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Far West News 24
Launching Far West News 24! Stay tuned for lots of exciting updates from the staff and volunteers from the Far West Team
Published Date: 25 Mar 2015
Read MoreSenior's Week
Chris Favelle (Team Manager Far West) & Ros Turton (Cobar HQ Brigade) attended a Senior's Week fun day and BBQ in Drummond Park on Sunday morning.
Published Date: 24 Mar 2015
Read MoreVehicle & Structural Grasslands workshops
Today we were at Topar Roadhouse doing another VSG workshop with our vollies from Little Topar Brigade.
Published Date: 19 Mar 2015
Read MoreMenindee Mallee fire
A hot fire on a hot day....looking for some rain to cool down this fire south of Menindee burning in the mallee.
Published Date: 11 Mar 2015
Read MoreCobar first aid
A very successful day first aid training with our volunteers. A bit of laying down on the job, family interaction, and overall enjoyment.
Published Date: 07 Mar 2015
Read MoreClimate overview March to May 2015
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its climate forecast for March to May 2015.
Published Date: 28 Feb 2015
Read MoreTruck explodes at Cobar's Caltex service station
FIREFIGHTERS have been praised for their quick response to a massive truck explosion, which threatened neighbouring homes, at the Caltex service station in Cobar Wednesday night.
Published Date: 26 Feb 2015
Read MoreMudgee Maidens celebrates a special day
A special birthday was celebrated at the Cobar Fire Control Centre today. Happy birthday Mudgee Maidens from the staff & volunteers of NSW RFS Far West Team.
Published Date: 23 Feb 2015
Read MoreFar West visit
Our Operations Officer, Insp. Robyn Favelle is never happier than when she is spending time outdoors in far western NSW & catching up with her wonderful volunteers.
Published Date: 10 Feb 2015
Read MoreCatching up
Manager of Far West Team, Supt. Chris Favelle, having a yarn with Chris Wilhelm, Captain of Little Topar Brigade & Chairman of the West Darling Bushfire Prevention Scheme.
Published Date: 09 Feb 2015
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