Media releases

Fine weather presents hazard reduction opportunitiesWith clear skies and favourable weather conditions forecast, the RFS, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Corporation and Fire and Rescue NSW will be undertaking critical hazard reduction

New fire truck strengthens Lake Albert Brigade and communityVolunteer firefighters in the Riverina will benefit from the delivery of a new state-of-the-art fire truck worth more than $530, 000, further enhancing the areas emergency response

Early end to Bush Fire Danger Period in parts of the north eastDue to easing conditions and recent rainfall, the RFS is declaring an early end to the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in a number of Local Government Areas (LGA) in the state’s north

Work to begin to deliver Fire Control CentresThe NSW Government is investing $21 million in the safety of Northern NSW communities with the development of two new bush fire and emergency management centres in the region.The NSW Rural Fire Service

Ku-ring-gai community better protected with new $3.1 million fire stationKillara Rural Fire Brigade members will today celebrate the official opening of their new station, providing a purpose-built base for their emergency operations to protect

Eight RFS members recognised in Australia Day HonoursEight members of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the Australia Day Honours, celebrating their outstanding dedication and exemplary

Five years on from Black Summer a time to reflect and get readyAs we mark the fifth anniversary of the tragic loss of two of our own, Andrew O’Dwyer and Geoffrey Keaton, we also reflect on one of the most devastating chapters in our history —

Schools out for graduating RFS cadetsThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) proudly celebrates the achievements of 670 students across the state who participated in this year’s RFS Secondary Schools Cadet Program.Twenty students from Jindabyne High

New training centre strengthens firefighting capabilities in The Hills The Hills Rural Fire Service (RFS) District will officially open a new state-of-the-art training facility at Sackville North tonight, a significant milestone in supporting the

Pheasants Nest Rural Fire Brigade celebrates half a century of serviceMembers of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will gather this afternoon to celebrate 50 years of operations for Pheasants Nest Rural Fire Brigade, and to honour the exceptional