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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators, examining the scene of Sydney’s latest Lithium-Ion battery fire, are urging the public to safely store and charge the cells, outside the home if possible. Just after 9am on Friday 14 April, an e-bike battery,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW warns public to safeguard homes from Lithium-ion battery risks at Balgowlah.

Details have emerged about the extraordinary use of drone technology to rescue a seriously injured rock fisherman, reported missing after falling off a cliff at Eden, on the state’s far south coast earlier this month. At 7.51am on Sunday 2 April,... Learn more about the Drone technology used to locate and communicate with injured rock fisherman during cliff rescue at Eden.

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has been surprised with a visit from a road crash victim whose life he helped save late last year. The last time Riverstone Fire Captain David Richards saw Lee Knight, in October, the motorcyclist... Learn more about the Surprise reunion between a road crash victim and the firefighter who saved him at Riverstone.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a special fire appliance at its new Oran Park station in Sydney, adding another layer of protection for the people of south-west NSW. The Scania P320 V3 Class 3 CAFS Pumper is one of... Learn more about the New ‘Hazmat’ Fire and Rescue NSW Pumper to protect south-west Sydney at Oran Park.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is adding four high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliances to its fleet, further bolstering its emergency response capability across Sydney and the Central Coast. The ladder pumper appliances, each valued at $2.5m, feature an advanced, environmentally-friendly Compressed... Learn more about the New $10m aerial fire appliances to protect NSW at Alexandria.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has begun trialling a new training course, designed to improve firefighters’ advanced rescue skills and in turn, boost public protection. The pilot Primary Rescue Operators Program (PROP) has been created using feedback from firefighters, keen to... Learn more about the Firefighters trial new training course to hone specialist rescue skills at Emergency Services Academy - Orchard Hills.

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stand will be one of the must-see highlights at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show as it shows off new gadgetry galore. Since the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires, FRNSW has invested $57 million in state-of-the-art... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rolls out its high-tech gadgetry at the Royal Easter Show at Sydney, NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is adding to its training arsenal by expanding the rollout of technology simulating real-life emergencies and testing how senior firefighters respond to them. The new ‘virtual reality’ (VR) software, being installed at a fire station... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW embraces new technology to bolster training for firefighting leaders at NSW.

The annual Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) 400in4 Charity Ride starts today, with riders departing from the Snowy Mountains and looking to cover over 400km throughout the week to raise money for the Burns Unit at the Children’s Hospital at... Learn more about the Firefighters ride to raise money for burns victims at Jindabyne.

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team from Wyong, on the state's Central Coast, has once again claimed brigade bragging rights by taking out the first round of the 2023 firefighting championships. The station has been the state champion since 2018... Learn more about the Wyong brigade comes out on top in northern region Firefighter Championships at Swansea.

An e-bike has exploded in flames, which have spread through the garage and ground floor of a home at Eastgardens, in Sydney's east. Fourteen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks attended the fire which broke out around 8pm last night in... Learn more about the e-bike explodes in flames, spreads to home at Eastgardens.

Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have turned ‘snake charmers’, completing a special course to catch wayward reptiles finding their way into homes in Sydney’s south. The On-Call (Retained) firefighters, from Menai and Bundeena FRNSW stations, have passed a two-day... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW embarks on large ‘scale’ operation to train more snake catchers at Menai.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Robert Eckersley AFSM has hung up his firefighting helmet for the last time, 50 years to the day since he first started the job. Born and raised in Tamworth, in the state’s north-west, Rob’s passion... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW farewells 50-year firefighting veteran at Tamworth.

Some of the state’s elite Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters will be ‘put under the pump’ this weekend when they compete in the first round of the 2023 Firefighting Championships at Swansea in the Lake Macquarie area. Eleven fire stations... Learn more about the Firefighters put to the test this weekend during regional championships at Swansea.

