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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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At approximately 5am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a building fire on Booth Lane, Annandale. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in a garbage compactor at the rear of a commercial premises which was spreading... Learn more about the Building Fire at Annandale.
JUNEE | A large single level building on Button Av is on fire. #FRNSW crews have contained the fire, however its yet to be extinguished. @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS are in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Everyday I’m impressed by the resilience and tenacity demonstrated by all of @FRNSW’s Firefighters and support staff. View on X [external link]
MUDGEE | A house is on fire on Gladstone St. Numerous #FRNSW crews from neighbouring stations are responding to support firefighters from Mudgee who are already on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW( FRNSW) has assisted NSW Ambulance in extricating an injured person from a Blackwoods Beach, Cronulla today. Rescue specialists devised a plan to carry the patient safety along the beach and up the steep, wet rocks to the... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Cronulla.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large house fire where the roof has collapsed on Calisto Drive, Cranebrook earlier today. FRNSW rescued nine puppies, one dog and three hens from the residence, before firefighters withdrew to fight the fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Cranebrook.
REDFERN | A fire in the bedroom of a unit on Morehead St has been initially contained by sprinklers and extinguished by #FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]
Thanks to a working smoke alarm, a man has escaped with his life after Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a house fire on Sandringham Avenue, Cambridge Park overnight. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a rear granny flat... Learn more about the House Fire at Cambridge Park.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW crews have rescued a kangaroo from between two factory walls. The animal was sedated by a wildlife team and carefully removed by firefighters. View on X [external link]
BONDI BEACH | #FRNSW Crews have just gained access to a unit on Edward St and extinguished unattended food that had caught fire. Remember to Keep Looking when Cooking. More info: View on X [external link]
No kidding! Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) proved it really IS prepared for anything, anywhere, anytime after rescuing a baby goat from a cliff face at Dolerite Way, Pemulwuy this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the goat stuck on... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Pemulwuy.
OBERON | Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish a house fire on Dudley St. @NSWSES have been assigned to assist with tramping the damaged house. @NSWRFS are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Protecting the environment is important to us, and consulting with the EPA for advice ensures we make the best decisions for the future of our communities. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled high winds to secure a detached roof of a unit block on Fullerton Street, Stockton earlier today. Crews arrived to find a roof had peeled off a unit block in high winds and... Learn more about the Roof Peeled Off at Stockton.
Just after 1.00am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) responded to reports of a truck fire on the Hume Highway near Marulan. Firefighters arrived at the northbound service centre and found a B-double truck... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Marulan.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large factory fire on Pine Road at Yennora today. More than 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks arrived to find a single level factory well alight with reported sounds of explosions coming from... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Yennora.
SURRY HILLS | A fire in a unit on Crown St has been extinguished. One person is being treated for minor burns by @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our @FRNSW deployment are now on the ground assisting with the multi-agency firefighting efforts in Canada #Canadafires @AFACnews View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has removed an oil spill stretching more than one kilometre northbound on the Princes Highway in Albion Park Rail today. HAZMAT crews arrived to find the source of the spillage was due to a semi-trailer with... Learn more about the Oil Spill at Albion Park Rail.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a person trapped in a vehicle on Frederick Street, Oatley this morning. FRNSW crews from Mortdale and Hurstville Fire Stations arrived on scene to find an elderly female trapped after having rolled her... Learn more about the Car Crash at Oatley.
During a frantic dash to escape the sound of fireworks, Garfield the beagle found himself slightly regretting his diet of lasagne and pizza when he became stuck in a gate. Using specialist rescue tools, firefighters from Orange were quick to reunite Garfield with his family. View on X [external link]
BURWOOD | #FRNSW received numerous calls to a two level home on fire on Wentworth St. Fire crews arrived to find the house was fully involved in fire. Two nearby properties are being cooled as the fire is extinguished. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a dog which became stuck in a gate as he ran from the sound of fireworks. Firefighters responded to a report of a dog stuck in a gate just before 8:00 pm last night... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Orange.
RIVERVIEW | A two storey home is well alight on Riverview St. Firefighters from Sydneys Lower North Shore have arrived and are working to extinguish the fire. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Our firefighters have arrived in Canada and are well and truly in the thick of it! View on X [external link]
WERRINGTON | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a fire in a unit on Albert St. Firefighters were initially called by Automatic Fire Alarm and additional resources were assigned following a Triple Zero (000) call. The fire is contained and the area is being ventilated. View on X [external link]
Keeping up with Olympic fever (side note: how good was Jess Fox winning Gold!?), this #FlashbackFriday we are reminiscing the beginnings of our own Games; The 1985 World Police and Fire Games. A world first, the games were held in California and have continued to this day! View on X [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: HOMEBUSH WEST: 1 lane closed in each direction on Parramatta Rd near Courallie Ave due to a car fire. @FRNSW, @nswpolice and traffic crews on site - follow their directions and take care. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) saved a boat from total destruction after a fire in the vessel moored at Sunset Boulevard, Soldiers Point. FRNSW and NSW Rural Fire Service arrived on scene and found a 50ft boat on fire at its... Learn more about the Boat Fire at Soldiers Point.
More than 20 firefighters battled a unit fire which broke out shortly before 8am this morning on Railway Street, Granville. Responding Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews observed large amounts of smoke in the vicinity while en route to the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Granville.
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