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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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DENHAM COURT | A worker has fallen from scaffolding on Zouch Road. #FRNSW rescue crews are working with @NSWAmbulance to stabilise the patient before her expected removal by an on-site scissor lift. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Ambulance rescued a female worker who fell 1.5 metres onto a scaffold in Denham Court, south-west Sydney just after 10.30 am today. Paramedics initially stabilised the patient, who was nine metres above ground level. Two... Learn more about the Rescue at Denham Court.
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) is on scene at a major gas leak at Parramatta in Sydney's west. Earlier this morning, there were several reports of a strong smell of gas emanating from a building that is currently being... Learn more about the Major Gas Leak at Parramatta.
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) have extinguished a fire in a garage this morning at Bomaderry on the south-coast of NSW. On arrival in Bunberra Street, firefighters found a garage attached to the rear of a house well alight. The... Learn more about the Garage Fire at Bomaderry.
REVESBY | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a unit fire on Blackall St. The fire is in the ground floor unit of a two storey building and is fully involved in fire. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous calls to a unit on fire tonight at Revesby in Sydney's south-west. On arrival at Blackall Street, fire crews found smoke and flames issuing from a single level unit, flanked either side by two-storey... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Revesby.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have been called to a house alight tonight at Gilgandra, in the Orana region of New South Wales, north of Dubbo. A pumper and tanker from the Gilgandra Fire Station arrived at Waugan Street around 7.30pm... Learn more about the House Fire at Gilgandra.
MILLER | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a unit fire on Willandra St near Liverpool. View on X [external link]
AVALON | A member of the public has presented to Avalon Fire Stn with a laceration on his lower arm. #FRNSW crews quickly applied a tourniquet and are awaiting the expertise of @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
BONDI | A motorcyclist has crashed on Bondi Road near Denham St. One patient is being being treated and will be transported by @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
MINTO | Early this morning, #FRNSW crews forced entry and contained a fire to the rear of a butchers shop on Redfern Rd. Quick work from @FRNSW_MS3 fire crews prevented the fire from spreading into neighbouring stores. View on X [external link]
Excellent use of old firefighting garments to ensure they don't end up in landfill and instead end up with a new purpose that protects us, the community, and the environment! View on X [external link]
MAISON DIEU | #FRNSW firefighters are working with the @NSWRFS to contain and extinguish a fire in a large shed west of Singleton. The shed has partially collapsed. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue FRNSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) are currently battling a shed fire, west of Singleton. Upon initial arrival at the property on Maison Dieu Road at 11.30 am, firefighters found the shed fully engulfed in flames. Due... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Maison Dieu.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a single-vehicle motor crash in Wamberal on the NSW Central Coast earlier today. Firefighters arrived just before 10.00 am and found a car lodged in the front of a bakery on The Entrance Road. The... Learn more about the Car into Bakery at Wamberal.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire in Doonside earlier this morning. Crews arrived at Kildare Road property just before 4:00 am and found a single-level house well alight. Firefighters quickly contained the fire and all persons were accounted... Learn more about the House Fire at Doonside.
A house in Mount Victoria was destroyed by fire overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters arrived at the property in Victoria Street just after 10.00 pm and found fire coming through the roof of a single-level house. Crews initially entered the... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Victoria.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguished a house fire in Jesmond earlier this afternoon. More than 25 firefighters attended the emergency incident on Heaton Street just after 3.00 pm. Smoke was issuing from all sides of the property which is believed... Learn more about the House Fire at Jesmond.
NTH LAMBTON | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a fire in a house on Lester Parade. Firefighters are checking for fire extension in the roof of the home. No injuries are reported. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a burning home at North Lambton in Newcastle this afternoon. Seven fire trucks were called to the home in Lester Parade just before 1.30pm. A large amount of smoke was billowing from the single... Learn more about the House Fire at North Lambton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has successfully cleaned up a dangerous chemical spill near Sydney Airport this morning. Crews were called to a security gate on Airport Drive just before 7am, where the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service had cordoned off... Learn more about the Dangerous chemical spill at Mascot.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire that's destroyed a house at Greta in the Hunter Valley. Four trucks from Branxton and Rutherford Fire Stations were called to the home in Hunter Street, just after 4.30 this morning... Learn more about the House destroyed by fire at Greta.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have succeeded in a four hour operation to save a large, heavy bull, stuck in a deep creek bed at Stroud in the Hunter Valley. When they arrived at the scene in Mill Creek Road... Learn more about the Bull Rescue at Stroud.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire at Blue Haven on the state's Central Coast. Four fire trucks arrived at the Pinehurst Way address around 1.30 this afternoon after reports a candle had fallen over and started... Learn more about the House Fire at Blue Haven .
EASTLAKES | Over 45 #FRNSW firefighters are responding to a confirmed fire on level three of a building on Slattery Place. A large amount of smoke is reported in the area. One person is being treated by @NSWAmbulance. Gardeners Rd is currently closed in both directions. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire in a multistorey unit block in Eastlakes today. Upon arrival, firefighters observed large volumes of black smoke billowing from the third floor of the building on Gardiners Road Crews immediately began to fight the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Eastlakes.
HABERFIELD | Six #FRNSW crews and two officers have deployed to various prearranged positions along the M4 East tunnel following reports of a crash. A single-car crash was found within the tunnel near Wattle St. A small spill was cleaned up and all but one crew has been released. View on X [external link]
EAST GOSFORD | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to its unit of origin on level 11 of a multi level building on Russell St. Neighbouring units sustained heat damage. Firefighters searched for occupants which were initially reported trapped but had self evacuated. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to numerous calls to a disused Police Station alight last night at Unanderra, in Wollongong. On arrival at Farmborough Road, at 9.15pm, firefighters were confronted with smoke and flames issuing from the second level... Learn more about the Building Fire at Unanderra.
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