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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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TUNCURRY | @FRNSW Tuncurry Street, assisting ambulance with a patient removal due to access difficulties. View on X [external link]
BEROWRA | @FRNSW Rickard Rd, house filled with smoke from a wood fire place, area ventilated and the atmosphere was monitored and deemed safe. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a lithium battery incident this morning at Campbelltown Hospital, in Sydney's south-west. Three fire trucks, including a heavy Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) appliance, rushed to the hospital just after 7.30am in response to... Learn more about the Lithium battery fire in hospital ward at Campbelltown.
CAMPBELLTOWN | Lithium battery fire in hospital ward. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a lithium battery incident this morning at Campbelltown Hospital, in Sydney's south-west.Three fire trucks, including a heavy Hazardous M... View on X [external link]
RAZORBACK | @ Mount Hercules Rd, single level house fire in progress, vacated recently all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]
LAVINGTON | @FRNSW Wagga Rd, fire in a ten unit motel block, firefighting operations underway. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career of protecting and educating communities against emergencies. Despite completing an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner... Learn more about the Family’s firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years at Parramatta.
PARRAMATTA | Familys firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career... View on X [external link]
TELOPEA | @FRNSW Evans Rd, bus fire with all passengers evacuated, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]
TELOPEA | #FRNSW responding to reports of a bus fire on Evans Rd near the shops. All persons off the bus. Two trucks on the way.... View on X [external link]
KREMNOS | @FRNSW Stoney Ridge Rd, shed totally destroyed by fire, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]
TUNCURRY | @FRNSW Point Rd, yacht fire while at berth, extinguished two lines of hose, NSW Police are on scene investigating. View on X [external link]
ORANGE | @FRNSW Discovery Drive, food stuffs alight on the stove, extinguished by removing, ventilation in progress. View on X [external link]
BROKEN HILL | @FRNSW Knox Street, small amount of grass alight, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]
CRONULLA | @FRNSW Bando Rd, top floor unit alight, extinguished two lengths of hose. All occupants have been accounted for, investigations are continuing.@theleadernews View on X [external link]
HOMEBUSH | @FRNSW Underwood Road, car fire in an underground car park, extinguished 2 lengths of hose, ventilation is continuing. View on X [external link]
TABLE TOP | @FRNSW Olympic Hwy, 5 kilometer oil spill currently being rendered safe by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]
BONNYRIGG | @FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, two vehicle accident, all occupants removed from scene, clean up under way. View on X [external link]
AIRDS | @FRNSW Riverside Drive, fire in a two level townhouse, both levels affected by smoke and fire, all occupants are accounted for. View on X [external link]
PUTTA BUTTA | @FRNSW Stockmans Drive, fire in an air conditioning system, extinguished two lengths of hose, salvage work carried out. View on X [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | @FRNSW Rickard Road, fire in a disused building, extinguished 3 lengths of hose. View on X [external link]
NARROMINE | @FRNSW Duffy Street, single level house fire, extinguished two lengths of hose, salvage and overhaul in progress. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW Arthur Street, fire in a bedroom, extinguished one line of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
GUNNADAH | @FRNSW Wattle Street, car fire extinguished by FRNSW crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]
THE ENTRANCE | @FRNSW The Entrance Rd, fire in progress at industrial complex which is currently vacant. Offensive firefighting operations are in progress. View on X [external link]
CANOWINDRA | @FRNSW Belubula Way, house fire in a single level property, extinguished 3 lengths of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
CONCORD | @FRNSW Bertham Street, domestic garage alight, firefighting operations have prevented damage to main residence. View on X [external link]
ALEXANDRIA | @FRNSW Bourke Road, fire in an industrial laundry in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are in offensive mode. Fire control has been made, salvage work and investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | Final Update #FRNSW @NSW_EPA @CumberlandSyd have worked together to make safe the #HAZMAT incident on Mandoon Rd. Site handed back to occupants and road reopened. View on X [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | #HAZMAT Update - Firefighters continue to work with @NSW_EPA, currently at the end of the storm water drainage system approx 1.5 km from the site. Water samples being taken by both agencies.. current water samples. Neutral PH level and no toxic vapours. Work continues View on X [external link]
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