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BOX HILL | #FRNSW assisting @NSWRFS at a house fire on Windsor Road .. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:52pm • Jan 19, 2024
place Box Hill
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PEMULWUY | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a garage fire on Condoin La. All residents were safely evacuated. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 02:53pm • Jan 19, 2024
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Fire and Rescue NSW and Police investigating thefts of fire hydrant components | Western Sydney

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Police are urging body corporates and apartment block residents to remain vigilant after a spate of fire hydrant system thefts in Sydney’s west. FRNSW’s Fire Safety Unit and Blacktown Police have identified thefts from... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW and Police investigating thefts of fire hydrant components at Western Sydney.

access_time 02:43pm • Jan 19, 2024
place Western Sydney
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Faulty Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's east - VIDEO | Bondi

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have confirmed a fire at North Bondi, in Sydney's east, was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery. Four visitors from South America were asleep inside a unit in Curlewis Street, near Old South Head... Learn more about the Faulty Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's east - VIDEO at Bondi.

access_time 11:33am • Jan 19, 2024
place Bondi
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EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews have contained a large spill of diesel from a ruptured fuel tank on Wallgrove Rd. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 09:47am • Jan 19, 2024
place Eastern Creek
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NORTH BONDI | FRNSW Curlewis Street, fire in a top floor unit of a three level block in progress, crews have gained fire control. Investigations are underway for a possible electric scooter being involved, traffic delays in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:36am • Jan 19, 2024
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HEBERSHAM | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Richardson Cr. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 08:00am • Jan 18, 2024
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EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW are on scene at a two vehicle crash involving a semi and car on Wonderland Dr. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:24am • Jan 17, 2024
place Eastern Creek
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EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a two car crash between a semi and car on Wonderland Dr. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:12am • Jan 17, 2024
place Eastern Creek
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WOY WOY | #FRNSW are responding to reports of a building fire on Blackwall Rd. @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 04:17pm • Jan 16, 2024
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Fire and Rescue NSW carrying out caravan fire safety blitz during Country Music Festival | Tamworth

The Commander of Fire and Rescue NSW’s New England/North-West region will address media outlets tomorrow about an upcoming campaign to promote caravan fire safety during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. FRNSW crews are planning a sweep through busy local caravan parks... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW carrying out caravan fire safety blitz during Country Music Festival at Tamworth.

access_time 01:37pm • Jan 16, 2024
place Tamworth
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BONDI | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a kitchen fire in a unit on Bondi Rd. @WaverleyCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:35am • Jan 16, 2024
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BERKSHIRE PARK | FRNSW Richmond Road, rescue in progress at the scene of a two truck accident, traffic heavy in the surrounding areas.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:58am • Jan 16, 2024
place Berkshire Park
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WATTLE GROVE | #FRNSW crews have removed the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash at the intersection of Wattle Grove Dr and Nuwarra Rd. @Lpool_Council @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 12:24pm • Jan 15, 2024
place Wattle Grove
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RIVERWOOD | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a two car crash on Belmore Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:57am • Jan 15, 2024
place Riverwood
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Fire and Rescue NSW responds to car into retirement units on Central Coast - VIDEO | Bateau Bay

An elderly driver has escaped with minor injuries after his car ploughed into two units at a retirement village on the state's Central Coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deployed two crews to the scene of the crash in Bias Avenue,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to car into retirement units on Central Coast - VIDEO at Bateau Bay.

access_time 01:42pm • Jan 12, 2024
place Bateau Bay
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New $470,000 firefighting truck for Lithgow | Lithgow

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Lithgow, in the state’s Central Tablelands, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables... Learn more about the New $470,000 firefighting truck for Lithgow at Lithgow .

access_time 10:18am • Jan 12, 2024
place Lithgow
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New $470,000 firefighting truck for Branxton | Branxton

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Branxton, in the state’s Hunter Valley, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables... Learn more about the New $470,000 firefighting truck for Branxton at Branxton.

access_time 10:17am • Jan 12, 2024
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Fire crews extinguish motorway trailer fire - VIDEO | Morisset

Fire crews have extinguished a burning truck trailer, that's partially blocked traffic this afternoon on the M1 Motorway at Morisset, at Lake Macquarie. Motorists reported a large cloud of thick, black smoke emanating from the trailer as the Prime Mover drove... Learn more about the Fire crews extinguish motorway trailer fire - VIDEO at Morisset.

access_time 05:47pm • Jan 11, 2024
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MINTO | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Airds Rd. Traffic diversions in place. @campbelltownnsw @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]

access_time 11:50am • Jan 09, 2024
place Minto
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RUTHERFORD | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a large diesel spill on Kyle St. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:34pm • Jan 08, 2024
place Rutherford
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Fire and Rescue NSW battles e-bike factory fire in Sydney’s inner west | Croydon

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed an e-bike factory at Croydon, in Sydney’s inner west, this morning. More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were deployed to Elizabeth Street, where the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW battles e-bike factory fire in Sydney’s inner west at Croydon.

access_time 10:52am • Jan 05, 2024
place Croydon
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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
place Oak Flats
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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
place West Tamworth
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW and RSL NSW announce more support for firefighters serving in military
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
place NSW
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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
place Richmond
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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
place Walgett
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