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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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CLARIFYING DATE: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are competing in a special cricket series in Sydney later this month, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the Black Dog Institute’s fight against mental illness. The firefighters are taking part in the... Learn more about the Firefighters go into bat for mental health at Auburn.
AUBURN | Firefighters go into bat for mental health. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are competing in a special cricket series in Sydney this week, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the Black Dog Institutes fight against mental... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed a major hazard reduction operation to protect residents at Allambie Heights on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Eleven fire trucks, from FRNSW, the Rural Fire Service and Kuring-Gai Council, and their crews were tasked with burning... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction operation on Sydney’s Northern Beaches at Allambie Heights.
ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS | ***VISION ALERT*** Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction operation on Sydneys Northern Beaches. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has completed a major hazard reduction operation to protect residents at Allambie Heights on... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have deployed one of their biggest fire appliances to evacuate a mock casualty off a ship during a major emergency exercise today in the Port of Newcastle. FRNSW today has taken part in Exercise “SPILLEX... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Fire and Rescue NSW crews participate in major maritime emergency exercise at Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE | ***VISION ALERT*** Fire and Rescue NSW crews participate in major maritime emergency exercise. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have deployed one of their biggest fire appliances to evacuate a mock casualty off a ship during a major... View on Twitter [external link]
SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to free a trapped occupant after a car crashed and rolled onto its side on Jersey Road. @CumberlandSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Owners of a Camden shop are cleaning up after a fire broke out in a storeroom last night. Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls just before 7.00pm to a row of shops in John Street following... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Chest freezer causes fire in shop storeroom at Camden.
CAMDEN | ***VISION ALERT*** Chest freezer causes fire in shop storeroom. Owners of a Camden shop are cleaning up after a fire broke out in a storeroom last night. Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls just before 7.... View on Twitter [external link]
PROSPECT | #FRNSW Firefighters have used hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a multi vehicle crash on The Great Western Highway. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy overnight with a number of large fires across the State. Just before 6.30pm yesterday, FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a multi-storey unit complex in Regent Street, Kogarah. Eight... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** FRNSW firefighters kept busy overnight with numerous large fires across NSW at NSW.
NSW | ***VISION ALERT*** FRNSW firefighters kept busy overnight with numerous large fires across NSW. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy overnight with a number of large fires across the State.Just before 6.30pm yesterday, F... View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW Firefighters are continuing firefighting operations at a house and granny flat fire on Siandra Avenue. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state's north coast have carried out a prolonged operation to extinguish a fierce fire which has engulfed a semi-trailer and its load of Lithium-ion batteries. FRNSW received numerous Triple-Zero (000) calls just before... Learn more about the Marathon operation to extinguish burning semi, carrying Lithium-ion batteries at Kempsey.
KEMPSEY | Marathon operation to extinguish burning semi, carrying Lithium-ion batteries. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the state's north coast have carried out a prolonged operation to extinguish a fierce fire which has engulfed a semi-tr... View on Twitter [external link]
CASULA | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations at a house fire on Doncaster Avenue. @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fires in their homes. Crews from Saratoga have set an ambitious goal to... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Central Coast firefighters protect their local community from home fires at Saratoga.
SARATOGA | ***VISION ALERT*** Central Coast firefighters protect their local community from home fires. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Central Coast are taking to the streets to educate residents on how to protect themselves a... View on Twitter [external link]
ADAMSTOWN | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations a house fire on Narara Road. Crews are working to protect surrounding properties while battling the blaze. View on Twitter [external link]
ERINA | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene and working to free a trapped occupant after a single car crash on the Central Coast Highway. Firefighters will remove the roof of the car using hydraulic rescue tools. @CCoastCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to free trapped occupants at a two car crash on Restwell Street. @ourcbcity View on Twitter [external link]
A car and truck have been destroyed by fire overnight in Granville in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to the incident in Sixth Street around 3.15am after reports of a car well alight. Firefighters arrived to find one... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Car and truck destroyed by fire overnight at Granville.
GRANVILLE | ***VISION ALERT*** Car and truck destroyed by fire overnight. A car and truck have been destroyed by fire overnight in Granville in Sydney's west.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to the incident in Sixth Street around 3.15am... View on Twitter [external link]
MOOREBANK | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a truck fire on the M5. @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has carried out a major hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra, on Sydney’s upper north shore. The burn will help to protect hundreds of homes, which would potentially be put at risk in the event of... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn at South Turramurra to protect homes at Turramurra.
SYDNEY | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a building fire on Bathurst Street. Approximately 500 people have been evacuated from the building. @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
MANGERTON | UPDATE #FRNSW Firefighters are continuing firefighting operations at a house fire on Phillip Crescent. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
MANGERTON | #FRNSW Crews are responding to reports of a house fire on Phillips Crescent. Large volumes of black smoke can be seen en route. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Old Punt Rd Fire, TomagoA fire is burning near Old Punt Rd, Tomago burning in an easterly direction towards View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Old Punt Rd, Tomago (Port Stephens LGA)A grass fire is burning in the vicinity of Old Punt Rd, Tomago, moving in View on Twitter [external link]
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