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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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GLENDALE | #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain and extinguish multiple grassfires on Oakland St, near Glendale TAFE. @NSWRFS crews are also responding to assist. View on X [external link]
LIDCOMBE | A factory unit on Gormley St is well alight. #FRNSW has assigned multiple resources. A large amount of smoke is visible in the area. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
At 07:01 this morning Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) attended an abandoned factory that was on fire on Victoria Road in Lidcombe. Fifteen fire trucks attended the scene, which took over an hour to contain. One factory was totally destroyed by fire... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Lidcombe.
SAWTELL | #FRNSW crews have been working with the @NSWSES across Coffs Harbour following the supercell thunderstorm that hit on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters have used RPAS (drones) to assess the damage and have covered many roofs including over 70 shattered skylights. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Recently I had the privilege of meeting Dr Kristine Klugman. First woman appointed to NSW Fire Brigades Board of Fire Commissioners. To prove women could meet the requirements to become a firefighter she successfully undertook the physical assessment, the first woman to do this. View on X [external link]
RIVERSTONE | A car has crashed into the trailer of a truck trapping the driver. #FRNSW crews from Blacktown are working to release the trapped patient. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR REGION | #FRNSW has committed 2 Strikes Teams to assist the @NSWSES. These teams total 10 vehicles and 34 firefighters. Crews will work to tarp and secure damaged roofs in Toormina and Sawtell. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) battled a unit fire in Cooks Hill in Newcastle earlier this morning. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the fire across two apartments which were well alight when crews arrived at the unit on Darby Street At... Learn more about the Unit Fire Cooks Hill at Cooks Hill.
LITTLE BILLABONG | #FRNSW HAZMAT specialists are in attendance at a two-truck crash on the Hume Hwy. one driver is trapped and one truck has rolled over. @nswpolice, @NSWSES, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS in attendance. View on X [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW rescue crews from Liverpool Fire Stn are working to free one trapped person by removing the roof of the car that is on its side. View on X [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | A large hail storm has hit parts of Coffs Harbour, Toormina and Sawtell. Multiple #FRNSW crews are supporting the @NSWSES with recovery efforts. View on X [external link]
MASCOT | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to a sauna on the ground floor of a 5 level building on Gardeners Rd. The fire is extinguished and firefighters are now ventilating the smoke. View on X [external link]
WOY WOY | A granny flat on Terry Ave has been destroyed by fire overnight. Firefighters were called at 11:35 pm yesterday and arrived to find the dwelling fully alight. More information: View on X [external link]
Just after 4:15 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a train derailment near West Dapto Road, Kembla Grange. Upon arrival, firefighters found a four carriage northbound train had hit a car, with one carriage totally detached and on... Learn more about the Train Derailment Kembla Grange at Kembla Grange.
LONG JETTY | A unit on ANZAC Rd has been severely damaged by fire. #FRNSW crews arrived to find the unit well alight and two adjoining units under threat. The fire is now contained and no injuries reported. View on X [external link]
SYDNEY CBD | A fire in a garbage truck has been extinguished. The contents of the truck is now on the street and will be removed shortly. View on X [external link]
BROADWATER | Two people are trapped following a head on car crash on the Princes Hwy near Eden. #FRNSW, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are all working to free the trapped occupants. Traffic is affected in both directions. View on X [external link]
MOUNT VICTORIA | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to clean up a spill of vegetable oil on the Great Western Highway. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a garage fire on Blueridge Drive, Blue Haven just before 8.30 pm last night. Upon arrival, crews found the fire had spread into the roof space of the single-level home. Working quickly,... Learn more about the House Fire Blue Haven at Blue Haven.
Congratulations to everyone who has participated in the @Fire400in4 Charity Ride. Supporting @westmeadkids. View on X [external link]
PAMPOOLAH | Two cars have crashed on the northbound lanes of the Pacific Hwy, 3 km north of Old Bar Rd. One person has been rescued and another is being removed by #FRNSW and the VRA. @NSWRFS, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
BOWNING | #FRNSW Firefighters from Yass Fire Station are responding to support the @NSWRFS at a confirmed truck fire on the Hume Hwy. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]
Approximately 40 Firefighters from Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) worked for several hours to extinguish a blaze at a vacant building in Goulburn in the Southern Tablelands over the weekend. Two unused buildings were fully... Learn more about the Historic Building Fire at Goulburn.
Late last night the @Fire400in4 Charity Ride hit the total fundraised amount of $1M. This amount has been raised over 16 years and is all donated to @westmeadkids. View on X [external link]
KELLYVILLE | #FRNSW crews rescued a dog from a house fire on Lycett St last night. Unfortunately the top level of the two level home was destroyed and the ground level was badly damaged. No injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
TOPI TOPI | A boat has been badly damaged by fire as it was being towed northbound on the Pacific Hwy. The fire was extinguished by @NSWRFS and now #FRNSW HAZMAT specialists will contain and decant 400 litres of fuel from the boat. View on X [external link]
Our firefighters will be more connected than ever, thanks to the NSW Govt investment into leading communications technology and IT systems. Among this investment are vehicles that can restore access to power and technology capable of extending radio communications coverage. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW attending furnace incident #Albury Firefighters are working to control foundry fireNo reported injuries #FRNSW View on X [external link]
MACQUARIE FIELDS | #FRNSW Firefighters have contained a house fire on Melliodora Way. Fire was through the roof on arrival. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]
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