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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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HOMEBUSH | #FRNSW Wentworth Street, fire in progress at a two level townhouse, crews have gained fire control and are now investigating the cause. View on X [external link]
PYRMONT | #FRNSW Pyrmont Bridge Rd, crews have responded to a crane collapse at a building site, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW Arawata Drive, smoldering shipping container is currently being treated with lime to neutralize contents, crews will remain on scene with rail staff.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]
WATERLOO | #FRNSW Cooper Street, fire in a unit of a three level apartment block, crews are currently firefighting on the ground level. View on X [external link]
NIAGARA PARK | #FRNSW Washington Ave, a person trapped between two cars, released by FRNSW crews, transported to hospital by NSW Ambulance service.@CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]
LIVERPOOL | #FRNSW Memorial Ave, house fire in progress, crews on scene commencing firefighting operations.@LiveTrafficSyd @Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]
CANTERBURY | FRNSW Firefighters have applied a glue solution to the damaged roof area of the building. The solution is designed to initially keep asbestos fibres in place. FFs will hand the premises back to the occupants shortly who will be responsible for remediating the site. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACTTalga Rd, Lovedale (Cessnock LGA)Firefighters, supported by waterbombing aircraft are working to contain the fire which is burning in a northerly direction. Fire trucks are conducting property protection, but those in the area should prepare now. View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew became engaged in a real-life game of snakes and ladders today, trying to catch a slippery serpent on the loose in Sydney's south. The crew from Menai fire station was called to Gymea Bay... Learn more about the Large scaly operation for firefighters at Gymea.
GYMEA | Large scaly operation for firefighters - VIDEO. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew became engaged in a real-life game of snakes and ladders today, trying to catch a slippery serpent on the loose in Sydney's south.The crew from Menai fi... View on X [external link]
ERSKINE PARK | #FRNSW Erskine Park Rd, two car motor vehicle accident, one person trapped, extradition in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
CANTERBURY | FRNSW continues to extinguish a warehouse fire on Canterbury Rd. The fibro/asbestos roof has been damaged. FFs continue to wet the area to contain any particles. FRNSW is working with the EPA, Public Works, Local Council and building occupants to render the site safe View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is working to manage an asbestos risk after fire engulfed a factory at Canterbury, in Sydney's south-west, overnight. More than 70 firefighters and 25 fire trucks were deployed to the blaze, which broke out in... Learn more about the Asbestos risk being managed after fire engulfs whitegoods factory at Canterbury.
CANTERBURY | Asbestos risk being managed after fire engulfs whitegoods factory - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is working to manage an asbestos risk after fire engulfed a factory at Canterbury, in Sydney's south-west, overnight.More... View on X [external link]
COOMA | #FRNSW Chapman Street, house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations. View on X [external link]
CANTERBURY | #FRNSW Canterbury Rd, fire in a large factory which produces white goods. Firefighting is continuing with multiple crews and an aerial appliance, traffic is heavy in the area.@CB_Express View on X [external link]
ENDENSOR PARK | #FRNSW Alvisio Close, fire in a two storey house, extinguished by two lines of hose, investigations are continuing.@tell_liverpool @Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has joined forces with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to complete a major hazard reduction operation to protect homes at Cameron Park at Lake Macquarie. More than 40 FRNSW firefighters, in four pumper appliances and... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn to protect homes at Cameron Park.
CAMERON PARK | Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn to protect homes - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has joined forces with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to complete a major hazard reduction operation to protect homes at Cameron... View on X [external link]
MOUNT VICTORIA | #FRNSW Great Western Highway, accident involving a semi trailer, rescue in progress to remove driver. View on X [external link]
NORMANHURST | #FRNSW Mt Pleasant Ave, fire in a bathroom of a unit in a residential block, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a helicopter crash in Sydney's south-west. Two people were aboard the single-engine aircraft when it plummeted to the ground at the Bankstown Aerodrome in Airport Avenue, near Marion Street, just... Learn more about the Two people survive helicopter crash at aerodrome at Bankstown.
BANKSTOWN | Two people survive helicopter crash at aerodrome. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a helicopter crash in Sydney's south-west.Two people were aboard the single-engine aircraft when it plummeted to the ground at... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Bull Ridge Rd, East Kurrajong (Hawkesbury LGA). #RFS crews working to control a bush fire in the vicinity of Bull Ridge Rd & Beela Place, East Kurrajong. Fire is moving in a northerly direction under southerly winds. Those in this area should prepare now. View on X [external link]
His younger colleagues lovingly call him “the dinosaur” and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer, Fred Parkhouse, has called ‘time’ on his career. 68-year-old Fred joined NSW Fire Brigades, as it was known... Learn more about the Central Coast firefighting ‘legend’ hangs up his helmet after 50 years at Gosford.
GOSFORD | Central Coast firefighting legend hangs up his helmet after 50 years. His younger colleagues lovingly call him the dinosaur and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer, Fred Parkhouse,... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a major factory fire in Sydney's south-west. Just before 4am this morning, a Triple Zero (000) emergency call alerted firefighters to a plastic pipe manufacturing business, engulfed by flames in Woodpark Rd, Smithfield. FRNSW... Learn more about the Major factory fire extinguished in Sydney's south-west at Smithfield.
SMITHFIELD | Major factory fire extinguished in Sydney's south-west - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a major factory fire in Sydney's south-west.Just before 4am this morning, a Triple Zero (000) emergency call alert... View on X [external link]
FRNSW, EPA, Public Works, Local Council and the building managers are now working to develop a strategy to render the site safe. People who are required to visit the site should follow instructions from the onsite personnel. FRNSW have visited adjoining businesses to advise them. View on X [external link]
Smithfield | FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a factory complex on Woodpark Road Smithfield. The buildings fibro asbestos roof has been damaged during the fire. Firefighters continue to wet the damaged area down to prevent the release of any contamination. 1/2 View on X [external link]
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