Dozens of the Central Coast’s finest firefighters have been honoured in a medal ceremony, recognising their years of service and bravery, especially during the state’s Black Summer Bushfire emergency. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter, Deputy Commissioner – Field... Learn more about the Central Coast Firefighters honoured for dedicated and brave service at Wyong.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is contributing to a major Australian Government humanitarian mission in support of the Government of Vanuatu’s response to Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin. The intense storm systems made landfall on the Pacific island nation within 48... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW assists Australian recovery efforts in cyclone-hit Vanuatu at Vanuatu.

Fire safety will become child’s play as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) expands its award-winning education program into schools and launches interactive gaming apps. The new resources, including the ‘Brigade Kids’ website, are tailored for pre-school and primary school-aged children, and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW expands fire safety lessons into schools and rolls out new education apps at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW has released new footage of its response to hazardous materials at a chemical manufacturing plant in Banksmeadow, in Sydney's east today. The footage was captured using FRNSW's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, which assisted firefighters... Learn more about the New footage released of HAZMAT operations at chemical manufacturing plant at Banksmeadow.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has safely removed highly-flammable gas from the vicinity of a chemical stack at risk of collapsing in Sydney's east. Significant emergency services resources were called to the chemical manufacturing plant on Denison Street, Banksmeadow, around 9:15am... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW eliminates explosion threat at chemical manufacturing plant at Banksmeadow.

Rocking disco lights and cranking out epic tunes, the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) ‘Pride’ truck has proven the life of the party during the 2023 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. The vibrant urban pumper shone among 12,500 marchers... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW takes pride of place in Sydney’s iconic Mardi Gras Parade at Sydney.

Fifty-four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been welcomed home after their two-week deployment to Türkiye in the aftermath of the fatal earthquakes in the country. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists had been working as part of the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters reunited with their families following Türkiye earthquake mission at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which engulfed a service station in Sydney's south-west overnight. The '4th Alarm' blaze broke out on Lindesay Street, Campbelltown, just after 10:15pm, taking 10 FRNSW crews... Learn more about the Fire investigation experts work to establish cause of service station inferno at Campbelltown.

A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists will arrive back in Sydney today after a two-week deployment to Turkey to support the earthquake response and recovery effort. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters return from earthquake mission at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, responding to the earthquake disasters in Türkiye, have begun leading all 140 international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) crews. In an Australian-first for a major overseas emergency response, four highly experienced FRNSW firefighters have taken... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW team takes on international leadership role in Türkiye earthquake response at Antakya, Türkiye.

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have recovered the bodies of at least 14 victims as they sort through the rubble of the devastating Türkiye earthquake zone. The 52 FRNSW Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) technicians are part of the Department of... Learn more about the NSW Firefighters recover the bodies of earthquake victims in Türkiye at Antakya, Turkiye.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has unveiled a ‘fabulous’ new look for one of its fire trucks, adopting rainbow livery to show its support for LGBTQIA+ people as Sydney hosts two of the world’s biggest pride events this month. The 45th... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW unveils fire truck with Pride livery to celebrate Mardi Gras & WorldPride 2023 at Sydney.

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, responding to the earthquake disasters in Türkiye, have made their first assessment of the widespread devastation.   The 52 firefighters are part of the Australian Government’s Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), which includes 68 Urban Search and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters get first-hand look at Türkiye earthquake devastation at Antakya.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified a discarded cigarette as the cause of a major garage fire yesterday in Sydney's west. Firefighters from Blacktown, Seven Hills and Huntingwood arrived at the Killarney Avenue home just after 5pm yesterday and... Learn more about the Discarded cigarette identified as the cause of a major garage fire at Blacktown.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working in hot and humid weather today to help clean-up Port Macquarie, on the state's Mid North Coast, after the town was lashed by a sudden severe storm. Yesterday's wild winds, heavy rain and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW drones help emergency teams clean-up after wild storm at Port Macquarie.

The fire started in an accommodation cabin on Level 5 of the ship. FRNSW have assisted the ship's crew to contain the fire with complete extinguishment. This stopped the fire spreading to adjoining cabins. As a precaution Levels 5 and 6 of the... Learn more about the Cruise Ship Fire in White Bay at White Bay.