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We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24. 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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MINTO | A two level house is on fire on Minto Rd. Firefighters arrived to find the second level of the house fully involved with flames issuing from the windows. Crews are working to search the house and extinguish the fire @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has brought a house fire under control on Minto Rd, Minto, this morning. FRNSW arrived to find large amounts of smoke and flames issuing from the two level home and quickly got to work battling the... Learn more about the House Fire at Minto.
Everything is better over a BBQ dinner - crews in Temora chatted with our leadership team about what FRNSW looks like now; and how it might look in the future. View on X [external link]
MORUYA | #FRNSW are on the scene of a house fire in Thomas St. All residents are accounted for and firefighters saved a dog from the fire. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house fire on Thomas St, Moruya, just after 1:00pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a house with smoke and flames coming through the front of the house. The blaze was... Learn more about the House Fire at Moruya.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) assisted in the removal of an injured person and the stabilisation of an excavation site following an incident at a worksite on Broughton Road, Strathfield this morning. FRNSW arrived to find a construction worker injured from... Learn more about the Worksite Rescue at Strathfield.
CANLEY VALE | At least 4 garbage trucks are on fire on Sacksville St. Crews reported a significant amount of smoke while responding. They arrived to find a large fire with numerous LPG cylinders venting from the heat. Multiple hose lines are deployed along with an aerial platform View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Discussing mental health support with our frontline firefighters at Young Fire Station and what we are doing at @FRNSW to invest in this important area. #FirstResponders #MentalHealth View on X [external link]
Its officially winter! The experts @7NewsAustralia are referencing - thats us! Stay out of harm this winter if you are reaching for your heater, make sure everything is one metre away from it. For more winter safety tips visit View on X [external link]
Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a motor vehicle crash between a B-double semi trailer and another truck on the M1 Pacific Highway at Wyong at 4:00am . The truck was on its side and a B-double semi... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Wyong.
RT @nbnnews: There was drama in Newcastle this afternoon, with a man was washed off Nobbys breakwater onto rocks by big swell. Those first on scene say the man - in his 60s - is lucky to be alive. @janegoldnbn #nbnnews View on X [external link]
NEWCASTLE | #FRNSW firefighters have rescued a man from the Newcastle Breakwall near Nobbys Lighthouse. Crews arrived to find an already injured man in a precarious position on the breakwall. Heavy waves complicated the rescue. The man was stabilised and transported to hospital. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) negotiated rough sea conditions to rescue a person stuck on rocks at the breakwall at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle this afternoon. The person was trapped on the rocks with back pain, while large waves were crashing... Learn more about the Breakwall Rescue at Newcastle.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Girls on Fire Emergency Services Camp empowers girls and young women by teaching them firefighting and emergency response skills. A unique program jointly run by @FRNSW, @NSWRFS, @NSWSES and others. Most recent camp kicked off in Brewarrina as part of Reconciliation Week. View on X [external link]
DAWES POINT | A window cleaner is stuck 12 m above the ground on a scissor lift which has tipped and is leaning on a building on Hickson Rd. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews safely retrieved a stranded window cleaner who was stuck in a scissor lift outside a building in Hickson Road, Dawes Point this afternoon. The cleaner was stuck three levels up after the scissor lift had... Learn more about the Window Cleaner Rescue at Dawes Point.
WARRIEWOOD | #FRNSW have safely removed a man from a vehicle involved in a car crash on Pittwater Rd. @NSWAmbulance is taking the man to hospital. Traffic on the road is affected View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded a truck that crashed into a power pole just after 11:00am. One male was released from the truck and transported to hospital by helicopter. Roads and Maritime (RMS), Ausgrid and Police were in attendance... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Warriewood.
KOORAGANG | A large building containing fertiliser is on fire on Egret St near Newcastle. 18 #FRNSW crews and numerous specialist resources totalling over 60 firefighters are responding along with @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
BOBS FARM | A horse that was stuck in a drain and submerged up to its shoulders has been rescued by firefighters from Lambton and Salamander Bay Fire Stations on the mid north coast. Crews worked for 2 hours. A vet and RFS crews were also in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) rescued a horse stuck in a water drain at Bobs Farm yesterday. It took rescuers over two hours to remove the horse from the drain with specialised rescue slings... Learn more about the Horse Rescue at Bobs Farm.
Don't be this person this winter. Get cracking on your winter safety checklist:1. Check you have a working smoke alarm2. Download our checklist and complete it ()3. Drink a hot choccy while feeling smug about your 10/10 safe home. View on X [external link]
JERRYS PLAINS | Firefighters are working to rescue a badly trapped occupant of a serious truck crash on the Golden Highway. View on X [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficNSW: JERRYS PLAINS: Both directions are closed approx. 24km west of Denman on the Golden Hwy near Hunter River, due to a truck crash. Emergency services are attending to this serious crash. Allow extra travel time and plan your journey. View on X [external link]
CARDIFF | A major water main has burst on Munibung Rd near Macquarie Rd. The water level is over a metre in some places. Crews are working to direct the water away from local assets. @HunterWater is working to shut the water off. Traffic is affected in the area. @nswpolice View on X [external link]
ALSTONVILLE | Firefighters have extinguished a granny flat fire on Adele St. Crews arrived to find the flames were 30m high and all occupants had self evacuated. View on X [external link]
Just before 4:30 am today, multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to reports of a granny flat alight on Adele street in Alstonville. On route, large amounts of smoke and flame were seen and upon arrival the granny flat... Learn more about the House Fire at Alstonville.
RT @FRNSW: If our firefighters are the heart and soul, then our Operational Communications team is the nervous system. From this room, they communicate with and coordinate our crews to get to emergencies fast. Our team of highly trained call-takers is there when you need them the most. View on X [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: I’ve had a fantastic week traversing the north west of NSW on a listening and thanking tour. Listening to crews and learning about their challenges, concerns and successes and thanking them for the great work they do in their community from prevention to emergency response. View on X [external link]
If our firefighters are the heart and soul, then our Operational Communications team is the nervous system. From this room, they communicate with and coordinate our crews to get to emergencies fast. Our team of highly trained call-takers is there when you need them the most. View on X [external link]
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].
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- 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.