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***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters battle workshop blaze | Kurri Kurri

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled to contain a workshop fire early this morning at Kurri Kurri, in the Hunter Region. More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to flames and... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters battle workshop blaze at Kurri Kurri.

access_time 02:02pm • Oct 11, 2024
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KURRI KURRI | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters battle workshop blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled to contain a workshop fire early this morning at Kurri Kurri, in the Hunter Region.More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Oct 11, 2024
place Kurri Kurri
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Five people safely evacuated following house fire | Fairfield East

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire early this morning at Fairfield East in Sydney’s west, leaving the residence severely damaged. The blaze broke out at 3.40am in the laundry where it penetrated into the roof... Learn more about the Five people safely evacuated following house fire at Fairfield East.

access_time 02:48pm • Oct 09, 2024
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FAIRFIELD EAST | Five people safely evacuated following house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire early this morning at Fairfield East in Sydneys west, leaving the residence severely damaged. The blaze broke... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:43pm • Oct 09, 2024
place Fairfield East
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Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario | Doyalson

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a leading role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulance paramedics to work together to fine tune their skills in... Learn more about the Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario at Doyalson.

access_time 09:24am • Oct 09, 2024
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DOYALSON | Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews recently played a leading role in a multi-agency car crash exercise at Doyalson. The simulated crash was staged to allow firefighters and NSW Ambulan... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:18am • Oct 09, 2024
place Doyalson

PARRAMATTA | Westfields - FRNSW responded to an automatic fire alarm that was trigged at the shopping. There was no fire, the system has been reset, and business is continuing as usual. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:58pm • Oct 08, 2024
place Parramatta
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Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven | Berry

Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry Fire Station are now certified to fly the station’s Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, becoming the first emergency service in the Shoalhaven to achieve accreditation. The qualifications have followed a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven at Berry.

access_time 10:54am • Oct 08, 2024
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Fire and Rescue’s Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone | Kariong

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters at Kariong Fire Station are now certified to fly the station’s Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, acting as ‘eyes in the sky’ for the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie communities. The qualifications have... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue’s Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone at Kariong.

access_time 10:48am • Oct 08, 2024
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BERRY | Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven. Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry Fire Station are now certified to fly the stations Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, becomin... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:48am • Oct 08, 2024
place Berry

KARIONG | Fire and Rescues Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters at Kariong Fire Station are now certified to fly the stations Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:43am • Oct 08, 2024
place Kariong
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***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continue following intense house fire | Kempsey

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled an intense house fire overnight at South Kempsey, on the state’s Mid-North Coast. Four FRNSW trucks responded to the incident following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a home well alight on West... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continue following intense house fire at Kempsey.

access_time 11:23am • Oct 04, 2024
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SOUTH KEMPSEY | ***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continue following intense house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled an intense house fire overnight at South Kempsey, on the states Mid-North Coast.Four FRNSW trucks r... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:18am • Oct 04, 2024
place South Kempsey
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***VISION ALERT*** Fire causes severe damage to home | Ettalong Beach

A home has suffered significant damage following a fire in Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls around 10.00am reporting smoke issuing from the rear of a two-storey house in... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Fire causes severe damage to home at Ettalong Beach.

access_time 05:03pm • Oct 03, 2024
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ETTALONG BEACH | Fire causes severe damage to home. A home has suffered significant damage following a fire in Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast today.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls around 10.00am repor... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:58pm • Oct 03, 2024
place Ettalong Beach
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***VISION ALERT*** Twenty people safely evacuated following hotel fire | Burwood

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a hotel fire early this morning at Burwood in Sydney’s inner west, leaving one accommodation room totally destroyed. The blaze broke out at 5.45am on the second floor within the hotel on the... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Twenty people safely evacuated following hotel fire at Burwood.

access_time 02:53pm • Oct 02, 2024
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BURWOOD | ***VISION ALERT*** Twenty people safely evacuated following hotel fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a hotel fire early this morning at Burwood in Sydneys inner west, leaving one accommodation room totally destr... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:48pm • Oct 02, 2024
place Burwood
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Avoid BBQ ‘mis-steaks’ this October long weekend |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging residents to follow barbecue safety advice to avoid serious ‘mis-steaks’ during October long weekend celebrations. FRNSW Acting Commissioner, Paul McGuiggan, said simple precautions and a little bit of planning helps to avoid accidents, prevent... Learn more about the Avoid BBQ ‘mis-steaks’ this October long weekend at .

