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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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Just before 3:30 pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have attended a multi-vehicle accident on Mona Vale Road, St Ives. Two cars have come together in an almost head-on collision resulting in two elderly passengers being assisted by fire... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at St Ives.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Governor General David Hurley and Mrs Hurley visiting @FRNSW firefighters in the small WA town of Northhampton where residents are still without power after Tropical Cyclone Seroja tore through their town. View on X [external link]
LAKEMBA | A supermarket on Haldon St has been evacuated following a fire burning in a garbage compactor. The fire is difficult to extinguish, operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a house fire on Minnegang Street, Warrawong which started just after 9:30 am this morning On arrival, crews found a large amount of smoke issuing from a Two-level residence. Over 20... Learn more about the House Fire at Warrawong.
Just after 9:00 pm last night Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a car fire on Bowden Street, Heddon Greta On arrival, Kurri Kurri crews found the car well alight and got to work to extinguish the blaze In just under... Learn more about the Car fire at Heddon Greta.
WA CYCLONE | The second Taskforce set off today from NSW to WA. The current crew have been working hard to tarp roofs and fix fences. Crews from @NSWSES and @NSWRFS made up the Taskforce with members from #FRNSW. View on X [external link]
Just before 7:30am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Gulgong were responded to a building fire on Ridge Road, Cooks Gap. On arrival, FRNSW crews from Gulgong and various crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service found a... Learn more about the Building Fire at Cooks Gap.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene of a B Double truck leaking Hydrochloric Acid northbound on the M1 motorway, Bushells Ridge On arrival, fire crews have called for our FRNSW specialist hazmat station to assist and have found... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Bushells Ridge.
Just after 5:30 pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to multiple triple zero (000) calls to reports of a house fire in Simpsons Street, Wellington On arrival, crews found a single storey house fully involved and got to work... Learn more about the House Fire at Wellington.
Saturday, 15 May is Open Day. We're opening the doors to some of our stations for you to come and see how we are prepared for anything! For more information, including locations, visit our website: View on X [external link]
WESTMEAD | #FRNSW firefighters are in attendance at a motor vehicle crash on the Great Western Highway, where a vehicle has left the road and gone into a house. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a serious car accident where a car has crashed into a house on the Great Western Highway, Wentworthville just before 12:00 pm today Fortunately, on arrival crews found no one trapped... Learn more about the Car Into House at Wentworthville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have released a male who became trapped after a crane overturned on Edward Street, Orange this morning. The incident occured at around 11:45am, and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after. FRNSW rescue crews worked... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Orange.
MARRICKVILLE | Overnight: 30 people were evacuated from a unit block on Glen St following a fire in an hallway. #FRNSW attended just before 12am and found a heavily smoke logged building. The building was ventilated and handed over to @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
ALPINE | A driver has been released and transported to hospital following a truck crash on the Hume Hwy in the Southern Highlands. The trucks load is not hazardous however south bound traffic is significantly affected. View on X [external link]
SHALVEY | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Stolle St in Sydneys west. A 47 year old resident is being treated for smoke inhalation. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice View on X [external link]
SYLVANIA | At least 30 firefighters from #FRNSW are working to extinguish a garage fire on Henry Avenue. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both responding. Please avoid the area. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently in attendance at a bush fire on Barenna Drive, Balgowlah Heights, after being responded just after 1.45pm. On arrival, crews found a fire that was approximately once acre in size, burning close to nearby... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Balgowlah Heights.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will be in attendance at a hazard reduction burn in Dame Mary Gilmore Road, Oatley today. The hazard reduction is scheduled to start at 9:00am and will continue for most of the day. Superintendent Adam... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction Burn at Oatley.
DUNDAS | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Kirby St. 25 firefighters are currently on scene along with @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: Train derailment #Bomen just north of #WaggaWagga. No reported injuries. Investigation to be conducted@FRNSW on scene assessing spillages#FRNSW View on X [external link]
BOMEN | A goods train has derailed near Wagga Wagga. 1 locomotive and 5 carriages are affected. The trains crew are shaken but ok. The cargo is not hazardous and the train will be righted this morning. View on X [external link]
While you are enjoying today be sure to check your smoke alarm. Were entering the season where we expect more house fires. Learn about #FRNSWs Safety Visit program: View on X [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: In my role as Acting Commissioner last week, I took a few moments to share this great story of a rescue down in the Royal National Park. The patient is recovering well and her Mum has emailed us all the way from Argentina to pass on her thanks. View on X [external link]
Just before 1:00pm this afternoon, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a single storey house fire in Queen Street, Revesby. On arrival, firefighters from Revesby Fire Station found a fibro-clad house well alight and a 90 year old female... Learn more about the House Fire at Revesby.
Almost thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze that broke out at a home on Perigee Close, Doonside just before 8:30am this morning. Crews arrived on scene a short time later and were met with... Learn more about the House Fire at Doonside.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW #Corowa firefighters are #preparedforanything with their gas detection capability & training#FRNSW is well equipped to deal with all types of hazardous materials & atmospheres to keep our communities safe#morethanfire View on X [external link]
Just after 4pm, Tuesday April 13, multiple fire crews from across the Central Coast responded to a large house fire on High Valley Close, Wamberal. More than 30 Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) battling the blaze for a number... Learn more about the House Fire at Wamberal.
Firefighters from Revesby and Bankstown Fire Stations have this afternoon extinguished a house fire that started in the kitchen of a property on Nowill Street, Condell Park. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to the single-story premises just before 2.30pm and... Learn more about the House Fire at Condell Park.
At 12:30pm this afternoon, Fire Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a truck on fire at the rear of a factory complex on Minna Close, Belrose. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls received by FRNSW from members of the public, due to large... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Belrose.
Further Information
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