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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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LITHGOW | @FRNSW Hayley Street, fire in an abandoned property, extinguished 3 lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
NARROMINE | @FRNSW Jerry Smith Street, fire in a single level house which started in the laundry, extinguished two lines of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on X [external link]
YENNORA | @ Loftus Rd, hazmat incident in progress, phosphoric acid spill, using sand render safe, no injuries reported. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west today. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous reports that a garbage truck was... Learn more about the Garbage Truck Fire at Claremont Meadows .
CLAREMONT MEADOWS | Garbage Truck Fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west today. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous r... View on X [external link]
MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW working to contain fire in an abandoned building on Gladstone St. Four fire trucks on scene, water is on the fire. @2gb @7NewsSydney @9NewsSyd @LiveTrafficSyd @abcnews View on X [external link]
WALLSEND | @FRNSW Minmi Rd, rubbish compactor alight, crews at work in an offensive mode with 2 lines of hose. View on X [external link]
CLAREMONT MEADOWS | @FRNSW Gipps Street, truck fire in progress, crews at work with foam producing equipment. View on X [external link]
RIVERSTONE | @FRNSW Garfield Rd, two vehicle accident involving a car and bus, crews on scene performing rescue duties.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter Valley areas. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential areas for the coming days due to light forecast winds. It is expected that smoke... Learn more about the Hazard reduction burns at NSW.
TABULAM | @FRNSW Clarence River Rd, car fire totally destroying the vehicle, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]
GRIFFITH | @FRNSW Lawson Cr, fire in a fuse box, extinguished one CO2 extinguisher. View on X [external link]
CHIPPENDALE | @FRNSW Regent Street, structure fire in progress, all persons evacuated, offensive firefighting is continuing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west. The calf had wandered into the dam on Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, when it found itself unable... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue cow stuck in thick mud in Sydney's west at Kemps Creek.
KEMPS CREEK | Firefighters rescue cow stuck in thick mud in Sydney's west - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west.The calf had wandered into the dam on Mam... View on X [external link]
Beverly Hills #FRNSW rescue trucks responding to reports of a car and truck crash on the M5 near King Georges Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @2SM1269 @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @CB_Express @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney @KIIS1065 View on X [external link]
WINSTON HILLS | #FRNSW responding to a serious crash on Windsor Road xs Rifle Range Road, reports of people trapped. @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @abcsydney @LiveTrafficSyd @2SM1269 View on X [external link]
DUNDEE | @FRNSW New England Hwy, truck fire involving the trailer and tyres, salvage work in continuing. View on X [external link]
SPRINGWOOD | @FRNSW Macquarie Rd, fire in the engine of a train, extinguished by stopping train and cooling with one line of hose.@bmgazette View on X [external link]
GRIFFITH | @FRNSW Watson Rd, domestic garage fire which completely destroyed the structure, extinguished one length of hose. View on X [external link]
TAREE | @FRNSW Hughes Street, large amount of rubbish and grass alight which is threatening a vacant property, crews in an offensive mode to protect the vacant house. View on X [external link]
LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Reilly Street, house and domestic garage fire, extinguished 3 lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in difficult alpine terrain. FRNSW firefighters joined NSW Ambulance paramedics in a realistic training drill, in which... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW retrieves 'injured skier' in alpine training exercise at Perisher.
PERISHER | Fire and Rescue NSW retrieves 'injured skier' in alpine training exercise. Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in diff... View on X [external link]
Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll – now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew is hoping to bring home another coveted crown. The... Learn more about the Firefighters put to the test this weekend during regional championships at Parkes.
PARKES | Firefighters put to the test this weekend during regional championships. Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) c... View on X [external link]
KOORAGANG | @FRNSW Sandpiper Close, building fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode with 3 lines of hose at work. View on X [external link]
PRESTONS | @FRNSW Dalmeny Dr, a transformer fire due to a short circuit, extinguished with a CO2 system. View on X [external link]
THURGOONA | @FRNSW Racecourse Rd, fire in a laundry, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated and declared safe. View on X [external link]
GRETA | @FRNSW New England Hwy, house fire damaging two level property, all persons self evacuated. View on X [external link]
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