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GLEBE | #FRNSW are on scene continuing fire fighting operations after a fire started in a ground floor unit on Boyce St. @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 08:29am • Jan 03, 2024
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OAK FLATS | #FRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Industrial Rd. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:11pm • Jan 02, 2024
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WEST TAMWORTH | #FRNSW Firefighters are currently working to extinguish a house fire on Cossa St. @TamworthCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 02:13pm • Dec 28, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW and RSL NSW announce more support for firefighters serving in military | NSW

More than 400 current and former service personnel who work for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) now have access to an enhanced support network as RSL NSW re-establishes a standalone sub-Branch for the state’s firefighters. The NSW Fire Brigades sub-Branch was... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW and RSL NSW announce more support for firefighters serving in military at NSW.

access_time 08:32am • Dec 24, 2023
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REMINDER: Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter, Michael Kidd | Richmond

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held TODAY for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale, in Sydney’s north-west. The 51-year-old On-call FRNSW firefighter and veteran Rural Fire... Learn more about the REMINDER: Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter, Michael Kidd at Richmond.

access_time 07:27am • Dec 22, 2023
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RICHMOND | REMINDER: Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter, Michael Kidd. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held TODAY for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale... View on X [external link]

access_time 07:22am • Dec 22, 2023
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MILPERRA | 60+ #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire that broke out in a timber storage yard on Woorang St just before 6pm. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading into adjoining properties. The fire is expected to smoulder for several hours. Milperra Rd remains closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:48pm • Dec 21, 2023
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Firefighter engagement protects Indigenous communities | Walgett

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have teamed up with community elders for a successful series of home fire safety visits in the township of Walgett in the state’s north-west. Building on engagement experiences, gleaned from deployments to isolated areas hit... Learn more about the Firefighter engagement protects Indigenous communities at Walgett.

access_time 09:37am • Dec 21, 2023
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WALGETT | Firefighter engagement protects indigenous communities. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have teamed up with community elders for a successful series of home fire safety visits in the township of Walgett in the states north-west.Bu... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:32am • Dec 21, 2023
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Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter | Richmond

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises that a funeral will be held this Friday for Firefighter, Michael Kidd, following his death in a house fire last week at Grose Vale, in Sydney’s north-west. The 51-year-old On-call FRNSW firefighter and veteran Rural... Learn more about the Funeral with full honours for fallen firefighter at Richmond.

access_time 03:32pm • Dec 20, 2023
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EMU HEIGHTS | #FRNSW are on scene commencing fire fighting operations at a house fire in Landais Pl. @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 07:41am • Dec 20, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Smoke from fires burning in the states north is currently being experienced across the north west of NSW, into the Hunter regio View on X [external link]

access_time 02:00pm • Dec 19, 2023
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Valuable training exercise for firefighters at Braidwood Multipurpose Service | Braidwood

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has teamed up with NSW Health to conduct an emergency exercise in the Southern Tablelands. The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) recently invited the crew from 236 station Braidwood to simulate a hazardous... Learn more about the Valuable training exercise for firefighters at Braidwood Multipurpose Service at Braidwood.

access_time 01:03pm • Dec 19, 2023
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BRAIDWOOD | Valuable training exercise for firefighters at Braidwood Multipurpose Service - VIDEO. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has teamed up with NSW Health to conduct an emergency exercise in the Southern Tablelands.The Southern NSW Lo... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:58pm • Dec 19, 2023
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GLENFIELD PARK | #FRNSW are responding to a house fire on Nara Pl after large volumes of smoke were reported billowing from a property. @WaggaCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 09:20am • Dec 19, 2023
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MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW Donald Street, fire in a garage that is threatening the main premises, firefighting operations are in preogress.@blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 05:49am • Dec 18, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Northern Slopes, North Western, Greater Hunter and t View on X [external link]

access_time 07:18am • Dec 16, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sat 16 Dec for Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Northern Slopes, North Western View on X [external link]

access_time 04:35pm • Dec 15, 2023
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ROUSE HILL | #FRNSW Demeter Ave, kitchen fire in a unit in progress, crews on scene have commenced firefighting operations. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:22pm • Dec 15, 2023
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New Aerial Platform to protect the Central Coast | Bateau Bay

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5m Aerial Platform appliance that provides extra fire protection across the Central Coast. The coast’s firefighters have just finished training on the high-tech appliance, which will be predominantly based... Learn more about the New Aerial Platform to protect the Central Coast at Bateau Bay.

access_time 11:18am • Dec 15, 2023
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BATEAU BAY | New Aerial Platform to protect the Central Coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have taken possession of a new $2.5m Aerial Platform appliance that provides extra fire protection across the Central Coast.The coasts firefighte... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:13am • Dec 15, 2023
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MOSMAN | #FRNSW are on scene and rendering the area safe after a tree has brought down power lines on Countess St. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:59am • Dec 15, 2023
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PEAKHURST | #FRNSW Belmore Rd, building fire in progress, crews on scene have commenced firefighting operations.@theleadernews @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 09:14am • Dec 15, 2023
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WESTON| #FRNSW Elford Ave, house fire in progress, crews on scene now have commenced firefighting operations. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:55am • Dec 15, 2023
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CLAYMORE | #FRNSW Duterreau Way, overnight fire has destroyed a two storey townhouse, investigations into the cause of the blaze are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:09am • Dec 15, 2023
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WESTON | Cessnock Council Area | #FRNSW and @RFS working to contain an intense fire in a tyre shop on Cessnock Road. Tyre fires are one of the most challenging fires firefighters can be called upon to battle...@LiveTrafficNSW @CessnockCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:52pm • Dec 14, 2023
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Emergency Services minister to inspect Fire and Rescue NSW’s new Central Coast Aerial Platform | Bateau Bay

Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, tomorrow will inspect the new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Aerial Platform appliance that’s just been stationed this week at Bateau Bay on the Central Coast. Priced at $2.5m, the state-of-the-art truck boasts a Compressed... Learn more about the Emergency Services minister to inspect Fire and Rescue NSW’s new Central Coast Aerial Platform at Bateau Bay.

access_time 06:36pm • Dec 14, 2023
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BATEAU BAY | Emergency Services minister to inspect Fire and Rescue NSWs new Central Coast Aerial Platform. Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, tomorrow will inspect the new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Aerial Platform appliance thats j... View on X [external link]

access_time 06:31pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Pacific Motorway Fire, Cameron ParkThe fire is impacting properties on Boundary Rd, with crews undertaking View on X [external link]

access_time 06:30pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Pacific Motorway Fire, Cameron ParkA fire is burning near the Pacific Motorway, Cameron Park, burning in an View on X [external link]

access_time 05:25pm • Dec 14, 2023
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