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$2.3 MILLION ‘BRONTO’ LIFTS FRNSW RESCUE CAPABILITY ON SYDNEY’S LOWER NORTH SHORE The media is invited to join the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke, NSW Member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson MP, and the Fire and Rescue NSW... Learn more about the Minister unveiling $2.3 Bronto firefighting truck at Crows Nest Fire Station.
$2.3 MILLION ‘BRONTO’ LIFTS FRNSW RESCUE CAPABILITY ON SYDNEY’S LOWER NORTH SHORE The media is invited to join the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke, NSW Member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson MP, and the Fire and Rescue NSW... Learn more about the Minister unveiling $2.3 Bronto firefighting truck at Crows Nest Fire Station.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: As water levels rise so do the amount of in-water rescues we attend. It’s essential that we can swiftly and safely rescue those who find themselves in need of help, so today, alongside @NSWSES, our rescue experts put their skills to the test at a simulated in-water rescue course View on X [external link]
KIAR | A truck has rolled on Hue Hue Rd north of Wyong. The driver is trapped and being released by combined services. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are attending to a 100 litre diesel spill. The @tollambulance rescue helicopter is inbound to assist @NSWAmbulance Paramedics. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled a single-level house fire at Nowra on the South Coast this morning. Firefighters in breathing apparatus searched the alight property for occupants before getting into an offensive position to battle the blaze. Two crews... Learn more about the House destroyed by fire at Nowra .
NABIAC | Three semi-trailers have crashed on the Pacific Hwy 30 km south of Taree. #FRNSW rescue crews are working to free one driver who is trapped. While #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are assessing the various loads for dangerous goods. View on X [external link]
A truck driver has been rescued after three trucks collided in Nambiac, thirty kilometres south of Taree overnight. A contingent of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), NSW RFS, NSW Police, and NSW Ambulance worked to free the driver who was... Learn more about the Driver rescued from three-truck crash at Nabiac.
DARGAN | A truck and bus have crashed on Chifley Rd, east of Lithgow. Occupants of the bus were able to self-evacuate, however the trucks driver was trapped and was released by combined services. The driver will be airlifted shortly. View on X [external link]
Media Outlets please note: Here are some linked images of the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) "In-Water" rescue training course underway today at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, as outlined in our most recent joint media release about Water Safety, featuring the... Learn more about the FRNSW "In-Water" Rescue Course pics at Penrith.
Emergency Services Minister thanks Clarence Valley firefighters for flood and fire efforts Media outlets are invited to join NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke, at South Grafton Fire Station today as she expresses her gratitude to local Fire... Learn more about the Minister visiting South Grafton Fire Station at South Grafton.
Rescue experts urge the public to play it safe around our waterways Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) rescue experts are warning the public to take extra care on the state’s waterways, particularly during floodwater... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue/SES appeal for water safety at Penrith.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire that has badly damaged a home overnight at Macquarie Fields in Sydney's south-west. 10 firefighters arrived at the Grevillea Crescent home just after 1am and were confronted by the single level... Learn more about the Macquarie Fields House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
BANKSTOWN | Numerous #FRNSW crews are responding to repeat Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a multi-storey building on fire on South Terrace. The entire building is smoke logged, firefighters are attacking a fire in the garbage room. Numerous evacs are underway. View on X [external link]
100 people have been evacuated from a burning building at Bankstown, in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to the multi-level building in South Terrace just before nine o'clock last night. When more than... Learn more about the 100 residents evacuated during building Fire at Bankstown.
STH WENTWORTHVILLE | Five cars have crashed in the eastbound lane of the M4 Motorway near the Jersey Rd off ramp. Two people are trapped. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding along with @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
BEAUMONT HILLS | Numerous #FRNSW crews are responding to a fire that is through the roof of a two level building on Iwan Place. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RYDALMERE | Three cars have crashed on Victoria Rd. Two people are still in their vehicles. #FRNSW rescue crews have arrived and are working to stabilise and release the trapped occupants. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire at Beaumont Hills in Sydney's north-west. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to Iwan Place, where they found the upper level of a two-storey... Learn more about the House Fire at Beaumont Hills.
A person has been winched to safety by rescue helicopter after falling into surf this afternoon at South West Rocks on the state's mid-north coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews joined Police, NSW Ambulance paramedics and surf life savers from... Learn more about the Helicopter Rescue at Kempsey Council .
MOUNT DRUITT | #FRNSW crews are responding to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire on Coates St. View on X [external link]
An elderly woman has escaped a house fire after hearing a window crack from the heat at Mount Druitt in Greater Western Sydney today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters donned breathing apparatus to combat the single-level blaze and searched the... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Druitt.
PEAKHURST | A van has crashed into a house on Forest Rd. The van has compromised the structural integrity of the house. #FRNSW crews are using equipment to prop the house up to allow the van to be removed. The driver has been treated by @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
MOSMAN | A lady has been rescued from her car by #FRNSW crews after a single vehicle crash on Prince Albert St. Firefighters found the car on its side and worked to remove the roof to extricate her. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW #WaggaWagga firefighters are training in the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems #RPAS#RPAS will be installed at #FRNSW #WaggaWagga and will be deployed to support all types of operations & other agencies#preparedforanything#FRNSW View on X [external link]
MIDDLE BROTHER | A lady is unable to walk after a slip and fall in bushland near Stoney Creek Rd. @what3words technology was used by #FRNSW Operational Comms to located the patient. A helo is standing by with FRNSW and @NSWAmbulance crews to assist the patient. View on X [external link]
MIDDLE BROTHER | A lady is unable to walk after slip and fall in bushland near Stoney Creek Rd. @what3words technology was used by #FRNSW Operational Comms to located the patient. A helo is standing by with FRNSW and @NSWAmbulance crews to assist the patient. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been involved in a marathon 10-hour, two-person rescue at Rossglen on the state's mid-north coast. Just after 5:30 pm yesterday, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were asked to assist in the multi-agency rescue... Learn more about the Marathon rescue and airlift at Rossglen.
URALLA | A drenched and less than impressed, however grateful kitten was rescue by #FRNSW crews from Uralla earlier today. The saturated feline was found clawing for life in a water tank on a property north-east of Tamworth. View on X [external link]
WOLLONGONG | Following the receipt of multiple Triple Zero (000) calls. #FRNSW crews from across the Illawarra are working to contain and extinguish a house fire on Atchison St. The house is thought to be abandoned. View on X [external link]
BONDI JUNCTION | A man has suffered minor injuries after the balcony he was standing on collapsed. The balcony was attached to a terrace house on Botany St. @CityOfSydFRNSW and surrounding #FRNSW crews are working to stabilise and secure the scene. 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.