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SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW Firefighters are currently on scene at a large multi-storey building fire. Please avoid the area. Further information to come. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:32pm • May 25, 2023
place Surry Hills
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews help elderly driver after car crashes into garages | Westmead

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rushed to the aid of an elderly man whose car crashed into a building in Sydney's west. The vehicle struck a row of brick garages on Ashley Lane, Westmead, just after 11am, causing the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews help elderly driver after car crashes into garages at Westmead.

access_time 01:38pm • May 25, 2023
place Westmead
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Iconic Hotel Destroyed in major fire | Yass

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled for more than five hours to extinguish a fire that has destroyed the former iconic Commercial Hotel in Yass, in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. More than 40 firefighters from FRNSW,... Learn more about the Iconic Hotel Destroyed in major fire at Yass .

access_time 02:18pm • May 22, 2023
place Yass
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Fire and Rescue NSW welcomes 225 new recruits | Orchard Hills

Hundreds of new firefighters have today joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), with a graduation ceremony held at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills, Western Sydney. Making up the new intake are 61 new permanent firefighters, with... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW welcomes 225 new recruits at Orchard Hills.

access_time 01:39pm • May 19, 2023
place Orchard Hills
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Investigation launched after woman severely injured in bedroom fire | Miranda

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire which severely injured a woman at Miranda, in Sydney's south, overnight. Emergency services were called around 1am to a home on Montgomery Street, where they found a woman suffering burns after a small... Learn more about the Investigation launched after woman severely injured in bedroom fire at Miranda.

access_time 09:48am • May 19, 2023
place Miranda
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EASTWOOD | #FRNSW on scene where a single level home is on fire on Vimiera Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @2gb @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 @dailytelegraph @smh @abcnews six fire trucks @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:10am • May 19, 2023
place Eastwood

BALGOWLAH | #FRNSW has located the source of the leak, firefighters wearing protective clothing used a forklift to unload the truck. The product is pool chlorine and is contained and being recovered into chemical bins. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @abcnews @smh @dailytelegraph View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:10pm • May 18, 2023
place Balgowlah

BALGOWLAH | #FRNSW hazmat experts working to contain a chemical spill from a truck on Condamine St since. One person has been assessed by @NSWAmbulance. Spill is contained FF currently unloading pallets off truck View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:55pm • May 18, 2023
place Balgowlah

BASS HILL #FRNSW have cut two people out of a car after a crash on the Hume Hwy. @NSWAmbulance have treated and transported 3 casualties. @nswpolice investigating @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:50am • May 15, 2023

PITT TOWN | #FRNSW assisting @NSWRFS at a shed fire on Pitt Town Road. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:10pm • May 14, 2023
place Pitt Town

SHALVEY | #FRNSW extinguished a fire in a garage on Koomooloo Cresent. No injuries, no fire spread to house. Garage severely damaged @nswpolice @7NewsSydney @9NewsNOW @2GB873 @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:31pm • May 12, 2023
place Shalvey
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PAW Patrol joins forces with Fire and Rescue NSW to celebrate Open Day | NSW

With winter fast approaching, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), will join forces with Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s hit animated preschool property PAW Patrol, at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills on Saturday, May 13 as part of this year’s... Learn more about the PAW Patrol joins forces with Fire and Rescue NSW to celebrate Open Day at NSW.

access_time 10:08am • May 11, 2023
place NSW
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ULTIMO | #FRNSW investigating a fire that occurred on Harris St near Mary Ann St. Three fire trucks in attendance @NSWAmbulance assessing two people with suspected burns. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @abcnews @WSFM1017 @KIIS1065 @dailytelegraph @TripleMSydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:12pm • May 10, 2023
place Ultimo

ENGADINE | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a two level home on Gwydir Street. Six and 22 on scene. FFs have gained access and conducting a search whilst extinguishing the fire. @2SM1269 @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @dailytelegraph @abcnews @SuthShireCncl View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:52am • May 09, 2023
place Engadine
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Come and meet your local firefighters on Open Day |

Come and meet your local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 13 May 2023. Firefighters will be opening the doors to Fire Stations around the state from 10am to... Learn more about the Come and meet your local firefighters on Open Day at .

access_time 03:48pm • May 08, 2023
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Ferocious fire damages neighbouring homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches | Balgowlah

