Media releases

Orana District celebrates new training facility and dedicated volunteersThe RFS Orana District will celebrate the opening of a new $320, 000 training facility and applaud the achievements of more than 30 volunteers, across two ceremonies in Dubbo

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• 230701-Orana-Medals.pdf (PDF, 231.9 KB)

Mid Coast District applauds dedicated RFS volunteersThe achievements of more than 60 dedicated RFS Mid Coast District volunteers will be celebrated tonight with the presentation of medals in honour of their long service and the commitment to protect

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• 230626-Mid-Coast-medals.pdf (PDF, 229.5 KB)

Northern Beaches communities better protected with new $2.4 million fire stationDuffys Forest Rural Fire Brigade members will today celebrate the official opening of their new station, which will provide a central and secure hub for members as they

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• 230623-Duffys-Forest-Station-Opening.pdf (PDF, 171.7 KB)

Clarence Valley District celebrates dedicated membersExperienced firefighters from across the RFS Clarence Valley District will be celebrated for more than 2, 200 years of service as the area receives $550, 000 worth of tankers to bolster its

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• 230622-Clarence-Valley-District-medals.pdf (PDF, 229.1 KB)

Celebrations for Medlow Bath Rural Fire Brigade on 60th anniversaryRFS members will gather in Medlow Bath today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Medlow Bath Rural Fire Brigade and present members with medals in recognition of their

Eight RFS volunteers receive Kings Birthday HonoursEight RFS members have today been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) to recognise their dedication and hard work.The Australian Fire Service Medal is awarded as part of the King's

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• 230612-Eight-RFS-volunteers-receive-Kings-Birthday-Honours.pdf (PDF, 320.5 KB)

Central Coast members celebrated at Volunteer Appreciation DayNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteer members of the Central Coast District will be recognised for their efforts today at a special event, which coincides with National Volunteer

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• 230521-Central-Coast-Volunteer-Appreciation-Day.pdf (PDF, 174.2 KB)

Bravery and commitment of firefighters recognised on St Florians Day The RFS will today honour nearly 80 volunteers, staff and teams for their bravery and exceptional service across a wide and varied array of emergencies, including bushfires, floods

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• 2023-St-Florians-Media-Release.pdf (PDF, 575.8 KB)

Bush Fire Season ends for NSWToday marks the end of the 2022-2023 Bush Fire Season for New South Wales.Commissioner of the RFS Rob Rogers said the Bush Fire Danger Period was extended for several weeks from the end of March in parts of the state due

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• 230430-End-of-season.pdf (PDF, 173.7 KB)

Far North Coast District celebrates dedicated membersMore than 40 members of the RFS Far North Coast District will be recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Ocean Shores this morning.Thirty-six Long Service Medals

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• 230420-Far-North-Coast-District-medals.pdf (PDF, 228.7 KB)