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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) safely removed a person trapped in a vehicle following a crash involving two cars on City West Link Road, Leichhardt this morning. FRNSW was called to the scene at 10.07am. Utilising specialist rescue equipment, rescuers... Learn more about the Car crash at Leichhardt.
Shortly before 1:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were responded to reports of a caravan fire in Brougham St, Cowra. Upon arrival FRNSW found a caravan well alight in the rear yard of a property, the fire had spread... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Cowra.
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a blaze that broke out at a home on Tiffany Close, Coffs Harbour earlier this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene just after 7.30am to find large volumes of smoke... Learn more about the House Fire at Coffs Harbour.
DARLINGHURST | A gas main is on fire in front of a terrace house on Frances St. Firefighters arrived to find the fire threatening at least one property. They are working to contain the leak and prevent any extension of the fire. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out on a bus travelling on the Warringah Freeway, Naremburn just after 3.30pm this afternoon. Upon arrival FRNSW firefighters found smoke issuing from the rear of the bus and... Learn more about the Bus Fire at Naremburn.
At 3:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to reports of smoke issuing from a restaurant on Reservoir Road, Blacktown. Upon arrival crews found large amount of smoke issuing from the building and and quickly got to... Learn more about the Restaurant Fire at Blacktown.
Specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have rescued a person and a dog who became trapped on a cliff edge on Barrenjoey Road, Newport just after 1pm this afternoon. Initial investigations suggest the dog had escaped from its... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Newport.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Two @FRNSW firefighters have suffered burns while combating a building fire in Balmain this morning. They have been transported to hospital and are receiving support from our wellbeing team in addition to medical care. Operations at the fire continue. View on X [external link]
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have safely rescued two people who became trapped in their vehicles following a two car crash on Tomakin Rd, Mogo just after 9am. Rescue crews worked quickly to extricate the persons from the... Learn more about the Car Crash at Mogo.
More than 30 firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a building on Beattie Street, Balmain just before 6am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene a short time later to find a two storey commercial building... Learn more about the Building Fire at Balmain.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: On St. Florian’s Day we remember the great commitment of Firefighters past and present. My chat with @CityOfSydFRNSW’s crew today confirmed that while so much has changed, the spirit of helping someone you don’t know, on possibly the worst day of their life still runs strong. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Today marks St Florian’s Day - also known as International Firefighters Day. Today we celebrate and commemorate our firefighters, both past and present, and thank them for their dedication. View on X [external link]
One very lucky kitten escaped injury after Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) rescuers removed it from the engine bay of a car in Railway Street, Liverpool today. The City of Sydney crew were called to the scene at 2.20pm and discovered... Learn more about the Kitten rescue at Liverpool.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a rubbish fire on Hume Road, Smithfield which broke out around 2:00 pm today. On arrival, fire crews found a fire developing in a large pile of landfill and called in further resources, more... Learn more about the Landfill fire at Smithfield.
More than 12 Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a home on Crown Street, Junee just after 9am. Crews arrived on scene a short time later and found a single storey... Learn more about the House Fire at Junee.
Today is St Florians Day. St Florian is the Patron Saint of firefighters and we celebrate our dedicated firefighters, both past and present, for their contribution to our communities during their time of need. View on X [external link]
Just before 5:00 pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a car crash on the Great Western Highway, Pendle Hill On arrival, fire crews found a ute had crashed through a fence and rolled with a passenger... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Pendle Hill.
As the cold weather sets in, please be aware of the hidden risks inside your home! If you are unsure if your home is up to scratch, book a Safety Visit with one of our crews via our website: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at an incident on Parramatta Road, Haberfield where a car has crashed into a building, trapping two occupants. Specialist rescue crews arrived on scene just after 3.30pm and found a... Learn more about the Car crash into building at Haberfield.
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More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a shop on Macquarie Street, Liverpool just after 5.30am this morning. On arrival, crews found one shop alight with a... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Liverpool.
Just after 1:30 pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a building fire in Windsor Road, Northmead On arrival, crews found the Northmead Bowling Club had smoke issuing from a rear kitchen and continued to investigate Fire crews... Learn more about the Building Fire at Northmead.
Congratulations to our newest graduates! See you at stations across NSW! View on X [external link]
Just after 11am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Walgett Fire Station responded to reports of a house fire on George Sands Way, Walgett. On arrival, crews found a two storey home well alight, with smoke and... Learn more about the House Fire at Walgett.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued a truck driver who had crashed into powerlines on Nicholas Street, Lidcombe shortly before 9 am this morning. Upon arrival, crews found the truck had crashed into nearby powerlines which had fallen across... Learn more about the Truck crash at Lidcombe.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have attended a car crash on Childs Circuit, in Belrose just after 1.30pm this afternoon. Upon arrival firefighters found a vehicle had crashed into the side of a house and damaged a gas meter. No persons... Learn more about the Car crash at Belrose.
FRNSW currently responding to a large car fire on the M1 Northbound at Mt Ousley. Driver has safely evacuated however there is a large amount of smoke in the area. Please exercise caution driving through. View on X [external link]
Our highest reaching vehicle with a working height of 45 metres has been handed over to our crew in Newcastle. A Bronto fire truck gives us the great advantage of tackling a fire from above. View on X [external link]
RT @nswenviromedia: NPWS, @NSWRFS and @FRNSW crews continued a 760 hectares hazard reduction burn at Wattamolla last night after initial burn was reduced to lessen community impact over ANZAC weekend. The burn is expected continue over next few days. View on X [external link]
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