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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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BRONTE | Update 1 - #FRNSW has stabilised the front of a home and garage on Chesterfield Pde after a car crashed into it using acrow props carried on their Rescue Truck. No injuries to driver @WaverleyCouncil @nswpolice @TheWenty View on X [external link]
COWAN | #FRNSW Rescue from Berowra has established an exclusion zone around an excavator that is in contact with electrical wires on the Pacific Hwy. For safety reasons the operator will remain in excavator until power is switched off, operator ok.. road closed. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
BRONTE | #FRNSW heavy rescue truck assessing a house and garage on Chesterfield Pde after a car crashed into it.... @WaverleyCouncil @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
The 54 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists, who formed part of a 72-strong contingent of Australian emergency services workers to earthquake-damaged Türkiye, have been honoured at a 'welcome home' dinner held by Sydney's Türkish community... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters deployed to Türkiye honoured by community at 'welcome home' dinner at Sydney.
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team from Wyong, on the state's Central Coast, has once again claimed brigade bragging rights by taking out the first round of the 2023 firefighting championships. The station has been the state champion since 2018... Learn more about the Wyong brigade comes out on top in northern region Firefighter Championships at Swansea.
An e-bike has exploded in flames, which have spread through the garage and ground floor of a home at Eastgardens, in Sydney's east. Fourteen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks attended the fire which broke out around 8pm last night in... Learn more about the e-bike explodes in flames, spreads to home at Eastgardens.
The 54 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists, who formed part of a 72-strong contingent of Australian emergency services workers to earthquake-damaged Türkiye, are to be honoured at a ‘welcome home dinner’ held by Sydney’s Türkish... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT TODAY: Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters deployed to Türkiye honoured by community at ‘welcome home’ dinner at SYDNEY.
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Dalgety Rd Fire, Berridale (Snowy Monaro LGA) - Prepare Now Crews are working to control a grass fire burning between Dalgety Road and Bobundara Road 5km south east of Berridale. The fire is burning in a south easterly direction towards Arable Road. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
CARINGBAR SOUTH | #FRNSW have rescued two occupants of a truck that crashed into a house at the bottom of the hill on Weerona Place. Firefighters have stabilised the truck. @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]
Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have turned ‘snake charmers’, completing a special course to catch wayward reptiles finding their way into homes in Sydney’s south. The On-Call (Retained) firefighters, from Menai and Bundeena FRNSW stations, have passed a two-day... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW embarks on large ‘scale’ operation to train more snake catchers at Menai.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to free a pilot from the wreckage of a light plane crash this afternoon at Bankstown airport in Sydney's south-west. The single-engine, four-seater aircraft came down at the airport around... Learn more about the Firefighters rush to scene of plane crash at Bankstown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled a major fire that's engulfed a home and threatened an adjacent school at Wiley Park in Sydney's south-west. Seven fire trucks, including an aerial platform, responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting... Learn more about the House destroyed, school evacuated during fire at Wiley Park.
WILEY PARK| #Frnsw Lakemba Public School evacuated, fire in adjoining home on Alice Street. All kids and teachers safe.. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are poring over the scene of a major warehouse fire that burned through the night at Chipping Norton, in Sydney's south west. More then 25 fire trucks and 100 firefighters rushed to the Rickard... Learn more about the Investigators probe major warehouse fire at Chipping Norton.
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Craigs Rd Fire, Curraweela (Upper Lachlan LGA) Monitor Conditions - Curraweela area of Craigs Road, Jerrong Road and Wombeyan Caves Road. Conditions have eased this evening and the spread of fire and fire activity has eased, although still active. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
The Chipping Norton fire on Rickard Rd is contained. Its expected to burn overnight. A smoke plume over the area may sit low overnight due to a possible inversion layer. No evacuations are needed. Please ensure that windows, vents and doors are closed during the night and morning View on X [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | Update 1 #FRNSW fire has escalated, 10 fire trucks now responding with approx 40 firefighters, large warehouse is totally involved. @nswp @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW has six with 24 working to contain a fire in a warehouse on Rickard St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGCraigs Rd Fire, Curraweela (Upper Lachlan LGA) The fire is burning quickly towards Wombeyan Caves Rd. If between Jerrong Rd and Wombeyan Caves Rd seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: The Craigs Road grass fire near Taralga is producing a lot of smoke. It's visible from the International Space Station and is blowing over Picton and Wollongoing. Smoke could settle in southern Sydney tonight. #nswrfs View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: If you’re in the Picton or Wollongong areas, you may be seeing and smelling smoke. It’s coming from the Craigs Road fire near Taralga. Please don’t call Triple Zero just to report smoke. Stay up to date on fires with the Hazards Near Me NSW app or #nswrfs View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Craigs Rd Fire, CurraweelaFire is burning in the Curraweela area, spreading east. Properties in Craigs Rd, Taralga Rd and Old Station Creek Rd are being impacted. Residents should shelter now, it is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGCraigs Rd Fire, Curraweela Fast moving grass fire Curraweela area, north of Taralga. Impacting Taralga Rd, Jerrong Rd and Old Station Creek Rd. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Craigs Rd, Curraweela Firefighters are on scene of a grass fire burning 35km NE of Crookwell. The fire is burning to the east towards Craigs Rd. Residents in the area of Craigs Rd and Taralga Rd near Curraweela should prepare now. View on X [external link]
Firefighters have extinguished a bus on fire at Umina on the state's Central Coast. Two crews from the Umina Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station rushed to Brisbane Avenue with Police and Ambulance paramedics around 8.45am and found the bus well... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish burning bus at Umina.
SMITHFIELD | Update 1 #FRNSW has decontaminated and rendered the site SAFE using specialist HAZMAT response firefighters and high end gas detectors. 3 persons transported to hosp by @NSWAmbulance. Area handed over to @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a hazardous materials incident at Smithfield in Sydney's west. A 29-year-old man is believed to have been mixing sulphuric acid and chlorine at a pipe manufacturing business in Woodpark Road... Learn more about the 12 people assessed during toxic gas incident at Smithfield.
CHERRYBROOK | #FRNSW Rescue working with @NSWAmbulance to release a person who is trapped in a vehicle on its side on Patricia Street and Purchase Rd. @nswpolice @HornsbyCouncil View on X [external link]
SMITHFIELD | specialist hazmat firefighters from #FRNSW at an industrial warehouse on Woodpark Rd investigating a chemical gas release. One worker transported, local evacuations from warehouse only. More to follow @NSWAmbulance @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Robert Eckersley AFSM has hung up his firefighting helmet for the last time, 50 years to the day since he first started the job. Born and raised in Tamworth, in the state’s north-west, Rob’s passion... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW farewells 50-year firefighting veteran at Tamworth.
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