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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has upgraded today's inferno in Surry Hills to a '10th alarm' status, the most severe type of fire. More than 100 firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, continue to work to extinguish the blaze... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW continues to douse major fire in multi-storey building at Surry Hills.
SURRY HILLS | Fire and Rescue NSW continues to douse major fire in multi-storey building. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has upgraded today's inferno in Surry Hills to a '10th alarm' status, the most severe type of fire.More than 100 firefighters... View on X [external link]
New video footage, released by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), shows the moment a wall from an engulfed building in Surry Hills came crashing down onto the street below. The seven-storey complex on Randle Street caught alight just after 4pm. A major... Learn more about the Wall collapses as major fire engulfs seven-storey building at Surry Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire in a multi-level building at Surry Hills, near the Sydney CBD. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received when flames started engulfing the seven-storey building on Randle Street just after... Learn more about the Major Fire and Rescue NSW operations as blaze engulfs seven-storey building at Surry Hills.
SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW Firefighters are currently on scene at a large multi-storey building fire. Please avoid the area. Further information to come. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rushed to the aid of an elderly man whose car crashed into a building in Sydney's west. The vehicle struck a row of brick garages on Ashley Lane, Westmead, just after 11am, causing the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews help elderly driver after car crashes into garages at Westmead.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled for more than five hours to extinguish a fire that has destroyed the former iconic Commercial Hotel in Yass, in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. More than 40 firefighters from FRNSW,... Learn more about the Iconic Hotel Destroyed in major fire at Yass .
Hundreds of new firefighters have today joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), with a graduation ceremony held at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills, Western Sydney. Making up the new intake are 61 new permanent firefighters, with... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW welcomes 225 new recruits at Orchard Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire which severely injured a woman at Miranda, in Sydney's south, overnight. Emergency services were called around 1am to a home on Montgomery Street, where they found a woman suffering burns after a small... Learn more about the Investigation launched after woman severely injured in bedroom fire at Miranda.
EASTWOOD | #FRNSW on scene where a single level home is on fire on Vimiera Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @2gb @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 @dailytelegraph @smh @abcnews six fire trucks @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
BALGOWLAH | #FRNSW has located the source of the leak, firefighters wearing protective clothing used a forklift to unload the truck. The product is pool chlorine and is contained and being recovered into chemical bins. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @abcnews @smh @dailytelegraph View on X [external link]
BALGOWLAH | #FRNSW hazmat experts working to contain a chemical spill from a truck on Condamine St since. One person has been assessed by @NSWAmbulance. Spill is contained FF currently unloading pallets off truck View on X [external link]
BASS HILL #FRNSW have cut two people out of a car after a crash on the Hume Hwy. @NSWAmbulance have treated and transported 3 casualties. @nswpolice investigating @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
PITT TOWN | #FRNSW assisting @NSWRFS at a shed fire on Pitt Town Road. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
SHALVEY | #FRNSW extinguished a fire in a garage on Koomooloo Cresent. No injuries, no fire spread to house. Garage severely damaged @nswpolice @7NewsSydney @9NewsNOW @2GB873 @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 View on X [external link]
With winter fast approaching, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), will join forces with Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment’s hit animated preschool property PAW Patrol, at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills on Saturday, May 13 as part of this year’s... Learn more about the PAW Patrol joins forces with Fire and Rescue NSW to celebrate Open Day at NSW.
ULTIMO | #FRNSW investigating a fire that occurred on Harris St near Mary Ann St. Three fire trucks in attendance @NSWAmbulance assessing two people with suspected burns. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @abcnews @WSFM1017 @KIIS1065 @dailytelegraph @TripleMSydney View on X [external link]
ENGADINE | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a two level home on Gwydir Street. Six and 22 on scene. FFs have gained access and conducting a search whilst extinguishing the fire. @2SM1269 @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @dailytelegraph @abcnews @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]
Come and meet your local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 13 May 2023. Firefighters will be opening the doors to Fire Stations around the state from 10am to... Learn more about the Come and meet your local firefighters on Open Day at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating a fire which destroyed a home and damaged another on Sydney's Northern Beaches. More than 50 FRNSW firefighters, and 12 fire trucks, responded to the blaze on Seaview Street, Balgowlah, just after 2am. A two-storey... Learn more about the Ferocious fire damages neighbouring homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches at Balgowlah.
BALGOWLAH | Ferocious fire damages neighbouring homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating a fire which destroyed a home and damaged another on Sydney's Northern Beaches.More than 50 FRNSW firefighters, an... View on X [external link]
ZETLAND | #FRNSW car on fire in an underground carpark of a high rise apartment building on Ebsworth Street, approx 70 people self evacuated, more to follow. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @abcnews @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney View on X [external link]
Two firefighters who risked their lives when they entered a swollen river to save a teenage girl are among more than 120 people formally recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this St Florian’s Day. FRNSW on-call firefighters Gavin Bright and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW heroes recognised on St Florian’s Day at NSW.
What does a Mobile Control Centre that screens “live” footage from drones over fires to commanders; a portable satellite communications network that can set up during floods or bushfires; and technology that can provide a fire truck with its own... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue’s array of high-tech gadgetry hits the road through regional NSW at Coffs Harbour.
BLAYNEY | #FRNSW have arrrived on scene at Sturt St to find a home well alight, all persons accounted for @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
ASHFIELD | #FRNSW has attended a fire in Arthur St where it is believed a tablet had overheated and ignited a minor fire. No injuries only slight damage thank goodness @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @InnerWestNews @abcnews @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney View on X [external link]
QUEENS PARK | #FRNSW fighting a fire on the second level of a two level townhouse on Edmund St. Seven fire trucks with 24 firefighters on scene..@2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]
MAROUBRA | #FRNSW two fire trucks on scene absorbing a hazardous oil spill on Torrington Rd between Marine Parade and Malabar Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @RandwickCouncil also assisting. View on X [external link]
GREYSTANES | #FRNSW will cut the side of a car away to free a passenger who is trapped in the wreckage after crash on Greystanes Road. @LiveTrafficSyd @Sydney_Now @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 View on X [external link]
Knowing what to do in the first five minutes of a house fire is critical to saving a life, according to new research released today by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), which shows that while accidental house fires are less... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW research identifies critical factors in fatal house fires at NSW.
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