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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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PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a fire located within a furniture factory on Charlescotte Ave. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have pulled a man from a burning unit block in Sydney's south this morning. Shortly after 3am, emergency services were called to the three-storey building on Park Road in Hurstville. Flames and large amounts of smoke... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighters rescue man from burning unit at Hurstville.
GLENDENNING | #FRNSW are currently assisting at a two car crash south bound on the M7. View on Twitter [external link]
Earlier today, firefighters from Menai Fire Station came across this spiky individual, looking sharp as ever, dodging traffic on a busy local road Thankfully firefighter Carly and the crew were on hand to rescue the echidna, relocating it to nearby bushland #PreparedForAnything View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Gavin Clifton, is just days away from his latest fund-raising venture for charity, climbing 16 hours non-stop up and down the Furber Steps at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Gavin, an On-call (Retained) firefighter, based... Learn more about the Firefighter reaches higher as he scales the Furber Steps for charity at Katoomba.
CESSNOCK | #FRNSW crews are currently on scene at Subway on Charlton St after a chemical spill. All staff safely self evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to investigate the cause of a house fire at St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. The blaze broke out on Coppins Close around 8:20pm. More than 40 firefighters attacked the flames, which towered above... Learn more about the FRNSW investigates cause of major fire at St Ives.
ST IVES | Update #FRNSW expert fire scene investigators are on site with @nswpolice forensic specialists exploring how and where this fire started. The home has been severely damaged and will probably need to be demolished. @krgcouncil View on Twitter [external link]
ST IVES | Update 2 #FRNSW will remain on scene overnight it is unsafe to enter the structure to get final extinguishment on the now smouldering fire. Investigations to continue tomorrow, 3 people self evacuated no injuries. View on Twitter [external link]
ST IVES | Update 1 - FFs have stopped the fire from spreading to adjoining homes, now working to completely extinguish this will take several hours. There has been some collapse, the ladder truck is working the fire from above. Neighbours evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
ST IVES | #FRNSW has 7 fire trucks and 26 FFs working to contain a blaze in a two level home in Coppins Close. The first arriving truck reported venting through the roof high into the air. @krgcouncil @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
A veteran Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has visited more than 400 homes during a one-person mission to save lives and protect property on the state’s South Coast. Station Officer John Matthews has worked out of Avalon on Sydney’s Northern... Learn more about the Introducing the ‘Smoke Alarm King’ – a South Coast firefighter saving lives through home safety education at Ulladulla.
CABRAMATTA WEST | #FRNSW crews are currently working to extinguish a fire within a garage attached to a two storey house. All residents have been safely evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
September 11 marks a very sad day in history. Today we pay our greatest respects to the 412 emergency services workers, including 343 firefighters, who lost their lives trying to save others in New York City on that day. They will never be forgotten. View on Twitter [external link]
WILEY PARK | #FRNSW has contained a fire in a row of shops on King Georges Rd.@nswpolice @NSWAmbulance. We have more than 30 FFs on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Statement for Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter QSO On behalf of Fire and Rescue NSW, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The late Her Majesty was an extraordinary and well-respected... Learn more about the at Vale Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
LEWISHAM | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a car fire on Cook St. @nswpolice are assisting with traffic control in the area. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a blaze in a house at Fairfield, in Sydney's south-west. A Triple-Zero (000) call, reporting an explosion and flames, was made to authorities just after 2pm. 13 fire trucks were dispatched to the Orchard... Learn more about the Firefighters battling house fire at Fairfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has issued a warning about charging batteries correctly following a house fire in Ryde overnight. Firefighters were called to the Bowden Street home around 10.20 pm after reports of an explosion. Crews arrived on scene to find... Learn more about the FRNSW issues warning of charging batteries correctly at Ryde.
FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW crews are currently responding to numerous calls of a house that is totally involved in fire. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
A smoke alarm, recently installed by Fire and Rescue NSW, has saved a family of four from a fire inside their Central Tablelands home. Firefighters were called to the property in Hawkes Drive, Oberon, yesterday, after reports a toaster had caught... Learn more about the Family of four saved by FRNSW fire safety advice at Oberon.
CASTLE HILL | #FRNSW are currently assisting at a crash involving a bus and car on Doran Dr. @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Whether it's a workmate, sibling or friend, chances are someone you know might be struggling. This #RUOKDay, like any day, take time to check in with those around you. Ask the question and really listen to what they say Learn when and how to ask at View on Twitter [external link]
The captain of Cessnock Fire Station was checking local fire hydrants when he struck up a chat with youth support worker, Sharon. They got talking about firefighting, she looked into the job, applied and never looked back. Ready to join our team? Visit: View on Twitter [external link]
CARDIFF HEIGHTS | #FRNSW are currently on scene at a crash between a car and truck. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
BUXTON | #FRNSW rescue trucks from Picton are assisting numerous @RFS @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice at a serious crash on East Pde involving numerous casualties. A medical team that arrived by helicopter is also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Emergency teams are working to salvage a school bus which crashed in the Snowy Mountains, triggering a major rescue operation involving Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). 36 children and 5 adults, on a school ski trip, were onboard the vehicle when... Learn more about the School bus to be salvaged after major crash at Snowy Mountains.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have saved the lives of three people after they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas in a home at Rosehill, in Sydney's west. Crews from Parramatta and Silverwater Fire Stations rushed to the Hope Street... Learn more about the Firefighters save three people from poisonous gas at Rosehill.
ROSEHILL | FFs wearing breathing apparatus rescued 3 people from a home who were overcome by poisonous carbon monoxide gas from a faulty gas heater tonight. #FRNSW provided initial emergency care until the arrival of @NSWAmbulance a short time later, all transported to hospital View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW is conducting an internal investigation after a collision between one of its fire trucks and a light rail vehicle in Haymarket today. Around 10:50am, the fire pumper was responding to an emergency incident when the crash occurred... Learn more about the Investigations continue into collision involving FRNSW truck and light rail vehicle at Haymarket.
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