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NSW RFS volunteers recognised in Australia Day 2021 honours list

Seven NSW Rural Fire Service members have been recognised this year for their commitment to the community as part of the Australia Day honours list 2021.

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Remembering lives lost

A year ago today, our hearts were broken with the loss of two of our volunteers - Deputy Captain Geoffrey Keaton and firefighter Andrew O’Dwyer.

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New Icons For Bush Fires

As part of a new Australian Warning System, the way we display incidents on our website and app has changed.

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NAIDOC Week 2020

This week marks NAIDOC Week (8 to 15 November) which celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Bush fire research

The 2019-20 bush fire season was the most challenging NSW has ever faced - and took an enormous toll on communities across the state.

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Rob Rogers appointed NSW RFS Commissioner

Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, has announced Rob Rogers as the new Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Research into the 2019-2020 bush fires

The Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC, commissioned by the NSW RFS, is undertaking research into people’s experiences of the 2019-20 bush fires in NSW.

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Queen's Birthday AFSMs 2020

Eight NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been recognised for their commitment to the community as part of the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020.

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$90 million of donations supporting volunteers and NSW communities

Last fire season was unprecedented and so was the response from the community.

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National Volunteer Week

This week is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity for us to thank our volunteers for the contribution they make to the NSW RFS, and to their communities.

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