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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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GRIFFITH | @FRNSW Watson Rd, domestic garage fire which completely destroyed the structure, extinguished one length of hose. View on X [external link]
TAREE | @FRNSW Hughes Street, large amount of rubbish and grass alight which is threatening a vacant property, crews in an offensive mode to protect the vacant house. View on X [external link]
LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Reilly Street, house and domestic garage fire, extinguished 3 lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in difficult alpine terrain. FRNSW firefighters joined NSW Ambulance paramedics in a realistic training drill, in which... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW retrieves 'injured skier' in alpine training exercise at Perisher.
PERISHER | Fire and Rescue NSW retrieves 'injured skier' in alpine training exercise. Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in diff... View on X [external link]
Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll – now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew is hoping to bring home another coveted crown. The... Learn more about the Firefighters put to the test this weekend during regional championships at Parkes.
PARKES | Firefighters put to the test this weekend during regional championships. Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) c... View on X [external link]
KOORAGANG | @FRNSW Sandpiper Close, building fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode with 3 lines of hose at work. View on X [external link]
PRESTONS | @FRNSW Dalmeny Dr, a transformer fire due to a short circuit, extinguished with a CO2 system. View on X [external link]
THURGOONA | @FRNSW Racecourse Rd, fire in a laundry, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated and declared safe. View on X [external link]
GRETA | @FRNSW New England Hwy, house fire damaging two level property, all persons self evacuated. View on X [external link]
LEUMEAH | @FRNSW Ayers Cr, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are on the second level in offensive mode, all persons are accounted for. View on X [external link]
COBBITTY | @FRNSW Arcadian Hills Cr, house fire in progress, one crew in breathing apparatus in offensive mode. View on X [external link]
SPRINGWOOD | @FRNSW Sassafras Gully Rd, rescue in progress, bushwalker suffering a broken ankle needs to extracted from difficult terrain. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west. More than 30 firefighters, and eight fire trucks, responded to the blaze which broke out in the laundry of... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home at Cambridge Park.
CARLTON | @FRNSW Carlton Rd, house fire in progress, one line of hose at work in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]
CAMBRIDGE PARK | Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west.More than 30 firefighters, and eight fire... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is carrying out a hazard reduction burn in the Southern Highlands today, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to reduce the fuel load ahead of summer. Heavy rains and flooding since the devastating Black Summer bushfires... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW steps up hazard reduction activity ahead of summer predictions - VIDEO at Mittagong.
MITTAGONG | Fire and Rescue NSW steps up hazard reduction activity ahead of summer predictions - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is carrying out a hazard reduction burn in the Southern Highlands today, taking advantage of favourable weather c... View on X [external link]
CAMBRIDGE PARK | @FRNSW Guildford Rd, house fire in progress, crews on scene in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]
BERKELEY VALE | @FRNSW Wyong Rd,minor oil spill near the roundabout, crews in attendance rendering safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
TUNCURRY | @FRNSW Tuncurry Street, assisting ambulance with a patient removal due to access difficulties. View on X [external link]
BEROWRA | @FRNSW Rickard Rd, house filled with smoke from a wood fire place, area ventilated and the atmosphere was monitored and deemed safe. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a lithium battery incident this morning at Campbelltown Hospital, in Sydney's south-west. Three fire trucks, including a heavy Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) appliance, rushed to the hospital just after 7.30am in response to... Learn more about the Lithium battery fire in hospital ward at Campbelltown.
CAMPBELLTOWN | Lithium battery fire in hospital ward. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a lithium battery incident this morning at Campbelltown Hospital, in Sydney's south-west.Three fire trucks, including a heavy Hazardous M... View on X [external link]
RAZORBACK | @ Mount Hercules Rd, single level house fire in progress, vacated recently all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]
LAVINGTON | @FRNSW Wagga Rd, fire in a ten unit motel block, firefighting operations underway. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career of protecting and educating communities against emergencies. Despite completing an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner... Learn more about the Family’s firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years at Parramatta.
PARRAMATTA | Familys firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career... View on X [external link]
TELOPEA | @FRNSW Evans Rd, bus fire with all passengers evacuated, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]
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