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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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Firefighters have extinguished a fire on board a freight train at Nana Glen, north-west of Coffs Harbour. The train's driver saw smoke coming from a second locomotive on the consist, just before 2am. Australian Railcorp personnel immediately separated the engine from the... Learn more about the Freight Train Fire at Nana Glen.
More than 100 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled a major factory blaze overnight at Glendenning in Sydney's west. 30 fire trucks, including Hazmat and aerial appliances, were ultimately called to the liquid chemical waste disposal plant in... Learn more about the Chemical Waste Factory Alight at Glendenning.
Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialists have headed to Western Australia to help local authorities battle out-of-control bushfires in the south-west of that state. The group is part of a larger contingent comprising staff from FRNSW, the Rural Fire Service,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW answers WA bushfire call at Sydney.
TOMINGLEY | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a serious car crash on on Newell Hwy. Two cars have crashed head on, with multiple people trapped. @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS all in attendance. View on X [external link]
SPRINGFIELD | A house and garage on Lock Ave has been totally destroyed by fire. Firefighters from the Central Coast found the house and garage well alight. No injuries are reported and operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
JAMBAROO | A mother and child have fallen with various injuries near Minnamurra Falls Rd. #FRNSW rescue crews are in attendance and will work with @NSWAmbulance Paramedics to stabilise and transport the patients to an awaiting ambulance. View on X [external link]
SYD AIRPORT | #FRNSW is responding to a bus on fire at Sydney Domestic Airport. The bus is near terminal 3. View on X [external link]
SYD AIRPORT | #FRNSW is responding to a bus on fire at Sydney Airport. The bus is near terminal 3. View on X [external link]
CONCORD | Overnight, a car crashed into a building at Concord Hospital. The vehicles occupants had left the scene when #FRNSW crews arrived. The car was removed and the scene was made safe. View on X [external link]
CONSTITUTION HILL | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire in a two storey townhouse on Constitution Way. All units are evacuated and no injuries are reported. Salvage and overhaul operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
BILAMBIL HEIGHTS | A large tree branch has fallen on a male patient at a property on McAllisters Road west of Tweed Heads. Combine emergency services are working to stabilise and lift the tree with a on-site backhoe. The Westpac Rescue Helo is inbound to assist. @WRHS_official View on X [external link]
PADSTOW | Six #FRNSW crews are responding to a restaurant fire on Faraday Rd. View on X [external link]
MOUNT PRITCHARD | A person is trapped in their car following a two-car crash on Finlay Ave. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding. View on X [external link]
REDFERN | A garage fire on Blackmore Lane has been contained by #FRNSW crews from @CityOfSydFRNSW and snearby stations. No injuries reported, operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has extinguished a car fire at Woy Woy on the Central Coast. The truck from the Umina Fire Station was sent to Blackwall Road near the local boat ramp, just before 5.15 this morning. Firefighters... Learn more about the Car Fire - video at Woy Woy.
The NSW Government has unveiled its latest aerial firefighting truck for Fire and Rescue NSW, a 'Bronto' Skylift ladder platform, capable of providing greater access during high-rise emergencies across the Sydney CBD and lower North Shore. The Bronto's ladder can extend... Learn more about the $2.3m 'Bronto' Lifts Rescue Capability at Crows Nest.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a grass fire spreading towards a shopping centre at Minto, in Sydney's south-west. Firefighters from the St Andrews Fire Station originally responded to reports of a car fire shortly before 3pm today. When they... Learn more about the Grass fire at MINTO.
RYDE | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of solar panels on fire above Denistone East Post Office. Smoke and flames are visible from the street. View on X [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a large fire in a building on Vicars Pl. View on X [external link]
Sounds of explosions and large volumes of smoke have erupted from a factory where firefighters are battling a fire at Wetherill Park in Greater Western Sydney today. More than 100 people have evacuated from a neighbouring building and nearby properties... Learn more about the Fire inside Factory at Wetherill Park.
$2.3 MILLION ‘BRONTO’ LIFTS FRNSW RESCUE CAPABILITY ON SYDNEY’S LOWER NORTH SHORE The media is invited to join the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke, NSW Member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson MP, and the Fire and Rescue NSW... Learn more about the Minister unveiling $2.3 Bronto firefighting truck at Crows Nest Fire Station.
$2.3 MILLION ‘BRONTO’ LIFTS FRNSW RESCUE CAPABILITY ON SYDNEY’S LOWER NORTH SHORE The media is invited to join the NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke, NSW Member for North Shore, Felicity Wilson MP, and the Fire and Rescue NSW... Learn more about the Minister unveiling $2.3 Bronto firefighting truck at Crows Nest Fire Station.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: As water levels rise so do the amount of in-water rescues we attend. It’s essential that we can swiftly and safely rescue those who find themselves in need of help, so today, alongside @NSWSES, our rescue experts put their skills to the test at a simulated in-water rescue course View on X [external link]
KIAR | A truck has rolled on Hue Hue Rd north of Wyong. The driver is trapped and being released by combined services. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are attending to a 100 litre diesel spill. The @tollambulance rescue helicopter is inbound to assist @NSWAmbulance Paramedics. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled a single-level house fire at Nowra on the South Coast this morning. Firefighters in breathing apparatus searched the alight property for occupants before getting into an offensive position to battle the blaze. Two crews... Learn more about the House destroyed by fire at Nowra .
NABIAC | Three semi-trailers have crashed on the Pacific Hwy 30 km south of Taree. #FRNSW rescue crews are working to free one driver who is trapped. While #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are assessing the various loads for dangerous goods. View on X [external link]
A truck driver has been rescued after three trucks collided in Nambiac, thirty kilometres south of Taree overnight. A contingent of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), NSW RFS, NSW Police, and NSW Ambulance worked to free the driver who was... Learn more about the Driver rescued from three-truck crash at Nabiac.
DARGAN | A truck and bus have crashed on Chifley Rd, east of Lithgow. Occupants of the bus were able to self-evacuate, however the trucks driver was trapped and was released by combined services. The driver will be airlifted shortly. View on X [external link]
Media Outlets please note: Here are some linked images of the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) "In-Water" rescue training course underway today at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium, as outlined in our most recent joint media release about Water Safety, featuring the... Learn more about the FRNSW "In-Water" Rescue Course pics at Penrith.
Emergency Services Minister thanks Clarence Valley firefighters for flood and fire efforts Media outlets are invited to join NSW Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Steph Cooke, at South Grafton Fire Station today as she expresses her gratitude to local Fire... Learn more about the Minister visiting South Grafton Fire Station at South Grafton.
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.
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