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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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MOOREBANK | #FRNSW have cut the side of a car away so a casualty can be rescued after a multi vehicle crash on the M5 Eastbound. @NSWAmbulance treating and transporting a male. FFs will render the area safe @nswpolice also in attendance. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
NEMINGHA (Tamworth) | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a truck that was well alight carrying a load of hay on Nundle Rd. @nswpolice are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews in the state's north are using a break in the wet weather to help transport vital supplies to isolated farming families and assist local residents with the flood clean-up. FRNSW Strike Teams, attached to the... Learn more about the FRNSW extends its helping hand in the flood zones at Across NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews battled a fire that engulfed a single level home in Greystanes, in Sydney's west, last night. Just after 7pm, six fire trucks arrived at the Cumberland Road address to find a large cloud of black... Learn more about the Occupant injured in house fire at Greystanes.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will farewell long-serving Temora Fire Station Captain Greg Matthews, who’s hanging up his fire helmet after nearly five decades of keeping his local community safe. WHEN: 10am TODAY (**Friday 28 October**) WHERE: Temora Fire Station 147 De Boos St Temora WHO: Jeremy Fewtrell FRNSW... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT (TODAY): Temora fire captain signs off after 45 years of protecting local community at Temora.
GREENACRE | #FRNSW are on scene at a two car crash at the intersection of Juno Pde and Roberts Rd. Traffic is impacted. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, who've rescued an elderly man from a car that crashed down an embankment at Razorback on Sydney's south-western outskirts, believe he'd lain in the wreckage for more than 24 hours. Emergency crews were called to... Learn more about the Man trapped for 24 hours at Razorback.
GREYSTANES | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a single level house fire with partial roof collapse. All residents have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
RAZORBACK (Picton) | #FRNSW RESCUE working with @NSWAmbulance to rescue a man who has been trapped in a vehicle which crashed down an embankment yesterday on Old Razorback Rd. FFs have cut the side of the car away to assist with the rescue @NSWRFS also assisting @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
Lithium-Ion battery blazes in the home are on the rise. Take this short survey to help us better understand consumer behaviour. With @acccgovau View on Twitter [external link]
CAMDEN PARK | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a house fire after a fire that started in a kitchen has spread into the roof space. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene providing assistance. View on Twitter [external link]
ORANGE | #FRNSW Three s are responding to reports of a house fire on Churchill Ave after numerous calls were received by 000. View on Twitter [external link]
EASTWOOD | #FRNSW crews are currently on scene at a two level building with surrounding scaffolding at risk of collapse. @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
TAREE (Mid Coast) | #FRNSW ffs have prevented a car from igniting after a ride-on lawnmower and 20L fuel drum it was towing ignited. The crew were quickly able to extinguish the fire and contain the remaining fuel from spilling. View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW providing emergency medical care to a man after a vehicle crash on Newton Rd. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice also responding. @LiveTrafficSyd - heavy traffic in the area.. View on Twitter [external link]
FISHING POINT (Lake Macquarie) | Update 1 - Six fire trucks and 24 FFs have extinguished a fire in a home on Alkrington Ave. No injuires reported, FFs now investigating where and how the fire started. @CityNewcastle - working smoke alarms save lives View on Twitter [external link]
CARINGBAH | #FRNSW specialist trained rescue ffs are working along side @NSWAmbulance after a worker has fallen from a roof on a job site. @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
FISHING POINT | #FRNSW more than 20 FFs are working to extinguish a large house fire on Alkrington Ave. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are assisting. @newcastleherald View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW’s motto is ‘Prepared for Anything’…even rescuing a camel, stranded in the floodwaters of the Murray River near Moama. The ‘Humpday’ operation unfolded yesterday afternoon when FRNSW’s ‘Foxtrot One” In-water rescue team, based at Moama, answered the distressed... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out bizarre ‘Humpday’ Camel rescue in Riverina floodwaters – at Moama.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has protected neighbouring properties following a house fire in Wallsend in Newcastle. Numerous Triple Zero (000) calls were received about smoke issuing from windows at the rear of the property in Harriet Street around 2.30 pm. On... Learn more about the Neighbouring properties protected following house fire at Wallsend.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria St. A truck involved in the crash has spilt 150L of hydraulic oil which crews are now working to contain. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter has begun a tour of flood-impacted communities, to hear first-hand from those affected and offer additional support. Commissioner Baxter arrived in Moama, in the state's Riverina, this afternoon, to meet with locals, FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW Commissioner visits flood zones as support ramps up at Across NSW.
WALLSEND | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a large house fire that is threatening fire spread to neighbouring properties. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
GLEDSWOOD HILLS | #FRNSW FFs are en route to a spillage after a truck has lost 80litres of hydraulic oil. View on Twitter [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW crews were quickly able to extinguish a unit fire earlier this morning in a second level unit. All residents were evacuated. Cause of the fire is yet to be determined. @nswpolice and FRNSW crews remain on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has begun flying aerial missions to carry out rapid damage assessments in flood-impacted areas of NSW. Starting with Australia's 'food bowl' in the north-west Riverina, FRNSW has deployed its fleet of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems... Learn more about the FRNSW begin flying drone missions to assess flood damage across the state at Across NSW.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW on scene at an industrial complex on Cavasinni Pl. Approx 7 workers have fallen through a cool room roof landing on machinery. Specialist rescue FFs are working with @NSWAmbulance rescue the workers, extent of injuries not know at this stage @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW in attendace at an industrial complex on Cavasinni Pl. Approx 7 workers have fallen through a cool room roof landing on machinery. FFs are working the @NSWAmbulance to rescue the workers, extent of injuries not know at this stage @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
ROSEVILLE CHASE | #FRNSW are currently on scene after a truck has pulled down powerlines on Griffith Ave. FFs have set up an exclusion zone until power can be isolated to the area. View on Twitter [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car that is well alight on Darcy st. View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
- 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].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.