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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) are currently on scene at a house fire on Stanley Street, Lidcombe which broke out just before 7:00 am this morning On route, fire crews observed a large plume of smoke and responded over 20 firefighters... Learn more about the House Fire at Lidcombe.
More than 20 firefighters have brought a large house fire under control in Miller Road, Terrigal today. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls at around 11:30am, with responding firefighters finding the two-storey premises well alight on arrival. The intense blaze... Learn more about the House Fire at Terrigal.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a unit fire on New South Head Road, Double Bay which broke out just before 9:30 am this morning On arrival, fire crews found smoke issuing from the unit... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Double Bay.
Over a dozen firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) worked to extinguish a house fire in Chester Street, Epping. Upon arrival flame and smoke were coming from the entire house, firefighters were able to contain the fire from outside so... Learn more about the House Fire at Epping.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews working together with NSW Police and NSW Ambulance rescued an elderly female walker who had broken her ankle on a walking track at Bradleys Head, Mosman yesterday. FRNSW rescuers were called to the scene at... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Mosman.
SYDNEY CBD | @CityOfSydFRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish an electrical fire in a building on Sussex St. Specialist Co2 equipment has been requested from Pyrmont Fire Station. View on X [external link]
TARREN POINT | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys south are working to contain a unit fire in a retirement village on Alexander Ave. One patient is being treated for smoke inhalation. All occupants are accounted for. View on X [external link]
CAMMERAY | Firefighters have contained a fire to the kitchen of a restaurant on Miller St. Traffic on Miller St around Palmer St is severely affected. View on X [external link]
Just after 4:00pm smoke was seen coming from the second level of a townhouse. Upon arrival over a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and treated a male occupant for smoke inhalation and burns. Ambulance... Learn more about the Townhouse Fire at Willmot.
Come behind the scenes of Australia's busiest fire and rescue service at our Open Day on Saturday, 15 May 2021. From fires, chemical spills, car crashes, natural disasters and humanitarian relief across the state, the country and even overseas - our firefighters are... Learn more about the FRNSW Open Day at NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighters responded to triple zero (000) calls for a unit fire at Retirement Village at Peron Place in Willmot. The fire was contained to a microwave and smoke had spread throughout three units. Three residents were... Learn more about the Retirement Village Unit Fire at Taren Point.
In a large multi-agency operation, Fire and Rescue NSW, alongside NSW Rural Fire Service have safely removed two calves who became stuck in a well on a property located on Mitchell Highway, Shadforth, near Orange in Central West NSW. Upon arrival... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Shadforth.
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large house fire that broke out on Williams St, Broken Hill just after 5am. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a vacant house fully involved in... Learn more about the House Fire at Broken Hill.
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a school on Donovan Avenue, Maroubra where a fire has broken out just after 2.30pm. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the building and upon... Learn more about the Building Fire at Maroubra .
FRNSW currently on scene at a three car crash on Craigend St, Darlinghurst. Traffic may be affected for some time. View on X [external link]
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out inside a caravan on Fenninghams Island Road, Bobs Farm near Port Stephens just after 2am this morning. Upon arrival, FRNSW firefighters found... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Bobs Farm.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a large fire that broke out at a home on Mallinson Street, Griffith just after 1pm today. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from the community, firefighters arrived to find flames and... Learn more about the House Fire at Griffith.
Specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have safely rescued a man who was injured while working at height on Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh just after 9am this morning. Upon arrival, crews found a semi-conscious man who is... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Westleigh.
EDMONSON PARK | A truck and car have crashed on Camden Valley Way. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of one person trapped. Northbound traffic is badly affected. View on X [external link]
Overnight shortly after 11pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a house fire on Bathurst St, Cobar. Upon arrival FRNSW found a single level house with a working fire and quickly got to work to extinguish the fire. FRNSW contained the... Learn more about the House Fire at Cobar.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW in attendance at house fire #Albury Fire under control & no reported injuries#FRNSW View on X [external link]
Excited to welcome four former teachers to our latest recruit class! View on X [external link]
More than 20 firefighters from both Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service are currently on scene at a house fire in Reflection Drive, Louth Park which broke out just after 9am this morning. On arrival,... Learn more about the House Fire at Louth Park.
More than a dozen firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at fire that broke out at a home on Sidonia Road, Hay just after 8am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a home... Learn more about the House Fire at Hay.
This year, Liz and Sam celebrate their first Mother's day together with their 11-week old baby boy. Liz and Sam love that one day they'll be able to tell their son that both their Mums are firefighters! Happy Mother's Day! Mum's - we wouldn't be here without you. View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS | Firefighters are working to extinguish a house that is well alight on Polding St. View on X [external link]
BONDI BEACH | Firefighters have extinguished a fire in a block of apartments on Ramsgate Ave. Numerous people were reported trapped, all have been accounted for. 4 people were treated by @NSWAmbulance. Over 35 firefighters from across the city were in attendance View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a fire in a unit on Barina Downs Road, Norwest that caused the evacuation of the entire unit block. FRNSW were called to the scene at around 3pm where a fire had started in... Learn more about the Unit fire at Norwest.
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