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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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LUSKINTYRE | #FRNSW are currently on scene after reports of a plane crash. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have trekked through bushland and abseiled down a cliff face to rescue a trapped dog on the state's Central Coast. 'Marley,' the Shar-Pei cross, and his owner were bushwalking along a fire trail near Somersby... Learn more about the Daring mission to rescue dog on cliff ledge at Somersby.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working with NSW Police to determine the cause of a major factory fire yesterday at Smithfield, in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out at the Woodpark Road pharmaceutical business around 1.45pm and took more... Learn more about the Investigations into large factory fire underway at Smithfield.
We recently joined forces with Guide Dogs NSW to deliver a specialised fire safety education program for children with low vision or blindness. The kids learnt about fire and train safety, and they got to feel what a firefighter's uniform feels like #WhiteCaneDay View on Twitter [external link]
MOSMAN | | #FRNSW working with @NSWAmbulance to rescue a person who has fallen some distance down an embankment or the like. @nswpolice in attendance. @MosmanCouncil - Three fire trucks on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Authorities have evacuated at least 20 people as firefighters battle a fire in an apartment block car park at Merrylands in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out around 10.50am sending a large amount of smoke from the basement of the three-level... Learn more about the Residents evacuated during basement car park fire at Merrylands.
MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW fire in the carpark of a unit complex on Newman St. FFs gaining access, local residence have evacuated. Reports of people suffering smoke inhalation @NSWAmbulance also responding. @nswpolice @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialists are attempting to free a worker whose hand has become stuck in a garbage truck compactor at Wetherill Park in Sydney's south-west. The incident occurred in an industrial site in Davis Street, just after 8.30am. Heavy... Learn more about the Worker's hand caught in garbage truck compactor at Wetherill Park.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW are working to release a person who has an hand trapped in the rear of a garbage truck on Davis Rd. @NSWAmbulance will stabilise and treat the casulty whilst FF work to remove. @FairfieldMayor View on Twitter [external link]
This week we launched new training props at the Emergency Services Academy including a train station with carriages and a level crossing These new props will help our firefighters practice their skills in train related incidents such as rescues and working in confined spaces. View on Twitter [external link]
TAMINDA (Tamworth) | #FRNSW #HAZMAT specialist are leading an operation to contain a zinc based product that has escaped on Hawker Rd. @TamworthCouncil and owner of the product are assisting to render safe. No injuries at this stage, waterways will be monitored and assessed. View on Twitter [external link]
An elderly resident has suffered smoke inhalation during a kitchen fire this afternoon at Maitland in the State's Hunter Valley. Smoke alarms sounded inside the home in Valentia Parade, Tenambit, around 2pm. Neighbours, including two home care workers, guided the 80-year-old woman... Learn more about the Working smoke alarms save elderly resident from kitchen fire at Tenambit.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a blaze in a mixed business at Hassall Grove in Sydney's west. Five fire trucks from Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Ropes Crossing Fire Stations rushed to the Melanie Street shop after reports of... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish mixed business fire at Hassall Grove.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) In-water experts have rescued two women and four children, aged under seven, from their car, stranded in floodwaters near Forbes in the state's central west. The family was travelling from Young to Forbes around 3pm when... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue women and children from stranded car in floodwaters - Video at Forbes.
One of our teams has moved to Mudgee to undertake medical evacuation and resupply missions to isolated communities along the Cudgegong River Crews will continue to assist @NSWSES in affected areas, and request that people take extreme and never drive through floodwaters. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire in a grain elevator at Hanwood in the state's Riverina. Five trucks from the Griffith and Yenda Fire Stations were called to a feed mill in Jack McWilliam Road just before... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish fire in grain elevator at Hanwood.
Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in an electrical kiosk at Auburn in Sydney's west. The fire broke out around 1.45pm in Auburn Road. Five Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks have responded to the incident. Authorities evacuated two nearby home units... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguishing electrical kiosk fire at Auburn.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a fire that's engulfed a two-storey home in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Rathmines. Just after 1pm, eight fire trucks arrived at the Somersham Avenue address to find a large cloud of black... Learn more about the Firefighters battle large house fire at Rathmines.
AUBURN | #FRNSW working to contnain a fire in an electrical kiosk on Auburn Rd. Oil from the substation is burning off, heavy smoke and fire conditions, 6 fire trucks in attendance. @LiveTrafficSyd @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have assisted a child, badly injured in a playground mishap at Strathfield, in Sydney's inner west. The crew from the Burwood Fire Station was called to the playground in Homebush Road just before 1.30pm. They discovered... Learn more about the Firefighters assist child after playground incident at Strathfield.
RATHMINES (Lake Macquarie) | #FRNSW working to contain a fire is a home on Somersham Ave. Arriving FFs report house well alight with an acetylene gas cylinder venting (this is not good) the cylinder could explode. FFs working from covered positions. @nswpolice @lakemac View on Twitter [external link]
Floodwaters can rise rapidly. Overnight this bridge in #Bathurst was covered by the Macquarie River Theres no safe depth for driving through floodwater If you come across a flooded road or bridge do not attempt to cross it. Turn around and find an alternative route. View on Twitter [external link]
Across the state, #FRNSW crews have been preparing for expected heavy rains and flooding Station Officer Craig Bennett had this message for our Strike Teams and all those in affected areas. Remember, don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. If it's flooded, forget it! View on Twitter [external link]
NORTH RYDE | #FRNSW #RESCUE trucks from Eastwood and Gordon will need to cut a driver out of a vehicle after it crashed into a power pole in a suburban street. FFs provided initial emergency first aid until the arrival @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @CityofRyde View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has pre-positioned specialist flood rescue teams into the state’s central and western regions, with heavy rainfall and flooding to continue over the next few days. Three FRNSW strike teams have been deployed to Bathurst, Forbes and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys strike teams ahead of more severe weather at Central & Western NSW.
PHEASANTS NEST | #FRNSW working to ext a fire in a B Double truck with the @NSWRFS at the south bound service station on the Hume Hwy. Fuel bowsers and the awning also involved. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
SEVEN HILLS | #HAZMAT crews in attendance at a metal recycling yard on Abbott Rd. Unknown substance leaking from a gas cylinder. Approx 15 local evacs, three people affected. Safety zone established, @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice assisting #FRNSW View on Twitter [external link]
CARRINGTON | #FRNSW are using the ladder truck to extinguish a fire in a dust extraction system attached to a grain silo i Denison St. 75 people evacuated, all persons are accounted for. Specialist firefighters are on scene monitoring heat transfer in the system. @CityNewcastle View on Twitter [external link]
GLEBE | Broadway Shopping Centre | Update 2 - FFs continue to cool an overheated gearbox motor in a travelator on the grnd floor. The heat is causing some burning and the emitting of carbon monoxide gas. Hazmat crews are on site with mechanics. The centre is currently closed. View on Twitter [external link]
GLEBE | Broadway Shopping Centre | UPDATE, fire in an escalator gear box is now extinguished. Approx 100 evacs, centre is closed at the moment, power has been switched off, escalator mechanic in attendance. #FRNSW will depart shortly. 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.