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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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EVELEIGH | #FRNSW HAZMAT crews have boarded a passenger train that has stopped and been evacuated after an unknown substance was identified on a seat. View on Twitter [external link]
An injured man trapped in the rain on the roof of his two-storey home has been rescued on the upper north shore of Sydney earlier today. The 50-year-old male had fallen and dislocated his shoulder after trying to repair his roof... Learn more about the Man rescued from Roof at Gordon.
A mother trapped with her two young sons in their home at South Lismore during the north coast flood emergency today has used the internet to raise the alarm with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) through an overseas friend. The woman,... Learn more about the Clarification on Facebook rescue story at South Lismore.
A mother trapped with her two young sons in their home at South Lismore during the north coast flood emergency today has used the internet to raise the alarm with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) through an overseas friend. The woman,... Learn more about the Flood family seeks rescue through internet - Clarification at South Lismore.
A mother trapped with her two young sons in their home at South Lismore during the north coast flood emergency today has used the internet to raise the alarm with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) through an overseas friend. The woman,... Learn more about the Off duty Firefighter coordinates Rescue from Facebook page message at South Lismore.
LAVINGTON | A large area of grass alongside the Hume Hwy inside the railway corridor has been contained by #FRNSW and @NSWRFS firefighters. Traffic is slow moving in the area. Crews will remain to ensure the fire is completely extinguished. View on Twitter [external link]
Two trucks from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have attended a multiple car crash today at Cataract, north of Wollongong. The crash, on Picton Road, which occurred just after 4pm, involved three cars. One of the vehicles rolled onto its roof. An elderly... Learn more about the Multiple Car Crash at Cataract.
LEICHHARDT | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a unit fire in a building on Whites Creek Lane. One resident has self-evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our Hytrans has operated through the night in Lismore CBD assisting @NSWSES and Lismore Council. We are providing additional pumping capacity to existing council pumps. Approx 4,000,000L of water has been pumped by the Hytrans and relocated to the Browns Creek Area View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Flooding continues to effect communities in the northern rivers. FRNSW in-water rescue techs and @NSWSES boat operators are mobilising to deliver food supplies and check on those in isolated communities outside Grafton. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire has destroyed three abandoned cottages overnight in Broken Hill. Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews arrived in Cobalt Street, just before 2am this morning, and deployed a ladder to remove iron sheets to get at the seats of the... Learn more about the Three cottages lost to fire at Broken Hill.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled a fire that has destroyed a house overnight at Windsor, in Sydney's north-west. FRNSW responded to a call Triple Zero (000) just before midnight, alerting them to the blaze in Cox Street, South... Learn more about the Windsor house fire at South Windsor.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from across newcastle extinguished a blaze in a factory at Silverwater, in Sydney's west, last night. More than 40 firefighters, working from eight fire engines, and other specialists, were assigned to the incident in Silverwater... Learn more about the Firefighters contain factory fire at Silverwater.
MIRANDA | Twenty firefighters from five #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a fire in a business on President Ave near Miranda Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
WOLLONGONG | A man is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation following a kitchen fire in his unit on Atchison St. The fire has been extinguished. #FRNSW and @NSWAmbulance crews in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
SYDNEY CBD | #FRNSW firefighters from @CityOfSydFRNSW and The Rocks have contained a fire to a sauna on level 6 of a building on York St. 70 people have been evacuated. No injuries reported. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting with our most recent graduate HAZMAT Technicians from across NSW. The sixteen participants completed a three week hazardous materials course, facilitated by @FRNSW’s HAZMAT Capability Team (HCT). View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: En route to a rescue call firefighters noticed a van in water to the side of the road. A quick welfare check found that the gentleman was unaware the water had risen so swiftly. He was quickly placed in a life jacket and removed. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Amongst the recruits are a mathematician, a martial artist, a mountain biker, a professional cyclist and a football player who passed a ball to Messi. Each past career brings a wealth of experience, and I hope these recruits share their knowledge to help build our capabilities. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Today I met our newest recruit class. Lots of interesting questions, such as how we are working with emerging technologies (research), current challenges (culture), and how to make a positive impact (live our values). Great to share past experiences and new knowledge with them. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) crews have saved a house from burning down this morning at Bondi, in Sydney. The fire was caused by an electrical fault in a fridge located in a storage area underneath the Fletcher Street... Learn more about the House saved from fire at Bondi.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Minutes after arriving in Lismore our strike teams went straight to work, assisting @NSWSES and Police with rescuing a person from their car which was stuck in flood water. Our teams are urging that people drive to conditions and if it’s flooded, forget it. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire in the trailer of a B-double truck on the Pacific Highway, Nambucca Heads in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters arrived on scene around 3.00 am and found a trailer well alight.... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Nambucca Heads.
A crash between two semi-trailer trucks has caused a large amount of diesel to inundate a section of the North Connex Tunnel overnight. Hazmat specialists used road absorbents to remove 2000L of Diesel from the road when crews arrived at the... Learn more about the Truck crash closes section of North Connex at Beecroft.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished fires in two separate abandoned houses in Guildford last night. Crews arrived at the first house on Kane Street around 7:00 pm and found the single-level property well alight. Firefighters battled the blaze for 90... Learn more about the Two abandoned house fires in Guildford at Guildford.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Alongside our strike team, we are also sending our Hytrans vehicle to assist with the flood response in Lismore. The Hytrans can pump out large amounts of water and relocate it away from flood-affected areas. It will be incredibly useful to relieve floodwaters in the Nth Rivers. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: At the request of @NSWSES, we have deployed a strike team to Lismore this morning to assist with their flood response. The strike team consists of our highly skilled in-water rescue technicians who are prepared to assist with flash flooding response and recovery. View on Twitter [external link]
STRATHFIELD | Up to 250 litres of diesel has escaped from the fuel tank of a bus on Beresford St. 18 #FRNSW HAZMAT firefighters are working to spread 10 tonne of sand over 1 km of affected roadway. Numerous cars have slipped and slid as a result of spillage. View on Twitter [external link]
Diesel covering a 1.5km stretch of road at Strathfield has caused several cars to lose control and slide across the road in Sydney's Inner West earlier today. Hazmat specialists quickly placed booms across drains to prevent runoff into local waterways when... Learn more about the Diesel on road creates havoc for motorists at Strathfield.
KARIONG | A single car has crashed on Langford Dr near Woy Woy Rd. #FRNSW rescue crews are working to release one trapped person. 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.