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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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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 10 December for the Northern Riverina and Northern Slopes areas. Hot, dry an View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: There are a number of fires burning in the Narrabri region of northern NSW. These fires are producing large amounts of smoke th View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, Southern Slopes, Northern Riverina and Cent View on Twitter [external link]
A Hunter Valley firefighter, who lost his home and possessions in a devastating bushfire but kept working to protect his neighbours’ properties, has been issued with replacement service medals today by the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner. Senior Firefighter, Steve... Learn more about the Selfless firefighter issued with replacement Fire and Rescue NSW medals – at Mayfield West.
MAYFIELD WEST | Selfless firefighter issued with replacement Fire and Rescue NSW medals VIDEO. A Hunter Valley firefighter, who lost his home and possessions in a devastating bushfire but kept working to protect his neighbours properties, has... View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Ban in place tomorrow, Saturday 9 December - Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, Southern Slopes, Northern Ri View on Twitter [external link]
BOOLAROO / MACQUARIE HILLS | #FRNSW has contained a fire in the grass and bush on the hill behind Delaware Drive. @LakeMacRC View on Twitter [external link]
LANSDOWNE | #FRNSW Henry Lawson Drive, small amount of bush alight, crews on scene have achieved containment.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is in place for the Lower Central West Plains, Southern Riverina, Northern Riverina & South Western areas, wit View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW firefighters are working to free a trapped occupant by removing the side of a car after a two car crash on The Horsley Drive. @LiveTrafficSyd @fairfieldtoday View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban in place tomorrow, Friday 8 December - Lower Central West Plains, Southern Riverina, Northern Riverina & South View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has teamed up with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to visit a large retirement village in Bargo, south of Sydney, and deliver key summer safety messages for our most vulnerable leading into Christmas. Over 50 firefighters... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW visits Macarthur retirement village to talk key fire safety messaging at Bargo.
BARGO | Fire and Rescue NSW visits Macarthur retirement village to talk key fire safety messaging - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has teamed up with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to visit a large retirement village in Bargo, south of Sydney,... View on Twitter [external link]
LANSDOWNE | #FRNSW Henry Lawson Drive, grass fire in progress, crews working with RFS to contain, large amounts of smoke in the vicinity. View on Twitter [external link]
MACQUARIE FIELDS | #FRNSW Eucalyptus Dr, house fire in progress, crews on scene have commenced firefighting operations. View on Twitter [external link]
NELSON BAY | #FRNSW Victoria Pde, shop fire in progress, crews at work have gained fire control, all persons have been accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has come to the rescue of a woman, giving birth three weeks early in a hotel at Bundanoon, in the state’s Southern Highlands. The Bundanoon Fire Station responded to a Triple Zero (000) call... Learn more about the Firefighters help deliver premature baby in southern highlands hotel room at Bundanoon.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties. Now is the time when households are putting up Christmas trees, firing up barbecues and planning summer holidays. FRNSW... Learn more about the New Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner urges the public to take safety precautions this summer at NSW.
BUNDANOON | Firefighters help deliver premature baby in southern highlands hotel room. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has come to the rescue of a woman, giving birth three weeks early in a hotel at Bundanoon, in the states Southern Highland... View on Twitter [external link]
NSW | New Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner urges the public to take safety precautions this summer. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties.... View on Twitter [external link]
A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been written today with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the state's 23rd Fire Commissioner. Commissioner Fewtrell has been honoured in a 'Commencement of Command' ceremony during today's Graduation... Learn more about the New Commissioner features in Commencement of Command ceremony at FRNSW Graduation Day at Orchard Hills.
ORCHARD HILLS | New Commissioner features in Commencement of Command ceremony at FRNSW Graduation Day. A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been written today with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the state's 23r... View on Twitter [external link]
GEORGES HALL | #FRNSW Marion Street, fire in a laundry, crews on scene performing firefighting operations, all occupants evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
KEMPS CREEK | #FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, fire in progress in a takeaway shops kitchen, firefighting operations have commenced. View on Twitter [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW Central Ave, crews on scene at an explosion in a garage which is threatening the main property. View on Twitter [external link]
MORTDALE | #FRNSW Jersey Ave, fire in an empty block has destroyed a car and a caravan, investigations of the cause are continuing.@theleadernews View on Twitter [external link]
KILLARNEY VALE | #FRNSW crews are on scene working to extinguish a house fire on Farrar Rd. @CCoastCouncil @CoastComNews View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, battling a blaze in a grain silo at Leeton in the state’s Riverina last week, have discovered a new use for their Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, that is expected to significantly... Learn more about the Firefighters discover new use for drones during silo fire at Leeton.
LEETON | Firefighters discover new use for drones during silo fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, battling a blaze in a grain silo at Leeton in the states Riverina last week, have discovered a new use for their Remotely Pilo... View on Twitter [external link]
HORSLEY | #FRNSW Kirriemuir Glen, house fire in progress, crews on scene currently performing firefighting operations. View on Twitter [external link]
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