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MEDIA UPDATE - University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre | Darlington

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has safely contained the chemicals responsible for a reaction and minor elevated radiation levels outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in Darlington today. These contained chemicals are being handed back to the university for... Learn more about the MEDIA UPDATE - University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre at Darlington.

access_time 05:07pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Darlington
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DARLINGTON | MEDIA UPDATE - University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has safely contained the chemicals responsible for a reaction and minor elevated radiation levels outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:02pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Darlington
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap | Moruya

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped save a skydiver, who has landed in a tree, today at Moruya, on the state's south coast. FRNSW personnel joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, State Emergency Service and NSW Rural Fire Service crews... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap at Moruya.

access_time 03:17pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Moruya
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MORUYA | Fire and Rescue NSW crews attend skydiving mishap. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped save a skydiver, who has landed in a tree, today at Moruya, on the state's south coast.FRNSW personnel joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance,... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:12pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Moruya
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Three people transported to hospital following chemical reaction | Darlington

Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in Darlington today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) arrived on scene in Codrington Street around 10.00am after receiving reports of a person... Learn more about the Three people transported to hospital following chemical reaction at Darlington.

access_time 01:12pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Darlington
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DARLINGTON | Five people transported to hospital following chemical reaction. Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in Darlington today.Fire and Resc... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:07pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Darlington
An image relating to the news item ***VISION ALERT*** Overnight fire in food court causes significant damage
***VISION ALERT*** Overnight fire in food court causes significant damage | Circular Quay

A fire in a kitchen restaurant has caused significant damage to a food court in Circular Quay in Sydney overnight. Sixteen fire trucks and more than 60 firefighters responded to the incident following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Overnight fire in food court causes significant damage at Circular Quay.

access_time 12:08pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Circular Quay
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CIRCULAR QUAY | ***VISION ALERT*** Overnight fire in food court causes significant damage. A fire in a kitchen restaurant has caused significant damage to a food court in Circular Quay in Sydney overnight.Sixteen fire trucks and more than 60 f... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:03pm • Oct 15, 2024
place Circular Quay
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New Million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s inner south | Mascot

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun training on one of its latest replacement vehicles, a $950,000 state-of-the-art Pumper appliance being stationed at Mascot, in Sydney’s inner south. The Scania P320 Class 3 is fitted with in-cabin Breathing Apparatus-equipped seating... Learn more about the New Million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s inner south at Mascot.

access_time 10:39am • Oct 15, 2024
place Mascot
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MASCOT | New Million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydneys inner south. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have begun training on one of its latest replacement vehicles, a $950,000 state-of-the-art Pumper appliance being stationed at Mascot, in S... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:33am • Oct 15, 2024
place Mascot
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New million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s south-west | Rosemeadow

Fire protection in Sydney’s south-west has been boosted by the arrival of a state-of-the-art fire truck for the Rosemeadow Fire Station. The Scania P320 Class 3 Pumper is valued at $950,000 and will replace the station’s existing appliance that has served... Learn more about the New million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydney’s south-west at Rosemeadow.

access_time 10:28am • Oct 15, 2024
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ROSEMEADOW | New million-dollar fire truck to protect Sydneys south-west. Fire protection in Sydneys south-west has been boosted by the arrival of a state-of-the-art fire truck for the Rosemeadow Fire Station.The Scania P320 Class 3 Pumper i... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:22am • Oct 15, 2024
place Rosemeadow
An image relating to the news item Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months
Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months | Mudgee

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public about the importance of having a working smoke alarm, with the devices preventing tragedy in a recent spate of house fires. In August, a Mudgee resident was alerted to a fire in... Learn more about the Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months at Mudgee.

access_time 10:12am • Oct 14, 2024
place Mudgee
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MUDGEE | Mudgee residents saved by working smoke alarms following three close calls in three months. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public about the importance of having a working smoke alarm, with the devices preventing tragedy in... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:07am • Oct 14, 2024
place Mudgee
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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
place Kurri Kurri
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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
place Fairfield East
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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
An image relating to the news item Firefighters respond to mock car crash scenario
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
place Doyalson
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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
An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW introduces drone capabilities to the Shoalhaven
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
place Berry
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue’s Kariong crew fully qualified to operate new firefighting drone
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
place Kariong
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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
An image relating to the news item ***VISION ALERT*** Investigations continue following intense house fire
***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
place Kempsey
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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
An image relating to the news item ***VISION ALERT*** Fire causes severe damage to home
***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
place Ettalong Beach
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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
An image relating to the news item ***VISION ALERT*** Twenty people safely evacuated following hotel fire
***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
place Burwood
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