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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 9:00 am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of a House Fire on Manly Road, Curlwaa On arrival, fire crews found a working fire in the premises and with... Learn more about the House Fire at Curlwaa.
PARRAMATTA | A #FRNSW rescue team is on the scene of a motor vehicle accident in O’Connell St where one person is trapped. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Recue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a woman who became trapped in her car after a serious motor vehicle crash on Moxon Road, Punchbowl. Crews from Revesby and Bankstown Fire Stations responded to the accident following reports a... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Crash at Punchbowl.
MEDIA CONFERENCE GOODS TRAIN DERAILMENT, NANA GLEN NEAR COFFS HARBOUR Where: Coffs Harbour Fire Station, 9 Market Street, Coffs Harbour When: 12.00pm Who: Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Rod Chetwynd BACKGROUND: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently on scene at a goods train... Learn more about the MEDIA CONFERENCE, COFFS HARBOUR FIRE STATION 12PM at Nana Glen.
ARNCLIFFE | Truck leaking fuel. #FRNSW is currently attending to a truck leaking ethanol at Marsh St #arncliffe. 40 people evacuated from surrounding homes. Approx 20 f/f on scene. #nswpolice View on X [external link]
10 years after a 6.3 mag earthquake devastated Christchurch, NZ, some members of our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team were reunited with Ann Bodkin, who they helped rescue from the rubble of the Pyne Gould building. Watch their touching reunion View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW ops continue #Deniliquin Gas vapour being controlled with water spray. School is closed & nearby residents evacuatedGas detection being conducted in the vicinity with exclusion zone in place#preparedforanything #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have managed to rescue a kitten who had become stuck down a storm water drain on Elva Street, Strathfield just before 8am this morning. A group of students on their way to school noticed... Learn more about the Kitten Rescue at Strathfield.
More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled a blaze that broke out at a home on Eloora Road, Long Jetty shortly before midnight last night. Firefighters received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from the Long Jetty community... Learn more about the House Fire at Long Jetty.
LANE COVE | #FRNSW are assisting in the rescue of a woman who has fallen into a drainage canal on St Vincents Rd. @NSWAmbulance are treating the woman for her injuries. View on X [external link]
BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW are working to free a passenger trapped in a vehicle following an accident on Alpha St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene. View on X [external link]
RT @9NewsSyd: In 2011, the New Zealand city of Christchurch was devastated by a powerful earthquake - killing 185 people.A decade on, Sydney fire and rescue teams reflect on the role they played. @RuthWW #9News View on X [external link]
THE OAKS | UPDATE: #FRNSW and @NSWRFS are continuing to fight the house #fire in Sunnyside Rd. #Fire has gone through the roof and the internal ceilings have collapsed. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
THE OAKS | #FRNSW are attending a house fire on Sunnyside Rd. House is well alight and two crews are working to extinguish the fire. @NSWRFS also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: As both a Kiwi and one of the many emergency services personnel who responded to the devastating Christchurch Earthquake 10 years ago today, this tragic event remains close to my heart. #FirstResponders #USAR #ChristchurchEarthquake View on X [external link]
10 years ago today, a 6.3 mag earthquake devastated Christchurch, NZ, killing 185 people & injuring thousands. 6 hrs later, an Oz team comprising FRNSW’s USAR specialists, @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance & @NSWHealth was on their way to help find survivors amongst the devastation. View on X [external link]
AMBARVALE | Fire investigators are currently on scene at a home on Crispsparkle Avenue, following a large house fire that broke out just after 3.30am this morning. View on X [external link]
Fire investigators from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a home on Crispsparkle Avenue, Ambarvale following a large house fire that broke out just after 3.30am this morning. FRNSW were alerted to the fire from numerous Triple... Learn more about the House Fire at Ambarvale .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a sports club on Maude Street, Belmont just before 11pm last night. More than a dozen firefighters battled the blaze for several hours and... Learn more about the Building Fire at Belmont.
MARKS POINT | #FRNSW crews have attended a unit fire on Haddon Cr. One person was rescued by firefighters and handed to @NSWAmbulance. The fire was contained to a kitchen and is now extinguished. View on X [external link]
It’s been a great interagency week at our Emergency Services Academy with crew from @Australian_Navy HMAS Sydney benefiting from our live training facilities. Earlier this week we hosted @nswpolice Traffic and Highway Patrol Command. View on X [external link]
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently working to extinguish at fire that broke out at a home on Frederick Street, Ashfield just before 2.30pm this afternoon. Numerous Triple Zero (000) callers reported large plumes of smoke... Learn more about the House Fire at Ashfield.
MATRAVILLE | Multiple #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a factory fire on Botany Road. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW attended a boat fire at #Moama Thursday afternoon The boat sustained major damage & a person was treated for burns FF minimised debris & fuel entering #MurrayRiver #FRNSW View on X [external link]
RT @373127106: @NAB Nowra branch remains closed due to smoke damage from a recent neighbouring fire.@FRNSW #NationalAustraliaBank View on X [external link]
RT @292628789: BANKSTOWN: 1 southbound lane is closed on Stacey St at Resthaven Rd due to a car crash. A car has crashed into a fence and @FRNSW and @nswpolice are on site. Traffic is heavy, so factor in extra time. View on X [external link]
More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a home on Alice Street, Macquarie Fields just after 9am this morning. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames issuing from... Learn more about the House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked to extinguish a fire that broke out at a home on McKellar Crescent in South Windsor just after 6.30am this morning. Crews arrived on scene following numerous Triple Zero (000)... Learn more about the House Fire at South Windsor.
CONCORD | #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire to the basement of a two level home on David Street. All occupants are accounted for, @nswpolice on scene. View on X [external link]
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