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BALMAIN | Update 1 - medium pressure gas main ruptured, #FRNSW dispersing gas, gas company in attendance, 4 homes are in exclusion zone and evacuated @@nswpolice View on X [external link]
BALMAIN | workers have ruptured a gas main on Bradford St. #FRNSW evac local homes, dispersing gas, gas company called @nswpolice also responding View on X [external link]
Details have emerged about the extraordinary use of drone technology to rescue a seriously injured rock fisherman, reported missing after falling off a cliff at Eden, on the state’s far south coast earlier this month. At 7.51am on Sunday 2 April,... Learn more about the Drone technology used to locate and communicate with injured rock fisherman during cliff rescue at Eden.
MOUNT DRUITT | Update 2 | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in a high voltage electrical transformer on Carlisle Ave. FFs remaining on scene to continue cooling @LiveTrafficSyd @WSFM1017 View on X [external link]
MOUNT DRUITT | Update 1 | #FRNSW cannot extinguish the transformer fire until power shut off for safety reasons, electrical co in attendance now. Thick black smoke in the area, FFs stopping the fire spreading @2GB873 @LiveTrafficSyd numerous traffic lights out, avoid the area.. View on X [external link]
MOUNT DRUITT | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in an above ground electrical sub station on Carlisle Ave. Electrical Co in attendance, local power outages including traffic lights @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has been surprised with a visit from a road crash victim whose life he helped save late last year. The last time Riverstone Fire Captain David Richards saw Lee Knight, in October, the motorcyclist... Learn more about the Surprise reunion between a road crash victim and the firefighter who saved him at Riverstone.
Oran Park | FRNSW has installed a new Hazmat fire appliance (Scania P320 V3 Class 3 CAFS Pumper) at its new Oran Park station in Sydney, adding another layer of protection for the people of south-west NSW. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a special fire appliance at its new Oran Park station in Sydney, adding another layer of protection for the people of south-west NSW. The Scania P320 V3 Class 3 CAFS Pumper is one of... Learn more about the New ‘Hazmat’ Fire and Rescue NSW Pumper to protect south-west Sydney at Oran Park.
New $10m aerial fire appliances to protect NSW. FRNSW is adding four high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliances to its fleet, further bolstering its emergency response capability across Sydney and the Central Coast. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is adding four high-tech, state-of-the-art aerial platform appliances to its fleet, further bolstering its emergency response capability across Sydney and the Central Coast. The ladder pumper appliances, each valued at $2.5m, feature an advanced, environmentally-friendly Compressed... Learn more about the New $10m aerial fire appliances to protect NSW at Alexandria.
Media outlets are invited to join the Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner at the unveiling of new aerial platform appliances at FRNSW’s Alexandria Training facility. The aerial platforms are entering service to bolster our existing high-rise and industrial emergency capabilities across... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT - FRNSW unveils new aerial platform appliances to deal with at-height emergencies at Alexandria.
DARLINGHURST | Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish fire in high-rise building. Full details here: View on X [external link]
More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a major blaze in a unit block at Darlinghurst, in Sydney's inner city. The fire broke out inside an apartment on the 15th floor of the Oxford Street complex, just... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish fire in high-rise building at Darlinghurst.
DARLINGHURST | Update 1 #FRNSW has commenced ventilating the complex of the toxic smoke from the fire. FFs using gas detectors are checking effectiveness of the ventilation, good progress. No serious injuries, three people are being assessed by Ambulance as a precaution.. View on X [external link]
DARLINGHURST | Update 1 #FRNSW have fire control in a unit on Level 15, building is heavily smoke logged, numerous people have been evacuated, a number of occupants are currently being protected in place by firefighters until the smoke is cleared @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
DARLINGHURST | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a unit of high rise apartment building on Oxford Street. 14 fire trucks and more than 40 FFs in attendance...More to follow. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance in attendance @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
JEIR | #FRNSW rescue working to cut several people out of vehicles after a serious crash on the Barton Hwy near Casuarina Lane. @LiveTrafficNSW @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]
ACACIA GARDENS | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS have extinguished a fire in the rear trailer of a truck carrying coal. All lanes on the M7 have reopened. Coal has been dumped on the side of the road during the firefighting operation to stop the fire spreading. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
ACACIA GARDENS | #FRNSW firefighters working to extinguish a fire in a truck and trailer on the M7 just west of Sunnyholt Rd east bound. Truck is carrying a load of coal. @LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
ORAN PARK | #FRNSW firefighters working with @NSWAmbulance a worker who has fallen from one level to a lower level on a building site on Podium Way. @nswpolice on scene...Firefighters will pack the casualty into a rescue stretcher then lower to the ground using the on site crane. View on X [external link]
KINGS PARK | Update 1 | this incident is on a property located on Tattersall Rd, #FRNSW rescue are on scene with @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice one person with serious njuries. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
KINGS PARK | #FRNSW rescue trucks responding to reports of a serious crash on Sunnyholt Rd @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has begun trialling a new training course, designed to improve firefighters’ advanced rescue skills and in turn, boost public protection. The pilot Primary Rescue Operators Program (PROP) has been created using feedback from firefighters, keen to... Learn more about the Firefighters trial new training course to hone specialist rescue skills at Emergency Services Academy - Orchard Hills.
LALOR PARK | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a home on Northcott Rd using 12 firefighters off three trucks. @NSWAmbulance assessing two people. @nswpolice attending. @BlacktownNews @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
LALOR PARK | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home on Northcote Rd. One lady and child evacuated and showing signs of smoke inhalation. @NSWAmbulance also responding with @nswpolice. @2GB873 View on X [external link]
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stand will be one of the must-see highlights at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show as it shows off new gadgetry galore. Since the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires, FRNSW has invested $57 million in state-of-the-art... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rolls out its high-tech gadgetry at the Royal Easter Show at Sydney, NSW.
BLAIR ATHOL (Campbelltown) | #FRNSW firefighters assessing the stability of a home on Blair Athol Drive after a car crashed through a garage. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance also on scene, appears no persons injured. @campbelltownnsw View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a spill of a highly dangerous chemical at Revesby, in Sydney's south-west. Firefighters were called to a transport business on Canterbury Road, near Mavis Street, around 10:30am, after a forklift pierced... Learn more about the Major Fire and Rescue NSW operation continues after chemical spill at Revesby.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic equipment to free two people from the wreckage of a truck crash this morning at Lidcombe in Sydney's west. Just before 6am, a small garbage truck was travelling along Joseph Street when... Learn more about the Firefighters free trapped pair after truck hits building at Lidcombe.
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