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Gas Leak High Rise Building | Sussex Street St Sydney. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are working to render a gas leak on the 12 level safe. Approx 20 evacs. All FRNSW firefighters are trained to respond to hazardsous material emergencies. There are no injuries. View on X [external link]
Lots of snow has fallen on our #Perisher and #Thredbo Fire Stations today, with even more of the fluffy stuff on the way When youre keeping warm tonight, keep everything at least one metre from the heater and make sure you have a working smoke alarm #FRNSW View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has helped to rescue a driver, trapped in car struck by a tree at Singleton, in the state's Hunter Valley. A rescue pumper from Singleton Fire Station joined police, Ambulance Rescue and State Emergency... Learn more about the Driver rescued from car hit by fallen tree at Singleton .
Trees Down | Sydney | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to numersous calls to trees fallen down across Sydney many bringing down power lines. Firefighters are responding to establish exclusion zones and where possible clear the area. View on X [external link]
Have you thought about joining our team of Permanent Firefighters? Applications for our 2022 Permanent Firefighter Recruitment Intake open this Wednesday, 1 June. Get ready now by reading the Candidate Information Pack at #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Asbestos HAZMAT Incident | Cecil Hills | M7 north bound on ramp | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are rendering safe a large quantity of asbestos roofing located on the side of the road. View on X [external link]
Congratulations to all 188 #FRNSW firefighters who graduated today from the Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills! Graduating are 33 permanent and 155 on-call firefighters. We're looking forward to seeing them soon at our Fire Stations right across the state. View on X [external link]
Four sporting figures are among the recruits on parade at today’s Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Sydney’s west. 31-year-old Unai Bell first played soccer as a four-year-old in his native Spain. By 14, he... Learn more about the Sporting stars achieve firefighting goals with FRNSW - VIDEO at Orchard Hills.
The mother of a Sydney boy, who was badly burnt as a toddler, has joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to warn others about fire danger this winter. Cayden Blake was 12 months old in June 2019 when he walked into... Learn more about the ‘Be safe, not sorry’ this winter - VIDEO at Orchard Hills.
To mark the beginning of #ReconciliationWeek we spoke with proud Wiradjuri man and #FRNSW Firefighter, Tony Riley, who shares how he is reducing fire risk and making the community a safer place one person at a time. View on X [external link]
A four-year-old boy, who almost died in a fireplace accident, and his mother will join the Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience, the Fire and Rescue New South Wales Commissioner and other dignitaries at a media conference this morning to... Learn more about the Winter Fire Safety Campaign launch/Graduation Ceremony at Orchard Hills.
Truck Jacknifed | Pacific Motorway sth bnd approx 1k sth of Cudgera Creek @ Gudgera Creek | Tweed Council | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materals Response Technicians containing fuel spill and draining leaking fuel tanks. RFS in attendance providing fire protection View on X [external link]
It was a puff-fect ending for six kittens and their mother trapped in a ceiling in a home in Beverly Hills yesterday afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Hurstville were called to the property in Mercury Street around 4.30... Learn more about the Purr-fect rescue by Hurstville firefighters at Beverly Hills.
Holmesville (Lake Macquarie) | House Fire - Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have arrived at a single level house totally invovled in fire on Seaham Street. Seven Fire Trucks and 26 firefighters are fighting the blaze View on X [external link]
Merrylands | House Fire - Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have just arrived on scene @ Crossland Street Merrrylands. The house is totally involved in fire, firefighters are working to stop this fire from spreading to adjoinging prpoperties. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a car fire in Girraween in Sydney's western suburbs overnight. A crew from Wentworthville attended the incident in Barnes Street at 12.30 am. Firefighters went to work quickly and extinguished the fire within 20 minutes. NSW Police... Learn more about the Car fire overnight in Girraween at Girraween.
It's #NationalVolunteerWeek - a chance to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution of volunteers, including the 5000 #FRNSW volunteers who make up more than 500 Community Fire Units. Thank you for your dedication to protecting our local communities. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) saved two turtles and a green tree frog following a house fire in Blacktown earlier this morning. Five crews responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze on Dunstable Road at approximately 6.20 am. Upon... Learn more about the Two turtles and green tree frog saved in house fire at Blacktown.
Its Open Day! Many of our fire stations will be opening their doors today between 10am and 2pm.#FRNSW firefighters will be on scene to answer your questions, show you around and help you prepare your home for a safe winter. Find your local event at View on X [external link]
Harris Park M4 Motorway (east bound) | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazardous Materials Response Technicians are working to recover a large diesel spill. Motorist are asked to slow down and pay attendtion to the road when passing our firefighters working on this spill recovery. View on X [external link]
You’ve heard of paramedics helping during an emergency birth, but a fire crew?! A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew was the first on scene at the emergency call at Warriewood around 10.15 this morning. A neighbour who heard cries of distress... Learn more about the FRNSW crew helps deliver bundle of joy at Warriewood.
Jamisontown | Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are in attendance at an industrial building where an internal roof has collapsed injuring a number of people. No persons are trapped. Firefighters have established a safey zone and are assisting paramedics View on X [external link]
Glenfield | Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are investigating whether lithium batteries caused a fire in a home this morning View on X [external link]
This Saturday is #FRNSW Open Day! Well be opening the doors to some of our stations so you can see how we're prepared for anything. Our firefighters will be answering questions, showing you around and sharing winter fire safety tips. Read more at View on X [external link]
Today we celebrate all our incredible mums and say thank you for always having our backs We also fondly remember all the mothers that are no longer with us.Wishing everyone a safe and happy Mother's Day View on X [external link]
Come and meet your local firefighters and learn about home fire safety at the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day on Saturday, 14 May 2022. Many fire stations across NSW will be throwing open their doors between 10.00 am... Learn more about the Come and meet your local firefighters on Open Day at .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has recognised the courage and commitment of 44 firefighters today as it marks St Florian’s Day - the International Day of Firefighters. St Florian is the Patron Saint of firefighters and the annual awards ceremony at... Learn more about the 44 firefighters honoured for bravery and dedication on St Florian’s Day at City of Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a man crushed by a boulder at a worksite in Penrith. The incident occurred on a property in Fitch Avenue, just after 11.30 this morning. The man, aged in his late 20's, was working... Learn more about the Man rescued under fallen rock at Penrith.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have assisted in the rescue of two people after a four wheel drive crashed into a house yesterday at Largs in Maitland. It's believed the male driver of the Toyota Landcruiser suffered a heart attack... Learn more about the Car into Building at Largs.
It will be a case of hydraulic cutters at the ready this weekend when Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) takes on the State Emergency Service and other emergency agencies in the 2022 Road Crash Rescue Challenge at Dubbo. The three-day event... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews prepare for Road Crash Rescue Challenge at Dubbo.
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