Media releases

Southern Highlands volunteers receive medals and new vehiclesFifty-one medals will be presented to RFS firefighters from across the Southern Highlands District tonight, in recognition of their collective contribution for more than 1, 400 years of

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• 230921-Southern-Highlands-Medals-and-Tanker.pdf (PDF, 171.9 KB)

Congratulations to graduating St Columbas Catholic College cadets Seven students from St Columba’s Catholic College in Springwood have graduated from the RFS Secondary School Cadet Program today, after successfully completing the 10 week

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Residents urged to prepare for fire risk on Get Ready WeekendThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is calling on communities across the state to start preparing for bush fire season, as warm and dry conditions create a heightened fire risk.The middle

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Future of emergency services recognised at RFS Youth AwardsThe achievements of young members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) have been recognised today at the 2023 RFS Youth Awards, held at the RFS Headquarters in Sydney Olympic Park.The award

Congratulations to Delroy Secondary School Cadet graduatesTen students from Dubbo College Delroy Campus will graduate from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program this week, after successfully completing the nine week course

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• 230905-Delroy-Secondary-School-cadet-graduation.pdf (PDF, 223.4 KB)

Celebrations for dedicated Northern Beaches District membersExperienced RFS firefighters from across the Northern Beaches will be celebrated this week for their collective contribution of more than 1, 000 years of service to their communities.Across

Celebration for Londonderry Brigade membersRural Fire Service (RFS) members will gather in Londonderry tomorrow to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade within the Cumberland District and present members with medals in

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• 230902-Londonderry-anniversary-and-medals-MR.pdf (PDF, 231.6 KB)

More of NSW enters Bush Fire Danger Period as conditions heat upThirty-two local government areas will commence their Bush Fire Danger Period tomorrow as warm, dry conditions increase the fire risk.Commissioner of the RFS Rob Rogers said that 11 of

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Celebrations for Milvale Rural Fire Brigade membersThe RFS will today recognise the dedication and achievement of volunteers from the Milvale Brigade with the presentation of Long Service Medals.RFS Assistant Commissioner Jayson McKellar will join

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Celebrations for long-serving Tubbul Rural Fire Brigade membersThe RFS will today applaud the dedication and achievement of volunteers from the Tubbul Brigade with the presentation of Long Service Medals.RFS Assistant Commissioner Jayson McKellar

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• 230816-Tubbul-medals.pdf (PDF, 224.4 KB)