Media releases

Fire season extends for parts of NSW as fire threat continuesWith an increased risk of grass fires continuing across large parts of the state, the bush fire danger period is being extended in 44 local government areas across NSW.Commissioner of the

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• 230329-Fire-season-extends-for-parts-of-NSW-as-fire-threat-continues.pdf (PDF, 335.5 KB)

Picton Rural Fire Brigade celebrates brand new stationPicton Rural Fire Brigade firefighters today celebrated the official opening of their new station, which features infrastructure and resources that will help members provide the local community

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• 230304-Picton-station-opening.pdf (PDF, 226.0 KB)

Eight RFS members awarded Australian Fire Service MedalEight NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in today’s Australia Day Honours in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the

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• 230126-AFSM-Australia-Day.pdf (PDF, 294.3 KB)

Congratulations to MIA Secondary School Cadet graduatesThirty-five students will graduate from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program this week, after successfully completing the three day course that introduces young

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• 221214-MIA-cadet-graduations.pdf (PDF, 152.8 KB)

Congratulations to graduating Clarence Valley Anglican School cadets Thirty-two students from Clarence Valley Anglican School have graduated from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program today, after successfully

Illawarra/Sutherland District members recognised for serviceThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Illawarra/Sutherland District will today applaud the achievements of dedicated volunteers from the Illawarra and Sutherland area with the presentation

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• 221127-Illawarra-Sutherland-District-members-recognised-for-service.pdf (PDF, 171.3 KB)

$6 Million Helicopter Lands in Coffs HarbourCommunities on the Mid North Coast are better protected thanks to a new multi-purpose Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter unveiled at Coffs Harbour today.Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience

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• 221114-$6M-RFS-HELICOPTER-ARRIVES-IN-COFFS-HARBOUR.pdf (PDF, 173.6 KB)

Medal honours for Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai RFS MembersVolunteers from the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai District have been celebrated for their long-standing commitment and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Young Volunteer of the Year award has been presented

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• 221026-Medal-honours-for-Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai-District-Members.pdf (PDF, 176.4 KB)

Media Release - $6M Boost to New England Rural Fire DistrictThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) New England Zone is set to benefit from a new $4.9 million Fire Control Centre as well as four fire tankers valued at over $1.1 million.NSW RFS

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• 221025-Media-Release-$6M-Boost-to-New-England-Rural-Fire-District.pdf (PDF, 200.4 KB)

Grass fires of most concern as Bush Fire Danger Period beginsWith the start of the bush fire danger period tomorrow, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is encouraging residents to know and understand their fire risk, with the increased potential

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• 220930-NSW-RFS-med-release-Bush-Fire-Danger-Period-1-October-2022.pdf (PDF, 220.2 KB)