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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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ERMINGTON | @FRNSW Wentworth Street, fire in a domestic garage which has spread to the main residence, firefighting operations in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:55pm • Jul 09, 2023
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BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW The Avenue, fire in a second storey unit, offensive firefighting tactics being used.@CB_Express View on X [external link]

access_time 07:49pm • Jul 09, 2023
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CLAYMORE | @FRNSW Proctor Way, fire in a domestic garage destroying two cars, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:31am • Jul 09, 2023
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WAUCHOPE | @FRNSW High Street, fire in a kitchen extinguished with one line of hose, keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:29am • Jul 09, 2023
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MERRYLANDS | @FRNSW Dressler Circuit, crews responding to a unit fire on the 6th level. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:10pm • Jul 08, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACTMain Rd Fire, Heddon Greta (Cessnock LGA)Leave if not prepared - Heddon Greta AreaThere is a bush fire in the Heddon Greta area burning towards properties along Young Street.Leaving now is the safest option. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 02:09pm • Jul 08, 2023
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BUSBY | @FRNSW Guernsey St, house fire in a single level dwelling, extinguished 3 lines of house. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:04am • Jul 08, 2023
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DUBBO | @FRNSW MacGregor Street, a house fire has completely destroyed a single level house, extinguished with 3 lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:39am • Jul 08, 2023
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RAYMOND TERRACE | @FRNSW Roslyn Street, single level house fire in progress, firefighters in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:08pm • Jul 07, 2023
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CARDIFF | @FRNSW Fifth Street, house fire in progress, all persons accounted for, firefighting operations underway. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:29am • Jul 07, 2023
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NEWRYBAR | @FRNSW Old Byron Bay Rd, house fire in an empty premises, firefighting is continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:30am • Jul 07, 2023
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CONDOBOLIN | @FRNSW Boona Street, abandoned house completely destroyed by fire, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:19am • Jul 07, 2023
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COOPERS SHOOT | @FRNSW Byron creek road, car into a creek, extracted by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Jul 06, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish detention centre fire | Villawood

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire at a detention centre at Villawood, in Sydney's west today. More than 40 firefighters were called in to attack the '4th alarm' blaze which broke out in the two-level facility on... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish detention centre fire at Villawood.

access_time 01:39pm • Jul 06, 2023
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VILLAWOOD | Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish detention centre fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire at a detention centre at Villawood, in Sydney's west today.More than 40 firefighters were called in to attack th... View on X [external link]

access_time 01:34pm • Jul 06, 2023
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MORRISET | @FRNSW Accolade ave, fire in a workshop partial damaging two sheds, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:42am • Jul 06, 2023
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MOUNT DRUITT | @FRNSW The Avenue, a fire in a garage destroying a car and contents, extinguished one line of hose.@BlacktownNews View on X [external link]

access_time 05:27am • Jul 06, 2023
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CORRIMAL | @FRNSW Crown Street, fire in progress, crews using offensive firefighting tactics.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]

access_time 08:16pm • Jul 05, 2023
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SHALVEY | @FRNSW Hopman Cr, kitchen fire in a single level house, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:35pm • Jul 05, 2023
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KARIONG | @FRNSW Mitchell Drive, garbage truck alight, extinguished with foam equipment, clean up in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:07pm • Jul 05, 2023
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CARDIFF | @FRNSW Fern Valley Rd, a fire has completely destroyed an unoccupied caravan, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:03am • Jul 05, 2023
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POTTS POINT | @FRNSW Victoria St, one person treated for smoke inhalation by FRNSW in a unit fire involving the stove, keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:39am • Jul 05, 2023
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BIMBIMBIE | @FRNSW Princes Hwy, three car motor vehicle accident with one person trapped, multiple agencies in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:29pm • Jul 04, 2023
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AUBURN | @FRNSW Queen Street, fire on 4th level balcony, extinguished with installed fire protection. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:58pm • Jul 04, 2023
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Firefighters give thumbs up to new $530,000 Bushfire Tanker | Inverell

It’s the latest pride and joy in the engine bays at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station at Inverell – a new $530,000 Bushfire Tanker to protect the state’s north. The Isuzu multi-purpose four-wheel-drive is one of 18 new firefighting... Learn more about the Firefighters give thumbs up to new $530,000 Bushfire Tanker at Inverell.

access_time 01:24pm • Jul 04, 2023
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KURRAJONG | @FRNSW Sherwood street, house fire in progress, firefighter in a defensive mode with three lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:48am • Jul 04, 2023
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AIRDS | @FRNSW Dangar Way, fire in a domestic garage with impinged on the residence, extinguished two lines of hose. Investigations are continuing into the cause. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:34am • Jul 04, 2023
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KINGSWOOD | @FRNSW Bringelly Rd, fire on a stove extinguished with one line of hose, one person transported to hospital suffering minor burns. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:22am • Jul 04, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews prove their mettle in major road rescue competition | Adelaide

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wollongong can now boast of having among the world's best rescue crews after claiming first place in the technical category at the Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) Challenge. Alongside FRNSW crews from Broken Hill... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews prove their mettle in major road rescue competition at Adelaide.

access_time 04:24pm • Jul 03, 2023
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ADELAIDE | Fire and Rescue NSW crews prove their mettle in major road rescue competition. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wollongong can now boast of having among the world's best rescue crews after claiming first place in the tech... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:19pm • Jul 03, 2023
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