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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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SPRING FARM | Truck rollover #FRNSW Specialist Hazmat FF's are working to recover 400 litres of diesel leaking from fuel tanks after a garbage truck has rolled over on it's side. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]

access_time 10:44am • Aug 31, 2022
place Spring Farm
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CASULA | Two car crash. M5 Westbound. #FRNSW FF's are currently on scene at a two car crash on the M5. Westbound traffic is impacted. Delays to be expected. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:00am • Aug 31, 2022
place Casula
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SUSSEX INLET | #FRNSW is responding to assist @RFS at a house fire on Boatharbour Drive. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @ShoalhavenCC. This is a developing incident, RFS are the Incident Controllers. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:36am • Aug 31, 2022
place Sussex Inlet
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MAITLAND | #FRNSW FFs working to contain a fire in an electrical transformer in the showground. The fire is threatening an adjoining demountable building. Two and 8 firefighters battling the blaze. @nswpolice @MaitlandMercury @MaitlandCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 07:29pm • Aug 30, 2022
place Maitland
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MIDDLETON GRANGE | Two car crash. Update. #FRNSW FF's have used hydraulic rescue tools to remove the side of one vehicle to allow @NSWAmbulance access to the trapped occupant. Northbound traffic on Cowpasture Rd is blocked with diversions in place from the M7. @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 01:40pm • Aug 30, 2022
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MIDDLETON GRANGE | Two car crash. #FRNSW FF's are currently on scene at a two car crash on COWPASTURE RD. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. Significant traffic delays to be expected. @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]

access_time 01:14pm • Aug 30, 2022
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MINTO | Gas leak. #FRNSW are currently on scene at abuilding site providing assistance and fire protection until the gas leak is repaired. @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]

access_time 10:28am • Aug 30, 2022
place Minto
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RT @stephcookemp: The #Wyong @FRNSW crew were victorious at the weekend’s Firefighter Championship held in #Merrylands. Congratulations to all 14 teams who participated. Our firefighters are some of the world’s best. @PaulBaxterFRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 02:35pm • Aug 29, 2022
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CAMPBELLTOWN | Structure fire. #FRNSW FF's are currently working to extinguish a fire within a 2 level building. All occupants have been evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. @campbelltownnsw View on X [external link]

access_time 11:07am • Aug 29, 2022
place Campbelltown
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Man in critical condition after explosion inside unit | Concord

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is helping investigate an explosion inside a unit in Sydney's inner west, which has left a man with critical injuries. Firefighters were called to Trafalgar Parade at Concord shortly after 2am today, with neighbours reporting they... Learn more about the Man in critical condition after explosion inside unit at Concord.

access_time 10:13am • Aug 27, 2022
place Concord
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DEE WHY | #FRNSW has 6 fire trucks and more than 20 FFs fighting a fire on the 3rd level of an apartment block in Kingsway. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance assisting with operations. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 09:20pm • Aug 26, 2022
place Dee Why
turned_in_not Incident

RUTHERFORD | Two car crash. 1 person trapped. #FRNSW FF's used hydraulic rescue tools to free the trapped occupant of the vehicle. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 02:11pm • Aug 26, 2022
place Rutherford
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ENGADINE | Car Crash. Railway Parade. #FRNSW Firefighters are currently on scene at a single vehicle crash. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance. Significant traffic delays can be expected View on X [external link]

access_time 02:04pm • Aug 26, 2022
place Engadine
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ERMINGTON | Update 1 #FRNSW FFs have now gained fire control and will work on extinguishing the fire contained within a single level house. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @Parramatta_News View on X [external link]

access_time 01:51pm • Aug 26, 2022
place Ermington
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ERMINGTON | House fire. #FRNSW crews are currently on scene working to extinguish a fire in a single level house in Trumper st. All residents have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Parramatta_News View on X [external link]

access_time 01:13pm • Aug 26, 2022
place Ermington
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Beryl Rd, Gulgong (Mid-Western)The fire is burning in a westerly direction, in the Beryl Rd, Holleys Lane area. Firefighters are on scene and will be assisted by aircraft. Isolated rural landholders in the area should continue to monitor conditions.#NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 12:51pm • Aug 26, 2022
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FRNSW crews prevent unit fire from spreading | Tweed Heads

