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COUTTS CROSSING | @FRNSW Kangaroo Creek Rd, cattle truck into a tree, crews on scene performing a rescue. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:48pm • Aug 21, 2023
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Firefighters to conduct home fire safety blitz of entire town | Warren

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will visit all 785 homes in the central west township of Warren this weekend, offering residents crucial home fire safety advice and checking for working smoke alarms. Following a similar recent safety blitz at Merriwa... Learn more about the Firefighters to conduct home fire safety blitz of entire town at Warren.

access_time 12:30pm • Aug 21, 2023
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WARREN | Firefighters to conduct home fire safety blitz of entire town - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will visit all 785 homes in the central west township of Warren this weekend, offering residents crucial home fire safety advice an... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:25pm • Aug 21, 2023
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WAHROONGA | @FRNSW Pacific Hwy, wires down on roadway, northbound lanes are closed near Coonabarra Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:47am • Aug 21, 2023
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RAYMOND TERRACE | @FRNSW Charles Street, single level house fire in progress, crews in a defensive mode with two lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:35am • Aug 21, 2023
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DEAN PARK | @FRNSW Richmond Rd, two car motor vehicle accident, crews on scene rendering area safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:31am • Aug 21, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Mcgills Rd, Kremnos Fire (Clarence Valley LGA).Crews are working to control a fire burning approx 25km south of Grafton at Kremnos. Those in the area of Blackbutt Rd and Mcgillls Rd Kremnos should prepare now and follow their Bush Fire Survival Plan. #RFS View on X [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Aug 19, 2023
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NSW winter fire death toll rises to seven after elderly man's death | Cammeray

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises an elderly man has died following a house fire at Cammeray, on Sydney's Lower North Shore, last weekend. The blaze broke out inside a unit on the third floor of a Miller Street complex just... Learn more about the NSW winter fire death toll rises to seven after elderly man's death at Cammeray.

access_time 05:40pm • Aug 18, 2023
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CAMMERAY | NSW winter fire death toll rises to seven after elderly man's death. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises an elderly man has died following a house fire at Cammeray, on Sydney's Lower North Shore, last weekend.The blaze broke out ins... View on X [external link]

access_time 05:35pm • Aug 18, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Summerland Way, DilkoonA fire is burning near Dilkoon in the Clarence Valley. The fire has spotted 5km to the east and is burning in an easterly direction towards Lawrence. Residents on the western side of Lawrence should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:14pm • Aug 18, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Advice - Opal Fields Fire, Grawin Opal Fields (Walgett LGA)Firefighters are on scene of a fire burning 4kms to the NE of Glengarry. The fire is currently burning in a NE direction. Residents in the area should stay up to date and monitor conditions at: View on X [external link]

access_time 03:58pm • Aug 18, 2023
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Wyong firefighters tackle the Kokoda Track for charity | Wyong

A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wyong is about to embark on a gruelling nine-day trek across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease research. Wyong Captain, Jamie Loader, first... Learn more about the Wyong firefighters tackle the Kokoda Track for charity at Wyong.

access_time 03:05pm • Aug 18, 2023
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WYONG | Wyong firefighters tackle the Kokoda Track for charity. A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wyong is about to embark on a gruelling nine-day trek across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to raise money for Motor Ne... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:00pm • Aug 18, 2023
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LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Smith Cresent, fire in a single level premises, crews in an offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 11:36am • Aug 18, 2023
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PENRITH | @FRNSW Illawong Ave, house fire in progress, all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:27am • Aug 18, 2023
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LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Smith Street, house fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 11:17am • Aug 18, 2023
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MARAYONG | @FRNSW Davis Rd, a bus into a power pole which has brought down wires, 4 passengers being assessed by ambulance crews.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 09:54am • Aug 18, 2023
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GILGANDRA | @FRNSW Raymond St, shed fire extinguished by one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:39am • Aug 18, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe | Arncliffe

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident today at Arncliffe in Sydney's south. FRNSW HAZMAT operators were called in to assist the Australian Border Force (ABF) during an operation in Kelsey... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe at Arncliffe .

access_time 05:30pm • Aug 17, 2023
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ARNCLIFFE | Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident today at Arncliffe in Sydney's south.FRNSW HAZMAT operators were calle... View on X [external link]

access_time 05:25pm • Aug 17, 2023
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KENSINGTON | @FRNSW Boronia Street, lithium battery fire, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:43am • Aug 17, 2023
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Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper |

Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper.   The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NSW to help better protect communities during bushfires and other emergencies.   The multi-purpose... Learn more about the Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper at .

access_time 10:10am • Aug 17, 2023
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| Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper. Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper.The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NS... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:05am • Aug 17, 2023
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GRANVILLE | @FRNSW James Ruse Drive, two vehicle accident west bound, car on side after collision with tip truck, rescue in progress. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:07am • Aug 17, 2023
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KATOOMBA | @FRNSW Lurline Street, gas leak in progress, crews on scene monitoring the atmosphere with gas detecting equipment. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:32am • Aug 17, 2023
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BLACKHEATH | @FRNSW Great Western Hwy, truck fire in the rear trailer, extinguished with firefighting foam, vehicle in the process of being removed.@bmgazette @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 06:21am • Aug 17, 2023
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RHODES | @FRNSW Blaxland Rd, lift rescue completed, three people released from stalled lift by rescue crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:46pm • Aug 16, 2023
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BASS HILL | @FRNSW Robertson Rd, fire due to unattended cooking, extinguished by removal. Keep looking while cooking! View on X [external link]

access_time 02:28pm • Aug 16, 2023
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CRANEBROOK | @FRNSW Tornado Cresant, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, area rendered safe by removal. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:06pm • Aug 16, 2023
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GREENACRE | @FRNSW Waterloo Rd, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, extinguished with one CO2 extinguisher, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:48am • Aug 16, 2023
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