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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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STRATHFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters have freed a trapped occupant by removing the roof of a vehicle on its side after a multi vehicle crash on Arthur St. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Hunter area. It's important you are ready to act and know what you'll do if th View on Twitter [external link]
Four veteran firefighters have been honoured with prestigious Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM’s) for their extraordinary leadership skills and dedication to duty, as part of today's Australia Day Awards. The AFSM recognises firefighters who have regularly performed above and beyond expectations... Learn more about the Four firefighters recognised for exemplary leadership, professionalism and public safety expertise in Australia Day honours at New Wales.
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team of disaster experts is strategically positioned today, ready to assist the community as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily threatens to strike Far North Queensland. FRNSW has dispatched 23 firefighters to the area as part of a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW teams in position for anticipated Far North Queensland Cyclone at Far Queensland.
FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND | Fire and Rescue NSW teams in position for anticipated Far North Queensland Cyclone - VIDEO. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team of disaster experts is strategically positioned today, ready to assist the community as Tropica... View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 26 January for the Greater Hunter area.Hot and windy conditions are forecas View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews, extinguishing a house fire today at Singleton, in the Hunter Valley, have been stunned to see a pet dog emerge from the ruins, covered in fire-fighting foam. The blaze broke out just after 6.30 this... Learn more about the Diamond in the rough - firefighters stunned as foam-covered dog trots out of house fire ruins at Singleton .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, conducting a series of caravan safety inspections during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, have expressed concern at the level of complacency around working smoke alarms. Over the past six days, local FRNSW crews have visited... Learn more about the Firefighters concerned about smoke alarm complacency at Tamworth.
TAMWORTH | Firefighters concerned about smoke alarm complacency - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, conducting a series of caravan safety inspections during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, have expressed concern at the level... View on Twitter [external link]
SINGLETON | #FRNSW firefighting operations will continue for some time today after a single level home on Barton Ave was fully involved in fire causing significant structural damage. @Singleton_NSW View on Twitter [external link]
REVESBY | #FRNSW The River Rd, two vehicle accident, one person trapped, crews on scene commencing rescue.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
SINGLETON | #FRNSW Barton Avenue, house fire in progress, crews on scene now commencing extinguishment, all persons have been accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]
VINEYARD | #FRNSW Railway crossing incident involving a train striking a car on the tracks, no persons injured, clean up is continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
MANLY | #FRNSW Firefighters have extinguished a car fire in an underground carpark on Central Ave. Two other cars were damaged by the fire. @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW rescue crews are on scene removing the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a truck and car crash on Victoria St.@LiveTrafficSyd@fairfieldtoday View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW rescue crews are on scene removing the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after truck and car crash on Victoria St. @LiveTrafficSyd @fairfieldtoday View on Twitter [external link]
SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a large spill after a bus and collided on the Great Western Hwy near Hawkesbury Rd. All occupants are safely out of the vehicles. Traffic is impacted. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Over the coming days, the @BOM_auhas forecast heatwave conditions across large parts of the state, with temperatures expected View on Twitter [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW are on scene at a two car crash on the Hume Hwy. All occupants are safely out of the vehicles. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]
HAMILTON | #FRNSW Firefighters have removed the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a multi vehicle crash on Donald St. View on Twitter [external link]
ROUSE HILL | #FRNSW are working to extinguish a car engulfed by fire on Schofields Rd. All occupants are safely out of the vehicle. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]
WOLLONGBAR | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations at a house fire on Midway Ave in the state's north. View on Twitter [external link]
SYDNEY AREA | #FRNSW Please exercise caution around fallen trees as there may be live power lines brought down with them. View on Twitter [external link]
BOX HILL | #FRNSW assisting @NSWRFS at a house fire on Windsor Road .. View on Twitter [external link]
PEMULWUY | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a garage fire on Condoin La. All residents were safely evacuated. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Police are urging body corporates and apartment block residents to remain vigilant after a spate of fire hydrant system thefts in Sydney’s west. FRNSW’s Fire Safety Unit and Blacktown Police have identified thefts from... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW and Police investigating thefts of fire hydrant components at Western Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have confirmed a fire at North Bondi, in Sydney's east, was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery. Four visitors from South America were asleep inside a unit in Curlewis Street, near Old South Head... Learn more about the Faulty Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's east at Bondi.
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews have contained a large spill of diesel from a ruptured fuel tank on Wallgrove Rd. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]
NORTH BONDI | FRNSW Curlewis Street, fire in a top floor unit of a three level block in progress, crews have gained fire control. Investigations are underway for a possible electric scooter being involved, traffic delays in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
HEBERSHAM | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Richardson Cr. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]
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