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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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The NSW Government has improved the safety of tens of thousands of residents and holiday makers by making smoke alarms compulsory in caravans, campervans and other moveable dwellings where people sleep... Read more about Smoke alarms now compulsory in caravans and campervans.
.. Read more about 25/02/11 - Major high rise water leak, 3,500 evacuated.
A multi-agency Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) taskforce, managed by Fire and Rescue NSW, has been deployed to New Zealand... Read more about FRNSW Team deployed to NZ earthquake.
.. Read more about 73 Strong NSW emergency taskforce heading to New Zealand.
Premier Kristina Keneally has announced a taskforce of 73 NSW emergency specialists will be deployed to New Zealand following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake this morning... Read more about 73 Strong NSW emergency taskforce heading to New Zealand.
.. Read more about 17/02/11 - Bushfire at Abermain.
.. Read more about 16/02/11 - FRNSW deal with gas leak in Gordon.
.. Read more about 15/02/11 - 4 house fires plus 2 hazmat incidents.
.. Read more about 14/02/11 - Flooding at Warringah Mall.
.. Read more about 13/02/11 - Man trapped by burning apartment.
.. Read more about 09/02/11 - Aircraft crash, 6 residential fires, major gas leak.
.. Read more about 08/02/11 - Horses rescued and three residential fires.
.. Read more about 07/02/11 - Seven residential and thirteen car fires.
.. Read more about 06/02/11 - Dramatic balcony rescue & eleven in hospital.
.. Read more about 05/02/11 - Heatwave = 11 residential fires & 14 car fires.
.. Read more about 02/02/11 - Several bush fires and five residential fires.
NSW emergency crews - including the State Urban Search and Rescue Taskforce led by Fire and Rescue NSW - are on standby for deployment to Far North Queensland if they are needed to help respond to Tropical Cyclone Yasi... Read more about NSW gears up to help Queensland respond to Cyclone Yasi.
.. Read more about NSW gears up to help Queensland respond to Cyclone Yasi.
.. Read more about 01/02/11 - Heatwave = 13 bushfires, 7 residential fires.
.. Read more about 28/01/11 - 100 firefighters battle massive factory fire.
.. Read more about 28/01/11 - Three factory fires and fatal residential fire.
.. Read more about Australia Day Honours - four officers awarded the AFSM.
.. Read more about 27/01/11 - Automotive workshop fire at South Windsor.
Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has urged people to avoid any serious snags in their Australia Day celebrations and play it safe when firing up the barbecue... Read more about Don\'t let Australia Day fun strike a snag.
.. Read more about Don\'t let Australia Day fun strike a snag.
.. Read more about 22/01/11 - Major gas tank leak at Drummoyne.
.. Read more about 21/01/11 - Factory saved and three residential fires.
.. Read more about 20/01/11 - Commissioner first on scene at big factory fire.
Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan today praised the bravery and courageous actions of three staff from a Lismore hospital... Read more about Bravery awards for Lismore hospital staff.
.. Read more about 19/01/11 - Storm assistance at Macksville.
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