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An image relating to the news item *** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters battle spate of car fires overnight
*** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters battle spate of car fires overnight | Greenacre

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been kept busy, dealing with three separate car fires in just four hours overnight across Sydney’s west. The most challenging incident involved a hybrid vehicle on fire in Chiswick Road, Greenacre, around 11.30 last... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters battle spate of car fires overnight at Greenacre.

access_time 11:35am • Dec 02, 2024
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*** VISION ALERT *** FRNSW drones support storm cleanup | Carinda

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has provided critical support to the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) in assessing and prioritising repairs following the devastating storm that struck Carinda, near Walgett, earlier this week. Specialist FRNSW HAZMAT (hazardous materials) crews deployed advanced... Learn more about the *** VISION ALERT *** FRNSW drones support storm cleanup at Carinda.

access_time 03:33pm • Nov 20, 2024
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Faulty e-scooter battery thought responsible for house fire | Woronora

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators suspect a faulty lithium-ion battery caused an intense garage and house fire this morning at Woronora, in Sydney’s south. Firefighters were called to the home on Prices Circuit, just before 3.00am. On arrival, they found the... Learn more about the Faulty e-scooter battery thought responsible for house fire at Woronora.

access_time 09:52am • Nov 12, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  Lucky escape for residents following e-bike battery explosion
Lucky escape for residents following e-bike battery explosion | Guildford

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an e-bike battery fire before it could take hold and harm residents or property overnight at Guildford in Sydney’s west. The owner, who only obtained the second-hand e-bike the day before, placed the... Learn more about the Lucky escape for residents following e-bike battery explosion at Guildford.

access_time 12:12pm • Nov 06, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters conduct safety blitz of retirement village to protect seniors
Firefighters conduct safety blitz of retirement village to protect seniors | Camden

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Camden, in Sydney’s south-west, visited the Camden Downs retirement village this week to share life-saving fire advice to protect our seniors. This year to date, 19 people have died in residential fires in NSW.... Learn more about the Firefighters conduct safety blitz of retirement village to protect seniors at Camden.

access_time 11:09am • Oct 31, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  State Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Wagga Wagga
State Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter Championships at Wagga Wagga have come to a close, following three days of hard-fought competition and skills development. Making a return to its inaugural birthplace, the 2024 State Championships proved to be full of... Learn more about the State Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Wagga Wagga at Wagga Wagga.

access_time 02:57pm • Oct 28, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Southern Highlands FRNSW firefighters set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga
Southern Highlands FRNSW firefighters set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga |

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Southern Highlands is set to compete at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region this week. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships... Learn more about the Southern Highlands FRNSW firefighters set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga at .

access_time 01:47pm • Oct 21, 2024
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An image relating to the news item All-female FRNSW firefighting team set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships
All-female FRNSW firefighting team set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships |

An all-female firefighting team from Culcairn and Albury North is set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter... Learn more about the All-female FRNSW firefighting team set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships at .

access_time 12:42pm • Oct 21, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Four Central West FRNSW teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships
Four Central West FRNSW teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships |

Four teams from the Central West are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters... Learn more about the Four Central West FRNSW teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships at .

access_time 12:18pm • Oct 21, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships
Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships |

Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State... Learn more about the Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships at .

access_time 12:12pm • Oct 21, 2024
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FRNSW firefighters respond to mock bus crash scenario | Edgeworth

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a leading role in a multi-agency bus crash exercise at Lake Macquarie. Building on previous scenarios, this exercise was the largest to date involving more agencies and organisations working together to foster skill-sharing... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighters respond to mock bus crash scenario at Edgeworth.

access_time 11:52am • Oct 21, 2024
place Edgeworth
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An image relating to the news item Birthplace of Firefighter Championships set to host State Titles
Birthplace of Firefighter Championships set to host State Titles | Wagga Wagga

Twenty-six teams are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships at Wagga Wagga on Thursday. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in a competitive... Learn more about the Birthplace of Firefighter Championships set to host State Titles at Wagga Wagga.

access_time 11:32am • Oct 21, 2024
place Wagga Wagga
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous ‘search and rescue’ testing to continue aiding UN during disasters
Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous ‘search and rescue’ testing to continue aiding UN during disasters |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) AUS02 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has been successfully reclassified to provide national and international urban search and rescue assistance following three days of intensive simulations. FRNSW’s AUS02 USAR team were assessed by a team... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous ‘search and rescue’ testing to continue aiding UN during disasters at .

access_time 07:27pm • Oct 18, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  Firefighters utilise new drone capability to monitor silo incident
Firefighters utilise new drone capability to monitor silo incident | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to an automatic fire alarm at a production process facility in Bomaderry on the state’s South Coast overnight. On arrival around 10.00pm, firefighters were confronted with two collapsed silos spilling grain into the Shoalhaven River. An... Learn more about the Firefighters utilise new drone capability to monitor silo incident at Bomaderry.

access_time 11:42am • Oct 18, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap
Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap | Moruya

