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Northern Beaches (Sydney) | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in a garbage truck on Abbott Road North Curl Curl. Truck is dumping load in a car park of a local reserve. Ladder truck putting water on the fire. Possible cause Lithium Battery, FRNSW investigating further. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:11pm • Nov 01, 2024
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Firefighters conduct safety blitz of retirement village to protect seniors | Camden

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Camden, in Sydney’s south-west, visited the Camden Downs retirement village this week to share life-saving fire advice to protect our seniors. This year to date, 19 people have died in residential fires in NSW.... Learn more about the Firefighters conduct safety blitz of retirement village to protect seniors at Camden.

access_time 11:09am • Oct 31, 2024
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CAMDEN | Firefighters conduct safety blitz of retirement village to protect seniors. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Camden, in Sydneys south-west, visited the Camden Downs retirement village this week to share life-saving fire advice to... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:03am • Oct 31, 2024
place Camden
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***VISION ALERT*** State Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter Championships at Wagga Wagga have come to a close, following three days of hard-fought competition and skills development. Making a return to its inaugural birthplace, the 2024 State Championships proved to be full of... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** State Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Wagga Wagga at Wagga Wagga.

access_time 02:57pm • Oct 28, 2024
place Wagga Wagga
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WAGGA WAGGA | ***VISION ALERT*** State Firefighter Championships successfully wrap-up in Wagga Wagga. The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighter Championships at Wagga Wagga have come to a close, following three days of hard-fought competition... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:51pm • Oct 28, 2024
place Wagga Wagga

FRNSW is working to extinguish a fire in a large pile of compressed cardboard on a property located on Botany Road at Matraville. This fire is producing a large quantity of smoke. As a precaution, FRNSW advises people in the area to keep their doors, windows, and vents closed. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:55pm • Oct 26, 2024
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***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters douse e-bike fire threatening apartment complex residents | Waterloo

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have quickly extinguished an e-bike fire before it could take hold and harm the occupants of a small apartment complex overnight at Waterloo in Sydney’s inner south. The battery of one of several e-bikes, stored... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters douse e-bike fire threatening apartment complex residents at Waterloo.

access_time 11:48am • Oct 23, 2024
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***VISION ALERT*** Fire destroys two-storey building | Ballina

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an extensive building fire early this morning at Ballina, on the state’s North Coast. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received about the blaze which broke out just after 3.30am on River... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Fire destroys two-storey building at Ballina.

access_time 11:42am • Oct 23, 2024
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WATERLOO | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters douse e-bike fire threatening apartment complex residents. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have quickly extinguished an e-bike fire before it could take hold and harm the occupants of a small apartmen... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:42am • Oct 23, 2024
place Waterloo

BALLINA | ***VISION ALERT*** Fire destroys two-storey building. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an extensive building fire early this morning at Ballina, on the states North Coast. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were rec... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:36am • Oct 23, 2024
place Ballina
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***VISION ALERT*** Metal recycling complex fire | Villawood

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently battling a large fire in a metal recycling complex in Villawood. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire just after 12.30pm and firefighters observed large volumes of thick black smoke... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Metal recycling complex fire at Villawood.

access_time 03:33pm • Oct 21, 2024
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VILLAWOOD | ***VISION ALERT*** Metal recycling complex fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are currently battling a large fire in a metal recycling complex in Villawood.FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire just after 1... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:27pm • Oct 21, 2024
place Villawood

Wind is pushing smoke northward, prompting FRNSW to advise nearby residents to stay away and keep doors, windows, and vents closed. Local evacuations are in effect. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:27pm • Oct 21, 2024
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Southern Highlands FRNSW firefighters set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga |

A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Southern Highlands is set to compete at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region this week. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships... Learn more about the Southern Highlands FRNSW firefighters set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga at .

access_time 01:47pm • Oct 21, 2024
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| Southern Highlands FRNSW firefighters set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga. A group of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from the Southern Highlands is set to compete at the 2024 State Firefighter Champ... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:42pm • Oct 21, 2024

