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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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LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Smith Cresent, fire in a single level premises, crews in an offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:36am • Aug 18, 2023
place Liverpool

PENRITH | @FRNSW Illawong Ave, house fire in progress, all persons accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:27am • Aug 18, 2023
place Penrith

LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Smith Street, house fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:17am • Aug 18, 2023
place Liverpool

MARAYONG | @FRNSW Davis Rd, a bus into a power pole which has brought down wires, 4 passengers being assessed by ambulance crews.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:54am • Aug 18, 2023
place Marayong

GILGANDRA | @FRNSW Raymond St, shed fire extinguished by one line of hose. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:39am • Aug 18, 2023
place Gilgandra
Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe | Arncliffe

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident today at Arncliffe in Sydney's south. FRNSW HAZMAT operators were called in to assist the Australian Border Force (ABF) during an operation in Kelsey... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe at Arncliffe .

access_time 05:30pm • Aug 17, 2023
place Arncliffe
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ARNCLIFFE | Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident today at Arncliffe in Sydney's south.FRNSW HAZMAT operators were calle... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:25pm • Aug 17, 2023
place Arncliffe

KENSINGTON | @FRNSW Boronia Street, lithium battery fire, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:43am • Aug 17, 2023
place Kensington
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Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper |

Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper.   The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NSW to help better protect communities during bushfires and other emergencies.   The multi-purpose... Learn more about the Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper at .

access_time 10:10am • Aug 17, 2023
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| Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper. Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper.The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NS... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:05am • Aug 17, 2023

GRANVILLE | @FRNSW James Ruse Drive, two vehicle accident west bound, car on side after collision with tip truck, rescue in progress. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:07am • Aug 17, 2023
place Granville

KATOOMBA | @FRNSW Lurline Street, gas leak in progress, crews on scene monitoring the atmosphere with gas detecting equipment. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:32am • Aug 17, 2023
place Katoomba

BLACKHEATH | @FRNSW Great Western Hwy, truck fire in the rear trailer, extinguished with firefighting foam, vehicle in the process of being removed.@bmgazette @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:21am • Aug 17, 2023
place Blackheath

RHODES | @FRNSW Blaxland Rd, lift rescue completed, three people released from stalled lift by rescue crews. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:46pm • Aug 16, 2023
place Rhodes

BASS HILL | @FRNSW Robertson Rd, fire due to unattended cooking, extinguished by removal. Keep looking while cooking! View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:28pm • Aug 16, 2023
place Bass Hill

CRANEBROOK | @FRNSW Tornado Cresant, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, area rendered safe by removal. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:06pm • Aug 16, 2023
place Cranebrook

GREENACRE | @FRNSW Waterloo Rd, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, extinguished with one CO2 extinguisher, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:48am • Aug 16, 2023
place Greenacre

NORTH PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW James Ruse Drive, motor vehicle accident involving a small truck into a tree. Crews on scene commencing a rescue on the driver. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:09am • Aug 16, 2023
place North Parramatta
An image relating to the news item Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West
Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West | Drummoyne

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus this morning in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 8am on Victoria Rd,... Learn more about the Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West at Drummoyne .

access_time 03:15pm • Aug 15, 2023
place Drummoyne
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DRUMMOYNE | Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus this morning in Sydney's inner west.The incident occur... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:10pm • Aug 15, 2023
place Drummoyne

EAST CORRIMAL | @ Duff Pde, fire in a kitchen, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:18pm • Aug 15, 2023

BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW Leonard Street, fire in a kitchen extinguished one length of hose, one person transported to hospital with smoke inhalation. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:38pm • Aug 15, 2023
place Bankstown

DRUMMOYNE | @FRNSW Victoria Rd, motor vehicle accident involving a bus and car, one person removed with rescue equipment and transported to hospital.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:51am • Aug 15, 2023
place Drummoyne

PROSPECT | @FRNSW M4 East bound, three vehicle accident with no persons trapped, crews are on scene rendering scene safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:54am • Aug 15, 2023

ABBOTSBURY | @FRNSW Heysen Street, carport on fire which has spread to the vehicle, extinguished one line of hose from a defensive position due to acetylene cylinders. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:07pm • Aug 14, 2023
place Abbotsbury

WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Redfern Street, hazmat incident involving a chlorine spill rendered safe by crews in splash suits and breathing apparatus. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:28am • Aug 14, 2023
place Wetherill Park

QUEANBEYAN | @FRNSW Bungendore Rd, fire in an air conditioning system causing a business to evacuate staff and customers. Extinguished by CO2 extinguishers, power was isolated to premises. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:08am • Aug 14, 2023
place Queanbeyan

JERRAWANGALA | @FRNSW Princes Hwy, motor vehicle accident involving a car and a truck, multiple agency in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:42am • Aug 14, 2023
place Jerrawangala

LURNEA | @FRNSW Hanna Ave, car fire which impinged on main residence, extinguished with one line of hose. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:15am • Aug 14, 2023
place Lurnea

NORTH SYDNEY | @FRNSW High Street, fire in a functional room filling multiple levels with smoke, building ventilated after fire control. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:11am • Aug 14, 2023
place North Sydney

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