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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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EDGECLIFF | #FRNSW has set up an exclusion zone after a truck crashed into a power pole on New South Head Rd. The pole is in danger of falling. Partial closures to New South Head Rd and Glenmore Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
RIVERVIEW | #FRNSW has responded to a bus crash in Hamilton St where gas is leaking from the vehicle after it hit a tree. All passengers evacuated uninjured and exclusion zone in place. View on Twitter [external link]
RAYMOND TERRACE | #FRNSW is attending a garbage truck fire in Adelaide St. A crew from Raymond Terrace Fire Station has secured the area until the fire can be extinguished. View on Twitter [external link]
Three new FLAIM Trainer simulation systems are now in operation at our Emergency Services Academy and will support hands-on firefighter training into the future. View on Twitter [external link]
Just after 9:00 am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of an aircraft that has crashed on the runway at Bankstown Aircraft Aerodrome, Airport Ave, Bankstown On arrival, fire crews found... Learn more about the Aircraft Incident at Bankstown.
Fire and Rescue NSW has completed its operations at the site of the goods train derailment in Nana Glen on the state’s Mid North Coast. Over the past three days, FRNSW specialist HAZMAT crews from Sydney, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour, along... Learn more about the Nana Glen Goods Train Derailment at Nana Glen.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW attending serious vehicle crash #SturtHwy east of #WaggaWagga with @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice Highway closed both directions Check @LiveTrafficNSW for details & alternate routes#FRNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 5:30 pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a Two Car Accident with one car crashing into a childcare centre wall on Garfield Street in Wentworthville On arrival, fire... Learn more about the Car In Childcare Centre at Wentworthville.
EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY | Eighty firefighters from FRNSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service underwent day one of a three day series of training scenarios focusing on safety, teamwork and communications at our academy in Orchard Hills today. #PreparedForAnything View on Twitter [external link]
EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY | Eight firefighters from FRNSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service underwent day one of a three day series of training scenarios focusing on safety, teamwork and communications at our academy in Orchard Hills today. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have worked to contain a major gas leak that occurred at a shopping centre on Belmore Road, Randwick just after 12.30pm today. Firefighters arrived on scene following an Automatic Fire Alarm alerting them to... Learn more about the Gas leak at Randwick.
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a house fire on Elizabeth Parade, Forster that broke out just after 10.30am this morning. After receiving numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from the community firefighters arrived... Learn more about the House Fire at Forster.
CURLWAA | #FRNSW is on the scene of a house fire on Manly Rd. House is well alight & @NSWRFS in attendance. Crews conducting search for any occupants. View on Twitter [external link]
MEDIA CONFERENCE GOODS TRAIN DERAILMENT, NANA GLEN NEAR COFFS HARBOUR Where: Coramba Rural Fire Service, 1511 Coramba Road, Coramba When: 9:30am TODAY, 26 FEBRUARY Who: Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Greg Rankin BACKGROUND: Superintendent Rankin will provide an update on the train derailment at Nana Glen.... Learn more about the MEDIA CONFERENCE, NANA GLEN TRAIN DERAILMENT UPDATE | CORAMBA RURAL FIRE SERVICE 9:30AM at CORAMBA.
Just before 9:00 am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of a House Fire on Manly Road, Curlwaa On arrival, fire crews found a working fire in the premises and with... Learn more about the House Fire at Curlwaa.
PARRAMATTA | A #FRNSW rescue team is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident in O’Connell St where one person is trapped. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Recue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a woman who became trapped in her car after a serious motor vehicle crash on Moxon Road, Punchbowl. Crews from Revesby and Bankstown Fire Stations responded to the accident following reports a... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Crash at Punchbowl.
MEDIA CONFERENCE GOODS TRAIN DERAILMENT, NANA GLEN NEAR COFFS HARBOUR Where: Coffs Harbour Fire Station, 9 Market Street, Coffs Harbour When: 12.00pm Who: Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Rod Chetwynd BACKGROUND: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently on scene at a goods train... Learn more about the MEDIA CONFERENCE, COFFS HARBOUR FIRE STATION 12PM at Nana Glen.
ARNCLIFFE | Truck leaking fuel. #FRNSW is currently attending to a truck leaking ethanol at Marsh St #arncliffe. 40 people evacuated from surrounding homes. Approx 20 f/f on scene. #nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
10 years after a 6.3 mag earthquake devastated Christchurch, NZ, some members of our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team were reunited with Ann Bodkin, who they helped rescue from the rubble of the Pyne Gould building. Watch their touching reunion View on Twitter [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW ops continue #Deniliquin Gas vapour being controlled with water spray. School is closed & nearby residents evacuatedGas detection being conducted in the vicinity with exclusion zone in place#preparedforanything #FRNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have managed to rescue a kitten who had become stuck down a storm water drain on Elva Street, Strathfield just before 8am this morning. A group of students on their way to school noticed... Learn more about the Kitten Rescue at Strathfield.
More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled a blaze that broke out at a home on Eloora Road, Long Jetty shortly before midnight last night. Firefighters received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from the Long Jetty community... Learn more about the House Fire at Long Jetty.
LANE COVE | #FRNSW are assisting in the rescue of a woman who has fallen into a drainage canal on St Vincents Rd. @NSWAmbulance are treating the woman for her injuries. View on Twitter [external link]
BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW are working to free a passenger trapped in a vehicle following an accident on Alpha St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @9NewsSyd: In 2011, the New Zealand city of Christchurch was devastated by a powerful earthquake - killing 185 people.A decade on, Sydney fire and rescue teams reflect on the role they played. @RuthWW #9News View on Twitter [external link]
THE OAKS | UPDATE: #FRNSW and @NSWRFS are continuing to fight the house #fire in Sunnyside Rd. #Fire has gone through the roof and the internal ceilings have collapsed. Operations are ongoing. View on Twitter [external link]
THE OAKS | #FRNSW are attending a house fire on Sunnyside Rd. House is well alight and two crews are working to extinguish the fire. @NSWRFS also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: As both a Kiwi and one of the many emergency services personnel who responded to the devastating Christchurch Earthquake 10 years ago today, this tragic event remains close to my heart. #FirstResponders #USAR #ChristchurchEarthquake View on Twitter [external link]
10 years ago today, a 6.3 mag earthquake devastated Christchurch, NZ, killing 185 people & injuring thousands. 6 hrs later, an Oz team comprising FRNSW’s USAR specialists, @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance & @NSWHealth was on their way to help find survivors amongst the devastation. View on Twitter [external link]
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