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a unit fire on the NSW Far North Coast, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring units. Around 6:30am, multiple Triple Zero (000) calls alerted crews to the blaze on Honeysuckle Street in Tweed Heads. More... Learn more about the FRNSW crews prevent unit fire from spreading at Tweed Heads.

access_time 11:13am • Aug 26, 2022
place Tweed Heads
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Xando is one of three #FRNSW Ignitable Liquid Detection Dogs, who use their incredible sense of smell to detect liquid accelerants faster than portable scientific equipment. Shoutout to our very clever furry workmates (and their amazing handlers)! #NationalDogDay View on X [external link]

access_time 09:10am • Aug 26, 2022
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Did you know we have 13 fire stations that provide emergency medical care in regional NSW. As I tweet, three of these stns are providing this critical capability to their community @stephcookemp. Every #FRNSW fire truck carries a defibrilator, truama kit and oxygen View on X [external link]

access_time 08:24pm • Aug 25, 2022
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Fire danger ratings are being simplified from 1 September 2022. Its part of a national change which simplifies the system to four levels Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. Learn more about the system at: View on X [external link]

access_time 04:47pm • Aug 24, 2022
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RYDE | Three car crash. BRIDGE RD. #FRNSW FF's are on scene with the assistance of @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance.Traffic delays to be expected. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:26pm • Aug 24, 2022
place Ryde
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LEPPINGTON | Car crash. #FRNSW are currently in attendance using hydraulic rescue tools to cut away the side of the car to allow @NSWAmbulance access to the driver. @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 02:46pm • Aug 24, 2022
place Leppington
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HOMEBUSH WEST | Car crash. #FRNSW FF's are currently on scene providing assistance at a single vehicle car crash. Traffic delays expected. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 12:23pm • Aug 24, 2022
place Homebush West
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KANAHOOKA | Wires down. Kanahooka RD. #FRNSW FF's are currently on scene with the assistance of @nswpolice and energy authorities to remove the wires from the roadway. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:51am • Aug 24, 2022
place Kanahooka
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Stay safe during winter polar snap - Video | Thredbo

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public not to take any risks when staying warm during this week's winter cold snap.   Snow and black ice have cut off some roads in the Blue Mountains whilst parts of NSW around... Learn more about the Stay safe during winter polar snap - Video at Thredbo.

access_time 10:08am • Aug 24, 2022
place Thredbo
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Stay safe during winter polar snap - Video | Thredbo

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public not to take any risks when staying warm during this week's winter cold snap.   Snow and black ice have cut off some roads in the Blue Mountains whilst parts of NSW around... Learn more about the Stay safe during winter polar snap - Video at Thredbo.

access_time 09:38am • Aug 24, 2022
place Thredbo
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#FRNSW says be safe in thetonight..keep everything 1 meterfrom the heater, turn off the heater and electric blanket when you go to bed make sure your smoke alarm works and never ever bring outside heaters indoors @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @stephcookemp View on X [external link]

access_time 07:10pm • Aug 23, 2022
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GUILDFORD | Two car crash. One person trapped. #FRNSW FF's are on scene and currently working with @NSWAmbulance to free the trapped occupant of the vehicle. @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 03:17pm • Aug 23, 2022
place Guildford
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YERRINBOOL | Update 1 #FRNSW Specialist hazardous materials response firefighters containing and rendering safe spilt fuel from the truck and cars destroyed by fire on the Hume Hwy. FFs also recovering approx 600L of fuel from fuel tanks @WSC_media @NSWRFS @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 02:20pm • Aug 23, 2022
place Yerrinbool
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FAIRFIELD | Two car crash. One person trapped. #FRNSW crews are currently on scene using hydraulic rescue tools to free the trapped occupant of the vehicle. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 01:36pm • Aug 23, 2022
place Fairfield
turned_in_not Incident

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