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped save a skydiver, who has landed in a tree, today at Moruya, on the state's south coast. FRNSW personnel joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, State Emergency Service and NSW Rural Fire Service crews... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap at Moruya.

access_time 03:17pm • Oct 15, 2024
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New Million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s inner south | Mascot

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun training on one of its latest replacement vehicles, a $950,000 state-of-the-art Pumper appliance being stationed at Mascot, in Sydney’s inner south. The Scania P320 Class 3 is fitted with in-cabin Breathing Apparatus-equipped seating... Learn more about the New Million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s inner south at Mascot.

access_time 10:39am • Oct 15, 2024
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New million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s south-west | Rosemeadow

Fire protection in Sydney’s south-west has been boosted by the arrival of a state-of-the-art fire truck for the Rosemeadow Fire Station. The Scania P320 Class 3 Pumper is valued at $950,000 and will replace the station’s existing appliance that has served... Learn more about the New million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s south-west at Rosemeadow.

access_time 10:28am • Oct 15, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months
Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months | Mudgee

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public about the importance of having a working smoke alarm, with the devices preventing tragedy in a recent spate of house fires. In August, a Mudgee resident was alerted to a fire in... Learn more about the Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months at Mudgee.

access_time 10:12am • Oct 14, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  Firefighters battle workshop blaze
Firefighters battle workshop blaze | Kurri Kurri

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled to contain a workshop fire early this morning at Kurri Kurri, in the Hunter Region. More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to flames and... Learn more about the Firefighters battle workshop blaze at Kurri Kurri.

access_time 02:02pm • Oct 11, 2024
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Five people safely evacuated following house fire | Fairfield East

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire early this morning at Fairfield East in Sydney’s west, leaving the residence severely damaged. The blaze broke out at 3.40am in the laundry where it penetrated into the roof... Learn more about the Five people safely evacuated following house fire at Fairfield East.

access_time 02:48pm • Oct 09, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario
Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario | Doyalson

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a leading role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulance paramedics to work together to fine tune their skills in... Learn more about the Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario at Doyalson.

access_time 09:24am • Oct 09, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven
Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven | Berry

Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry Fire Station are now certified to fly the station’s Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, becoming the first emergency service in the Shoalhaven to achieve accreditation. The qualifications have followed a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven at Berry.

access_time 10:54am • Oct 08, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue’s Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone
Fire and Rescue’s Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone | Kariong

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters at Kariong Fire Station are now certified to fly the station’s Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, acting as ‘eyes in the sky’ for the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie communities. The qualifications have... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue’s Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone at Kariong.

access_time 10:48am • Oct 08, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  Investigations continue following intense house fire
Investigations continue following intense house fire | Kempsey

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled an intense house fire overnight at South Kempsey, on the state’s Mid-North Coast. Four FRNSW trucks responded to the incident following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a home well alight on West... Learn more about the Investigations continue following intense house fire at Kempsey.

access_time 11:23am • Oct 04, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Avoid BBQ ‘mis-steaks’ this October long weekend
Avoid BBQ ‘mis-steaks’ this October long weekend |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging residents to follow barbecue safety advice to avoid serious ‘mis-steaks’ during October long weekend celebrations. FRNSW Acting Commissioner, Paul McGuiggan, said simple precautions and a little bit of planning helps to avoid accidents, prevent... Learn more about the Avoid BBQ ‘mis-steaks’ this October long weekend at .

access_time 09:48am • Oct 02, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation
Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation | Coraki

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Coraki Fire Station has commemorated a special milestone,100 years of operation, dealing with fires, floods and everything in between. Several dignitaries, including Robert Mustow (Mayor Richmond Valley), Angelo Jones (Richmond Valley Local Emergency Management Officer), Superintendent... Learn more about the Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation at Coraki.

access_time 02:09pm • Sep 27, 2024
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An image relating to the news item  Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire
Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire | Hamlyn Terrace

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews suspected Lithium-Ion batteries, thrown out in household rubbish, were the cause of a garbage truck fire yesterday on the Central Coast. The truck caught alight just before 2pm at Hamlyn Terrace, forcing the driver to... Learn more about the Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire at Hamlyn Terrace.

access_time 12:33pm • Sep 26, 2024
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An image relating to the news item New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton
New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton | Hunter Valley

A new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at almost half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Singleton, in the state’s Hunter Valley. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFs) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to... Learn more about the New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton at Hunter Valley.

access_time 10:28am • Sep 25, 2024
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Para glider rescue | Laurieton

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a para glider, who has crashed into a tree at Laurieton on the state's mid-north coast. The man's flight came to grief around 12.45pm yesterday when his chute careered into a canopy of... Learn more about the Para glider rescue at Laurieton.

access_time 09:48am • Sep 25, 2024
place Laurieton
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Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's inner west | Auburn

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have confirmed a fire at Auburn, in Sydney's inner west, was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery. Residents of a home on Station Road had an incredibly lucky escape when the e-bike battery caught... Learn more about the Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's inner west at Auburn.

access_time 03:48pm • Sep 24, 2024
place Auburn
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