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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 (FRNSW) has embraced the latest Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (drone) technology to assist with firefighting operations at a significant blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west over the past 24 hours. The huge... Learn more about the Drones help firefighting and clean up operations at recycling facility at St Marys.
ST MARYS | ***VISION ALERT*** Drones help firefighting and clean up operations at recycling facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has embraced the latest Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (drone) technology to assist with firefighting operations... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) crews remain at the scene of yesterday's major fire and chemical emergency in Sydney's west. More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks were confronted by 60-metre high fireballs at the waste recycling... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT - Fire and Rescue NSW continues Hazmat operations after major blaze at St Marys.
ST MARYS | ***VISION ALERT - Fire and Rescue NSW continues Hazmat operations after major blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) crews remain at the scene of yesterday's major fire and chemical emergency in Sydney's west.... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Assistant Commissioner, Michael Morris, will provide an update on the major recycling plant fire and hazardous materials emergency at St Marys in Sydney’s west. WHEN: 12.00pm TODAY WHERE: opposite 40 Christie Street, St Marys WHO: ... Learn more about the *** MEDIA ALERT*** Update on recycling plant fire at St Marys.
ST MARYS | *** MEDIA ALERT*** Update on recycling plant fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Assistant Commissioner, Michael Morris, will provide an update on the major recycling plant fire and hazardous materials emergency at St Marys in Sydneys... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews tonight have contained a 14th alarm blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west. The huge fire broke out at the recycling plant in Christies Street, St Marys, around 1.45pm. At the height... Learn more about the Firefighters contain major blaze and hazardous materials emergency at St Marys.
ST MARYS | Firefighters contain major blaze and hazardous materials emergency. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews tonight have contained a 14th alarm blaze and chemical emergency at a waste facility in Sydney's west.The huge fire broke out at t... View on X [external link]
The large and dangerous industrial fire and hazardous materials emergency at St Marys in Sydney's west has now been upgraded to a 14th alarm - the highest available level. Crews continue to battle the blaze however large stocks of chemicals and... Learn more about the Incident update - Firefighters battle intense industrial fire at St Marys.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, will provide media outlets with an update on the major recycling plant fire and hazardous materials emergency underway this afternoon at St Marys, in Sydney’s west. WHEN: 4.45pm TODAY WHERE: ... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT - 10th alarm fire/Hazmat emergency at St Marys.
ST MARYS | ***VISION ALERT*** Incident update - Firefighters battle intense industrial fire. The large and dangerous industrial fire and hazardous materials emergency at St Marys in Sydney's west has now been upgraded to a 14th alarm - the highe... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed more than 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks to battle a large structure fire at a commercial recycling plant at St Marys, in Sydney's west. Just after 1.45pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000)... Learn more about the Large fire in recycling facility at St Marys.
ST MARYS | MEDIA ALERT - 10th alarm fire/Hazmat emergency. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, will provide media outlets with an update on the major recycling plant fire and hazardous materials emergency underway this aft... View on X [external link]
ST MARYS | ***VISION ALERT*** Large fire in recycling facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed more than 100 firefighters and 20 fire trucks to battle a large structure fire at a commercial recycling plant at St Marys, in Sydney's west... View on X [external link]
A man has suffered burns to his arm and leg after a fire involving an e-bike at a property in North St Marys, in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called just after 4.00am this morning following a... Learn more about the Man injured in e-bike fire at St Marys.
NORTH ST MARYS | Man injured in e-bike fire. A man has suffered burns to his arm and leg after a fire involving an e-bike at a property in North St Marys, in Sydney's west.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called just after 4.00am this mo... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is inviting people who are passionate about making a difference to their communities to consider becoming a full-time firefighter at Australia’s busiest urban fire and rescue agency. The permanent firefighter recruitment drive opens next month, and... Learn more about the Recruitment heats up with information sessions for aspiring firefighters at NSW .
Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Corrimal Fire Station is celebrating a century of serving and protecting the community north of Wollongong. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell joined dignitaries including the Federal Member for Cunningham Alison Byrnes and the NSW Minister for Health... Learn more about the FRNSW Corrimal Fire Station celebrates a century of community service at Corrimal.
NSW | ***VISION ALERT*** Recruitment heats up with information sessions for aspiring firefighters. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is inviting people who are passionate about making a difference to their communities to consider becoming a full-time... View on X [external link]
CORRIMAL | FRNSW Corrimal Fire Station celebrates a century of community service. Fire and Rescue NSWs (FRNSW) Corrimal Fire Station is celebrating a century of serving and protecting the community north of Wollongong.FRNSW Commissioner Jerem... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews battled a large house fire last night after a blaze broke out in a caravan and spread to a two-level home in Bonnells Bay, on the western shores of Lake Macquarie. Just after 6.45pm... Learn more about the Firefighters battle overnight house fire at Bonnells Bay.
BONNELLS BAY | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters battle overnight house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews battled a large house fire last night after a blaze broke out in a caravan and spread to a two-level home in Bonnells Bay, on the weste... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled an intense fire in a row of shops, with residential units above, in Rockdale in Sydney's south. At approximately 1.00pm, more than 25 firefighters and eight fire trucks responded to the incident in... Learn more about the Firefighters contain shop and residential blaze at Rockdale.
ROCKDALE | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters contain shop and residential blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled an intense fire in a row of shops, with residential units above, in Rockdale in Sydney's south.At approximately 1.00p... View on X [external link]
Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in today’s Australia Day Honours. The recipients of the top emergency service recognition include Superintendent Gregory Houston, Station Officer Samuel Parkhouse and Grafton Captain... Learn more about the Three FRNSW fire officers recognised in Australia Day Honours at NSW.
NSW | Three FRNSW fire officers recognised in Australia Day Honours. Three Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) officers have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in todays Australia Day Honours. The recipients of the top emergency se... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are striking the right chord with festivalgoers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, ensuring fire safety takes centre stage at the iconic event, which attracts around 70,000 visitors each year. As part of a... Learn more about the Fire Safety Blitz is hitting the right note at Country Music Festival at Tamworth.
TAMWORTH | Fire Safety Blitz is hitting the right note at Country Music Festival. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are striking the right chord with festivalgoers at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, ensuring fire safety takes centre stage a... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued three people following a significant fire in a large residential unit complex in Malabar, in Sydney’s east, overnight. At approximately 11.45pm, more than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and 10 fire... Learn more about the Firefighters battle intense unit blaze and rescue three trapped occupants at Malabar.
MALABAR | Firefighters battle intense unit blaze and rescue three trapped occupants. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued three people following a significant fire in a large residential unit complex in Malabar, in Sydneys east... View on X [external link]
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