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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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EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW are on scene at a two vehicle crash involving a semi and car on Wonderland Dr. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a two car crash between a semi and car on Wonderland Dr. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
WOY WOY | #FRNSW are responding to reports of a building fire on Blackwall Rd. @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
The Commander of Fire and Rescue NSW’s New England/North-West region will address media outlets tomorrow about an upcoming campaign to promote caravan fire safety during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. FRNSW crews are planning a sweep through busy local caravan parks... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW carrying out caravan fire safety blitz during Country Music Festival at Tamworth.
BONDI | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a kitchen fire in a unit on Bondi Rd. @WaverleyCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
BERKSHIRE PARK | FRNSW Richmond Road, rescue in progress at the scene of a two truck accident, traffic heavy in the surrounding areas.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
WATTLE GROVE | #FRNSW crews have removed the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash at the intersection of Wattle Grove Dr and Nuwarra Rd. @Lpool_Council @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RIVERWOOD | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a two car crash on Belmore Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
An elderly driver has escaped with minor injuries after his car ploughed into two units at a retirement village on the state's Central Coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deployed two crews to the scene of the crash in Bias Avenue,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to car into retirement units on Central Coast at Bateau Bay.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Lithgow, in the state’s Central Tablelands, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables... Learn more about the New $470,000 firefighting truck for Lithgow at Lithgow .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Branxton, in the state’s Hunter Valley, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables... Learn more about the New $470,000 firefighting truck for Branxton at Branxton.
Fire crews have extinguished a burning truck trailer, that's partially blocked traffic this afternoon on the M1 Motorway at Morisset, at Lake Macquarie. Motorists reported a large cloud of thick, black smoke emanating from the trailer as the Prime Mover drove... Learn more about the Fire crews extinguish motorway trailer fire at Morisset.
MINTO | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Airds Rd. Traffic diversions in place. @campbelltownnsw @FRNSW_MS3 View on Twitter [external link]
RUTHERFORD | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a large diesel spill on Kyle St. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed an e-bike factory at Croydon, in Sydney’s inner west, this morning. More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were deployed to Elizabeth Street, where the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW battles e-bike factory fire in Sydney’s inner west at Croydon.
GLEBE | #FRNSW are on scene continuing fire fighting operations after a fire started in a ground floor unit on Boyce St. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
OAK FLATS | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Industrial Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
WEST TAMWORTH | #FRNSW Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a house fire on Cossa St. @TamworthCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
More than 400 current and former service personnel who work for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) now have access to an enhanced support network as RSL NSW re-establishes a standalone sub-Branch for the state’s firefighters. The NSW Fire Brigades sub-Branch was... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW and RSL NSW announce more support for firefighters serving in military at NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held TODAY for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale, in Sydney’s north-west. The 51-year-old On-call FRNSW firefighter and veteran Rural Fire... Learn more about the REMINDER: Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter, Michael Kidd at Richmond.
RICHMOND | REMINDER: Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter, Michael Kidd. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held TODAY for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale... View on Twitter [external link]
MILPERRA | 60+ #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire that broke out in a timber storage yard on Woorang St just before 6pm. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading into adjoining properties. The fire is expected to smoulder for several hours. Milperra Rd remains closed. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have teamed up with community elders for a successful series of home fire safety visits in the township of Walgett in the state’s north-west. Building on engagement experiences, gleaned from deployments to isolated areas hit... Learn more about the Firefighter engagement protects Indigenous communities at Walgett.
WALGETT | Firefighter engagement protects indigenous communities. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have teamed up with community elders for a successful series of home fire safety visits in the township of Walgett in the states north-west.Bu... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held this Friday for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale, in Sydney’s north-west. The 51-year-old On-call FRNSW firefighter and veteran Rural... Learn more about the Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter at Richmond.
EMU HEIGHTS | #FRNSW are on scene commencing fire fighting operations at a house fire in Landais Pl. @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Smoke from fires burning in the states north is currently being experienced across the north west of NSW, into the Hunter regio View on Twitter [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has teamed up with NSW Health to conduct an emergency exercise in the Southern Tablelands. The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) recently invited the crew from 236 station Braidwood to simulate a hazardous... Learn more about the Valuable training exercise for firefighters at Braidwood Multipurpose Service at Braidwood.
BRAIDWOOD | Valuable training exercise for firefighters at Braidwood Multipurpose Service - VIDEO. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has teamed up with NSW Health to conduct an emergency exercise in the Southern Tablelands.The Southern NSW Lo... View on Twitter [external link]
GLENFIELD PARK | #FRNSW are responding to a house fire on Nara Pl after large volumes of smoke were reported billowing from a property. @WaggaCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
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