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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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ORCHARD HILLS | New Commissioner features in Commencement of Command ceremony at FRNSW Graduation Day. A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been written today with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the state's 23r... View on Twitter [external link]
GEORGES HALL | #FRNSW Marion Street, fire in a laundry, crews on scene performing firefighting operations, all occupants evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
KEMPS CREEK | #FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, fire in progress in a takeaway shops kitchen, firefighting operations have commenced. View on Twitter [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW Central Ave, crews on scene at an explosion in a garage which is threatening the main property. View on Twitter [external link]
MORTDALE | #FRNSW Jersey Ave, fire in an empty block has destroyed a car and a caravan, investigations of the cause are continuing.@theleadernews View on Twitter [external link]
KILLARNEY VALE | #FRNSW crews are on scene working to extinguish a house fire on Farrar Rd. @CCoastCouncil @CoastComNews View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, battling a blaze in a grain silo at Leeton in the state’s Riverina last week, have discovered a new use for their Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, that is expected to significantly... Learn more about the Firefighters discover new use for drones during silo fire at Leeton.
LEETON | Firefighters discover new use for drones during silo fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, battling a blaze in a grain silo at Leeton in the states Riverina last week, have discovered a new use for their Remotely Pilo... View on Twitter [external link]
HORSLEY | #FRNSW Kirriemuir Glen, house fire in progress, crews on scene currently performing firefighting operations. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is deploying five 'in-water' strike teams to flood-impacted communities on the state's South Coast, where heavy rainfall is forecast in areas already saturated overnight. The teams, comprising 20 highly trained firefighters and two team leaders,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys strike teams to South Coast flood zone at NSW.
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW deploys strike teams to South Coast flood zone - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is deploying five 'in-water' strike teams to flood-impacted communities on the state's South Coast, where heavy rainfall is forec... View on Twitter [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW firefighters have cut the side of a car away so a casualty could be released after a crash on Punchbowl Road near Juno Parade. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @2GB873 @LiveTrafficSyd @WSFM1017 @CB_Express @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]
ALBION PARK | #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished a fire in a villa on Pine St. View on Twitter [external link]
YOUNG | #FRNSW are assisting NSW SES in rescuing a cow trapped in flood waters on Hills St. View on Twitter [external link]
MOOREBANK | #FRNSW in attendance at a 3 vehicle crash on Newbridge Road near Kelso Crescent. Firefighters setting up with rescue tools to assist paramedics release one occupant. View on Twitter [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Pitt Street, single car accident, vehicle on its side on the footpath, crews on scene now.#livetrafficsydney View on Twitter [external link]
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Ulladulla has elevated its skills to new heights, carrying out a training mission on clifftops at Mollymook, on the state’s south coast. The crew, led by Captain Paul Collins, had an opportunity to... Learn more about the Local firefighters hone their vertical rescue skills on Mollymook headland at Mollymook.
MOLLYMOOK | Local firefighters hone their vertical rescue skills on Mollymook headland - VIDEO. The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Ulladulla has elevated its skills to new heights, carrying out a training mission on clifftops at Mollymook... View on Twitter [external link]
ORCHARD HILLS | NEW COMMISSIONER TO FEATURE IN TRANSFER OF COMMAND CEREMONY AT GRADUATION DAY - MEDIA ALERT. A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will be written tomorrow with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the sta... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and State Emergency Service crews have joined forces to share their operational know-how during a two-week training program in the Southern Highlands. Firefighters from 385 Moss Vale station recently hosted the SES crew from Wingecarribee, explaining... Learn more about the Firefighters and SES share rescue knowledge during training operations at Southern Highlands.
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS | Firefighters and SES share rescue knowledge during training operations. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and State Emergency Service crews have joined forces to share their operational know-how during a two-week training program... View on Twitter [external link]
PYRMONT - #FRNSW in attendance at a ruptured gas main on Jones Bay Road - firefighters dispersing gas with water fog, gas company shutting off gas. Local exclusion zones in place only, no evacuations, Police in attendance... View on Twitter [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Great Western Hwy, unit fire in progress, kitchen fire in progress on the 6th level of a unit block. Crews have gained fire control, all occupants accounted for.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
SOUTH KEMPSEY | #FRNSW Francis Smith Place, house fire in progress, crews on scene have gained fire control, all persons accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]
Minister for Emergency Services Media Release.. Read more about Ryde Fire Station opened as NSW Government invests in future fire stations.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is issuing an urgent warning about the dangers of Lithium-ion batteries after separate fires in Sydney's inner west and the state's Northern Rivers. Around 8:50am today, FRNSW crews were called to Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW issues Lithium-ion battery warning after blazes break out in two homes at NSW.
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW issues Lithium-ion battery warning after blazes break out in two homes. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is issuing an urgent warning about the dangers of Lithium-ion batteries after separate fires in Sydney's inner west and... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has prevented a potential catastrophic explosion after a gas main ruptured and caught ablaze at Manly, in Sydney's Northern Beaches, today. A worker sustained minor burns as a result of the fire, which broke out on... Learn more about the Worker injured after ruptured gas line bursts into flames at Manly.
MANLY | Worker injured after ruptured gas line bursts into flames - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has prevented a potential catastrophic explosion after a gas main ruptured and caught ablaze at Manly, in Sydney's Northern Beaches, today.A... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified the danger posed by clutter in a unit, damaged by fire at Parramatta earlier this week. A working smoke alarm saved three residents and their two pets from the blaze in the public... Learn more about the Clutter identified as major safety risk in unit fire – at Parramatta.
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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