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Fire and Rescue NSW to assist the flood relief in Broome | Sydney Airport

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has sent a team of eight specialist firefighters to Broome to assist with Western Australia’s flood crisis. The team will support WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), providing advice and assistance as the region... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW to assist the flood relief in Broome at Sydney Airport.

access_time 12:14pm • Jan 25, 2023
place Sydney Airport
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KATOOMBA | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain a hydraulic oil spill on Parke St in the Blue Mountains Region. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:59am • Jan 25, 2023
place Katoomba
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A cleaner future for firefighters

The Clean Firefighter, Clean Appliance and Clean Buildings project is transforming traditional firefighting by rolling out world-class decontamination procedures, new fire station designs and new uniforms to better protect our firefighters and our communities, from exposure to dangerous carcinogens... Read more about A cleaner future for firefighters.

access_time 12:00am • Jan 25, 2023
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MILPERRA | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a Hazardous Materials Incident on Ashford Ave. Exclusion zone in place and all persons evacuated from the area. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jan 24, 2023
place Milperra

BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a multi vehicle crash on Sunnyholt Rd. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:01am • Jan 24, 2023
place Blacktown

RICHMOND | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Londonderry Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @HawkGazetteNews View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:36am • Jan 24, 2023
place Richmond

PENDLE HILL | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @parracity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:55pm • Jan 23, 2023
place Pendle Hill

ASHFIELD | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at building fire on Henry St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice in attendance @IWCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:15am • Jan 23, 2023
place Ashfield

FIGTREE | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a building fire on the Princess Highway. @nswpolice @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:43am • Jan 23, 2023
place Figtree

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Karoopa Lane Fire, Crowther (Hilltops LGA) - Prepare Now. A grass fire is burning near Karoopa Lane east of the Olympic Hwy at #Crowther. The fire is burning in a NW direction. Firefighters are on scene and aircraft have been sent to assist. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:31pm • Jan 20, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Berremangra Rd Fire (Hilltops LGA) - Prepare Now. A #grassfire is burning near the Hume Hwy at Berremangra approx 13km east of #Jugiong. The fire is burning in a N and NW direction. Firefighters are on scene and waterbombing aircraft are being sent to assist. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:33pm • Jan 20, 2023

ASHBURY | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a house fire on Malleny St after multiple calls were received by 000. All occupants have safely evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice on scene @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:39pm • Jan 20, 2023
place Ashbury

SPRINGWOOD | #FRNSW FFs are working to contain an oil spill after a crash on the Great Western Highway. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:30pm • Jan 20, 2023
place Springwood

MT DRUITT | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a car has reversed into a house causing structural damage. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:57am • Jan 20, 2023

MAYFIELD | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a house fire on Roe St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are attending. @CityNewcastle View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:52am • Jan 20, 2023
place Mayfield
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Fire and Rescue NSW officers receive formal welcome to the Kimberley flood-zones by local elders | Fitzroy Crossing

A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters has received a first nation 'welcome to country' as it arrives in the Western Australian flood zones. Three of the FRNSW Response Co-ordinators have been deployed to Broome, along with a FRNSW... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW officers receive formal welcome to the Kimberley flood-zones by local elders at Fitzroy Crossing.

access_time 01:21pm • Jan 19, 2023
place Fitzroy Crossing
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DENILIQUIN | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck carrying livestock has overturned on Napier St in the states south. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:04am • Jan 19, 2023
place Deniliquin

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACTBelmont Rd (Narromine LGA)Prepare Now - Farrendale area#NSWRFS firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in a north easterly direction towards Narwonah Rd approx 30km south west of Narromine. If in the area, prepare now and stay up to date. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:00pm • Jan 18, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACTSandy Creek Rd (Bland LGA)Prepare Now - Tallimba#NSWRFS firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in north & north easterly direction towards Timothys Lane & Buralyang Rd, Tallimba. If in the area - prepare now & stay up to date. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:19pm • Jan 18, 2023

AIRDS | #FRNSW FFs are assisting @NSWRFS with a fire burning near Riverside Dr. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:05pm • Jan 18, 2023
place Airds

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Templeton Way Fire (Campbelltown LGA)Prepare Now - AirdsFirefighters working with waterbombing aircraft to contain a #bushfire burning near Templeton Way, Airds. If in the area - prepare now. Check & follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan & stay up to date. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:54pm • Jan 18, 2023

BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Merlin St. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:41am • Jan 18, 2023
place Blacktown

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACTWinchester Cr Fire (Mid Western LGA)Prepare Now - Cooks Gap#NSWRFS crews work to contain a grass fire burning in westerly direction, west of Ulan Rd and north of Winchester Cres in Cooks Gap. People in the Cooks Gap area should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:47pm • Jan 17, 2023

PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a building fire on Rossmore St after multiple calls were received by 000 @nswpolice @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:01am • Jan 17, 2023
place Punchbowl

ETTALONG BEACH | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Springwood St. @NSWAmbulance @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:53am • Jan 17, 2023
place Ettalong Beach

YAGOONA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a multi vehicle crash on the Hume Hwy. Traffic delays to be expected. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:24am • Jan 17, 2023
place Yagoona

SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Mcelhone Pl. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are attending @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:02am • Jan 17, 2023
place Surry Hills

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACTHazelwood Fire, Ootha (Forbes LGA)Prepare Now - DerriwongA fire is burning in a SW direction approx 27km east of Condobolin, south of Shelley’s Rd & north of Oothra Rd. There’s no immediate danger. People Derriwong - prepare now. #nswrfs View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Jan 16, 2023

MASCOT | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a crash westbound on the M5. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:02pm • Jan 16, 2023
place Mascot

NORTH KELLYVILLE | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a two level house fire on Barry Rd after multiple calls were received by 000. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS all on scene. @TheHillsCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:39am • Jan 16, 2023
place North Kellyville

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