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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled dangerous conditions to extinguish a two-storey townhouse fire in West Gosford on the Central Coast earlier this morning. Two brave firefighters sustained injuries whilst protecting adjoining homes from the blaze, and are currently... Learn more about the Firefighters injured battling townhouse fire at West Gosford .
DARLINGHURST | 46 #FRNSW firefighters attended a hospital on Victoria St just after 12am following confirmed smoke on levels 4, 9 and 11. All patients sheltered in place while fire crews investigated and identified the cause as a malfunctioning pump, which was rectified by 2am. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to rescue a driver from a car crash at Brownlow Hill in Sydney's southwest earlier this morning. The car had veered off the road and rolled into dense bushland with the... Learn more about the Female rescued from car crash at Brownlow Hill.
EDENSOR PARK | Two cars have crashed on Smithfield Road. #FRNSW is setting up extract one injured patient. View on X [external link]
HOLGATE | #FRNSW crews are responding to a car crash with people trapped on The Ridgeway. A car is perched precariously up an embankment. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a garage fire spreading to an adjacent house at Macquarie Links in Sydney's south-west. Firefighters arrived at the Homestead Circuit address just before 1.30am today and scrambled to douse flames tearing through the... Learn more about the Garage Fire at Macquarie Links.
The quick actions of 40 firefighters have saved neighbouring homes from a Barbershop fire at Northmead in Parramatta overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters quickly got to work evacuating residents from above and beside the shop fire when crews arrived... Learn more about the Neighbouring homes saved from Shop blaze at Northmead.
It hasnt been an easy year, but weve loved standing beside you and weathering the literal storm together. From our FRNSW family to yours - wishing you all a safe holiday season. View on X [external link]
KIRRIBILLI | #FRNSW crews have boarded a Port Authority vessel and are currently cooling a barge with cylinders that were on fire. View on X [external link]
Emergency services have evacuated around 30 bystanders from the scene of a boat fire at Kirribilli on Sydney Harbour. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews arrived at Beulah Wharf just before 9am and found a 4m boat alight and two occupants... Learn more about the Boat Fire - Beulah Wharf at Kirribilli.
MATRAVILLE | A sinkhole has opened up in the middle of McCauley St near Botany Road. Multiple cars have been damaged due to its depth. #FRNSW is in attendance to assist motorists with @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
BELROSE | #FRNSW is responding to reports of a young person who has crashed her bike and is injured near Ralston Ave. A rescue helicopter is also inbound to assist with @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a construction dump truck on fire in a quarry at Spring Farm in south-western Sydney. Crews from Camden Fire Station arrived at the Macarthur Road site just before 7am today and discovered the... Learn more about the Construction Dump Truck Fire at Spring Farm.
Fire and Rescue FRNSW ( FRNSW ) crews have used hydraulic tools to cut a driver free from the wreckage of a two-truck crash at Blacktown, in Sydney's west. A male driver of one the trucks was trapped in his rig... Learn more about the Truck crash rescue at Blacktown.
KAREELA | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a garage fire on Garnet Rd. Firefighters arrived to find the garage well alight. Numerous explosions have been reported. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) crews have responded to a boat explosion in a domestic garage at Kareela, in Sydney's south. On arrival just before midday, firefighters found the garage in Garnet Road on fire. Crews in breathing apparatus quickly... Learn more about the Boat Explosion and fire at Kareela.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW responded to disused motel fire #Albury Sunday evening1 unit severely damaged with cause being investigated. No reported injuries Call Triple Zero (000) to report fires & emergencies #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large house fire at Rankin Park in Newcastle. 11 fire crews arrived at the Dean Parade address just after 8am and found the home, thought to been unoccupied, engulfed in flames. Firefighters safely... Learn more about the House Fire at Rankin Park.
THREDBO | #FRNSW crews are responding to assist a group of people who are stranded between a fallen tree and rising flood waters on The Alpine Way. View on X [external link]
NORTHERN BEACHES (SYD) | A major storm has hit Sydneys Nth Beaches. Multiple agencies are attending a serious incident in Narrabeen as well as multiple #FRNSW crews dealing with trees and powerlines down across suburbs from Foresville to Mona Vale. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from across Sydney's northern beaches have responded to more than 100 calls for assistance following a major, wild weather event on Sunday afternoon. The storm cell, described as a "mini-cyclone," struck the area around 3.30pm. Residents... Learn more about the Major Storm Event at Sydney Northern Beaches.
Today we officially welcomed more than 200 firefighters to our ranks. View on X [external link]
FREEMANS WATERHOLE | Three trucks have crashed on the Pacific Hwy. One truck is carrying 18,000 litres of liquid nitrogen. #FRNSW hazmat crews are inspecting the truck and will work with @NSWRFS and @nswpolice to make the scene safe. No injuries are reported. View on X [external link]
Higher learning for former Teacher and Pupil When Simon Macauley gave up his teaching job to join Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) earlier this year, he didn’t expect to see a former pupil amongst his fellow recruits. Although the 40-year-old didn’t have... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Graduation media release #1 at Orchard Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) extinguished a house fire in Thirlmere earlier today. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke issuing from the roof and the fire rapidly spreading throughout the property. Crews worked quickly... Learn more about the House Fire at Thirlmere.
LANE COVE | Two cars have crashed on the Pacific Hwy near the Gore Hill Freeway overpass. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of persons trapped. View on X [external link]
WESTLEIGH | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys Nth West have contained a fire to the laundry of a home on Quarter Sessions Rd. Operations are ongoing, no injuries reported. View on X [external link]
BYRON BAY | #FRNSW crews have contained a car fire which was parked in an underground car park on Shirley St. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
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