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THIRROUL | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a house engulfed by flames on Arunta Drive. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 01:30pm • Sep 13, 2024
place Thirroul
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HAYMARKET | #FRNSW Firefighters remain on scene at a structure fire on Quay St. @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 11:00am • Sep 13, 2024
place Haymarket
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Firefighters go into bat for mental health | Auburn

CLARIFYING DATE: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are competing in a special cricket series in Sydney later this month, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the Black Dog Institute’s fight against mental illness. The firefighters are taking part in the... Learn more about the Firefighters go into bat for mental health at Auburn.

access_time 03:53pm • Sep 11, 2024
place Auburn
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An image relating to the news item  Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction operation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction operation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches | Allambie Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed a major hazard reduction operation to protect residents at Allambie Heights on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Eleven fire trucks, from FRNSW, the Rural Fire Service and Kuring-Gai Council, and their crews were tasked with burning... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction operation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches at Allambie Heights.

access_time 03:33pm • Sep 11, 2024
place Allambie Heights
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews participate in major maritime emergency exercise | Newcastle

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have deployed one of their biggest fire appliances to evacuate a mock casualty off a ship during a major emergency exercise today in the Port of Newcastle. FRNSW today has taken part in Exercise “SPILLEX... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews participate in major maritime emergency exercise at Newcastle.

access_time 03:18pm • Sep 11, 2024
place Newcastle
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SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to free a trapped occupant after a car crashed and rolled onto its side on Jersey Road. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:02am • Sep 11, 2024
place South Wentworthville
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An image relating to the news item  Chest freezer causes fire in shop storeroom
Chest freezer causes fire in shop storeroom | Camden

Owners of a Camden shop are cleaning up after a fire broke out in a storeroom last night. Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls just before 7.00pm to a row of shops in John Street following... Learn more about the Chest freezer causes fire in shop storeroom at Camden.

access_time 09:53am • Sep 11, 2024
place Camden
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PROSPECT | #FRNSW Firefighters have used hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a multi vehicle crash on The Great Western Highway. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 01:30pm • Sep 10, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  FRNSW firefighters kept busy overnight with numerous large fires across NSW
FRNSW firefighters kept busy overnight with numerous large fires across NSW | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy overnight with a number of large fires across the State. Just before 6.30pm yesterday, FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a multi-storey unit complex in Regent Street, Kogarah. Eight... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighters kept busy overnight with numerous large fires across NSW at NSW.

access_time 11:33am • Sep 10, 2024
place NSW
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FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters are continuing firefighting operations at a house and granny flat fire on Siandra Avenue. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:26am • Sep 10, 2024
place Fairfield
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An image relating to the news item Marathon operation to extinguish burning semi, carrying Lithium-ion batteries
Marathon operation to extinguish burning semi, carrying Lithium-ion batteries | Kempsey

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state's north coast have carried out a prolonged operation to extinguish a fierce fire which has engulfed a semi-trailer and its load of Lithium-ion batteries. FRNSW received numerous Triple-Zero (000) calls just before... Learn more about the Marathon operation to extinguish burning semi, carrying Lithium-ion batteries at Kempsey.

access_time 02:13pm • Sep 09, 2024
place Kempsey
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CASULA | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations at a house fire on Doncaster Avenue. @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]

access_time 12:45pm • Sep 09, 2024
place Casula
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Central Coast firefighters protect their local community from home fires | Saratoga

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in their homes. Crews from Saratoga have set an ambitious goal to... Learn more about the Central Coast firefighters protect their local community from home fires at Saratoga.

access_time 12:38pm • Sep 09, 2024
place Saratoga
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ADAMSTOWN | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations a house fire on Narara Road. Crews are working to protect surrounding properties while battling the blaze. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:00pm • Sep 06, 2024
place Adamstown
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ERINA | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene and working to free a trapped occupant after a single car crash on the Central Coast Highway. Firefighters will remove the roof of the car using hydraulic rescue tools. @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 12:26pm • Sep 06, 2024
place Erina
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BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to free trapped occupants at a two car crash on Restwell Street. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 11:09am • Sep 05, 2024
place Bankstown
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An image relating to the news item  Car and truck destroyed by fire overnight
Car and truck destroyed by fire overnight | Granville

A car and truck have been destroyed by fire overnight in Granville in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to the incident in Sixth Street around 3.15am after reports of a car well alight. Firefighters arrived to find one... Learn more about the Car and truck destroyed by fire overnight at Granville.

access_time 09:39am • Sep 05, 2024
place Granville
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MOOREBANK | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a truck fire on the M5. @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]

access_time 09:28am • Sep 05, 2024
place Moorebank
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An image relating to the news item  Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra to protect homes
Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra to protect homes | Turramurra

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has carried out a major hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra, on Sydney’s upper north shore. The burn will help to protect hundreds of homes, which would potentially be put at risk in the event of... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra to protect homes at Turramurra.

access_time 05:11pm • Sep 03, 2024
place Turramurra
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SYDNEY | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a building fire on Bathurst Street. Approximately 500 people have been evacuated from the building. @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 01:06pm • Sep 03, 2024
place Sydney
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MANGERTON | UPDATE #FRNSW Firefighters are continuing firefighting operations at a house fire on Phillip Crescent. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 09:55am • Sep 03, 2024
place Mangerton
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MANGERTON | #FRNSW Crews are responding to reports of a house fire on Phillips Crescent. Large volumes of black smoke can be seen en route. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 09:04am • Sep 03, 2024
place Mangerton
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Old Punt Rd Fire, TomagoA fire is burning near Old Punt Rd, Tomago burning in an easterly direction towards View on X [external link]

access_time 03:36pm • Sep 02, 2024
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Old Punt Rd, Tomago (Port Stephens LGA)A grass fire is burning in the vicinity of Old Punt Rd, Tomago, moving in View on X [external link]

access_time 02:23pm • Sep 02, 2024
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Springwood Rd Fire, Yarramundi (Hawkesbury LGA)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Springwood Rd, near the YMCA View on X [external link]

access_time 12:52pm • Sep 02, 2024
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CASTLE HILL | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations at a house fire on David Road. @HornsbyCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:46am • Sep 02, 2024
place Castle Hill
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VALLEY HEIGHTS | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to remove a large tree that has come down across Macquarie Road in the Blue Mountains area of Valley Heights. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:27am • Sep 02, 2024
place Valley Heights
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Monday 2 September for the Greater Sydney and Illawarra/Shoalhaven areas. With hot, View on X [external link]

access_time 05:19pm • Sep 01, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Intense 14th alarm blaze rips through pallet factory
Intense 14th alarm blaze rips through pallet factory | Wetherill Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are still trying to extinguish a massive factory fire in Wetherill Park in Sydney's west after a blaze tore through the premises overnight. The intense 14th alarm fire has destroyed a pallet factory in Redfern... Learn more about the Intense 14th alarm blaze rips through pallet factory at Wetherill Park.

access_time 09:52am • Sep 01, 2024
place Wetherill Park
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An image relating to the news item  Firefighters commence epic 24-hour stair climb, raising funds for MND
Firefighters commence epic 24-hour stair climb, raising funds for MND | Katoomba

Dozens of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters today have set out on an epic 24-hour climb of the Furber Steps at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, to raise money for charity. The group is seeking to aid research into Motor... Learn more about the Firefighters commence epic 24-hour stair climb, raising funds for MND at Katoomba.

access_time 02:52pm • Aug 30, 2024
place Katoomba
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