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MEDIA ALERT (TODAY): Temora fire captain signs off after 45 years of protecting local community | Temora

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will farewell long-serving Temora Fire Station Captain Greg Matthews, who’s hanging up his fire helmet after nearly five decades of keeping his local community safe.   WHEN:                        10am TODAY (**Friday 28 October**)   WHERE:                     Temora Fire Station 147 De Boos St Temora                          WHO:                          Jeremy Fewtrell FRNSW... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT (TODAY): Temora fire captain signs off after 45 years of protecting local community at Temora.

access_time 08:55am • Oct 28, 2022
place Temora
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW are on scene at a two car crash at the intersection of Juno Pde and Roberts Rd. Traffic is impacted. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:42am • Oct 28, 2022
place Greenacre
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Man trapped for 24 hours | Razorback

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, who've rescued an elderly man from a car that crashed down an embankment at Razorback on Sydney's south-western outskirts, believe he'd lain in the wreckage for more than 24 hours. Emergency crews were called to... Learn more about the Man trapped for 24 hours at Razorback.

access_time 09:11pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Razorback
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GREYSTANES | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a single level house fire with partial roof collapse. All residents have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:42pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Greystanes
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RAZORBACK (Picton) | #FRNSW RESCUE working with @NSWAmbulance to rescue a man who has been trapped in a vehicle which crashed down an embankment yesterday on Old Razorback Rd. FFs have cut the side of the car away to assist with the rescue @NSWRFS also assisting @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28pm • Oct 27, 2022
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Lithium-Ion battery blazes in the home are on the rise. Take this short survey to help us better understand consumer behaviour. With @acccgovau View on X [external link]

access_time 06:02pm • Oct 27, 2022
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CAMDEN PARK | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a house fire after a fire that started in a kitchen has spread into the roof space. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene providing assistance. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:02pm • Oct 27, 2022
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ORANGE | #FRNSW Three s are responding to reports of a house fire on Churchill Ave after numerous calls were received by 000. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:39pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Orange
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EASTWOOD | #FRNSW crews are currently on scene at a two level building with surrounding scaffolding at risk of collapse. @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:35pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Eastwood
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TAREE (Mid Coast) | #FRNSW ffs have prevented a car from igniting after a ride-on lawnmower and 20L fuel drum it was towing ignited. The crew were quickly able to extinguish the fire and contain the remaining fuel from spilling. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Oct 27, 2022
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW providing emergency medical care to a man after a vehicle crash on Newton Rd. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice also responding. @LiveTrafficSyd - heavy traffic in the area.. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:32pm • Oct 27, 2022
place Wetherill Park
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FISHING POINT (Lake Macquarie) | Update 1 - Six fire trucks and 24 FFs have extinguished a fire in a home on Alkrington Ave. No injuires reported, FFs now investigating where and how the fire started. @CityNewcastle - working smoke alarms save lives View on X [external link]

access_time 10:39am • Oct 27, 2022
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CARINGBAH | #FRNSW specialist trained rescue ffs are working along side @NSWAmbulance after a worker has fallen from a roof on a job site. @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:39am • Oct 27, 2022
place Caringbah
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FISHING POINT | #FRNSW more than 20 FFs are working to extinguish a large house fire on Alkrington Ave. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are assisting. @newcastleherald View on X [external link]

access_time 09:34am • Oct 27, 2022
place Fishing Point
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Riverina floodwaters –
Firefighters carry out bizarre ‘Humpday’ Camel rescue in Riverina floodwaters – | Moama

Fire and Rescue NSW’s motto is ‘Prepared for Anything’…even rescuing a camel, stranded in the floodwaters of the Murray River near Moama. The ‘Humpday’ operation unfolded yesterday afternoon when FRNSW’s ‘Foxtrot One” In-water rescue team, based at Moama, answered the distressed... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out bizarre ‘Humpday’ Camel rescue in Riverina floodwaters – at Moama.

access_time 05:56am • Oct 27, 2022
place Moama
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Neighbouring properties protected following house fire | Wallsend

