morning. Upon arrival, FRNSW firefighters found... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Bobs Farm.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a large fire that broke out at a home on Mallinson Street, Griffith just after 1pm today. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from the community, firefighters arrived to find flames and... Learn more about the House Fire at Griffith.
Specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have safely rescued a man who was injured while working at height on Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh just after 9am this morning. Upon arrival, crews found a semi-conscious man who is... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Westleigh.
EDMONSON PARK | A truck and car have crashed on Camden Valley Way. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of one person trapped. Northbound traffic is badly affected. View on Twitter [external link]
Overnight shortly after 11pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a house fire on Bathurst St, Cobar. Upon arrival FRNSW found a single level house with a working fire and quickly got to work to extinguish the fire. FRNSW contained the... Learn more about the House Fire at Cobar.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW in attendance at house fire #Albury Fire under control & no reported injuries#FRNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Excited to welcome four former teachers to our latest recruit class! View on Twitter [external link]
More than 20 firefighters from both Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service are currently on scene at a house fire in Reflection Drive, Louth Park which broke out just after 9am this morning. On arrival,... Learn more about the House Fire at Louth Park.
More than a dozen firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at fire that broke out at a home on Sidonia Road, Hay just after 8am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a home... Learn more about the House Fire at Hay.
This year, Liz and Sam celebrate their first Mother's day together with their 11-week old baby boy. Liz and Sam love that one day they'll be able to tell their son that both their Mums are firefighters! Happy Mother's Day! Mum's - we wouldn't be here without you. View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS | Firefighters are working to extinguish a house that is well alight on Polding St. View on Twitter [external link]
BONDI BEACH | Firefighters have extinguished a fire in a block of apartments on Ramsgate Ave. Numerous people were reported trapped, all have been accounted for. 4 people were treated by @NSWAmbulance. Over 35 firefighters from across the city were in attendance View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a fire in a unit on Barina Downs Road, Norwest that caused the evacuation of the entire unit block. FRNSW were called to the scene at around 3pm where a fire had started in... Learn more about the Unit fire at Norwest.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) safely removed a person trapped in a vehicle following a crash involving two cars on City West Link Road, Leichhardt this morning. FRNSW was called to the scene at 10.07am. Utilising specialist rescue equipment, rescuers... Learn more about the Car crash at Leichhardt.
Shortly before 1:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were responded to reports of a caravan fire in Brougham St, Cowra. Upon arrival FRNSW found a caravan well alight in the rear yard of a property, the fire had spread... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Cowra.
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a blaze that broke out at a home on Tiffany Close, Coffs Harbour earlier this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene just after 7.30am to find large volumes of smoke... Learn more about the House Fire at Coffs Harbour.
DARLINGHURST | A gas main is on fire in front of a terrace house on Frances St. Firefighters arrived to find the fire threatening at least one property. They are working to contain the leak and prevent any extension of the fire. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out on a bus travelling on the Warringah Freeway, Naremburn just after 3.30pm this afternoon. Upon arrival FRNSW firefighters found smoke issuing from the rear of the bus and... Learn more about the Bus Fire at Naremburn.
At 3:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to reports of smoke issuing from a restaurant on Reservoir Road, Blacktown. Upon arrival crews found large amount of smoke issuing from the building and and quickly got to... Learn more about the Restaurant Fire at Blacktown.
Specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have rescued a person and a dog who became trapped on a cliff edge on Barrenjoey Road, Newport just after 1pm this afternoon. Initial investigations suggest the dog had escaped from its... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Newport.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Two @FRNSW firefighters have suffered burns while combating a building fire in Balmain this morning. They have been transported to hospital and are receiving support from our wellbeing team in addition to medical care. Operations at the fire continue. View on Twitter [external link]
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have safely rescued two people who became trapped in their vehicles following a two car crash on Tomakin Rd, Mogo just after 9am. Rescue crews worked quickly to extricate the persons from the... Learn more about the Car Crash at Mogo.
More than 30 firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a building on Beattie Street, Balmain just before 6am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene a short time later to find a two storey commercial building... Learn more about the Building Fire at Balmain.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: On St. Florian’s Day we remember the great commitment of Firefighters past and present. My chat with @CityOfSydFRNSW’s crew today confirmed that while so much has changed, the spirit of helping someone you don’t know, on possibly the worst day of their life still runs strong. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Today marks St Florian’s Day - also known as International Firefighters Day. Today we celebrate and commemorate our firefighters, both past and present, and thank them for their dedication. View on Twitter [external link]
One very lucky kitten escaped injury after Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) rescuers removed it from the engine bay of a car in Railway Street, Liverpool today. The City of Sydney crew were called to the scene at 2.20pm and discovered... Learn more about the Kitten rescue at Liverpool.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a rubbish fire on Hume Road, Smithfield which broke out around 2:00 pm today. On arrival, fire crews found a fire developing in a large pile of landfill and called in further resources, more... Learn more about the Landfill fire at Smithfield.
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