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We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24. The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets. Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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DENHAM COURT | Narellan firefighters rescued a second cat yesterday afternoon. The cat was found trapped in a drain on Zorina St. It was quickly released and reunited with its owner. : @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
DENHAM COURT | Narellan firefighters rescued a second cat yesterday from a drain on Zorina St. View on X [external link]
More than 80 firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a large blaze at a commercial building in Penrith overnight. When crews arrived at the Henry Street address just after 1am, they found the two-storey building well alight with... Learn more about the Major business complex fire at Penrith.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguished a house fire in East Kempsey at the weekend. Crews were called to the Sullivan Street home just before 6pm on Saturday night. They found the house fully involved in fire and the roof collapsing... Learn more about the House Fire at East Kempsey.
MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a fire in a two storey house on Livingstone Rd. The fire is through the roof. All persons are accounted for with no injuries reported. View on X [external link]
BULLABURRA | Two cars have crashed on the Great Western Hwy near Lawson. One person is trapped and being assisted by @NSWAmbulance while #FRNSW crews are setting up with rescue equipment to release the patient. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams have saved a cat stuck in a pipe in a suburban Sydney bathroom. Crews from the Narellan Fire Station were called to the Mount Annan home just after 8.30 on Saturday morning to discover the... Learn more about the Cat Rescue at Mount Annan.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Just as the Manly Ferry Narrabeen is to be resurrected, so has our glorious 100 year old Manly @FRNSW station. Officially reopened today after extensive heritage and facility upgrades. View on X [external link]
NOWRA | #FRNSW crews are responding to a house fire on McMahons Rd. The house was struck by lightning and is now reported to be on fire. View on X [external link]
ALISON | A switchboard at a bakery has caught fire and spread into the roof of a building on Stroud Hill Rd near Wyong. #FRNSW crews have entered the building and are working to contain the fire. View on X [external link]
JONES ISLAND | #FRNSW crews are responding to a head on crash on the Pacific Hwy. Extensive traffic delays are @VRArescue, @NSWAmbulance, @NSWRFS and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews at Goonellabah, in the state's north, have prevented a house from catching alight due to unattended food left cooking on a stove. Firefighters were called to the home in Shearman Drive just after 10'clock last... Learn more about the Kitchen Fire at Goonellabah.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe faulty lithium batteries caused a large fire last night at a metal recycling plant at Revesby in Sydney’s south-west. 25 fire trucks and support units responded to the fourth alarm blaze in Carrington Street,... Learn more about the Revesby Fire at Revesby.
A class of 22 indigenous students has graduated from a challenging Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) pathway program that will fast track their opportunities to become firefighters. The participants, from across New South Wales, have endured disruptions caused by the horrific... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES) program at FRNSW headquarters - Greenacre.
Just before 9:30 am, Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) was called to an unusual rescue incident in Wentworthville. An inquisitive 10-month old boy managed to get his thumb stuck in a Christmas decoration. Firefighters worked quickly to remove the metal... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Wentworthville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a ladder truck to rescue two people from a burning unit at Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Crews were called to the scene in Bronte Road just before eight o'clock last night. They deployed... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Waverley.
Prevention and education is our number one priority and it's amazing to be acknowledged by @AIDR_News for our evidence-based fire safety education course! View on X [external link]
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have contained a garage and house fire at Mount Saint Thomas near Wollongong this afternoon. FRNSW quickly called in extra resources on route as thick black smoke could be seen when crews... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Saint Thomas .
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our @FRNSW COVID-19 Incident Management Team (IMT) is our longest serving IMT in our 137 year history! Wonderful to be able to thank the members of the team in person for their efforts working tirelessly over the last two years. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) battled a house fire at Whalan in Sydney's west earlier today. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire which had already spread to three rooms when crews arrived at Feramin Avenue just before 8:30 AM. A female occupant and... Learn more about the House Fire at Whalan.
DENISTONE | #FRNSW are entering a drain in search of 4-6 people who were seen entering earlier today. Firefighters are using extended duration breathing equipment and gas detectors. View on X [external link]
YOWIE BAY | A boat near the Yowie Bay boat ramp has been totally destroyed by fire. #FRNSW hazmat crews have worked with local community members to remove the boat and check for leaking fluids. @NSWRFS and @nswpolice also in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a unit fire in Morehead Street, Redfern earlier today. More than 25 firefighters battled the blaze on the third level of a five storey unit block. One person self-evacuated and there were no injuries reported. The... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Redfern.
MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW firefighters from Sydneys Inner West are in attendance at a building fire on the corner of Marrickville Rd and Garners Ave. Flames have been reported from the second level. View on X [external link]
STOTTS CREEK | A truck has rolled off Leddays Creek Rd into Leddays Creek. The truck is carrying 20000 litres of liquid waste. The driver is out of the truck. #FRNSW hazmat crews have placed booms to contain any spillage. View on X [external link]
BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys West are in attendance at a granny flat fire on Herrick St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on X [external link]
ROWENA | #FRNSW hazmat and rescue crews are responding to a plane crash on Moomin Rd, east of Walgett. @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
HAZELBROOK | #FRNSW crews attended a house fire last night on Pine Street. The house was well alight on arrival and was quickly contained and eventually extinguished.: @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Saying goodbye in style! Today we honoured some of our firefighters who retired over the lockdown period. View on X [external link]
#FlashbackFriday to Wagga Wagga, 1971 when a fire broke out on Baylis Street. The fire was one of the worst Wagga has ever experienced but firefighters were able to contain it and stop it from spreading to a nearby tyre shop. View on X [external link]
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