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has protected neighbouring properties following a house fire in Wallsend in Newcastle. Numerous Triple Zero (000) calls were received about smoke issuing from windows at the rear of the property in Harriet Street around 2.30 pm. On... Learn more about the Neighbouring properties protected following house fire at Wallsend.

access_time 05:00pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Wallsend
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Elizabeth and Victoria St. A truck involved in the crash has spilt 150L of hydraulic oil which crews are now working to contain. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 04:41pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Wetherill Park
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FRNSW Commissioner visits flood zones as support ramps up | Across NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter has begun a tour of flood-impacted communities, to hear first-hand from those affected and offer additional support. Commissioner Baxter arrived in Moama, in the state's Riverina, this afternoon, to meet with locals, FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW Commissioner visits flood zones as support ramps up at Across NSW.

access_time 03:05pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Across NSW
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WALLSEND | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a large house fire that is threatening fire spread to neighbouring properties. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:53pm • Oct 26, 2022
place Wallsend
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GLEDSWOOD HILLS | #FRNSW FFs are en route to a spillage after a truck has lost 80litres of hydraulic oil. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:45pm • Oct 26, 2022
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PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW crews were quickly able to extinguish a unit fire earlier this morning in a second level unit. All residents were evacuated. Cause of the fire is yet to be determined. @nswpolice and FRNSW crews remain on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:10am • Oct 26, 2022
place Port Kembla
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FRNSW begin flying drone missions to assess flood damage across the state | Across NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has begun flying aerial missions to carry out rapid damage assessments in flood-impacted areas of NSW. Starting with Australia's 'food bowl' in the north-west Riverina, FRNSW has deployed its fleet of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems... Learn more about the FRNSW begin flying drone missions to assess flood damage across the state at Across NSW.

access_time 05:51pm • Oct 25, 2022
place Across NSW
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW on scene at an industrial complex on Cavasinni Pl. Approx 7 workers have fallen through a cool room roof landing on machinery. Specialist rescue FFs are working with @NSWAmbulance rescue the workers, extent of injuries not know at this stage @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 03:13pm • Oct 25, 2022
place Wetherill Park
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW in attendace at an industrial complex on Cavasinni Pl. Approx 7 workers have fallen through a cool room roof landing on machinery. FFs are working the @NSWAmbulance to rescue the workers, extent of injuries not know at this stage @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 03:10pm • Oct 25, 2022
place Wetherill Park
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ROSEVILLE CHASE | #FRNSW are currently on scene after a truck has pulled down powerlines on Griffith Ave. FFs have set up an exclusion zone until power can be isolated to the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:38am • Oct 25, 2022
place Roseville Chase
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PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car that is well alight on Darcy st. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:42am • Oct 25, 2022
place Parramatta
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FRNSW battling large blaze in old Workers Club | Kurri Kurri

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently battling a large blaze in the old Kurri Kurri Workers Club in the State's lower Hunter region. More than 50 firefighters and 12 fire trucks are on scene at the fire in Lang Street,... Learn more about the FRNSW battling large blaze in old Workers Club at Kurri Kurri.

access_time 05:15pm • Oct 24, 2022
place Kurri Kurri
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FRNSW bolsters flood response in northern NSW with 'base of operations' | Moree

Additional Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) resources have rolled into northern NSW today, as firefighters set up an emergency services 'base of operations' (BOO) to support flood-impacted communities. Located at Broughton Oval in Moree, the BOO is a joint initiative between... Learn more about the FRNSW bolsters flood response in northern NSW with 'base of operations' at Moree.

access_time 04:45pm • Oct 24, 2022
place Moree
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An image relating to the news item FRNSW assists with flood rescues and evacuations
FRNSW assists with flood rescues and evacuations | Across NSW

Apologies for any confusion that may have occurred by the re-sending of the previous media release titled: Fire and Rescue NSW deploys additional in-water rescue crews across the state - VIDEO | , NSW Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing... Learn more about the FRNSW assists with flood rescues and evacuations at Across NSW.

access_time 03:45pm • Oct 24, 2022
place Across NSW
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KURRI KURRI | #FRNSW crews are responding to a large building fire after multiple 000 calls have been received. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:42pm • Oct 24, 2022
place Kurri Kurri
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