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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will be better equipped to support the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and other incidents following funding announced in the 2022-23 NSW Budget. The Budget allocates $862 million for FRNSW,... Learn more about the Budget investment to support community preparedness at .
KATOOMBA | Update 1: FFs who specialise in structural collapse are using timber carried on our Technical Rescue Truck to shore up damaged flooring so @nswpolice and #FRNSW can access the 2nd level to determine the cause & orgin of the fatal home fire. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that's claimed the life of a man this morning at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. The blaze broke out in the two-level home in Whitton Street... Learn more about the Firefighters search for cause of fatal fire at Katoomba.
CASULA | #FRNSW @ crash on Beech Road. FFs are cutting the roof off a car that's on its side to free a casulaty. @NSWAmbulance are treating the casualty @nswpolice assiting. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been saddled with the responsibility of rescuing a horse, which found itself in a 'night-mare' situation in Sydney's south-west this morning. Shortly before 8am, the animal fell into a six-feet deep truck washing pit... Learn more about the Horse rescue at Len Waters Estate .
KINGSFORD | Update 1: #FIRE is extinguished, 1 man treated by FFs for smoke inhalation then handed to @NSWAmbulance who transp to hosp. 1 other evac, other residence protected in place. @Ausgrid assisting. #BeSafeNotSorry View on X [external link]
KINGSFORD | #FRNSW @ a fire in a unit block on Gardners Rd Kingsford. Approx 10 fire trucks and 40 FFs are on site attacking the fire and conducting a search of the building which is heavily smoke logged. 1 injury at this stage @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a fire in a Transgrid substation which started in Yallah yesterday afternoon. The blaze was caused by a mechanical failure of a redundant transformer. Approximately 100,000 litres of oil was involved in the incident, which... Learn more about the Yallah substation fire update at Yallah.
YALLAH | Update 2: #Fire is in Transgrid substation, not Tallawong Power Station. One redundant transformer mechanically failed resulting in #fire . @Transgrid_AU advise no impact on electricity supply. More than #FRNSW and @NSWRFS on scene working to contain #fire View on X [external link]
YALLAH | #FRNSW Update 1 - Large volumes of smoke from the fire are impacting the Wollongong and Unanderra areas. Residents are urged to stay indoors with windows and doors closed until the air quality has improved. #StaySafe View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to a large substation fire in Yallah, near Albion Park, on the State’s South Coast. More than 60 firefighters and two Mobile Command Centres are on scene at Yallah Bay Road. There is... Learn more about the Power Station Fire at Yallah.
YALLAH | #FRNSW Power Station fire. Responding to numerous Triple 0 calls for large volumes of smoke, and explosions on site. Multiple crews from @FRNSW and @NSWRFS are working to contain the blaze. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene. Avoid the area if possible. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a yacht on fire in a marina at Brunswick Heads on the state's north coast. FRNSW trucks from Brunswick Heads, Tweed Heads, Mullumbimby and Goonellabah arrived at the marina in Harbour Way just... Learn more about the Fire crews douse yacht fire at Brunswick Heads.
HAZELBROOK | #FRNSW House fire Great Western Highway. FFs report heavy fire activity, 8 fire trucks including the aerial pumper from Penrith and approx 36 FFs fighting this blaze. They are working to stop the fire from spreading to adjoining properties @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Bakery Fire Extinguished. FFs have used compressed air foam (is not a persitent hazard) to get extinguishment. This is confirmed by FFs using a thermal image camera (TIC). TICs identify hot spots and are carried on all FRNSW major fire trucks. @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Firefighters have released images of a delicate rescue operation at Greta in the Hunter Valley. The incident happened at the rear of a home in Guy Close around 1.45pm on Tuesday. A man was working with an excavator when it moved and... Learn more about the Worker trapped by leg in excavator incident at Greta.
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Bakery Fire update. FFs are working to get final extinguishment. During the fire our FFs who specialise in hazardous materials spillages placed absorbent booms in the drains to capture possible contaminated FF water run off..@NSW_EPA @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Firefighters have righted a semi-trailer, carrying chemicals, that overturned in the state's central west yesterday. The incident happened on the Barrier Highway, about 85 kilometres west of Cobar around 1pm. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materials crew and Rural Fire... Learn more about the B-double roll-over at Cobar.
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Bakery fire update. The fire will continue to smoulder throughout the night. FFs cannot enter because of roof collapse. There is smoke in the local area, the community is advised to stay indoors with doors and windows closed. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Shop Fire update, FFs have completed a search of the building with no persons found. The fire is contain, moderate fire activity in the centre. Concern with the front of the shop collapsing onto Punchbowl Rd which is closed. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Shop well alight on Punchbowl Road, 6 Fire trucks responding, one person is reported missing. FF are inside the building fighting the fire and conducting a search. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
A cement truck has crashed into a double-storey house in Toongabbie in Sydney's west this morning. Around 7:45am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to Portia Road over reports the mixer had collided with a car. On arrival, firefighters... Learn more about the Cement truck crashes into house at Toongabbie .
Authorities have evacuated up to 20 people from a large factory engulfed by fire at Carrington in Newcastle. The blaze broke out just after 5.30pm in an automotive spring manufacturing business in Parker Street. At least 15 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Carrington .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire at Berkeley in the state's Illawarra. When fire crews arrived at the scene just after midday today, they found the single level home in Cambridge Street well alight. One team of... Learn more about the House Fire at Berkeley.
14 #FRNSW firefighters recently completed the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) course. USAR is a specialist capability to locate and extricate victims who have been trapped or affected by a structural collapse. Congratulations to these firefighters on completing the course! View on X [external link]
PRAIRIEWOOD | #FRNSW House Fire - Firefighters have contained a fire to a bedroom of a house. 6 people have been evacuated, 1 occupant is suffering smoke inhalation, FF are treating with O2 until paramedics arrive. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance SMOKE KILLS - Smoke Alarm save lives View on X [external link]
Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) for their commitment to diversity, education, research and reform. The AFSM was established in 1988 to recognise the distinguished service of firefighters – permanent or volunteer... Learn more about the FRNSW Queen's Birthday Honours at .
REDFERN | #FRNSW Fire in the cooking area of a takeway shop @ the eastern end of Clevleland St, Redfern. FF are working on the fire in the cooking area on level 1, another crew is forcing entry to search a 2nd level residence above the fire @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
You can't smell smoke in your sleep, so unless you have a working smoke alarm, you might not wake until it's too late. Be safe, not sorry, this long weekend. Complete the Winter Fire Safety Checklist and find safety tips at #FRNSW #Winter #Fire View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) crews have now contained the fire in Rockdale. Firefighters continue to work with machinery to remove and spread out the burning rubbish so it can extinguish. People are advised to remain indoors, keep windows and... Learn more about the Rockdale fire contained at ROCKDALE.
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