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We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24. 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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THE OAKS | UPDATE: #FRNSW and @NSWRFS are continuing to fight the house #fire in Sunnyside Rd. #Fire has gone through the roof and the internal ceilings have collapsed. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
THE OAKS | #FRNSW are attending a house fire on Sunnyside Rd. House is well alight and two crews are working to extinguish the fire. @NSWRFS also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: As both a Kiwi and one of the many emergency services personnel who responded to the devastating Christchurch Earthquake 10 years ago today, this tragic event remains close to my heart. #FirstResponders #USAR #ChristchurchEarthquake View on X [external link]
10 years ago today, a 6.3 mag earthquake devastated Christchurch, NZ, killing 185 people & injuring thousands. 6 hrs later, an Oz team comprising FRNSW’s USAR specialists, @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance & @NSWHealth was on their way to help find survivors amongst the devastation. View on X [external link]
AMBARVALE | Fire investigators are currently on scene at a home on Crispsparkle Avenue, following a large house fire that broke out just after 3.30am this morning. View on X [external link]
Fire investigators from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a home on Crispsparkle Avenue, Ambarvale following a large house fire that broke out just after 3.30am this morning. FRNSW were alerted to the fire from numerous Triple... Learn more about the House Fire at Ambarvale .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a sports club on Maude Street, Belmont just before 11pm last night. More than a dozen firefighters battled the blaze for several hours and... Learn more about the Building Fire at Belmont.
MARKS POINT | #FRNSW crews have attended a unit fire on Haddon Cr. One person was rescued by firefighters and handed to @NSWAmbulance. The fire was contained to a kitchen and is now extinguished. View on X [external link]
It’s been a great interagency week at our Emergency Services Academy with crew from @Australian_Navy HMAS Sydney benefiting from our live training facilities. Earlier this week we hosted @nswpolice Traffic and Highway Patrol Command. View on X [external link]
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently working to extinguish at fire that broke out at a home on Frederick Street, Ashfield just before 2.30pm this afternoon. Numerous Triple Zero (000) callers reported large plumes of smoke... Learn more about the House Fire at Ashfield.
MATRAVILLE | Multiple #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a factory fire on Botany Road. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW attended a boat fire at #Moama Thursday afternoon The boat sustained major damage & a person was treated for burns FF minimised debris & fuel entering #MurrayRiver #FRNSW View on X [external link]
RT @373127106: @NAB Nowra branch remains closed due to smoke damage from a recent neighbouring fire.@FRNSW #NationalAustraliaBank View on X [external link]
RT @292628789: BANKSTOWN: 1 southbound lane is closed on Stacey St at Resthaven Rd due to a car crash. A car has crashed into a fence and @FRNSW and @nswpolice are on site. Traffic is heavy, so factor in extra time. View on X [external link]
More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a home on Alice Street, Macquarie Fields just after 9am this morning. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames issuing from... Learn more about the House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked to extinguish a fire that broke out at a home on McKellar Crescent in South Windsor just after 6.30am this morning. Crews arrived on scene following numerous Triple Zero (000)... Learn more about the House Fire at South Windsor.
CONCORD | #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire to the basement of a two level home on David Street. All occupants are accounted for, @nswpolice on scene. View on X [external link]
ORCHARD HILLS | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS on scene at a large shed fire in Castle Rd. Roof with solar panels well alight. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
RT @1293688808278376450: Our @FRNSW Emergency Services Academy is equipped to host other first responders across Aus. Yesterday we hosted @nswpolice Traffic and Highway Patrol Command. Our firefighters work closely with police when responding to incidents, great we could provide training space. View on X [external link]
#QUIRINDI | FRNSW and RFS currently on scene at a fire occurring in a shipping container in Quirindi Airport. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently working to contain a fire that broke out at a property on Parker Street, Cootamundra just after 10.30am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find large volumes of black smoke issuing from... Learn more about the House Fire at Cootamundra .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently working to contain a fire that broke out at a shopping centre on St Martins Place, Blacktown just after 10am this morning. Crews from Blacktown and Huntingwood Fire Stations arrived on... Learn more about the Shop fire at Blacktown.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have rescued a man who became trapped after an incident at a construction site on Bent Street, Neutral Bay just before 9.30am this morning. The man was injured while a garbage shute attached to the unit... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Neutral Bay.
BOMBALA | A house was destroyed by fire in Bombala last night. Firefighters arrived to find a home well alight on Maybe Street at 10pm. View on X [external link]
BOMBALA | A house is on fire on Maybe St in Bombala, on the state’s South Coast. Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish the fire. #frnsw View on X [external link]
Just after 10pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received reports of a house on fire on Good Street in Westmead. Firefighters from across Sydney’s west arrived to find a house well alight. The fire was contained to the building... Learn more about the Home Destroyed by Fire at Westmead.
BOMADERRY | Multiple FRNSW crews from the #NSW South Coast are responding to a confirmed fire in a silo. View on X [external link]
MOONEY MOONEY (M1) | Fire and Rescue NSW and @NSWRFS firefighters are working to contain a spill of 150L of diesel from a B-Double truck. Traffic is currently unaffected. View on X [external link]
A Service Station in Narrabeen was closed to the public yesterday afternoon, following reports of a chlorine leak. Hazardous Materials experts from Forestville Fire Station arrived and confirmed a 20L drum was leaking. Using specialist equipment, firefighters were able to secure... Learn more about the Chlorine leak closes Service Station at Narrabeen .
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