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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has dispatched additional specialist crews to assist with the SES-led emergency flood response on the state’s mid-north and north coasts. Four new land-based Strike Teams from Sydney and the state’s Central West are heading to Coffs Harbour to assist. Firefighters,… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW sending additional crews to the flood zones | Mid North Coast

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) In-water experts, in conjunction with the SES and other emergency services, are continuing rescue efforts on the state's mid-north coast, moving house to house through waist-deep floodwaters to account for stranded residents. FRNSW crews are on the ground in the Taree,… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW crews moving house to house through waist-deep water to account for flood victims

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, which has performed 289 flood rescues… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW teams rescue more than 100 people stranded in mid-north coast floodwaters | 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 to assist the driver in putting out… read more about Car fire blocks eastbound lanes of Lane Cove Tunnel

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 station’s centenary… read more about Taree Fire Station marks 100 years of service

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 Triple Zero (000) calls just after 7pm. When six fire trucks and… read more about Family of four escapes house fire | Kellyville

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is rolling up the doors for its annual Open Day this Saturday, with firefighters urging the community to ensure it has a working smoke alarm in the lead up to winter. Fire stations across the state will be open from 10am to 2pm on 10 May with a range of free activities… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW rolls up its doors for annual Open Day

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a dramatic high-voltage transformer fire that's led to a power outage at Turramurra, on Sydney's upper north shore. Around 6.30 last night, FRNSW crews responded to more than 20 Triple Zero (000) calls reporting an explosion and an intense fire in… read more about Dramatic transformer fire causes power outage | Turramurra

Firefighters who hauled six tankers full of hydrogen from a hazmat exclusion zone are among more than 100 people being formally recognised by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) as part of a special event at City of Sydney Fire Station on Sunday. St Florian’s Day, also known as International… read more about Firefighters honoured for heroic actions on St Florian's Day

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a hammer and chisel to carefully extract an adventurous 12-week-old puppy, stuck in a wall below a house today at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west. “Lulu”, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, got her head stuck in a concrete block at the home in Chelsea Street… read more about Firefighters rescue puppy during delicate operation

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued an unconscious man from a burning cottage in Pavillion Street, Queenscliff on Sydney’s northern beaches. FRNSW was alerted to the incident at 22:32pm last night, after neighbours observed a fire venting from windows of the home. Firefighters forced entry… read more about Firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning cottage | Queenscliff

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued at least four people trapped by flash-flooding during a storm front yesterday in Newcastle. The storm struck parts of the city around 4pm, generating a number of Triple-Zero (000) calls for help to FRNSW, Police and the State Emergency Service. FRNSW… read more about Firefighters rescue residents trapped by Newcastle flash-flooding

Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Ignitable Liquid Detection Dog, Gandalf, has been awarded Canine Hero of the Year in the Service Dog category at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Sydney Royal Easter Show. The prestigious title recognises Gandalf’s extraordinary seven-year career as an… read more about Fire and Rescue NSW’s Gandalf crowned Canine Hero of the Year

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a garage fire caused by a lithium-ion battery explosion this morning at Lurnea in Sydney’s south-west. FRNSW was alerted to a loud explosion and fire at the property in Jedda Street, just after 8.30. Three fire trucks and 12 firefighters quickly… read more about Man injured by lithium-ion battery blast | Lurnea

Smoke from planned hazard reduction burns being undertaken by fire agencies and land managers today and across the next few days is likely to settle across the broader Sydney, Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands area over coming days. Source: NSW Rural Fire Service (). Forecast light winds, along… read more about Smoke Advisory Blue Mountains, Greater Sydney and Southern Highlands | Sydney

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) stand will be the one to see at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show, offering show-goers plenty of hands-on, interactive experiences. FRNSW’s Show display will include ‘paw-some' demonstrations, including a K9 capability demonstration where a highly trained… read more about “Roll up, roll up!” Fire and Rescue NSW returns to the Royal Easter Show, showcasing rescue, drone and canine capabilities | Sydney Olympic Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained and rendered safe a large chemical spill after a fatal truck crash on the Sturt Highway in Euston in the state's Murray Region. All emergency services responded to reports of a crash between two trucks around 5:30pm on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. One driver… read more about Major Hazardous Materials Response after Fatal Crash

The NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, today welcomed 169 new firefighters to Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) ranks at a graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills in Sydney’s west. There were also 24 FRNSW personnel who graduated as Station Officers, stepping… read more about Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib welcomes more than 160 new firefighters at Fire and Rescue NSW graduation

A man has died in a serious truck crash on the Hume Highway near Campbelltown, with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) working to extinguish an intense blaze at the scene. At approximately 6.30am, FRNSW crews responded to calls of a truck crash and fire on the Hume Highway. On arrival, firefighters found… read more about Truck crash and fire closes Hume Highway | Campbelltown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have worked through the night to contain a large fire that destroyed a Richmond River High School building, that was due for demolition, in North Lismore. At approximately 6.30pm on Friday, more than 50 firefighters and ten fire trucks responded to numerous Triple… read more about Fire destroys school building | North Lismore