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A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has come to the rescue of a woman, giving birth three weeks early in a hotel at Bundanoon, in the state’s Southern Highlands. The Bundanoon Fire Station responded to a Triple Zero (000) call... Learn more about the Firefighters help deliver premature baby in southern highlands hotel room at Bundanoon.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is reminding the public to remain safe from residential fires this summer by safeguarding their homes and properties. Now is the time when households are putting up Christmas trees, firing up barbecues and planning summer holidays. FRNSW... Learn more about the New Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner urges the public to take safety precautions this summer at NSW.

A new chapter in the history of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been written today with Jeremy Fewtrell formally recognised as the state's 23rd Fire Commissioner. Commissioner Fewtrell has been honoured in a 'Commencement of Command' ceremony during today's Graduation... Learn more about the New Commissioner features in Commencement of Command ceremony at FRNSW Graduation Day at Orchard Hills.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, battling a blaze in a grain silo at Leeton in the state’s Riverina last week, have discovered a new use for their Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, that is expected to significantly... Learn more about the Firefighters discover new use for drones during silo fire at Leeton.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is deploying five 'in-water' strike teams to flood-impacted communities on the state's South Coast, where heavy rainfall is forecast in areas already saturated overnight. The teams, comprising 20 highly trained firefighters and two team leaders,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys strike teams to South Coast flood zone at NSW.

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Ulladulla has elevated its skills to new heights, carrying out a training mission on clifftops at Mollymook, on the state’s south coast. The crew, led by Captain Paul Collins, had an opportunity to... Learn more about the Local firefighters hone their vertical rescue skills on Mollymook headland at Mollymook.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and State Emergency Service crews have joined forces to share their operational know-how during a two-week training program in the Southern Highlands. Firefighters from 385 Moss Vale station recently hosted the SES crew from Wingecarribee, explaining... Learn more about the Firefighters and SES share rescue knowledge during training operations at Southern Highlands.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is issuing an urgent warning about the dangers of Lithium-ion batteries after separate fires in Sydney's inner west and the state's Northern Rivers. Around 8:50am today, FRNSW crews were called to Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW issues Lithium-ion battery warning after blazes break out in two homes at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has prevented a potential catastrophic explosion after a gas main ruptured and caught ablaze at Manly, in Sydney's Northern Beaches, today. A worker sustained minor burns as a result of the fire, which broke out on... Learn more about the Worker injured after ruptured gas line bursts into flames at Manly.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified the danger posed by clutter in a unit, damaged by fire at Parramatta earlier this week. A working smoke alarm saved three residents and their two pets from the blaze in the public... Learn more about the Clutter identified as major safety risk in unit fire – at Parramatta.

Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tied the knot, taking their vows to new 'fahrenheits' by stopping at the fire station where they first met, immediately after the wedding ceremony. Captain, Amon Burkill, and his 'flame', fellow on-call firefighter,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW newlyweds stop by fire station for happy snaps after exchanging vows at Denman.

Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookaburra Avenue just before 1.30 yesterday afternoon after numerous Triple... Learn more about the Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire at Scone.

Grafton’s Fire and Rescue NSW crew is singing the praises of its recent, new drone capability, declaring it a ‘game-changer’ for local firefighting. The Grafton Fire Station first received its drone or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) licence in February 2021. Almost... Learn more about the Grafton firefighters celebrate drone capabilities – ‘It’s like having a helicopter in your pocket’ at Grafton.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to more than 50 calls for help after strong winds lashed parts of Sydney's west and south-west overnight. Gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour buffeted some suburbs, leaving a trail of debris... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to dozens of incidents after wild winds batter parts of Sydney at NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have pulled off the 'purr-fect' rescue effort, extricating a cantankerous kitten from the dashboard of a car at Blackett, in Sydney's west. The kitten was being driven home for the first time by its... Learn more about the Prepared for Anything...even kittens caught in car dashboards at Blackett.

Fire and Rescue NSW’s ability to respond to high-rise emergencies in Sydney’s east has been bolstered by a new $1.5 million turntable ladder truck for the Woollahra Fire Station. The Rosenbauer-manufactured vehicle, built in Germany, replaces an earlier model, which has... Learn more about the New $1.5m Turntable Ladder fire appliance for Sydney's inner suburbs at Woollahra.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a stolen truck, set on fire, at Mount Hutton, a suburb of Lake Macquarie. A Tanker and Pumper from the Tingira Heights Fire Station rushed to Warners Bay Road at 9.30 last night... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish burning truck at Mount Hutton.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe a faulty Lithium-Ion battery was responsible for a weekend e-bike fire that led to the evacuation of 30 people from a high-rise apartment block at Wolli Creek in Sydney's south. The blaze broke out... Learn more about the Residents evacuated from high rise apartment block during weekend e-bike fire at Wolli Creek.

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has received major national recognition for her efforts in protecting communities from fire, keeping up her important work even after losing her own house to a devastating blaze. Leading Firefighter, Erin Pogmore, a respected... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW leader presented coveted national award by Governor-General at NSW.