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating a fire which destroyed a home and damaged another on Sydney's Northern Beaches. More than 50 FRNSW firefighters, and 12 fire trucks, responded to the blaze on Seaview Street, Balgowlah, just after 2am. A two-storey... Learn more about the Ferocious fire damages neighbouring homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches at Balgowlah.

access_time 10:18am • May 08, 2023
place Balgowlah
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BALGOWLAH | Ferocious fire damages neighbouring homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating a fire which destroyed a home and damaged another on Sydney's Northern Beaches.More than 50 FRNSW firefighters, an... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:14am • May 08, 2023
place Balgowlah

ZETLAND | #FRNSW car on fire in an underground carpark of a high rise apartment building on Ebsworth Street, approx 70 people self evacuated, more to follow. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @abcnews @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:35am • May 05, 2023
place Zetland
An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW heroes recognised on St Florian’s Day
Fire and Rescue NSW heroes recognised on St Florian’s Day | NSW

Two firefighters who risked their lives when they entered a swollen river to save a teenage girl are among more than 120 people formally recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this St Florian’s Day. FRNSW on-call firefighters Gavin Bright and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW heroes recognised on St Florian’s Day at NSW.

access_time 01:44pm • May 04, 2023
place NSW
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue’s array of high-tech gadgetry hits the road through regional NSW
Fire and Rescue’s array of high-tech gadgetry hits the road through regional NSW | Coffs Harbour

What does a Mobile Control Centre that screens “live” footage from drones over fires to commanders; a portable satellite communications network that can set up during floods or bushfires; and technology that can provide a fire truck with its own... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue’s array of high-tech gadgetry hits the road through regional NSW at Coffs Harbour.

access_time 12:53pm • May 03, 2023
place Coffs Harbour
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BLAYNEY | #FRNSW have arrrived on scene at Sturt St to find a home well alight, all persons accounted for @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:35am • May 02, 2023
place Blayney

ASHFIELD | #FRNSW has attended a fire in Arthur St where it is believed a tablet had overheated and ignited a minor fire. No injuries only slight damage thank goodness @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @InnerWestNews @abcnews @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:30am • Apr 29, 2023
place Ashfield

QUEENS PARK | #FRNSW fighting a fire on the second level of a two level townhouse on Edmund St. Seven fire trucks with 24 firefighters on scene..@2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @dailytelegraph @smh View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:19pm • Apr 28, 2023
place Queens Park

MAROUBRA | #FRNSW two fire trucks on scene absorbing a hazardous oil spill on Torrington Rd between Marine Parade and Malabar Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @RandwickCouncil also assisting. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:05am • Apr 28, 2023
place Maroubra

GREYSTANES | #FRNSW will cut the side of a car away to free a passenger who is trapped in the wreckage after crash on Greystanes Road. @LiveTrafficSyd @Sydney_Now @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:59am • Apr 28, 2023
place Greystanes
An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW research identifies critical factors in fatal house fires
Fire and Rescue NSW research identifies critical factors in fatal house fires | NSW

Knowing what to do in the first five minutes of a house fire is critical to saving a life, according to new research released today by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), which shows that while accidental house fires are less... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW research identifies critical factors in fatal house fires at NSW.

access_time 08:38am • Apr 28, 2023
place NSW
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CHINDERAH | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS working to extinguish a B Double truck and first trailer on the M1 northbound just south of the Tweed River. M1 north bound closed at the moment @LiveTrafficNSW @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:42pm • Apr 27, 2023
place Chinderah
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Molten glass emergency - Video | Penrith

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked for almost four hours overnight to contain molten glass leaking from a malfunctioning furnace in a factory in Sydney's west. Fifteen fire trucks and more than 50 firefighters responded to the site... Learn more about the Molten glass emergency - Video at Penrith.

access_time 08:38am • Apr 27, 2023
place Penrith
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LEWISHAM | #FRNSW investigating smoke issuing from a light rail carriage. Four person have been evacuated, power switched off, firefighters now applying carbon dioxide to cool heated area.@2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @TripleMSydney @abcnews View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:06am • Apr 26, 2023
place Lewisham

Liverpool | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a small weatherboard cottage on Orange Grove Rd. No injuries @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance on scene.@Lpool_Council@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:05pm • Apr 24, 2023
place Liverpool

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