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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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NEWPORT | A boat has exploded and is now sinking on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Firefighters are working with @NSWAmbulance to treat at least one injured person. Crews are setting up lighting to asses the scene. @NSWRFS @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
Rain, hail or shine - we really are prepared for anything! As the weather gets wild in parts of Sydney, rest assured our flood rescue team would be there to throw you a rope! View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSW_EPA: @NSW_EPA officers were carrying out a compliance check at a Shoalhaven waste facility today when a smouldering stockpile ignited.@FRNSW were called to extinguish the fire and the @NSW_EPA is considering appropriate action. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSW_EPA: The North Coast rail line is operational again this week after the recent train derailment at Nana Glen. @NSW_EPA officers were present to provide support and advice to @FRNSW and @nswpolice following the incident. View on Twitter [external link]
Over a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a house fire that broke out at a home on Glenwarrie Place, Parkes just before 8am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the home well alight, no residents... Learn more about the House Fire at Parkes.
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out on a large bus on the corner of Lake and West Street in Forster just after 1pm. 60 passengers managed to safely evacuate at the time... Learn more about the Bus fire at Forster.
Over a dozen firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a fire that broke out in a home on Waikanda Crescent, Whalan shortly after 8am this morning. Crews arrived a short time after the intial Triple Zero (000)... Learn more about the House Fire at Whalan.
Today marks ten years: View on Twitter [external link]
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Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service have extinguished a solar panel fire that broke out at a home on Pambula Beach Road, Pambula Beach this afternoon. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls... Learn more about the Solar panel fire at Pambula Beach.
HORNSBY | #FRNSW crews from Hornsby and Gordon Fire Stations have contained a unit fire in Hornsby following 000 calls received just after 2pm. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to safely rescue two people who had become trapped following a car crash on Carpenter Street in St Marys just before 3pm. On arrival crews found a two car crash had occured, with... Learn more about the Two car crash at St Marys.
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews are working to rescue the driver of a truck at Wallgrove Rd following a motor vehicle accident that occurred just before 10am. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. Avoid the area if possible. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @wswanderersfc: As part of #InternationalWomensDay, we visited our @WLeague co-captains @caitcooper02 and Erica Halloway at @FRNSW #WSW #ChooseToChallenge View on Twitter [external link]
More than twenty firefighters have worked for over two hours to extinguish a blaze that broke out at a home on Duri Dungowan Road, Timbumburi just before 11.30am this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews arrived a short time... Learn more about the House Fire at Timbumburi.
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a restaurant fire on King Georges Road, Beverly Hills. There is smoke and flames issuing from the rear of one of the shops. Crews have located a gas... Learn more about the Restaurant fire at Beverly Hills.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: On this International Women’s Day we celebrate the many wonderful women across @FRNSW who help keep you safe.#IWD2021 #OurPeople #FirstResponders View on Twitter [external link]
CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE | This International Women’s Day, we #ChooseToChallenge gender-based stereotypes. We are proud of the people who make up our workforce and we celebrate the skills and experience they bring to the job. #IWD2021 View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a car fire that broke out on the M1 Pacific Motorway, Somersby just after 8:30am this morning. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, firefighters arrived on scene to find a... Learn more about the Car Fire at Somersby.
Just before 3pm yesterday, Sunday 7 March, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a call to assist in retrieving a pet Black Cockatoo who had become stuck in a tree. On arrival firefighters found the black cockatoo around 20 meters up... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Kilcare.
Happy Mardi Gras! | FRNSW have kicked off Tamworth Mardi Gras celebrations! Firefighters from across the New England region will kick off Mardi Gras celebrations in Tamworth, parading through the area with its iconic rainbow clad fire truck. View on Twitter [external link]
Trams weigh around 80 tonnes and can't stop suddenly. So what would happen if someone were to be trapped beneath one? We would come to help! In this multi-agency training exercise, we simulated what we would do, and how we would extricate a pedestrian. #PreparedForAnything View on Twitter [external link]
Our firefighters come from all different types of careers, bringing with them unique skills and experiences. View on Twitter [external link]
More than 30 firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently battling a fire that broke out inside a restaurant on The Crescent, Fairfield just before 4pm. Approximately than ten people have been evacuated from the area however no... Learn more about the Restaurant Fire at Fairfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at an apartment on Buckland Street, Chippendale just before 3:30pm this afternoon. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke issuing from... Learn more about the Dryer Fire at Chippendale.
Just after 5:30pm this evening Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple 0 (000) calls to shop alight on Gardeners Rd, Kingsford. More than 40 firefighters are currently battling a blaze which is burning in multiple abandoned shops. The cause... Learn more about the Building Fire at Kingsford.
Congratulations to Firefighter Michelle Engelsman and her achievement. Her research helped inform our world-first, purpose-built PPC laundering system. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to Henley Marine Drive, Five Dock, at 2:48pm today where a car had entered a stormwater drain. Drummoyne Fire Station was first on scene to find a SUV in the stormwater drain with water... Learn more about the Car into stormwater drain at Five Dock.
Around 70 people were evacuated from a commercial premises on the Hume Highway at Lansvale after a fire broke out inside the building today. Over 30 firefighters utilising 10 vehicles, including two 'cherry picker' ladder platforms, responded to the fire at... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Lansvale.
UPDATE | #FRNSW remains on scene assisting @nswpolice, transport and energy crews after a truck damaged a power pole on New South Head Rd, Edgecliff. New South Head Rd is closed in both directions as work to repair the pole continues. View on Twitter [external link]
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