2013 photo and video gallery - NSW Rural Fire Service

Hay fire continues to smoulder in Peak Hill

A PEAK Hill blaze that continues to burn a valuable haystack on a property just outside the town is a timely reminder of the danger associated with the fire season officially beginning today.

Published Date: 01 Oct 2013

NSW Fire Outlook

NSW has experienced its hotest period from January to the end of August on record, which may create bad fire conditions for the tablelands and western slopes.

Published Date: 03 Sep 2013

Fire fighters put through their paces

Parkes Champion PostParkes Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) members have undergone breathing apparatus and Search and Rescue training at the NSW RFS Parkes HQ Brigade in Mathews Street Parkes.

Published Date: 30 Aug 2013

Forbes fire fighting aircraft

A fixed wing fire fighting aircraft will be based in Forbes for the coming fire season.

Published Date: 28 Aug 2013

Winter fire risk

Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service have launched a winter fire safety campaign to reduce deaths and injury from house fires.

Published Date: 16 Jun 2013

Rural Fire Service honours Greenethorpe RFS members

Grenfell RecordA Long Service medal presentation for the Greenethorpe Rural Fire Brigade was held on Saturday 25th May 2013 by the Mid Lachlan Valley Team of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Published Date: 14 Jun 2013

Fire service honours stalwart

Forbes AdvocateStalwart of the Rural Fire Service Stan Armitage was recognised for dedicating 55 years to the Quandialla brigade.

Published Date: 02 Apr 2013

NSW RFS supports Central West weather radar

The NSW Rural Fire Service says a doppler radar located in the Central West of NSW will help with fire fighting efforts in the area.

Published Date: 22 Feb 2013

No rest for fire fighters in Forbes

Forbes AdvocateCooler temperatures this week have not stopped the hard work by fire fighters in Forbes.

Published Date: 01 Feb 2013

Rural Financial Counselling Service for fire victims

The Rural Financial Counselling Service is providing help landholders who have suffered losses from bushfires across the state over the past three months.

Published Date: 25 Jan 2013