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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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A man has escaped serious injury at a partial building collapse at Bondi in Sydney's East earlier today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have secured the balcony of a residential terrace after it collapsed onto a car at... Learn more about the Balcony Collapse at Bondi Junction.
SYDNEY CBD | A large battery-bank is off-gassing in a building on Rawson Place. #FRNSW were assigned at 8am following receipt of an automatic fire alarm and arrived to find a smoke-affected security guard. Crews are working to isolate the batteries and ventilate the building. View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD WEST | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys West have prevented the spread of an intense fire found in a two-level shop within a row of shops on Rawson St. One occupant is being treated for smoke inhalation. Operations are ongoing. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
Firefighters have prevented a shop fire in a two-level block from spreading to neighbouring properties at Fairfiest West in Greater Western Sydney earlier today. Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) quickly accessed the building and located the seat of the fire as crews... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Fairfield West.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are in attendance at a building on Rawson Street in Sydney's CBD following a call by Automatic Fire Alarm. On arrival, a security guard was found to be overcome by fumes from a large... Learn more about the Off-gassing battery bank at Sydney CBD.
LAKE ALBERT | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire in a single level home on Angela Rd. One person has self evacuated. No injuries reported @FRNSW_RS3 View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW firefighters have accessed fire originBurnt product being removed & extinguished All persons accounted & no reported damage injuries #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire and averted a potential catastrophe at a feed mill at Corowa on the New South Wales-Victoria border. Around 9.30 this morning, two trucks from Corowa Fire Station and a Hazardous Materials... Learn more about the Mill fire at Corowa.
BORAMBOLA | A semi has crashed into a paddock on the Sturt Hwy. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are working with @NSWRFS members to assess reports of a fuel leak. The trucks driver is uninjured. View on X [external link]
BLAXLAND | A car has crashed and rolled near the McDonalds restaurant on the Great Western Hwy. One male is trapped. #FRNSW crews have commenced rescue. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have mopped up a liquid chlorine spill that's injured four people at Warners Bay at Lake Macquarie. Several FRNSW crews attended the spill at a pool services company in Hillsborough Road just before 11.30 this... Learn more about the Four treated for chlorine burns at Warners Bay.
ROBERTSON | Two cars have crashed on Caalong St, one male is trapped. #FRNSW crews are responding. View on X [external link]
ROYAL NATIONAL PARK | At least three swimmers have been pulled from the water and are being treated by combined services. There are unconfirmed reports of other swimmers in distress. View on X [external link]
FIVE DOCK | Two friendly corellas found themselves tangled in discarded fishing line which then became snagged in overhead powerlines. #FRNSW crews worked carefully to retrieve and lower them to safety. Theyre now in the care of a local vet. View on X [external link]
PENRITH | A small boat with five people on board has capsized on the Nepean River near Bruce Neale Drive. Four people are accounted for while a multi-agency operation is underway to locate the fifth occupant. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a capsized boat on the Nepean River near Penrith. The tinny, carrying five people, flipped over just after 12.30 this afternoon after it unintentionally went over the Penrith Weir. FRNSW crews... Learn more about the Tinny Capsize at Penrith.
Three Fire and Rescue NSW innovators rewarded with Australia Day Honours Three dedicated Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) for their commitment towards mental health, community engagement and public safety. The AFSM was established... Learn more about the Australia Day Honours at .
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Superintendent Peter Jacobs has been awarded the AFSM for his exemplary service to our people + the community of NSW. His current role of Prevention + Support has been instrumental in leading cultural change within FRNSW. Peter leads by example and is the change he wishes to see. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Congratulations to Captain David O’Donnell! Working with NSW Ambulance under the Community First Responder program means his crew can assist remote and isolated communities during medical emergencies. His dedication to emergency prevention, response and recovery speaks volumes. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Senior Firefighter Tara Lal has been awarded the AFSM for her vital contributions to building and maintaining the mental health and resilience of our firefighters. The wellbeing of our people is so important to me, and to have Tara embed this within our culture is invaluable. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: A special congratulations to Mark Reay, the Musical Director of the FRNSW band. Mark has been awarded the Order of Australia medal for his long and distinguished service to music through marching and brass bands. A wonderful achievement! View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Congratulations to Senior Firefighter Tara Lal, Captain David O’Donnell and Superintendent Peter Jacobs on being awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal. Their effort and dedication to the safety of their communities and each other is truly reflective of our values. View on X [external link]
LURNEA | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a large house fire on Hill Road. First arriving crews have rescued a dog from the rear yard. A large amount of smoke is reported in the area. No injuries are reported. View on X [external link]
A fire crew has lived up to Fire and Rescue NSW's motto of being prepared for anything, helping to rescue an injured sea turtle near Evans Head, on the state's far north coast. The FRNSW team from Evans Head responded to... Learn more about the Sea Turtle Rescue at Evans Head.
BILGOLA BEACH | Earlier today a man was badly trapped in a ute that was crushed by a garbage truck full of vegetation. #FRNSW crews worked with a crane company who quickly setup and assisted with the rescue of the man who suffered only scratches. Insp. Kim Simpson explains more: View on X [external link]
BURWOOD | A male has been rescued from a house fire on Livingston St. #FRNSW crews have contained the fire and are working with @NSWAmbulance to treated the man who is badly burnt. No other injuries are reported. View on X [external link]
BILGOLA BEACH | A garbage truck has rolled onto a ute on Barrenjoey Rd. #FRNSW rescue crews are working to free one person who is trapped in the ute. Traffic in the area is severely affected. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a garbage truck rollover, that's injured a person, at Bilgola on Sydney's northern beaches. The incident occurred just before 7am on Barrenjoey Road at the Bilgola "Bends." The waste disposal truck,... Learn more about the Truck Rollover at Bilgola.
CECIL HILLS | A semitrailer and car have crashed head-on, on Elizabeth Drive. All people are out of the wreckage. #FRNSW hazmat crews are working on a diesel spill from a ruptured fuel tank. The semitrailer was transporting supermarket groceries. View on X [external link]
REVESBY | #FRNSW crews are attending to a fire involving approximately one hundred pallets, a car and a forklift at a business on Marigold St. @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
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