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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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Fire and Rescue New South Wales (FRNSW) crews are working to extinguish a large waste pile and shed alight at Rockdale. 100 firefighters and 20 firefighting appliances are on the scene, and an excavator is working to remove excess waste materials. An... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Rockdale.
MEDLOW BATH | #FRNSW A home constructed predominately of hay bales continues to burn. FFs cannot access the seat of the fire because of a metal roof and structutral instability. The fire will be monitored overnight.Machinery may be required in the morning @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
Since January, we've been called to more than 1700 serious road crash incidents. We're urging you to stay focused while driving and take extra care in the car this long weekend. We want you, and your friends and family, to get to where you're going safely View on X [external link]
A man has credited a working smoke alarm for saving him and his dog during a house fire this morning at South Windsor in Sydney's north-west. The alarm woke the 52-year-old man just after 7.30am as toxic smoke and flames began... Learn more about the Smoke alarm saves man and dog in cottage fire at South Windsor.
Last week we shared a story about 96-year-old, Connie Down, and her narrow escape from a heater-fire that started in her bedroom We've since been back to check-in with Connie who told us more about her frightening experience. Visit for fire safety tips. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire at a battery manufacturing business at Cardiff in the state's Lake Macquarie region. The blaze broke out in a shed containing truck batteries in the Munibung Road factory around 1pm today. Nine... Learn more about the Fire crews extinguish fire in battery factory at Cardiff.
Here's our handy new pest guide. Long live the roaches! #BackInBlue #BackTheBlues @NSWBlues @QLDFES View on X [external link]
A 96-year-old woman, who narrowly escaped a fire in her Blacktown home, has warned others to be extra careful around heaters this winter. Connie Down was enjoying a sleep-in in her Oregon Street home last week when she decided to turn... Learn more about the 96-year-old woman recalls her escape from heater fire – at Blacktown .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are assisting NSW Police to determine the cause of a fire that caused the evacuation of dozens of residents from an apartment building this morning at Merrylands in Sydney’s west. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero... Learn more about the Authorities investigate cause of unit building fire at Merrylands.
From floods and fires, to hailstorms and car crashes, Australia's 300,000 first responders are there when we need them most. Thank you to all our firefighters, paramedics, rescue teams, SES members, police, and lifesavers, for keeping us safe #ThankAFirstResponderDay @TAFRDay View on X [external link]
OBERON | #FRNSW @NSWRFS have contained a fire in a single level home, operations are conintuing @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have returned to the scene of a tragic house fire at Glendenning in Sydney’s west to offer their support and crucial winter fire safety advice to local residents. Firefighters spoke to neighbours about completing their... Learn more about the FRNSW REINFORCES SAFETY MESSAGES AFTER FIRE TRAGEDY – at Glendenning.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extricated a man from his vehicle following a car crash in Fairfield East earlier today. Firefighters attended the incident in Normanby Street at 6.30 am. A 45-year-old man crashed into a parked truck and was trapped for... Learn more about the FRNSW extricate man from vehicle following car crash at Fairfield East.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have identified a faulty refrigerator as the cause of a fire that’s killed two people today at Glendenning in Sydney’s west. Five FRNSW crews arrived at the Armitage Drive address around 4.45am and found the... Learn more about the FRNSW finds faulty fridge caused deadly house fire – at Glendenning.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have identified a faulty refrigerator as the cause of a fire that’s killed two people today at Glendenning in Sydney’s west. Five FRNSW crews arrived at the Armitage Drive address around 4.45am and found the... Learn more about the FRNSW finds faulty fridge caused deadly house fire – at Glendenning.
Connells Point | HOUSE FIRE - Firefighters arrived to find the rear of a house well alight. Seven Fire Trucks and 20 firefighters are working to stop the fire from spreading to an adjoining property. Firefighters have also entered the burning building to conduct a search. View on X [external link]
Our firefighters are assisting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) at a double garage fire @ Elanora Heights. FRNSW has moved other fire trucks into the area to cover the trucks committed at the Elanora Heights fire so effective emergency response coverage in the area is maintained. View on X [external link]
Hazmat Spill | Firefighters are currently working to absorb a 2km diesel spill @ Great Western Highway @ Katoomba / West Bnd | Diesel is a combustable liquid and environmental pollutant. There are four x FRNSW Trucks and 16 Firefighters working to render safe. Traffic is impacted View on X [external link]
Kitchen Fire with INJURIES | Liverpool / Sydney. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). Firefighters have extinguished the fire. One male is suffering burns and one female has been affected by smoke. Firefighters are providing intital emergency care with paramedics responding. View on X [external link]
Applications to join our team of Permanent Firefighters are now open! Apply now and join our team of dedicated staff - like Senior Firefighter Fiona Smith. For more details and to apply, visit: #FRNSW View on X [external link]
A 96-year-old woman has escaped a heater fire in her Blacktown home thanks to a working smoke alarm. The fire broke out in the single-level Oregon Street home just after 7am on Monday (30 May). Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks... Learn more about the Smoke alarm saves 96-year-old woman from heater fire at Blacktown.
Gas Leak High Rise Building | Sussex Street St Sydney. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are working to render a gas leak on the 12 level safe. Approx 20 evacs. All FRNSW firefighters are trained to respond to hazardsous material emergencies. There are no injuries. View on X [external link]
Lots of snow has fallen on our #Perisher and #Thredbo Fire Stations today, with even more of the fluffy stuff on the way When youre keeping warm tonight, keep everything at least one metre from the heater and make sure you have a working smoke alarm #FRNSW View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has helped to rescue a driver, trapped in car struck by a tree at Singleton, in the state's Hunter Valley. A rescue pumper from Singleton Fire Station joined police, Ambulance Rescue and State Emergency... Learn more about the Driver rescued from car hit by fallen tree at Singleton .
Trees Down | Sydney | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to numersous calls to trees fallen down across Sydney many bringing down power lines. Firefighters are responding to establish exclusion zones and where possible clear the area. View on X [external link]
Have you thought about joining our team of Permanent Firefighters? Applications for our 2022 Permanent Firefighter Recruitment Intake open this Wednesday, 1 June. Get ready now by reading the Candidate Information Pack at #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Asbestos HAZMAT Incident | Cecil Hills | M7 north bound on ramp | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are rendering safe a large quantity of asbestos roofing located on the side of the road. View on X [external link]
Congratulations to all 188 #FRNSW firefighters who graduated today from the Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills! Graduating are 33 permanent and 155 on-call firefighters. We're looking forward to seeing them soon at our Fire Stations right across the state. View on X [external link]
Four sporting figures are among the recruits on parade at today’s Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west. 31-year-old Unai Bell first played soccer as a four-year-old in his native Spain. By 14, he... Learn more about the Sporting stars achieve firefighting goals with FRNSW at Orchard Hills.
The mother of a Sydney boy, who was badly burnt as a toddler, has joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to warn others about fire danger this winter. Cayden Blake was 12 months old in June 2019 when he walked into... Learn more about the ‘Be safe, not sorry’ this winter at Orchard Hills.
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.