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We responded to 125,583 incidents in 2021-22. The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets. Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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NORTH BALGOWLAH | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a tree has fallen across Burnt Bridge Deviation blocking two north bound lanes. Traffic delays to be expected. @LiveTrafficSyd @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
KELLYVILLE RIDGE | #FRNSW crews have responded to a house fire on Abermain Ave. The fire was contained to one bedroom. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have battled an intense fire that spread to an adjoining home last night at Lethbridge Park, in Sydney's west. A suspected electrical fault started the blaze and caused a series of explosions at the rear of... Learn more about the Firefighters save homes from intense garage fire at Lethbridge Park.
Emergency services, dealing with the flood devastation in the Central West town of Eugowra, are urging residents to report any urgent asbestos issues to Triple Zero (000).#frnsw #eugowra #nswfloods View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is delivering an early Christmas gift to the Kingdom of Bhutan by donating 2,000 firefighter uniforms. In 2019, a pilot project was created to donate decommissioned ‘structural’ firefighting uniforms to the Fire Services Division of the... Learn more about the 2,000 Fire and Rescue NSW uniforms bound for Bhutan at NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has established a portable communications cell in the flood-ravaged town of Eugowra to provide telephone and internet access for devastated residents. When the flash flood struck the Central West township earlier this week, it also destroyed... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW establishes crucial telecommunications for people of Eugowra at Eugowra.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to assist residents and businesses in the state's flood-hit Central West, with some now able to begin cleaning up as others are forced to wait for water levels to drop. FRNSW Strike Team 'Oscar' and... Learn more about the FRNSW specialists support clean-up efforts in flood-hit communities t at Central West & Riverina.
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW multiple crews are responding to a building fire on Stewart Lane. View on X [external link]
DURAL | #FRNSW FFs are using special hydraulic rescue tools to free one occupant after a single car crash where the car rolled onto its s roof on Garemyn Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. @TheHillsCouncil @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
BULLI | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck has turned on its side midway down Bulli Pass. @nswpolice are in attendance. Traffic delays can be expected. View on X [external link]
Please join us in congratulating the 227 new firefighters who graduated today from the #FRNSW Emergency Services Academy Welcome to the team! View on X [external link]
It’s a world away from speeding head-first on a sled at 130-kilometres an hour along a twisting icy track but rookie firefighter Emma Lincoln-Smith is eagerly embracing her latest challenge. The Winter Olympian is one of 227 Fire and Rescue NSW... Learn more about the Winter Olympian hurtles head-first into new career at Orchard Hills.
Sydney Swans AFLW star, Rebecca Privitelli, today has graduated as a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), fulfilling a long-time goal to serve the community and protect the irreplaceable. The 27-year-old Centre Half Forward is one of 227 new Permanent... Learn more about the Sydney Swans AFLW star kicking goals with Fire and Rescue NSW at Orchard Hills.
CROOM (Albion Park) | #FRNSW Specialist Hazardous Materials crews are assisting after a large chemical spill at an industrial site on East West Link. View on X [external link]
PROSPECT | #FRNSW FFs are providing fire protection and assistance after construction has ruptured a gas line on Lorne St. View on X [external link]
NORTH PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a three car crash on James Ruse Drive. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
The media is invited to attend the graduation of 227 new Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters tomorrow during a special ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west. The 161 men and 66 women have spent up to 14 weeks... Learn more about the 227 new firefighters set to protect the irreplaceable at Orchard Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is coordinating the deployment of additional flood teams, including international in-water rescue specialists, as parts of the state's Central West are hit hard by record river rises. A contingent of 18 Singaporean water rescue personnel arrived... Learn more about the More help on the way to flood zones as FRNSW secures extra resources at Central West & Riverina.
GLEDSWOOD HILLS | #FRNSW are responding to a house fire on Hewetson Circuit. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are attending. @FRNSW_MS3 @CamdenCouncil View on X [external link]
EPPING | #FRNSW Specialist trained Hazardous Materials FFs are assisting to decant approx 450 litres of Diesel on the M2 after a trucks fuel tank was ruptured. East bound traffic is affected. @parracity @Parramatta_News @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
HEBERSHAM | #FRNSW are on scene at a two car crash on Carlisle Ave. One occupant is trapped, with crews working to free them. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance @BlacktownNews @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
BYABARRA (Port Macquarie) | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Jones Rd. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance are also attending @portmacnews View on X [external link]
KUNDLE KUNDLE | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a mobile home fully involved in fire on the states mid coast. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also attending. View on X [external link]
KIRRAWEE | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck has brought down power lines on President Ave. Traffic is blocked in both directions. @nswpolice @Ausgrid View on X [external link]
TERRIGAL | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a house fire on Henley Ave. View on X [external link]
MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a building fire on Gladstone St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance View on X [external link]
CASTLE HILL | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a single car crash on the Old Northern Rd after a cars trailer has turned on its side a spilt multiple drums of oil onto the roadway. Nth bound lanes are closed. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @HornsbyCouncil View on X [external link]
CAMPSIE | Final Update - #FRNSW have stabilised & rendered safe the damaged wall and floor of the building by constructing and fitting timber shoring to the external wall and floor area. The timber and workshop equipment is carried on our major structural collapse rescue truck. View on X [external link]
CAMPSIE | Update 1 - Firefighters who specialise in structural collapse are working to stabilise and make safe the wall damage by the crash. #FRNSW Major Structural Collapse Rescue Truck is on scene providing timber and power equipment to facilitate the operation. View on X [external link]
CAMPSIE | A car crashed into the wall of a church on Claremont St.The driver was assisted out of the vehicle by @NSWAmbulance. #FRNSW Firefighters cut away the side of the sedan to rescue the passenger. Both patients transported to hosp.FFs now working to stablise wall. View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.