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The NSW Emergency Minister has been lashed after photos emerged of ageing fire trucks, including one Fire Rescue NSW (FRNSW) vehicle where cable ties have been used to keep the brake lights in place.

A truck driver has been flown to hospital after becoming trapped under the wreckage of a horror double collision for seven hours in Oolong, ... to gain better access," FRNSW wrote in a statement.

The truck that caught fire was built in 2010, and each truck had a recommended lifespan of 15-20 years. FBEU state secretary Leighton Drury said it was unacceptable for firefighters to be dealing ...

According to FRNSW, the first step in ensuring you’re being safe with your lithium-ion batteries is to avoid cheap, substandard lithium-ion powered devices, or ‘mixing and matching’ components.

FRNSW urged motorists not to rely "solely on GPS", as it may not account for your vehicle’s height. "Stay safe and plan your route carefully to avoid accidents like this," it added.

A FRNSW Rescue crew was forced to cut through the steel body of the truck to access the seat of the fire and crews managed to “extinguish the aggressive blaze after a series of explosions”.

FRNSW said there had then been 45 lithium-ion battery-related fires recorded in NSW already. ... Fire and Rescue said a garbage truck driver noticed smoke coming from the back of the vehicle.

Two people have escaped serious harm after their truck ploughed into a clifftop home, ... FRNSW. The pair were freed by Fire and Rescue NSW personnel after approximately 20 terrifying minutes.

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The NSW Emergency Minister has been lashed after photos emerged of ageing fire trucks, including one Fire Rescue NSW (FRNSW) vehicle where cable ties have been used to keep the brake lights in place.