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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have determined a tobacco pipe sparked a fire at Seven Hills, in Sydney's north-west, which injured two people last night. The blaze broke out at the back of a Seven Hills Road home around 10:30 pm. The occupants - a pregnant 30-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man - were asleep and only alerted to the danger when their dog began barking. NSW Ambulance paramedics They escaped moments before the timber property was destroyed by flames, fueled by mater...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators will examine the scene of a major gas fire at a service station last night at Fairfield, in Sydney's south-west. Around 50 firefighters responded to numerous 200kg LPG cylinders alight at the service station in Sackville Street, at about 6.30 pm. They were confronted by a huge, intense fire, threatening to spread to adjacent homes. HAZMAT firefighters 15 residents rushed to safety as fire crews cooled the venting gas cylinders. Fire crews gained con...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a major factory fire in Sydney's south-west. Just before 4 am this morning, a Triple Zero (000) emergency call alerted firefighters to a plastic pipe manufacturing business, engulfed by flames on Woodpark Rd, Smithfield. FRNSW rushed 25 trucks and more than 100 firefighters to the scene to deal with the fire that was raging through part of the factory, with flames bursting through the roof. Extremely significant fire It was declared a '10 a...

His younger colleagues lovingly call him “the dinosaur,” and after five decades of serving the public, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Station Officer Fred Parkhouse, has called ‘time’ on his career. 68-year-old Fred joined NSW Fire Brigades, as it was known then, as a teenager and progressed through the ranks, learning all aspects of firefighting and rescue work. Fire and Rescue NSW Duty Commander, Chris Bishop, says Fred is still as keen to protect the community as the da...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a helicopter crash in Sydney's south-west. Two people were aboard the single-engine aircraft when it plummeted to the ground at the Bankstown Aerodrome in Airport Avenue, near Marion Street, just before 2 pm. The propeller and part of the fuselage sustained significant damage as the chopper came to rest on its side. Hazardous materials response FRNSW deployed 10 firefighters and three fire trucks to the scene. Both occupants, believed to...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south. The operation began around 4:30 am when two semi-trailers collided at the intersection of O'Riordan Street and Joyce Drive, near the Domestic Airport. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated both drivers on-site for minor injuries. Combustible hydrocarbon liquid Both roads were closed to maintain community safety and enable effective emergency response One of the trucks was...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west. Shortly after 3 pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls reporting large volumes of smoke issuing from the warehouse on Parramatta Road. On arrival, 18 FRNSW trucks and more than 60 firefighters began controlling the fire, which was rapidly moving through a warehouse containing multiple businesses, amid concerns the fire would spread to adjoining properties. Thermal imaging c...

Darley, a major provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is proud to announce it has been named one of Crain’s 2025 Fast 50 by Crain’s Chicago Business. This honor recognizes Darley as one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Chicago area based on year-over-year revenue growth. “Darley is deeply honored to be recognized among Crain’s 2025 Fast 50,” said Paul Darley, CEO and President of Darley. Commitment to growth “This recogn...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully completed a strategic hazard reduction burn to protect the headland at North Mona Vale, on Sydney's northern beaches. FRNSW deployed firefighters from Mona Vale, Mount Druitt, Silverwater, Campsie, Fairfield, and Lidcombe around the half-hectare coastal site. FRNSW Bushfire Officer, Kyle Macorig, said the controlled burn took four hours to complete. Containment lines "We were faced with vegetation known as 'coastal heath’ which can be...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have saved a historic boat shed from fire on the Parramatta River at Putney, in Sydney's north-west. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks were deployed to Waterview Street as flames engulfed a small building just after 4 am. The blaze then threatened to spread to a nearby complex, which has significance to Australia's early colonial history and has been used as a boat-building, servicing, and repair facility since the 1930s. FRNSW crews FRN...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have determined that a Lithium-ion battery has caused a fire which destroyed five cars at Sydney Airport last night. Firefighters were called around 8:30 pm to a parking lot on Airport Drive, Mascot, where flames had engulfed a luxury electric car before spreading to another four motor vehicles. The battery, which had recently been detached from the luxury car and stored in the lot, was quickly identified as having sparked the blaze. Experts fro...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined a fire, which caused major damage to a volunteer organization's ambulance station in Sydney's inner west overnight, was sparked by a Lithium-ion battery in a buggy. More than 30 firefighters and nine fire trucks were deployed just after midnight to Deane Street, Burwood, where flames had broken out in a car park on the ground level of the five-storey building. The blaze severely damaged six ambulances, three support vehicles, trailers, and a buggy, wh...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is pleased to announce Cary Fire Department in North Carolina has introduced into service a Pierce Volterra electric pumper, which is the first to be delivered on the East Coast. The order, secured by Pierce dealer Atlantic Emergency Solutions, reinforces Cary’s commitment to innovative and sustainable firefighting solutions. The new Pierce Volterra electric pumper is projected to help address the department’s CO2 emission...

Milwaukee® continues its commitment to relentless innovation with the M18™ Backpack Fluid Pump Gen 2, M18™ SWITCH TANK™ 15L Chemical Spray Tank, and M18™ SWITCH TANK™ 15L Water Supply, designed to meet the needs of professional landscape maintenance. The battery powered design provides users with a hassle-free experience, allowing for continuous spraying without the physical strain associated with traditional manual sprayers. Additionally, the five-mode flow ra...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed a new firefighting tanker at Umina, boosting protection measures for the state’s Central Coast. Valued at $450,000, the Isuzu Category One tanker is the latest of 34 new tankers funded by the NSW Government after the devastating 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. The Isuzu is a multi-purpose, off-road-capable tanker that can carry more water than typical urban fire engines. The four-wheel drive also incorporates a new ‘Halo’ cabin protect...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has marked its 140th birthday with a special ceremony at one of Australia’s most historic fire stations. NSW Governor, Her Excellency the Honorable Margaret Beazley AC KC, joined Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib MP; FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM, and a host of other dignitaries at a birthday party at the City of Sydney station in Castlereagh Street. The officials cut a birthday cake to honor the occasion, marking FRNSW’s unique history a...

