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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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EAGLEVALE | #FRNSW crews are assisting at a single car crash northbound on the Hume Highway. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:16am • Feb 06, 2024

OATLANDS | @FRNSW Belmore Street, fire in progress at a ground floor apartment. crews on scene performing firefighting operation, all persons accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:12am • Feb 06, 2024
place Oatlands

COWAN | @FRNSW rescue in progress at the exit ramp north bound off the Pacific Highway, crew on scene now, traffic heavy in the area. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:46am • Feb 06, 2024
place Cowan

HAMLYN TERRACE | #FRNSW are responding to a house fire on Walnut Close after receiving multiple calls to '000'. @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:16pm • Feb 05, 2024
place Hamlyn Terrace

MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a two car crash on Northbourne Drive, with one car on its side. All occupants are now out of the cars. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:29am • Feb 05, 2024
place Marsden Park

MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW Northbourne Dr, motor vehicle accident with one car on its side, one person has been released by FRNSW crews, NSW Ambulance on scene treating patient. @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:25am • Feb 05, 2024
place Marsden Park

RT @NSWRFS: In coming days NSW is forecast to experience hot & windy conditions. While we've seen rain in recent months, it will only take View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:06am • Feb 02, 2024
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Fire Investigators determining cause of therapy business blaze | Maitland

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating what sparked a major blaze overnight at a therapy business at Maitland, in the state's lower Hunter. More than 30 firefighters from eight fire trucks responded to the emergency in a High Street... Learn more about the Fire Investigators determining cause of therapy business blaze at Maitland.

access_time 11:18am • Feb 01, 2024
place Maitland
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MAITLAND | #FRNSW High Street, shop fire in progress, all persons accounted for, firefighting operations in progress.@MaitlandMercury View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:06am • Feb 01, 2024
place Maitland
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Fire and Rescue NSW issues gas safety warning after caravan fire | Soldiers Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have determined a caravan fire at Soldiers Point, in Port Stephens, was sparked by a faulty gas refrigerator. The mobile home was initially attached to a car, parked on a grass verge on Soldiers Point... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW issues gas safety warning after caravan fire at Soldiers Point.

access_time 03:54pm • Jan 31, 2024
place Soldiers Point
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SOLDIERS POINT | #FRNSW Firefighters have extinguished a caravan that was engulfed by fire on Soldiers Point Rd. There were no occupants inside at the time. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:28pm • Jan 31, 2024
place Soldiers Point

BROADMEADOW | update 1 | A truck has broken through a drainage system on the service road / carpark area near the tennis courts. No injuries or evacuations #FRNSW standing by to assist with recovery. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:13pm • Jan 31, 2024
place Broadmeadow

BROADMEADOW | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a truck carrying gas has fallen into a sink hole on Curley Rd. @NewcastleCC View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:22pm • Jan 31, 2024
place Broadmeadow

BLACKBUTT | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fire in Cucus Cl on the states south coast. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:24pm • Jan 30, 2024
place Blackbutt

MAYFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene at a two car crash with one of the involved vehicles now on fire. All occupants safely out of both vehicles. @NewcastleCC View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:46am • Jan 30, 2024
place Mayfield

WENTWORTH FALLS | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Dalrymple Ave. All occupants are safely out of the vehicle. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:30pm • Jan 29, 2024
place Wentworth Falls

BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW BLACKTOWN RD, fire in a restaurant kitchen, crews on scene have commenced extinguishment, all persons evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:47pm • Jan 29, 2024
place Blacktown

BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW Crews are on scene commencing fire fighting operations at a building fire on Blacktown Rd. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:13pm • Jan 29, 2024
place Blacktown

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act - Sandon River Fire, Minni Water (Clarence Valley LGA). Prepare Now - Minni Water. Fire activity has increased no View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:21pm • Jan 26, 2024

STRATHFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters have freed a trapped occupant by removing the roof of a vehicle on its side after a multi vehicle crash on Arthur St. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:40am • Jan 26, 2024
place Strathfield

RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Hunter area. It's important you are ready to act and know what you'll do if th View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:36am • Jan 26, 2024
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Fire and Rescue NSW teams in position for anticipated Far North Queensland Cyclone | Far Queensland

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team of disaster experts is strategically positioned today, ready to assist the community as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily threatens to strike Far North Queensland. FRNSW has dispatched 23 firefighters to the area as part of a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW teams in position for anticipated Far North Queensland Cyclone at Far Queensland.

access_time 04:03pm • Jan 25, 2024
place Far Queensland
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FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND | Fire and Rescue NSW teams in position for anticipated Far North Queensland Cyclone - VIDEO. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team of disaster experts is strategically positioned today, ready to assist the community as Tropica... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:58pm • Jan 25, 2024

RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Friday 26 January for the Greater Hunter area.Hot and windy conditions are forecas View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:56pm • Jan 25, 2024
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Diamond in the rough - firefighters stunned as foam-covered dog trots out of house fire ruins | Singleton

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews, extinguishing a house fire today at Singleton, in the Hunter Valley, have been stunned to see a pet dog emerge from the ruins, covered in fire-fighting foam. The blaze broke out just after 6.30 this... Learn more about the Diamond in the rough - firefighters stunned as foam-covered dog trots out of house fire ruins at Singleton .

access_time 01:03pm • Jan 25, 2024
place Singleton
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TAMWORTH | Firefighters concerned about smoke alarm complacency - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, conducting a series of caravan safety inspections during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, have expressed concern at the level... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:04am • Jan 25, 2024
place Tamworth

SINGLETON | #FRNSW firefighting operations will continue for some time today after a single level home on Barton Ave was fully involved in fire causing significant structural damage. @Singleton_NSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:38am • Jan 25, 2024
place Singleton

REVESBY | #FRNSW The River Rd, two vehicle accident, one person trapped, crews on scene commencing rescue.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:23am • Jan 25, 2024
place Revesby

SINGLETON | #FRNSW Barton Avenue, house fire in progress, crews on scene now commencing extinguishment, all persons have been accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:49am • Jan 25, 2024
place Singleton

VINEYARD | #FRNSW Railway crossing incident involving a train striking a car on the tracks, no persons injured, clean up is continuing. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:47am • Jan 25, 2024
place Vineyard

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