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An image relating to the news item  Firefighters step up winter fire advice to protect seniors
Firefighters step up winter fire advice to protect seniors | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are visiting retirement villages and lifestyle communities to share life-saving advice about winter fire dangers to protect our seniors. At present this winter, 11 people have died in residential fires in NSW.... Learn more about the Firefighters step up winter fire advice to protect seniors at NSW.

access_time 02:28pm • Aug 16, 2024
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TOORMINA | #FRNSW Crews remain on scene at a house fire on McFadyn Street. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:30am • Aug 16, 2024
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MOREE | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Balo Street. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:54am • Aug 15, 2024
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LINDFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters remain on scene after high voltage powerlines have come down on Capper Street. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:21am • Aug 15, 2024
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TUGGERAH | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a car has crashed into a light post on the Pacific Highway. @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:34am • Aug 15, 2024
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EPPING | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a three car crash on Carlingford Road. Traffic is impacted. @parracity View on X [external link]

access_time 02:44pm • Aug 14, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Deputy Captain takes up rank at Toukley Fire Station, believed to be the youngest ever
Deputy Captain takes up rank at Toukley Fire Station, believed to be the youngest ever | Toukley

In a major achievement, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Matilda Taylor, has been appointed Deputy Captain at Toukley Fire Station, on the state’s central coast, at just 21 years of age. Matilda’s promotion sees her share the role alongside Deputy... Learn more about the Deputy Captain takes up rank at Toukley Fire Station, believed to be the youngest ever at Toukley.

access_time 12:28pm • Aug 14, 2024
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TOUKLEY | Deputy Captain takes up rank at Toukley Fire Station, believed to be the youngest ever. In a major achievement, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Matilda Taylor, has been appointed Deputy Captain at Toukley Fire Station, on the... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:23pm • Aug 14, 2024
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An image relating to the news item ***Vision Alert*** Major operation to recover semi-trailer from embankment
***Vision Alert*** Major operation to recover semi-trailer from embankment | Gulmarrad

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been involved in a major emergency operation to recover a semi-trailer that ran off the Pacific Highway and crashed down an embankment yesterday, near Maclean, in the state's northern rivers district. The crash occurred... Learn more about the ***Vision Alert*** Major operation to recover semi-trailer from embankment at Gulmarrad.

access_time 11:09am • Aug 14, 2024
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SMITHFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a two car crash on The Horsley Drive. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:37am • Aug 14, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Sydney Roosters dedicate annual NRL match to NSW first responders
Sydney Roosters dedicate annual NRL match to NSW first responders | Sydney

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has applauded a concept by the Sydney Roosters NRL club to dedicate a match every season to the state’s first responders. Premier, Chris Minns, and Police Minister, Yasmin Catley, today joined Roosters officials and representatives from... Learn more about the Sydney Roosters dedicate annual NRL match to NSW first responders at Sydney.

access_time 04:09pm • Aug 13, 2024
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SYDNEY | Sydney Roosters dedicate annual NRL match to NSW first responders. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has applauded a concept by the Sydney Roosters NRL club to dedicate a match every season to the states first responders.Premier, Chris Min... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:04pm • Aug 13, 2024
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WENTWORTHVILLE | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a car has crashed into a house on Dunmore Street. All persons are safely out of the vehicle and house. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 02:33pm • Aug 13, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Charging e-bike catches alight
Charging e-bike catches alight | Toronto

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is once again urging residents to ensure safe charging practices of lithium-ion battery powered devices following an e-bike fire near Newcastle yesterday. The owner was charging the device on the rear verandah of a property in... Learn more about the Charging e-bike catches alight at Toronto.

access_time 01:48pm • Aug 13, 2024
place Toronto
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BANKSIA | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a two car crash on the Princess Highway. @BaysideNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 10:37am • Aug 13, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  New $5.2m fire station unveiled to protect Sydney’s south-west
New $5.2m fire station unveiled to protect Sydney’s south-west | Busby

