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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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HORNSBY | #FRNSW crews from Hornsby and Gordon Fire Stations have contained a unit fire in Hornsby following 000 calls received just after 2pm. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to safely rescue two people who had become trapped following a car crash on Carpenter Street in St Marys just before 3pm. On arrival crews found a two car crash had occured, with... Learn more about the Two car crash at St Marys.
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews are working to rescue the driver of a truck at Wallgrove Rd following a motor vehicle accident that occurred just before 10am. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. Avoid the area if possible. View on X [external link]
RT @wswanderersfc: As part of #InternationalWomensDay, we visited our @WLeague co-captains @caitcooper02 and Erica Halloway at @FRNSW #WSW #ChooseToChallenge View on X [external link]
More than twenty firefighters have worked for over two hours to extinguish a blaze that broke out at a home on Duri Dungowan Road, Timbumburi just before 11.30am this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews arrived a short time... Learn more about the House Fire at Timbumburi.
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a restaurant fire on King Georges Road, Beverly Hills. There is smoke and flames issuing from the rear of one of the shops. Crews have located a gas... Learn more about the Restaurant fire at Beverly Hills.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: On this International Women’s Day we celebrate the many wonderful women across @FRNSW who help keep you safe.#IWD2021 #OurPeople #FirstResponders View on X [external link]
CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE | This International Women’s Day, we #ChooseToChallenge gender-based stereotypes. We are proud of the people who make up our workforce and we celebrate the skills and experience they bring to the job. #IWD2021 View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a car fire that broke out on the M1 Pacific Motorway, Somersby just after 8:30am this morning. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, firefighters arrived on scene to find a... Learn more about the Car Fire at Somersby.
Just before 3pm yesterday, Sunday 7 March, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a call to assist in retrieving a pet Black Cockatoo who had become stuck in a tree. On arrival firefighters found the black cockatoo around 20 meters up... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Kilcare.
Happy Mardi Gras! | FRNSW have kicked off Tamworth Mardi Gras celebrations! Firefighters from across the New England region will kick off Mardi Gras celebrations in Tamworth, parading through the area with its iconic rainbow clad fire truck. View on X [external link]
Trams weigh around 80 tonnes and can't stop suddenly. So what would happen if someone were to be trapped beneath one? We would come to help! In this multi-agency training exercise, we simulated what we would do, and how we would extricate a pedestrian. #PreparedForAnything View on X [external link]
Our firefighters come from all different types of careers, bringing with them unique skills and experiences. View on X [external link]
More than 30 firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently battling a fire that broke out inside a restaurant on The Crescent, Fairfield just before 4pm. Approximately than ten people have been evacuated from the area however no... Learn more about the Restaurant Fire at Fairfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at an apartment on Buckland Street, Chippendale just before 3:30pm this afternoon. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke issuing from... Learn more about the Dryer Fire at Chippendale.
Just after 5:30pm this evening Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple 0 (000) calls to shop alight on Gardeners Rd, Kingsford. More than 40 firefighters are currently battling a blaze which is burning in multiple abandoned shops. The cause... Learn more about the Building Fire at Kingsford.
Congratulations to Firefighter Michelle Engelsman and her achievement. Her research helped inform our world-first, purpose-built PPC laundering system. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to Henley Marine Drive, Five Dock, at 2:48pm today where a car had entered a stormwater drain. Drummoyne Fire Station was first on scene to find a SUV in the stormwater drain with water... Learn more about the Car into stormwater drain at Five Dock.
Around 70 people were evacuated from a commercial premises on the Hume Highway at Lansvale after a fire broke out inside the building today. Over 30 firefighters utilising 10 vehicles, including two 'cherry picker' ladder platforms, responded to the fire at... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Lansvale.
UPDATE | #FRNSW remains on scene assisting @nswpolice, transport and energy crews after a truck damaged a power pole on New South Head Rd, Edgecliff. New South Head Rd is closed in both directions as work to repair the pole continues. View on X [external link]
EDGECLIFF | #FRNSW has set up an exclusion zone after a truck crashed into a power pole on New South Head Rd. The pole is in danger of falling. Partial closures to New South Head Rd and Glenmore Rd. View on X [external link]
RIVERVIEW | #FRNSW has responded to a bus crash in Hamilton St where gas is leaking from the vehicle after it hit a tree. All passengers evacuated uninjured and exclusion zone in place. View on X [external link]
RAYMOND TERRACE | #FRNSW is attending a garbage truck fire in Adelaide St. A crew from Raymond Terrace Fire Station has secured the area until the fire can be extinguished. View on X [external link]
Three new FLAIM Trainer simulation systems are now in operation at our Emergency Services Academy and will support hands-on firefighter training into the future. View on X [external link]
Just after 9:00 am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of an aircraft that has crashed on the runway at Bankstown Aircraft Aerodrome, Airport Ave, Bankstown On arrival, fire crews found... Learn more about the Aircraft Incident at Bankstown.
Fire and Rescue NSW has completed its operations at the site of the goods train derailment in Nana Glen on the state’s Mid North Coast. Over the past three days, FRNSW specialist HAZMAT crews from Sydney, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour, along... Learn more about the Nana Glen Goods Train Derailment at Nana Glen.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW attending serious vehicle crash #SturtHwy east of #WaggaWagga with @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice Highway closed both directions Check @LiveTrafficNSW for details & alternate routes#FRNSW View on X [external link]
Just before 5:30 pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a Two Car Accident with one car crashing into a childcare centre wall on Garfield Street in Wentworthville On arrival, fire... Learn more about the Car In Childcare Centre at Wentworthville.
EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY | Eighty firefighters from FRNSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service underwent day one of a three day series of training scenarios focusing on safety, teamwork and communications at our academy in Orchard Hills today. #PreparedForAnything View on X [external link]
EMERGENCY SERVICES ACADEMY | Eight firefighters from FRNSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service underwent day one of a three day series of training scenarios focusing on safety, teamwork and communications at our academy in Orchard Hills today. View on X [external link]
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