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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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Just after 11am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Walgett Fire Station responded to reports of a house fire on George Sands Way, Walgett. On arrival, crews found a two storey home well alight, with smoke and... Learn more about the House Fire at Walgett.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued a truck driver who had crashed into powerlines on Nicholas Street, Lidcombe shortly before 9 am this morning. Upon arrival, crews found the truck had crashed into nearby powerlines which had fallen across... Learn more about the Truck crash at Lidcombe.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have attended a car crash on Childs Circuit, in Belrose just after 1.30pm this afternoon. Upon arrival firefighters found a vehicle had crashed into the side of a house and damaged a gas meter. No persons... Learn more about the Car crash at Belrose.
FRNSW currently responding to a large car fire on the M1 Northbound at Mt Ousley. Driver has safely evacuated however there is a large amount of smoke in the area. Please exercise caution driving through. View on X [external link]
Our highest reaching vehicle with a working height of 45 metres has been handed over to our crew in Newcastle. A Bronto fire truck gives us the great advantage of tackling a fire from above. View on X [external link]
RT @nswenviromedia: NPWS, @NSWRFS and @FRNSW crews continued a 760 hectares hazard reduction burn at Wattamolla last night after initial burn was reduced to lessen community impact over ANZAC weekend. The burn is expected continue over next few days. View on X [external link]
A COVID case, an impaled gardener, a fuel spill, and numerous injured passengers. This is the drill scenario our crews were confronted with at a mock plane crash at Bankstown Airport. If you were ever skeptical that we are prepared for anything, this is the video for you. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn at Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra. The burn is scheduled for 8 hours, weather permitting. Hazard reduction burns are a major priority for the state’s fire authorities to assist... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction at North Turramurra .
Firefighters from Kempsey responded to and extinguished a house fire in a duplex building, on Austral St Kempsey on the Mid North Coast of NSW this morning. The fire, which broke out shortly before 9:00am, saw flames issuing from the rear... Learn more about the House Fire at Kempsey.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Doreen McCulloch felt helpless in emergencies and wanted to be able to do more. Joining the nearly 5000 volunteers in @FRNSW's Community Fire Units, Doreen now has the training and information to help make her community more resilient. Find out more here: View on X [external link]
It appears the local llamas were intrigued by the crew from Orange undertaking hydrant checks. Fortunately, they were not a-llama-ed. Alpaca our bags if we incorrectly identified the animal in question. Find out how you can help check hydrants: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a pilates studio on the Pacific Highway, Lindfield, where a female had fallen off a pilates reformer and injured her ribs. FRNSW received the call at 12.35pm, and due to the narrowness of... Learn more about the Ladder Platform Rescue at Lindfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) mobilised around 20 firefighting crews to respond to a large factory fire on Wiggs Road, Riverwood, this morning. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls from 10:07am reporting a large plume of smoke coming from the... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Riverwood.
If there's a will - there's a way. Our firefighters were sent in the wrong direction after the street signs between Geraldton to Tardun were spun the wrong way after Cyclone Serjoa. We made it in the end! View on X [external link]
We are proud to assist Veterans in finding new purpose after serving our country. Our Veteran recruitment program aims to help veterans find purpose in protecting their community. For more info visit: View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Today we acknowledge all Service men and women, including firefighters, who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. #LestWeForget #AnzacDay2021 View on X [external link]
ANZAC DAY | Firefighters from Darlinghurst Fire Station paid their respects to past and serving service men and women. #LightUpTheDawn View on X [external link]
Just after 9:00 am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a building collapse with people trapped on Gecko Street, Marsden Park. On arrival, crews found a significant structural collapse on a building site with one male injured and... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Marsden Park.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a unit fire on level three in a unit block on Walker Street, Waterloo which was first reported just after 8:30am. Over 20 firefighters are responding to assist contain the blaze... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Waterloo.
CREW FOUR | This is the fourth crew of emergency service members to depart @SydneyAirport for WA. They will assist people who were affected by Cyclone Seroja. Members are made up of @NSWSES, @NSWRFS and #FRNSW. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: This is 84yr old wheat farmer Roy's house. He's currently in hospital and his daughter was living in the house with no roof after Cyclone Seroja tore through their town of Northampton in WA. Our @FRNSW firefighters were able to help them out and put a smile on Roy's face. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently attending to a large tree that has fallen and blocked both ways of Kissing Point Road, Turramurra. Live power lines have come down with the fallen tree. FRNSW crews have requested the energy provider... Learn more about the Tree Down at Turramurra.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn in Middle Head Road, Mosman today. The burn will continue for most of the day. Hazard reduction burns are a major priority for the state’s fire authorities to... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction Burn at Mosman.
KILLER HEATERS | Sadly already four people have lost their lives in house fires in NSW. You must have a working smoke alarm on every level and keep everything 1 metre from the heater as it cools down. View on X [external link]
More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to contain a large house fire that broke out at a home on Underwood Circuit, Harrington Park just before 2pm this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple... Learn more about the House Fire at Harrington Park .
A great insight into how we use our thermal imaging cameras to locate, detect and identify people, hotspots and substances during fire emergencies. View on X [external link]
Specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have spent more than four hours working to free a male truck driver who became trapped following a truck crash near Gildgandra just after 5am this morning. Two B-Double trucks collided... Learn more about the Truck crash at Biddon.
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at a unit block on Railway Crescent, Jannali just after 5am this morning. Crews arrived on scene following numerous calls to Triple Zero... Learn more about the Apartment Block Fire at Jannali.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: All our @FRNSW firefighters are trained to provide emergency medical care. We also have 13 Community First Responder stations who are trained by @NSWAmbulance to provide medical assistance to patients in remote and rural NSW communities. Training session underway in Sydney today. View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.