2013 photo and video gallery - NSW Rural Fire Service

Time to fire proof ourselves

Daily LiberalLANDHOLDERS in Dubbo and surrounding communities are being warned that ignoring the threat of fire can be akin to the act of "suicide".

Published Date: 31 Aug 2013

Two weekend fires leave personal items and house damaged

Daily LiberalA WELDING spark sent 11 fire trucks rushing to a property outside Wongarbon at the weekend as the owner stood in shock watching $150,000 of personal equipment melt before his eyes.

Published Date: 31 Jul 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

Narromine MVA

A Naromine man suffered injuries when the car he was a passenger in rolled west of the town.

Published Date: 21 May 2013

Fears for fires reignited

Daily LiberalWINTER is approaching but the Orana team of the NSW Rural Fire Service is telling property owners across the region dry landscapes have left the area "vulnerable" to runaway fire.

Published Date: 10 May 2013

Dedication reaps its reward

Daily LiberalBURRABADINE Rural Fire Brigade Captain Brian Schloeffel received a Commissioner's Commendation for Service at a special ceremony on Saturday.

Published Date: 06 May 2013

Dubbo's Kennedy Tourle named Sydney Royal Showgirl champion

Daily LiberalDUBBO's own Kennedy Tourle was announced the winner of this year's Land Sydney Royal Showgirl at the Amphitheatre at Sydney Showground on Saturday.

Published Date: 01 Apr 2013

New course to offer leadership training

Daily LiberalA GROUP of year 9 and 10 students at Dubbo College Delroy Campus are involved in a newly developed physical activity and sports studies course which incorporates the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Cadets program and the State Emergency Service (SES) Cadets program.

Published Date: 14 Mar 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

Kennedy's taking the next big step

Daily Liberal By KIM BARTLEYTAKING the next step in her showgirl journey is a young woman who has played her part in defending Dubbo and district from fire this summer.

Published Date: 22 Feb 2013