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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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Higher learning for former Teacher and Pupil When Simon Macauley gave up his teaching job to join Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) earlier this year, he didn’t expect to see a former pupil amongst his fellow recruits. Although the 40-year-old didn’t have... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Graduation media release #1 at Orchard Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) extinguished a house fire in Thirlmere earlier today. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke issuing from the roof and the fire rapidly spreading throughout the property. Crews worked quickly... Learn more about the House Fire at Thirlmere.
LANE COVE | Two cars have crashed on the Pacific Hwy near the Gore Hill Freeway overpass. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of persons trapped. View on X [external link]
WESTLEIGH | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys Nth West have contained a fire to the laundry of a home on Quarter Sessions Rd. Operations are ongoing, no injuries reported. View on X [external link]
BYRON BAY | #FRNSW crews have contained a car fire which was parked in an underground car park on Shirley St. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped Santa prepare for Christmas by taking him on the 16th annual “Singleton lolly run.” Over five afternoons and 109-kilometres, the young and “young at heart” lined the streets of the Hunter Valley town... Learn more about the Singleton Santa "lolly run" at Singleton.
PARKLEA | #FRNSW rescue crews are setting up to extricate the driver of a car that has crashed on Sunnyholt Rd. View on X [external link]
WOOLGOOLGA | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Safety Beach Dr. The two storey home was found well alight. All occupants are accounted for. @NSWRFS, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
KINCHELA | #FRNSW rescue crews are working to free a patient who is trapped in a car crash on South West Rocks Rd. 2 cars were involved, one has flipped and is on the road and the other is in a paddock. The road is closed in both directions. @NSWRFS, @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
WESTDALE | #FRNSW is responding to reports of a large explosion at a commercial property on Phoenix St. View on X [external link]
UPDATE: New explosion footage regarding this incident is now available, as attached. Video credit: www.weathermate.live. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to an explosion last night at Westdale, on the outskirts of Tamworth, in the state's New England area. Crews arrived... Learn more about the Gas Explosion Footage at Westdale.
BURRADOO | A truck has crashed into a house on Foldgarth Way near Bowral. The structural integrity of the home has been severely damaged. #FRNSWs Urban Search and Rescue semi trailer has arrived and will work with local crews to stabilise the damaged house and remove the truck. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car this afternoon at Picton, south of Sydney. Upon arrival in Argyle Street just after 1pm, firefighters immediately commenced CPR on the injured motorcyclist. NSW Ambulance... Learn more about the Motor Cycle Crash at Picton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have attended a property at Burradoo, in the state's Southern Highlands, where a semi-trailer has crashed into a home. Crews were called to the address in Foldgarth Way, near Bowral, just after midday. When they arrived,... Learn more about the Truck into house extrication at Burradoo.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic shears to cut open a car and free a trapped motorist today at St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. The crews responded to a two vehicle crash at the corner of... Learn more about the Car Accident at St. Ives.
Fire has severely damaged a home overnight at Wagga Wagga in the state's Riverina. Three fire units from Turvey Park and Wagga Wagga Fire Stations were called to Bardia Street in Ashmont just after midnight. They found the house well alight and... Learn more about the House Fire at Ashmont.
WOONONA | #FRNSW crews from Wollongong and Bulli are assisting @NSWAmbulance with the rescue of a patient who is injured on the beach. A litter-wheel will be used to transport the patient to an awaiting ambulance. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Unveiling the design for our new @FRNSW station at North Ryde - the first of its kind, designed to reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens - and officially handing over a new truck to help our firefighters continue to keep the community safe. View on X [external link]
COOLONGOLOOK | #FRNSW rescue and hazmat firefighters are responding to reports of a serious two-truck crash which has closed the Pacific Highway. View on X [external link]
RT @nadine_morton: ‼️ BREAKING ‼️A truck has slammed into a house in Bayview, emergency services are on scene now.More to come. View on X [external link]
AGNES BANKS | A serious car crash has closed Castlereigh Rd. Multiple agencies are working to treat and the transport numerous patients. View on X [external link]
STANWELL TOPS | A paraglider has crashed into a tree and is suspended above the ground. Multiple #FRNSW resources have been assigned to secure and lower the pilot. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped save a paraglider who crashed into a tree this afternoon at Stanwell Tops, south of Sydney. FRNSW personnel joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and State Emergency Service crews to reach the 30-year-old man,... Learn more about the Paraglider Rescue at Stanwell Tops.
Fire has destroyed a caravan and annexe this morning at West Ballina, on the state's north coast. Four fire units were called to a caravan park in Rivers Street just after 6.30am and found the van and an attached 6m by... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at West Ballina.
PENRITH | Three cars have crashed on Richmond Rd near Dunheved Rd. One person is trapped in one car and another car is on fire. #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish the fire and rescue the trapped patient. View on X [external link]
CABRAMATTA | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a townhouse fire on Hill Street. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the building. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
CARRAMAR | #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a granny flat on Quest Ave that is well alight. All persons are accounted for and no injuries have been reported. View on X [external link]
DENHAM COURT | Narellan firefighters rescued a second cat yesterday afternoon. The cat was found trapped in a drain on Zorina St. It was quickly released and reunited with its owner. : @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
DENHAM COURT | Narellan firefighters rescued a second cat yesterday from a drain on Zorina St. View on X [external link]
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