Fire and Rescue NSW - Prepared for anything.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is one of the world's largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.
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Emergency contacts
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
Bushfire Information: Call the NSW Rural Fire Service: 1800 679 737
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au [external link]
Floods and Storms: Call the SES: 132 500
www.ses.nsw.gov.au [external link]
Latest news and updates
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued more than 100 people during the flood emergency underway on the state's mid-north coast. FRNSW crews are on the ground in the Taree, Forster and Port Macquarie areas, supporting the SES-led emergency response,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW teams rescue more than 100 people stranded in mid-north coast floodwaters at Mid-north coast.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a car fire that has partially blocked eastbound lanes of the Lane Cove tunnel at North Ryde. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls regarding the incident around 8.30 this morning. Passing motorists attempted... Learn more about the Car fire blocks eastbound lanes of Lane Cove Tunnel at Ryde.
WOY WOY Bay - two drivers released from the crash on Woy Woy Road and transported to hospital. Avoid Woy Woy Road for now, monitor live traffic. View on X [external link]
Lane Cove Tunnel - FRNSW has extinguished the car fire approaching the Lane Cove Tunnel east bound approach at North Ryde. One lane now open letting traffic through. View on X [external link]
Lane Cove Tunnel - car reignited before FRNSW arrived, now well alight. FRNSW on scene extinguishing the fire. All east bound lanes blocked into the tunnel. Will be traffic mayhem . Will work to extinguish and clear up asap with Transport Commanders View on X [external link]
LANE COVE Tunnel - FRNSW responding to reports of a car fire just before the tunnel entrance east bound which puts it at North Ryde just east of Pittwater Road. Three trucks responding, reports just fire is extinguished by another motorist - FRNSW will continue to respond. - View on X [external link]
WOY WOY BAY - FRNSW Rescue Trucks are on scene with NSW Ambulance Paramedics, Police and the RFS at a serious multi vehicle crash on Woy Woy Road - see map. Reports two people trapped in separate vehicles. Paramedics treating the injured , FRNSW working on an rescue plan. View on X [external link]
MARSDEN PARK - FRNSW firefighters are assisting NSW Ambulance Paramedics at Astoria Street with a person who is suffering a medical episode. It is not fire related. This is a NSW Ambulance lead response. View on X [external link]
Update 2 - Campbelltown Townhouse Fire - The blaze in Richmond Crescent has been extinguished. FRNSW searched the premises no one was found. The incident is under investigation and deemed suspicious. 15 neighbors evacuated, all have since returned no injuries. View on X [external link]
Update Campbelltown - Townhouse fire on Richmond Cresent. Seven fire trucks and approximately 30 firefighters have contained the fire. FRNSW has stopped the fire from spreading to an adjoining townhouse. Firefighters currently conducting search. No injuries reported at this stage View on X [external link]
CAMPBELLTOWN - FRNSW on scene at a two level townhouse fire in Richmond Cres. We have water on the fire and conducting a search. No persons unaccounted for at this stage operations continuing View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Taree Fire Station celebrated 100 years of service to the local community on Saturday 17 May. FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM joined dignitaries, community members, and current and former firefighters at a special event marking the... Learn more about the Taree Fire Station marks 100 years of service at Taree.
NOWRA - FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a home on McDonald Ave. Three fire truck and 14 firefighters took approx 40 mins to contain the fire. No injuries reported. Where and how the fire ignited is now under investigation by Police and FRNSW. Time of call 09:19. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN - FRNSW arrived on scene Greenfield Parade, smoke issuing from a two level restaurant. Six fire trucks in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) says the escape of a family of four from a fire at Kellyville, in Sydney’s north-west, last night emphasises the need for every household to form a home evacuation plan. FRNSW received a large number of... Learn more about the Family of four escapes house fire at Kellyville.