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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 NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe faulty lithium batteries caused a large fire last night at a metal recycling plant at Revesby in Sydney’s south-west. 25 fire trucks and support units responded to the fourth alarm blaze in Carrington Street,... Learn more about the Revesby Fire at Revesby.
A class of 22 indigenous students has graduated from a challenging Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) pathway program that will fast track their opportunities to become firefighters. The participants, from across New South Wales, have endured disruptions caused by the horrific... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES) program at FRNSW headquarters - Greenacre.
Just before 9:30 am, Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) was called to an unusual rescue incident in Wentworthville. An inquisitive 10-month old boy managed to get his thumb stuck in a Christmas decoration. Firefighters worked quickly to remove the metal... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Wentworthville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a ladder truck to rescue two people from a burning unit at Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Crews were called to the scene in Bronte Road just before eight o'clock last night. They deployed... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Waverley.
Prevention and education is our number one priority and it's amazing to be acknowledged by @AIDR_News for our evidence-based fire safety education course! View on X [external link]
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have contained a garage and house fire at Mount Saint Thomas near Wollongong this afternoon. FRNSW quickly called in extra resources on route as thick black smoke could be seen when crews... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Saint Thomas .
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our @FRNSW COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) is our longest serving IMT in our 137 year history! Wonderful to be able to thank the members of the team in person for their efforts working tirelessly over the last two years. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) battled a house fire at Whalan in Sydney's west earlier today. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire which had already spread to three rooms when crews arrived at Feramin Avenue just before 8:30 AM. A female occupant and... Learn more about the House Fire at Whalan.
DENISTONE | #FRNSW are entering a drain in search of 4-6 people who were seen entering earlier today. Firefighters are using extended duration breathing equipment and gas detectors. View on X [external link]
YOWIE BAY | A boat near the Yowie Bay boat ramp has been totally destroyed by fire. #FRNSW hazmat crews have worked with local community members to remove the boat and check for leaking fluids. @NSWRFS and @nswpolice also in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a unit fire in Morehead Street, Redfern earlier today. More than 25 firefighters battled the blaze on the third level of a five storey unit block. One person self-evacuated and there were no injuries reported. The... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Redfern.
MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW firefighters from Sydneys Inner West are in attendance at a building fire on the corner of Marrickville Rd and Garners Ave. Flames have been reported from the second level. View on X [external link]
STOTTS CREEK | A truck has rolled off Leddays Creek Rd into Leddays Creek. The truck is carrying 20000 litres of liquid waste. The driver is out of the truck. #FRNSW hazmat crews have placed booms to contain any spillage. View on X [external link]
BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys West are in attendance at a granny flat fire on Herrick St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on X [external link]
ROWENA | #FRNSW hazmat and rescue crews are responding to a plane crash on Moomin Rd, east of Walgett. @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
HAZELBROOK | #FRNSW crews attended a house fire last night on Pine Street. The house was well alight on arrival and was quickly contained and eventually extinguished.: @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Saying goodbye in style! Today we honoured some of our firefighters who retired over the lockdown period. View on X [external link]
#FlashbackFriday to Wagga Wagga, 1971 when a fire broke out on Baylis Street. The fire was one of the worst Wagga has ever experienced but firefighters were able to contain it and stop it from spreading to a nearby tyre shop. View on X [external link]
HAYMARKET | #FRNSW crews are making their way to level 7 of a 20 level building to extinguish a fire on a balcony of a unit. Specialist crews from @CityOfSydFRNSW are responding with a ladder-platform truck. View on X [external link]
CHARLOTTE PASS | #FRNSW crews from Jindabyne and Perisher Valley Fire Stations have worked with @NSWAmbulance to stabilise and airlift a patient from the Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from across the Dubbo region are working to contain a fire involving at least four classrooms at a school. Responding to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, FRNSW firefighters arrived at the Fitzroy Street school... Learn more about the School Fire at Dubbo.
SUTTON FOREST | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a truck crash and fire on the Hume Highway. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue ( FRNSW ) has been called to smoke issuing from a house at Gregory Hills in Sydney's south-west. On arrival at the scene, just before 11am, crews found a fire in the kitchen caused by unattended food cooking... Learn more about the KITCHEN FIRE at Gregory Hills.
GUNNING | #FRNSW rescue crews from Yass are responding to Collector Rd to assist @NSWAmbulance following a truck crash. One person is trapped. @nswpolice and @NSWRFS are in attendance. View on X [external link]
KINGSFORD | #FRNSW is responding to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire on Bruce St. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a school fire this afternoon at Gymea, in Sydney's south. Multiple fire trucks were called to the scene in Manchester Drive just after 1pm. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the roof... Learn more about the School Fire at Gymea.
LAKE HAVEN | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a house fire on Gorokan Dr. The two storey house is well alight. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue (FRNSW ) responded to a hazardous materials spillage at a factory at Warragamba in Sydney's south-west yesterday. The first arriving crews from Warragamba fire station and the Rural Fire Service found a spillage of a substance on the... Learn more about the HAZMAT Incident at Warragamba.
MOONEY MOONEY | #FRNSW rescue crews have removed a passenger from a crash on the M1 Pacific Highway. Southbound traffic is affected. View on X [external link]
MUSWELLBROOK | #FRNSW rescue crews have worked for over an hour to free the trapped driver of a truck after it crashed heavily into a tree on Maitland St. The patient is now in the care of @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
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