VILLAWOOD | #FRNSW on scene at a fire in a metal recycling facility on Miller Road. 12 fire trucks with approximately 40 firefighters, FFs working to stop the fire from spreading to an adjoining warehouse. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:53pm • Oct 21, 2024
place Villawood
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All-female FRNSW firefighting team set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships |

An all-female firefighting team from Culcairn and Albury North is set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter... Learn more about the All-female FRNSW firefighting team set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships at .

access_time 12:42pm • Oct 21, 2024
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| All-female FRNSW firefighting team set to compete at the State Firefighting Championships. An all-female firefighting team from Culcairn and Albury North is set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:37pm • Oct 21, 2024
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Four Central West FRNSW teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships |

Four teams from the Central West are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters... Learn more about the Four Central West FRNSW teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships at .

access_time 12:18pm • Oct 21, 2024
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An image relating to the news item Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships
Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships |

Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the state’s Riverina region. Held every two years, the State... Learn more about the Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships at .

access_time 12:12pm • Oct 21, 2024
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| Four Central West FRNSW teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships. Four teams from the Central West are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships, at Wagga Wagga, in the... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:12pm • Oct 21, 2024

| Local FRNSW firefighters fielding five teams to compete at the State Firefighting Championships. Five teams from the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) this week at the 2024 State Fire... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:07pm • Oct 21, 2024
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***VISION ALERT*** FRNSW firefighters respond to mock bus crash scenario | Edgeworth

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a leading role in a multi-agency bus crash exercise at Lake Macquarie. Building on previous scenarios, this exercise was the largest to date involving more agencies and organisations working together to foster skill-sharing... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** FRNSW firefighters respond to mock bus crash scenario at Edgeworth.

access_time 11:52am • Oct 21, 2024
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EDGEWORTH | ***VISION ALERT*** FRNSW firefighters respond to mockbus crash scenario. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a leading role in a multi-agency bus crash exercise at Lake Macquarie.Building on previous scenarios, this exer... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:46am • Oct 21, 2024
place Edgeworth
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Birthplace of Firefighter Championships set to host State Titles | Wagga Wagga

Twenty-six teams are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships at Wagga Wagga on Thursday. Held every two years, the State Firefighter Championships give firefighters the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in a competitive... Learn more about the Birthplace of Firefighter Championships set to host State Titles at Wagga Wagga.

access_time 11:32am • Oct 21, 2024
place Wagga Wagga
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WAGGA WAGGA | Birthplace of Firefighter Championships set to host State Titles. Twenty-six teams are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) at the 2024 State Firefighter Championships at Wagga Wagga on Thursday.Held every two years, the... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:27am • Oct 21, 2024
place Wagga Wagga
An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous ‘search and rescue’ testing to continue aiding UN during disasters
Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous ‘search and rescue’ testing to continue aiding UN during disasters |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) AUS02 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has been successfully reclassified to provide national and international urban search and rescue assistance following three days of intensive simulations. FRNSW’s AUS02 USAR team were assessed by a team... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous ‘search and rescue’ testing to continue aiding UN during disasters at .

access_time 07:27pm • Oct 18, 2024
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| Fire and Rescue NSW passes rigorous search and rescue testing to continue aiding UN during disasters. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) AUS02 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team has been successfully reclassified to provide national and internati... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:22pm • Oct 18, 2024
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***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters utilise new drone capability to monitor silo incident | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to an automatic fire alarm at a production process facility in Bomaderry on the state’s South Coast overnight. On arrival around 10.00pm, firefighters were confronted with two collapsed silos spilling grain into the Shoalhaven River. An... Learn more about the ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters utilise new drone capability to monitor silo incident at Bomaderry.

access_time 11:42am • Oct 18, 2024
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BOMADERRY | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters utilise new drone capability to monitor silo incident. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to an automatic fire alarm at an animal feed manufacturing facility in Bomaderry on the states South Coast... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:37am • Oct 18, 2024
place Bomaderry

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