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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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Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of a unit fire on George St, Parramatta, shortly before 3.00pm. Firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke issuing from a unit in a three level complex. The blaze was quickly extinguished and... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Parramatta.
DUBBO | Over 18 firefighters are working to extinguish a unit fire in a motel on Cobra St. One unit is fully alight and crews are attempting to prevent the fire from spreading. All guests are accounted for. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our Brontos are not only great for fighting fire from above but also rescues like this one. Crews were able to reach a semi-conscious man who had suffered a medical episode while working on the communications tower and safely lower him 40m to the waiting ambulance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a building fire on Cobra St, Dubbo shortly after 6:00pm last night. FRNSW firefighters arrived to find multiple motel rooms well alight and worked quickly to contain the blaze. It took 18 firefighters... Learn more about the Building Fire at Dubbo.
EASTERN CREEK | A person has been rescued from a multi-vehicle car crash on the M7. Traffic is severely affected in both directions between Glenwood and Cecil Hills. Avoid the M7. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a motor vehicle accident on the M7 near Eastern Creek, just after 4:30pm. Once on scene firefighters were faced with a 4 car crash, with one person trapped in a van and fluids leaking on... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Eastern Creek.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a building fire on Union St, Goulburn just after 11:00am. Upon arrival, firefighters found an outdoor pergola, which was attached to the rear of the building, well alight. Firefighters worked to quickly to contain the... Learn more about the Building Fire at Goulburn.
Shortly after 2pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of an aircraft landing on Collaroy Beach. The plane made a successful emergency landing on the beach after having engine difficulty. FRNSW firefighters worked in conjunction with volunteers from... Learn more about the Aircraft Incident at Narrabeen.
We all have a part to play in the healing process for our people and nation. Today we remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There is still work to do, but today we say, sorry. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a home on Morish Street, Broken Hills just after 6:30 this morning. Upon arrival crews found flames issuing from the side of the single... Learn more about the House Fire at Broken Hill.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a man and a woman after they became trapped inside an ocean cave near Surfside Drive, Catherine Hill Bay just after 11.30pm last night. Crews arrived on scene a short time later... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Catherine Hill Bay.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a house fire on Rose St, Moruya, at 11:30pm last night. On arrival, FRNSW found a single level residence with smoke issuing from the side of the house and through the roof. Firefighters worked quickly to... Learn more about the House Fire at Moruya.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a building fire on Inglis St, Mudgee overnight. On arrival, FRNSW found a building well alight with flames impacting a neighbouring building. It took approximately 16 firefighters more than an hour to bring the blaze... Learn more about the Building Fire at Mudgee.
Just before 4:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters responded to reports of a Unit Fire on Browning Street in Byron Bay. Upon arrival smoke and flame was coming from a bedroom window. First arriving firefighters worked quickly to contain the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Byron Bay.
STOP. DROP. COVER. ROLL. We are excited to launch our updated fire safety education program for kids! We are so proud to lead an educational program that teaches kids important and life-saving skills. Interested? Visit for more info. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) safely removed a man who was trapped in rock crushing machinery at a quarry in Railway Street, Emu Plains this afternoon. FRNSW rescuers were able to release the man who was trapped by the leg and... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Emu Plains .
ARMIDALE | A house is on fire on Bailey St. Firefighters are in attendance and working to clear the home and extinguish the fire. Multiple crews on scene. View on X [external link]
NEWTOWN | Firefighters have contained and extinguished an intense fire found in a home of a row of terraces on Darley St. 15 people self evacuated. The whole building is damaged by smoke and heat and 50% of the building is severely damaged. View on X [external link]
Over 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews responded to an Antique shop on Hight Street at Hillston. Upon arrival the shop was well alight with smoke and flame that was quickly spreading through the... Learn more about the Antique Shop Fire at Hillston.
Just before 1:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW(FRNSW) were called to a bike rider who had fallen off his bike 300m down a trail at Red Hill Reserve, Beacon Hill. FRNSW along with NSW Police, Ambulance NSW and RFS worked together in... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Beacon Hill.
Just before 10:00am over 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighters responded to numerous triple zero calls for an unoccupied house fire on George Hardiman Avenue, West Kempsey. Upon arrival smoke and flames were coming through the partially collapsed roof. Crews... Learn more about the House Fire at West Kempsey.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a shed fire at the rear of a property in Chester Street, Moree, this morning. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from around 10:30am, firefighters arrived to find the shed well alight and prevented the... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Moree.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Ambulance worked together to free a driver from a truck after a crash on Victoria Road, Drummoyne this morning. FRNSW received a Triple Zero (000) call at 10.25 and dispatched a heavy rescue... Learn more about the Truck Accident at Drummoyne.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to numerous triple zero calls to a House Fire on Darcy Drive, Goonellabah. Firefighters worked quickly to contain the fire that started on the back deck and spread to the house. Crews are currently... Learn more about the House Fire at Goonellabah.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are conduction a Hazard Reduction Burn on Thursday 20th May from Prospect Avenue, Bolton Point. Starting at 9:00 am and lasting most of the day. Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction at Bolton Point.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) safely removed a driver trapped in a vehicle following an accident involving a car and a bus on Government Road, Berkshire Park, this morning. FRNSW alongside the NSW Rural Fire Service, attended the scene where the... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Berkshire Park.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently on scene at a house fire on Quarry Road, Forbes which broke out just before 8:00am this morning. On route, FRNSW crews observed a large plume of smoke and requested additional crews to assist,... Learn more about the House Fire at Forbes.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a house fire on Catherine Drive, Dubbo at 2:30pm this afternoon. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames issuing from the side of the house. Approximately 14 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.
A brave resident used the "Get down low and go go go" method to rescue a neighbour's menagerie of animals following a fire in a Hobart Street, St Marys residence today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to the property... Learn more about the House Fire at St Marys.
This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a big shout-out and thank you to our Community Fire Unit Volunteers! CFU Volunteers are integral in creating bushfire safe communities. If this is something you are interested in joining please visit: View on X [external link]
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- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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