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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have saved a curious cat which climbed into a wall cavity and became stuck, in Sydney's inner west. Firefighters were called to a house in Sydenham Road at Marrickville around 5:15pm yesterday after a resident... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews save cat stuck in wall cavity in Sydney's inner west at Marrickville.
SOMERSBY | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain a large hydraulic oil spill from a truck stretching 1km along Kangoo Rd. @CCoastCouncil @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
A light truck rolled over on Bulli Pass, in the state's Illawarra earlier today, causing numerous cans to rupture, spilling up to six tonnes of paint onto the Princes Highway. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist rescue and hazardous materials... Learn more about the Truck roll-over causes hazardous material spill at Bulli .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews believe an electrical fault was the likely cause of an intense house fire today at Strathfield, in Sydney's inner-west. Around 12.15pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about smoke issuing from the two-storey home... Learn more about the Intense fire spreads throughout family home at Strathfield .
GOROKAN | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a garage that is well alight on Ocean View are on the states Central Coast. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
STRATHFIELD | UPDATE #FRNSW 40 FFs are working to extinguish a blaze that started in a bedroom and spread to the roof space of a residential building on The Boulevarde. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice on scene. @StrathfieldMC View on Twitter [external link]
BROOKVALE | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a building fire on Sydenham Rd. All persons self evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]
STRATHFIELD | #FRNSW have responded 6 trucks to a house fire on The Boulevarde after reports of large volumes of smoke issuing from the roof. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Bulli | #FRNSW Hazmat and Rescue crews responding with @NSWRFS to- Bulli Pass / Princess Hwy, truck overturned. Truck load is paint and is leaking onto road, FFs working to contain. RMS has contra flow in place, one lane open @LiveTrafficNSW @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain and extensive diesel spill along Englands Rd. @cityofcoffs @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Connected Firefighter is a NSW Government funded initiative and a commitment made in direct response to the 2019-20 Bushfire Inquiry that delivers the latest communications information technologies. .. Read more about Connected Firefighter Program.
PADSTOW | #FRNSW FFs are on scene using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Iberia St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending. @ourcbcity @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
JAMISONTOWN | #FRNSW FFs have used hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a car crash on the M4. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @penrithcouncil @PenrithPress View on Twitter [external link]
ORCHARD HILLS | #FRNSW Crews are responding alongside @NSWRFS to reports of a truck that has overturned and caught fire on the side of the M4 near Mamre Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
MULWALA | #FRNSW are on scene after a tractor has taken down powerlines on Melbourne St in the states riverina region. @nswpolice @Federationcoun1 View on Twitter [external link]
SEFTON | #FRNSW 30 firefighters working to contain a fire in a row of two level shops on Wellington Rd. FFs have knocked the fire down from the front and the rear, now checking for fire extension to adjoining properties. @ourcbcity @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
SEFTON | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a building fire on Wellington Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. @ourcbcity @CB_Express View on Twitter [external link]
KIRRAWEE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at wires across the road on Monro Av after a power pole has snapped. Road closure in place. @nswpolice @SuthShireCncl View on Twitter [external link]
When our crews roll out the doors of our fire stations, their trucks will now acknowledge the Aboriginal Nation names of the land on which we work, alongside the geographical location. The agency-wide roll out is an important step towards greater recognition of our cultural history and respect for the traditional owners of land on which we operate each and every day. .. Read more about Aboriginal Nation naming on our fleet.
WEST GOSFORD | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck has crashed on the Central Coast Highway. Traffic delays to be expected. @nswpolice @CCoastCouncil @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
LINDEN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a multi vehicle crash involving three semi trailer trucks and a car on the Great Western Hwy in the Blue Mountains region View on Twitter [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Crews are responding to reports of a unit fire on Smith St. @parracity View on Twitter [external link]
WOLLONGONG | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a hazardous materials spill on Marine Dr. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
APPIN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene with @NSWRFS and @NSWAmbulance at a 3 car crash on Appin Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place in the Lower Central West Plains covering the Bland, Forbes, Lachlan, Narromine, Parkes, Temora, Weddin and Dubbo LGAs. With High fire danger ratings forecast for other areas. Be ready to act. For more information visit: View on Twitter [external link]
ST MARYS | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fully involved in fire on Blair Ave. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice on scene. @penrithcouncil @PenrithPress View on Twitter [external link]
Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have each been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for their commitment to protecting the communities of New South Wales. The recipients of the top emergency service honour include Assistant Commissioner Roger Mentha,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters recognised in Australia Day honour roll at NSW.
WATERLOO | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a car has crashed into a building on Danks St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice in attendance. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
KURRAJONG HILLS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a truck fire on Bells Line of Rd. Road closure in place. @nswpolice @HawkGazetteNews View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Bundarbo Rd Fire, Gobarralong (Cootamundra Gundagai LGA) Firefighters are working to contain a #grassfire burning near Bundarbo Road, Gobarralong approx 16km SE of Jugiong. The fire moving in easterly direction on the southern side of the Murrumbidgee River. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
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- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
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