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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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COFFS HARBOUR | A house on Harbour Drive has been damaged by fire this morning. #FRNSW crews are searching the home and extinguishing the fire which was contained to the garage. View on X [external link]
BROCKLEHURST | A b-double truck has crashed and is on fire on the Newell Hwy. #FRNSW crews from Dubbo are in attendance. The Hwy is closed in both directions. Driver is being treated for minor injuries. View on X [external link]
WADALBA | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a caravan fire on Johns Rd. Additional resources have been assigned to assist with water supply. View on X [external link]
BAR BEACH | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working with @NSWAmbulance paramedics to stabilise and evacuate an injured swimmer from a Newcastle beach. View on X [external link]
#FRNSW crews are assisting the RFS at this incident. View on X [external link]
Congratulations Captain John Dun AFSM on your Rotary Services Community Award! Thank you for being an outstanding leader both within your community and at Fire and Rescue NSW. View on X [external link]
Just before 11.00 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a bus fire on Kellicar Road near Macarthur Square, Campbelltown. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a bus well alight, Heat from the fire also activated nearby fire sprinklers... Learn more about the Bus Destroyed by Fire at Campbelltown.
NORTH ALBURY | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a house fire on Mate St. Two people self-evacuated. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
KARIONG | #FRNSW crews are extinguishing a fire that started in the kitchen of a house on Blackshaw Close. One person is being treated for smoke inhalation. @NSWRFS are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
Now, this is getting out of hound! Moose the noodle horse (greyhound) needed a little help making it home today. 200m of bush steps? Don't even sweat it! View on X [external link]
Stay out of harm this winter, clean your lint filter before or after each use. For more tips on keeping your home safe from fire, visit #StayOutOfHarm #ProtectTheIrreplaceable View on X [external link]
CARSS PARK | #FRNSW rescue crews are working with @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice to rescue a man who is severely trapped in a major car crash on the Princes Highway in Sydneys south. The hwy is closed at Park Rd. View on X [external link]
WOOLGOOLGA | Multiple agencies are working together to find and evacuate an injured bush walker near Woolgoolga Creek. @NSWSES @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
One for our aviation fans! Our firefighters over in Canada have been soaking up as much information as they can, and who better to chat to about planes, than Ray! Living an endless summer between Canada and Aus, Ray pilots this RJ85 Airtanker wherever help is needed. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a house fire where the roof has collapsed on Riverina Highway, Blighty earlier today. FRNSW arrived on scene and found the single level house fully alight and unoccupied. FRNSW was assisted by NSW Rural Fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Blighty.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is battling a fire near Bay Street, Pagewood. The fire is in bushland on a golf course and approximately three hectares in size. FRNSW crews have contained the blaze and there is no threat to nearby properties. FRNSW... Learn more about the Bushfire at Pagewood.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn at Threlkeld Drive, Bolton Point this morning. This operation will be ongoing for the rest of the day. Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction at Bolton Point.
GATESHEAD | #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a unit fire on Paper St. Firefighters were called just after 6 am. View on X [external link]
MASCOT | A small city-bound truck, carrying cardboard, is on fire on General Holmes Drive. Traffic is badly affected in the area. #FRNSW crews are on scene, working to extinguish the fire and clear the roadway. @LiveTrafficNSW @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service are working on extinguishing a Silo fire at Culmaran Creek Road, Mallanganee that caught fire overnight. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a 200 Tonne Silo containing corn alight. Crews established... Learn more about the Silo Fire at Mallanganee .
The real @masterchefau is our new mate Linda. Thanks to Linda and her kitchen, firefighters from around the world are able to enjoy a hot meal after a long day! #canadafires View on X [external link]
BARRACK HEIGHTS | A house has been significantly damaged by fire on Linum Place this morning. #FRNSW crews arrived just after 5:30 am and have contained the fire to a bedroom and roof space above the bedroom. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Local Aboriginal artist and educator Adele Chapman-Burgess blended the famous standing stones and diverse colours of the rolling landscape of Ngoorabul Nation (Glenn Innes) to create the artwork proudly displayed on the sides of the station's new truck. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Today, on International Day of Indigenous Peoples, and every day, we work towards the inclusion and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within @FRNSW. As a small part of this, we're working towards including traditional place names on all of our trucks. View on X [external link]
At approximately 5am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a building fire on Booth Lane, Annandale. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in a garbage compactor at the rear of a commercial premises which was spreading... Learn more about the Building Fire at Annandale.
JUNEE | A large single level building on Button Av is on fire. #FRNSW crews have contained the fire, however its yet to be extinguished. @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS are in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Everyday I’m impressed by the resilience and tenacity demonstrated by all of @FRNSW’s Firefighters and support staff. View on X [external link]
MUDGEE | A house is on fire on Gladstone St. Numerous #FRNSW crews from neighbouring stations are responding to support firefighters from Mudgee who are already on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW( FRNSW) has assisted NSW Ambulance in extricating an injured person from a Blackwoods Beach, Cronulla today. Rescue specialists devised a plan to carry the patient safety along the beach and up the steep, wet rocks to the... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Cronulla.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large house fire where the roof has collapsed on Calisto Drive, Cranebrook earlier today. FRNSW rescued nine puppies, one dog and three hens from the residence, before firefighters withdrew to fight the fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Cranebrook.
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