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His younger colleagues lovingly call him “the dinosaur” and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer, Fred Parkhouse, has called ‘time’ on his career. 68-year-old Fred joined NSW Fire Brigades, as it was known... Learn more about the Central Coast firefighting ‘legend’ hangs up his helmet after 50 years at Gosford.
GOSFORD | Central Coast firefighting legend hangs up his helmet after 50 years. His younger colleagues lovingly call him the dinosaur and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer, Fred Parkhouse,... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a major factory fire in Sydney's south-west. Just before 4am this morning, a Triple Zero (000) emergency call alerted firefighters to a plastic pipe manufacturing business, engulfed by flames in Woodpark Rd, Smithfield. FRNSW... Learn more about the Major factory fire extinguished in Sydney's south-west - VIDEO at Smithfield.
SMITHFIELD | Major factory fire extinguished in Sydney's south-west - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a major factory fire in Sydney's south-west.Just before 4am this morning, a Triple Zero (000) emergency call alert... View on X [external link]
FRNSW, EPA, Public Works, Local Council and the building managers are now working to develop a strategy to render the site safe. People who are required to visit the site should follow instructions from the onsite personnel. FRNSW have visited adjoining businesses to advise them. View on X [external link]
Smithfield | FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a factory complex on Woodpark Road Smithfield. The buildings fibro asbestos roof has been damaged during the fire. Firefighters continue to wet the damaged area down to prevent the release of any contamination. 1/2 View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today will examine the scene of a major gas fire at a service station last night at Fairfield, in Sydney's south-west. Around 50 firefighters responded to numerous 200kg LPG cylinders alight at the service station... Learn more about the Firefighters save service station and neighbouring homes from gas bottle inferno - VIDEO at Fairfield.
FAIRFIELD | Firefighters save service station and neighbouring homes from gas bottle inferno - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today will examine the scene of a major gas fire at a service station last night at Fairfield, in Syd... View on X [external link]
SMEATON GRANGE | #FRNSW Smeaton Grange Rd, motor vehicle accident, truck on its side, person is trapped, rescue crews and NSW Ambulance service are on scene.@LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
ROSEVILLE | #FRNSW Boundary Street, two vechicle accident, rescue in progress, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
SMITHFIELD | #FRNSW Woodpark Rd, large factory fire continuing, all persons accounted for, poor air quality in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW has 17 fire trucks with more than 50 firefighters on scene at a service station on Hamilton Rd. Numerous gas cylinders venting and on fire, local evacuations in place, currently no injuries reported...@2gb @dailytelegraph @smh @abcsydney @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
KANAHOOKA | #FRNSW and @RFS have numerous trucks on scene working to contain a large grass fire at Rondanella Drive and Saltwater Circuit - reports of some out buildings burnt monitor.. hazards near me app for advice and warnings... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Rondanella Dr, Kanahooka (Wollongong LGA)Firefighters are working to contain a fire burning in the vicinity of Rondanella Dr, Kanahooka. Residents in the area of Rondanella Dr should prepare now and continue to monitor conditions. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Pheasants Rd, WedderburnA fire is burning in bush land near Pheasants Rd, Wedderburn, 5kms SE of Campbelltown. The fire is burning in a SE direction under strong NW winds. Residents in the vicinity of Pheasants Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Thursday 21 September, for the North West area. With hot, dry and windy conditions, high fire danger is forecast for several areas in the north of the state. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Foggy Forest Dr, AnemboA fire is burning near Foggy Forest Dr, Anembo, 15kms south of Captains Flat. The fire is burning near Jerangle Rd and Foggy Forest Dr and is moving in a SE direction. Residents in those areas should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Millers Lane, TenterfieldA fire is burning 3km to the NE of Tenterfield and is moving in an easterly direction towards Millers Lane. Residents of Millers Lane should prepare now and follow their bush fire survival plan. More info: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have determined a tobacco pipe sparked a fire at Seven Hills, in Sydney's north-west, which injured two people last night. The blaze broke out at the back of a Seven Hills Road home around 10:30pm. The... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW establishes cause of house fire which injured pregnant woman at Seven Hills.
SEVEN HILLS | Fire and Rescue NSW establishes cause of house fire which injured pregnant woman. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have determined a tobacco pipe sparked a fire at Seven Hills, in Sydney's north-west, which injured two peo... View on X [external link]
MOUNT KEMBLA | #FRNSW Cordeaux Rd, rescue in progress, crews on scene assisting ambulance. View on X [external link]
RT @nswenviromedia: Some of Sydney's National Parks are closed today due to fire danger - as well as all remote campgrounds and walking trails. Visitors must check 'NPWS Alerts' for info on park conditions @NSWRFS @abcsydney View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Sydney Region, Greater Hunter and Upper Central West Plains. Extreme fire danger is forecast for the Greater Sydney and Upper Hunter areas, with several other areas forecast to experience high fire danger. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Isla St Fire, Raworth (Maitland LGA)A fire is burning in Raworth, 5km to the east of Maitland. Burning in a SE direction towards Metford Rd. Residents between Isla St, O'Hearn St and Metford Rd should prepare now. For more information: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Silverdale Rd, Wallacia (Wollondilly LGA)Firefighters are working to contain a fire burning to the south of Silverdale Rd, 2km west of Wallacia. Residents between Silverdale Rd & Bents Basin Rd should prepare now. For more information visit: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Little Pelican Rd Fire, Little Pelican (Lake Macquarie LGA)Firefighters are on scene of a bush fire burning between the coast and Lakeview Parade. Residents in the area should continue to monitor conditions and stay up-to-date. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW Chertsey Ave, grass fire in progress, crews on scene protecting affected property. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Aslings Beach Fire, EdenFirefighters are on the scene of a small area of bush alight between the coast and Aslings Beach Rd in Eden. Residents along Aslings Beach Rd, Mitchell St, Lake St and Hosies Rd near the beach should prepare now. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are returning to the scene of a garage explosion in Sydney's south-west today to try to establish a cause. Around 3:15pm yesterday, more than 30 firefighters were called to Maclaurin Avenue, East Hills, where a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators return to scene of garage explosion to determine cause - VIDEO at Hills.
EAST HILLS | Fire and Rescue NSW investigators return to scene of garage explosion to determine cause - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are returning to the scene of a garage explosion in Sydney's south-west today to try to esta... View on X [external link]
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