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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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WOLLONGONG| Just before 8:00am this morning, #FRNSW were called to a boat taking on water. There is no one on board. HAZMAT crews are also on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire at Gobolion Street, Wellington, today. Just after 12:30pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls of black smoke coming out of a garage roof. Crews from Wellington and Dubbo arrived on scene... Learn more about the House Fire at Wellington.
GLEN INNES | A home on Bradleys Lane has been totally destroyed by fire. #FRNSW crews were called at 6:31am and found the house fully involved in fire. Investigations into the cause are ongoing. View on X [external link]
KOGARAH | #FRNSW crews were called to a unit fire on Station St. All residents have been accounted for following multiple evacs. Fire is contained to the unit however is significantly damaged. View on X [external link]
WEST RYDE | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a fire in the carpark of a large building on Anthony Rd. Multiple people evacuating. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
SYDNEY CBD | Over 30 #FRNSW firefighters from across Sydney have responded to a fire on level 6 of a building on Goulburn St. Approximately 12 ppl evac. The fire has been contained and crews are now being released. View on X [external link]
RT @MoF_Sydney: #FlashbackFridayIt was 100 years ago last Sunday (11 July 1921) that the station pictured here was permanently closed. Do you recognise the station?We will share the answer on Monday! @FRNSW #Morethanfire #MuseumofFire #Museum #Preparedforanything #History #Heritage View on X [external link]
Just before 7:30 pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were responded to a domestic garage fire. Upon arrival, firefighters were confronted with large volumes of toxic smoke and residents attempting to extinguish the fire. FRNSW and NSW Police worked... Learn more about the Race Car Workshop Fire at Chester Hill.
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Stay out of harm this winter and make sure you have a working smoke alarm. An alarm without a battery is like chips without chicken salt. Test your alarm today. For tips and advice visit #StayOutOfHarm #ProtectTheIrreplaceable View on X [external link]
WALLSEND | #FRNSW are on the scene of a large fire in an abandoned building on Council St. Multiple crews in attendance. Update to follow. View on X [external link]
A great example of @what3words helping us, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice locate someone who was trapped in a 20 metre vertical cave entrance! Download the @EmergencyPlus app today: View on X [external link]
ROSEBERY| #FRNSW is on scene where a tree has fallen and brought wires down at Dunning Avenue. View on X [external link]
ROSEBERRY| #FRNSW is on scene where a tree has fallen and brought wires down at Dunning Avenue. View on X [external link]
Just before 12:30pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a granny flat fire on Broad Street at Bass Hill. Firefighters extinguished the fire that originated from a fireplace and contained the fire spread in the ceiling. ... Learn more about the Fireplace Fire at Bass Hill .
A great team effort to help this 13 year old make it back to safety! View on X [external link]
Our recent IFARES participants share how rewarding and challenging the recent program has been. View on X [external link]
Just after 4:45am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews arrived at a house fully engulfed in flames on Dent Place, Shalvey. The single level home was destroyed and firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire and protect neighboring properties... Learn more about the House Fire at Shalvey .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has urged the community to be extra vigilant this winter, following a house fire at Dettmann Avenue, Longueville earlier today. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a two-level house well alight with smoke and flame issuing... Learn more about the House Fire at Longueville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) earlier today about a large fire and plumes of black smoke which was visible across Sydney's eastern suburbs. Upon investigation by FRNSW, it was determined that the cause of the fire... Learn more about the Industrial site smoke plume at Port Botany.
GUILDFORD | A car and its garage are currently on fire in Guildford on Trenton Rd. A large column of smoke was reported by responding crews. The fire is contained and will be extinguished shortly. View on X [external link]
MACQUARIE PASS | Two seperate and unrelated incidents have caused the closure of Macquarie Pass. One truck toward the top of the mountain is stuck on a bend and another is on fire halfway down. All people are out of the truck that is on fire. View on X [external link]
Shortly before 10am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls for a unit fire on Wyee Pl, Malabar. Crews arrived to find a ground floor unit alight with smoke and flames issuing. More than 20 firefighters... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Malabar.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has praised a resident's quick thinking which prevented a potential house fire in Port Macquarie earlier today. Crews responded to a Triple Zero (000) call after a heat lamp caught fire in a bathroom at Greenmeadows... Learn more about the Heat Lamp Fire at Port Macquarie.
PARKES | Just after 6 pm yesterday, #FRNSW was called to a derailed train in Parkes. Multiple #FRNSW and NSWRFS crews attended the incident and worked to contain a diesel spill and decant the remaining fuel from the trains fuel tanks. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a solar panel fire on Beach Road, Denhams Beach, today. Crews arrived to find a burnt out fuse smoldering at the solar panel mounts on the roof of a residential home. Firefighters liaised with an... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Denhams Beach.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Gando's sweet new ride keeps him, and our two other Ignitable Liquid Detection Canines, cool as they travel around the state helping investigate fire scenes. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: This #NAIDOCWeek I'd especially like to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who forged a career in firefighting @FRNSW and continue to support others through our highly successful Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy. View on X [external link]
This morning just after 9:00 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a building fire on Lakes Rd, Nericon. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a large shed well alight with smoke and flames issuing.... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Nericon.
Shortly after 9:00 am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to Triple Zero (000) calls for a house fire on Jack William Dr, Dubbo. FRNSW observed large amounts of smoke issuing while responding to the scene. Upon arrival, FRNSW... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.
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