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
Penrith Area - FRNSW firefighters worked for about 90 minutes to cut the wreckage of a car away from a driver who was crushed in the vehicle that split in two after a crash on Dunheved Road just before 1:30am. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated and transported the driver. View on X [external link]
WARRAWONG - Fire extinguished in a unit on the top level of a five storey block on Bent Street. Only one level evacuated. No injuries reported at this stage. Time of call was - 15:37. View on X [external link]
CASTLE HILL | A fire in the kitchen area has been contained in a childrens fun centre on Hudson Street Castle hill. Approx 50 evcuations, no injuries. FRNSW crews still on scene checking the kitchen exhaust system which goes up through the roof. Time of call 11:30. View on X [external link]
Smoke advisory no longer in place. FRNSW has finished operations and have handed the site back to the occupants. View on X [external link]
Smoke advisory no longer in place. FRNSW has finished operations and have handed the site back to the occupants. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire at a paper processing plant in Matraville, in Sydney's east. FRNSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls shortly after 1pm. On arrival at the Botany Road business, crews were confronted... Learn more about the Firefighters tackling large blaze at paper storage facility at Matraville.
Matraville | The fire in the paper/cardboard processing facility is expected to burn for some time. FRNSW crews continue to battle the blaze that is deep seated in the compacted paper and cardborad. All water runoff is captured on site. View on X [external link]
Matraville | Smoke advisory: Large fire burning at a facility Botany Road, Matraville near Bumborah Point Road. People in the area are advised to say away from the fire, minimise outdoor travel, and close doors, windows and vents at your premises. View on X [external link]
MATRAVILLE | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters tackling large blaze at paper storage facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire at a paper processing plant in Matraville, in Sydney's east.FRNSW responded to numerous Tr... View on X [external link]
Matraville | Smoke advisory: Large fire burning at a facility Botany Road, Matraville near Bumborah Point Road. People in the area are advised to say away from the fire, minimise outdoor travel, and close doors, windows and vents at your premises. View on X [external link]
Matraville | Paper storage facility on fire on Botany Road. More than 20 fire trucks and 60 firefighters working to contain and extinguish the fire. More to follow. Time of call was 13:10 View on X [external link]
ROOTY HILL | Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished a fire in a paddock adjoining a workshop, house and a number of vehicles on Pimelea Place ealier today. One truck minor damage. The attached video demonstrates how FRNSW gets water onto the fire and into the truck. Get Bushfire Ready View on X [external link]
ARNCLIFFE - Final Update - FRNSW has freed two people from the wreckage of one vehilce using rescue equipment. NSW Ambulance paramedics treating and transporting a number of casulaties. Forest Road Close - Police are investigatin the crash. View on X [external link]
ARNCLIFFE | Forest Road xs Roach Street - Forest Road Closed - FRNSW Rescue trucks on scene working to cut two people out of the wreckage of a vehicle after a multi vehicle crash. NSW Ambulance treating a number of casualties. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has launched a new specialist vessel to deal with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) operations on the Murrumbidgee River and other local waterways. The Australian made vessel replaces an earlier craft, offering a larger and more stable platform... Learn more about the Upgraded vessel launched to protect against water pollution at Leeton.