access_time 09:48am • Oct 02, 2024
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| Avoid BBQ mis-steaks this October long weekend. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is encouraging residents to follow barbecue safety advice to avoid serious mis-steaks during October long weekend celebrations.FRNSW Acting Commissioner, Paul M... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:43am • Oct 02, 2024
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Man transported to hospital with serious burns following house fire | Frenchs Forest

An elderly man has been transported to hospital suffering serious burns following a house fire in Frenchs Forest in northern Sydney this morning. The man self-evacuated from the home in BlueGum Crescent around 4.00am where a fire had started and taken... Learn more about the Man transported to hospital with serious burns following house fire at Frenchs Forest.

access_time 08:58am • Oct 01, 2024
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FRENCHS FOREST | Man transported to hospital with serious burns following house fire. An elderly man has been transported to hospital suffering serious burns following a house fire in Frenchs Forest in northern Sydney this morning.The man self... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:53am • Oct 01, 2024
place Frenchs Forest
An image relating to the news item Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation
Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation | Coraki

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Coraki Fire Station has commemorated a special milestone,100 years of operation, dealing with fires, floods and everything in between. Several dignitaries, including Robert Mustow (Mayor Richmond Valley), Angelo Jones (Richmond Valley Local Emergency Management Officer), Superintendent... Learn more about the Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation at Coraki.

access_time 02:09pm • Sep 27, 2024
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CORAKI | Coraki Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation. Fire and Rescue NSWs (FRNSW) Coraki Fire Station has commemorated a special milestone,100 years of operation, dealing with fires, floods and everything in between.Several dignita... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:04pm • Sep 27, 2024
place Coraki
An image relating to the news item ***VISION ALERT*** Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire
***VISION ALERT*** Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire | Hamlyn Terrace

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews suspected Lithium-Ion batteries, thrown out in household rubbish, were the cause of a garbage truck fire yesterday on the Central Coast. The truck caught alight just before 2pm at Hamlyn Terrace, forcing the driver to... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire at Hamlyn Terrace.

access_time 12:33pm • Sep 26, 2024
place Hamlyn Terrace
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HAMLYN TERRACE | ***VISION ALERT*** Lithium-ion batteries, thrown out in the rubbish, thought to be the cause of a Central Coast garbage truck fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews suspected Lithium-Ion batteries, thrown out in household rubbi... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:28pm • Sep 26, 2024
place Hamlyn Terrace
An image relating to the news item New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton
New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton | Hunter Valley

A new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at almost half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Singleton, in the state’s Hunter Valley. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFs) Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to... Learn more about the New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton at Hunter Valley.

access_time 10:28am • Sep 25, 2024
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HUNTER VALLEY | New $470,000 fire truck for Singleton. A new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) truck, valued at almost half a million dollars, has been assigned to protect the community of Singleton, in the states Hunter Valley.The Compressed Air F... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:23am • Sep 25, 2024
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***VISION ALERT*** Para glider rescue | Laurieton

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a para glider, who has crashed into a tree at Laurieton on the state's mid-north coast. The man's flight came to grief around 12.45pm yesterday when his chute careered into a canopy of... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Para glider rescue at Laurieton.

access_time 09:48am • Sep 25, 2024
place Laurieton
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An image relating to the news item Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's inner west
Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's inner west | Auburn

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have confirmed a fire at Auburn, in Sydney's inner west, was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery. Residents of a home on Station Road had an incredibly lucky escape when the e-bike battery caught... Learn more about the Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's inner west at Auburn.

access_time 03:48pm • Sep 24, 2024
place Auburn
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An image relating to the news item New $470,000 fire truck to protect the state’s New England district
New $470,000 fire truck to protect the state’s New England district | Uralla

Fire protection in the state’s New England region has been boosted with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) engine at Uralla. The $470,000 Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Iveco Class 2 pumper enables firefighters to tackle... Learn more about the New $470,000 fire truck to protect the state’s New England district at Uralla.

access_time 02:18pm • Sep 24, 2024
place Uralla
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