Residents in the Newcastle suburb of Wickham are advised to keep their doors and windows closed as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews battle a large fire in an auto-electrical business. The blaze broke out in the Foundry Street premises just after 3.30am. Twelve fire trucks, including an aerial platform, and around 40 firefighters rushed to the scene where the flames consumed dozens of cars and engulfed a building. The roof of that 200m x 200m building has collapsed as a cloud of thick, black s...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fleet mechanic has described how she rushed to the aid of a heavily pregnant woman, trapped by a car fire in Sydney’s Eastern Distributor. Belinda Jackson, a civilian with FRNSW’s fleet division, was driving her service truck through the tunnel when she noticed a couple standing next to their burning car, stationary in the southbound lanes. Belinda stopped the truck, assessed the situation, and then repositioned the FRNSW vehicle to protect the pregnan...

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has teamed up with NSW Health to conduct an emergency exercise in the Southern Tablelands. The Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) recently invited the crew from 236 Station Braidwood to simulate a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) emergency outside the Braidwood Multipurpose Service (MPS). The mock scenario involved an individual intent on carrying a bag of ‘toxic’ chemicals inside the health facility to disrupt operations. On-call Braidwood...

Darley, a globally renowned provider of defense, fire, and emergency services equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Johnson to its Fire Advisory Board. Jim Johnson brings a wealth of industry experience and expertise in serving the fire industry. Jim Johnson served as President of Pierce Manufacturing from 2010 to 2023. He also served as an Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation and President of Oshkosh's Fire & Emergency business segment with responsib...

Perimeter Solutions, a renowned global manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant and firefighting foam concentrates, marked the grand opening of its new PHOS-CHEK facility at McClellan Park in Sacramento, California, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 110,000-square-foot site will serve as a major hub for production and distribution, supporting the company’s ability to deliver PHOS-CHEK to any airbase in North America within hours. Increasingly demanding wildfire seasons The company...

INTERSCHUTZ 2026, taking place from 1 to 6 June in Hanover, will be shaped by what many are calling a “turning point”. With eleven months to go before the event starts, strong exhibitor interest is already evident for the world’s pioneering trade fair for firefighting, rescue, and civil protection. Climate change and disasters “Nearly three-quarters of the nine exhibition halls are already booked, and only a few spaces remain available on the open-air-site,”...

Oshkosh Airport Products, an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the delivery of three advanced Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), serving both Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). These new vehicles will enhance the Authority’s emergency preparedness and firefighting capabilities across its network of high-traffic airfields. The de...

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business, is proud to announce the continued momentum of the 2025 Pierce Road Rally as it nears its midpoint, visiting locations across the United States. Since kicking off in April, the Road Rally has brought Pierce’s latest fire apparatus and technology directly to fire departments across the U.S. and now enters an exciting summer stretch of events in the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast. Lineup of advanced fire apparatus Each stop pr...

A lithium-ion battery from an e-bike has caused a fire in a unit at Lethbridge Park in Sydney's west earlier today. Crews were called to the second-floor unit in Hawaii Avenue just before 3.00 am after reports of a blaze in the three-storey complex. Upon arrival, 16 firefighters quickly got to work to contain the fire, which is believed to have started in the kitchen area of the premises where the lithium-ion battery was located. Initial reports It took crews approximately 20 minutes to exti...

D-Tools, a major provider of business management software for electronics systems contractors, and FireCAD, powered by Inspect Point, a cloud-based fire alarm CAD solution, are pleased to announce a strategic integration to be unveiled at the 2025 NFPA Conference & Expo. This partnership represents a significant opportunity for fire and security industry professionals, combining D-Tools' end-to-end business management capabilities with FireCAD’s purpose-built tools for fire alarm syst...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, launches Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. This next-generation workstation from Johnson Controls includes an advanced interface and feature set that enhances the fire alarm management experience, helping facility teams keep their buildings protected around the clock. Simplex Incident Manager Simplex Incident Manager gives facili...

Rosenbauer America, a pioneer in fire apparatus innovation and performance, announces the initial delivery of new state-of-the-art Tractor Drawn Aerials (TDAs) to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (L.A.Co. FD). In addition, the Los Angeles County Fire will also soon be receiving new Rosenbauer America Engines/Custom Pumpers. Rosenbauer COMMANDER™ cab In total, this order includes: Eleven (11) Tractor Drawn Aerial (TDA) Quints: Built on the Rosenbauer COMMANDER™ custom cab...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has expanded its family of Vertical-In-Line Fire Pumps with the addition of the new 750gpm 5x4x10PF model. This new size is available with Design Envelope technology, featuring connected intelligence, performance tracking and automated alerts to support more cost-effective maintenance and better occupant safety. Due to the managed 'ramp-up' of output, there are no pressure spikes on startup, pipes are better protected, water delivery is ensured and the risk of water...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and administration staff have raised a staggering amount of donations for children suffering serious burns. The volunteer fundraisers today presented a cheque for $215,406 to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) at FRNSW’s official number ‘002’ Station, The Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The significant total is the culmination of year-long efforts by FRNSW’s ‘Beat the Burn&rsquo...