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, today has joined Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, and Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to formally unveil the new $5.2 million fire station in Busby, in Sydney’s south-west. Work began on the station... Learn more about the New $5.2m fire station unveiled to protect Sydney’s south-west at Busby.

access_time 05:28pm • Aug 12, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters face off with C2S’s Heartbreak Hill in firefighting gear to raise funds for children with serious burns
Firefighters face off with C2S’s Heartbreak Hill in firefighting gear to raise funds for children with serious burns | Bondi

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters wearing firefighting gear have powered through this year’s City2Surf, raising $80,208 for children suffering serious burns injuries. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM, along with a crew of 19 fellow firefighters, faced off with Heartbreak Hill... Learn more about the Firefighters face off with C2S’s Heartbreak Hill in firefighting gear to raise funds for children with serious burns at Bondi.

access_time 03:18pm • Aug 12, 2024
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BONDI | Firefighters face off with C2Ss Heartbreak Hill in firefighting gear to raise funds for children with serious burns. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters wearing firefighting gear have powered through this years City2Surf, raising... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:13pm • Aug 12, 2024
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QUEANBEYAN EAST | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced fire fighting operations at a factory fire with large volumes of black smoke issuing on Yass Road. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:29pm • Aug 12, 2024
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Investigations continuing into house fire
Investigations continuing into house fire | Belfield

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a house fire in Belfield early this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a property in Michael Avenue just before 2.00am. Three FRNSW crews attended the incident, with the first arriving reporting... Learn more about the Investigations continuing into house fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:28am • Aug 12, 2024
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Fire destroys unit and damages three others
Fire destroys unit and damages three others | Punchbowl

A intense blaze has destroyed a unit and damaged three others in Punchbowl overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls just before 11.00pm following reports of a fire on Victoria Road. Seven fire trucks, including two ladder... Learn more about the Fire destroys unit and damages three others at Punchbowl.

access_time 09:48am • Aug 12, 2024
place Punchbowl
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW reignites historic partnership with Insurance Council of Australia to safeguard communities
Fire and Rescue NSW reignites historic partnership with Insurance Council of Australia to safeguard communities | Sydney

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) have today joined forces in a commitment to work together to safeguard communities from fire risk and enhance safety across the state. At the first ‘Insurance Industry Forum’ held... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW reignites historic partnership with Insurance Council of Australia to safeguard communities at Sydney.

access_time 01:33pm • Aug 09, 2024
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PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a kitchen fire in a restaurant on Victoria Road. @parracity View on X [external link]

access_time 12:16pm • Aug 09, 2024
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HAYMARKET | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after reports of large volumes of black smoke were reported on Hay Street. @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 10:49am • Aug 09, 2024
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ARMIDALE | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Rusden Street. All occupants were safely evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:36am • Aug 09, 2024
place Armidale
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SYDNEY | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a structural collapse on Pitt Street. An exclusion zone is in place. @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 09:54am • Aug 08, 2024
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NARELLAN | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene at a multi vehicle crash on Camden Valley Way. @CamdenCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 02:29pm • Aug 07, 2024
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CAMPERDOWN | #FRNSW Crews have responded to reports of a house fire on Kingston Road. @IWCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 01:28pm • Aug 07, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Close call for resident as Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire
Close call for resident as Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire | Dee Why

A man has narrowly escaped an apartment fire, caused by a faulty Lithium-Ion battery, at Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches. The resident was charging a battery pack for a remote-controlled plane in his unit just after 8pm on Sunday (4... Learn more about the Close call for resident as Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire at Dee Why.

access_time 11:19am • Aug 07, 2024
place Dee Why
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home
Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home | Kingswood

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued an elderly man from a burning home in Kingswood, in Sydney’s west. Six FRNSW fire trucks responded shortly before 7.00am after multiple reports of a house fire on Orth Street. Crews arrived to... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home at Kingswood.

access_time 01:29pm • Aug 06, 2024
place Kingswood
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