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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has used a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), or drone to deliver vital medication to a flood-isolated resident in northern NSW, supporting the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Yesterday, a FRNSW RPAS team… read more about Drone delivers medicine to isolated community in Northern NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Today, FRNSW water rescue teams transported a resident home whose property had been isolated by water. On arrival, the team… read more about FRNSW continues land, water and air support in Northern NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is focussed on reducing the risk experienced by seniors when it comes to fires in the home. FRNSW research shows that those over 65 account for nearly 50% of house fire fatalities. To address this trend, FRNSW is promoting its Safety Visit program during Seniors Festival… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW offer free safety visits to keep elderly fire safe during Seniors Festival

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the SES-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. FRNSW has deployed a Cell on Wheels (CoW) to Clarence Valley, supporting the State Emergency Service (SES) operations centre. The CoW provides internet… read more about FRNSW teams provide internet access and aerial assessments of affected communities in Northern NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed in the state’s north continue to support the SES-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Water rescues have been conducted near Bellingen, with residents saved from areas and vehicles isolated by floodwaters. FRNSW crews are also conducting… read more about FRNSW operations continue in state’s north, with water rescues and exercises conducted through the night

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed to Bellingen, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Taree, Port Macquarie, Urbenville, Grafton and Nambucca Heads are supporting the State Emergency Service (SES)-led emergency response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW SES is advising people to download the… read more about Drones survey Lismore levee in Northern NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying strike teams, drones and communications technology to support the State Emergency Service-led emergency response to severe weather conditions on the state’s north coast. FRNSW has dispatched the following resources:. Seven specialised Water Rescue strike… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW supports SES-led emergency response in Northern NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams deployed to Bellingen, Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Taree and Port Macquarie have commenced reconnaissance in support of the SES-led emergency response to Cyclone Alfred. The NSW SES is advising people to download the Hazards Near Me App which will include the latest… read more about FRNSW teams on the ground to support SES-led emergency response in Northern NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a house fire in Gregory Hills, in Sydney's southwest this evening. Just after 5.30pm, firefighters responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire in the residential property on Booth Street, with initial reports indicated that one person may… read more about Firefighters prevent house fire spreading to neighbouring homes | Gregory Hills

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has recognised the significant and ongoing contribution of women in firefighting at a special exhibition at the Museum of Fire in Penrith, in Sydney’s west. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the appointment of women who were previously prohibited from becoming… read more about Fire and Rescue celebrates 40 years of Women in Firefighting, launching Museum of Fire exhibition

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully battled a fire which engulfed part of a large mechanical workshop overnight at Rutherford, in the state’s Hunter region. FRNSW crews from Maitland, East Maitland and Rutherford rushed to the business in Mustang Drive around 12.15am to discover… read more about Workshop fire appears suspicious | Rutherford

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying three water rescue strike teams and specialised equipment to support emergency efforts in the state’s north today as Cyclone Alfred approaches. The teams, made up of 14 highly-trained firefighters and a team leader, will be working in Lismore, Bellingen… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW deploys Strike Teams to support Cyclone Alfred emergency efforts

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is searching for motivated individuals ready to take on one of the most rewarding and dynamic careers in emergency services, with applications for Permanent Firefighter roles opening today. From battling blazes and performing rescues to responding to hazardous materials… read more about Fire up your career as a full-time Firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are on scene at a house fire in Emu Heights, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Just after 4am this morning, more than 40 firefighters and ten fire trucks, including an aerial ladder truck, responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire in the front… read more about Home destroyed by fire | Emu Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a blaze that has caused severe damage to a three-level unit complex in Whalan, in Sydney's west, overnight. Just after 9,45pm, more than 28 firefighters and nine fire trucks, responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire on the top… read more about Unit complex damaged by blaze | Whalan

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has demonstrated its extensive firefighting capabilities, responding to multiple significant fires across Sydney overnight, the largest of which was a major factory blaze in Revesby. More than 100 firefighters and 25 fire trucks, including multiple aerial ladder platform… read more about Major factory fire and multiple blazes contained overnight | Sydney

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are trying to determine the cause of a house fire that's killed a woman and child overnight at Heckenberg, in Sydney's south-west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze on St John’s Road around 12.35am.… read more about Woman and child die in house fire | Heckenberg

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are focusing on a charging e-bike battery as the cause of a fatal house fire this morning at Guildford in Sydney's west. FRNSW crews have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms in the Rowley Road house that caught alight, just before 5am. Responding… read more about E-bike battery at the centre of fatal house fire investigation | Guildford

Accidental home fires can catch people unawares. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the community to prepare a home escape plan so that families can escape safely should a fire occur. Having a home escape plan in conjunction with a working smoke alarm will greatly increase your chances of… read more about Be Fire Safe know your escape plan!

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is seeking to attract a new generation of first responders in the region, taking to the streets of Broken Hill to recruit for local on-call firefighters. The isolated community, which is home to around 17,000 people, is facing a firefighter shortage, with the fire… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW seeking the next generation of firefighters | Broken Hill