Media releases

Six areas begin Bush Fire Danger Period early in NSWThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) today announced six Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the New England and Northern Tablelands areas will commence the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) early, due

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• 210801-Six-areas-begin-Bush-Fire-Danger-Period-early-in-NSW.pdf (PDF, 84.1 KB)

Aviation firefighting simulator given real life tick of approvalNine aviation personnel from across the country have enhanced their capabilities and skills using the new aviation simulator located at the NSW RFS Training Academy in Dubbo.The new

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• 210717-Aviation-firefighting-simulator-given-real-life-tick-of-approval-004.pdf (PDF, 158.8 KB)

New look for Boggabilla Brigade truck celebrating NAIDOC WeekA NSW Rural Fire Service truck featuring artwork from Boggabilla artist Elanore Binge has been welcomed by the Boggabilla Brigade in northern NSW as the Service and country continues to

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• 210708-Boggabilla-artwork-NAIDOC-Week.pdf (PDF, 151.3 KB)

Clarence Valley applauds dedicated long serving RFS volunteers The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Clarence Valley District today celebrated the achievements of dedicated volunteers with the presentation of 44 long service medals and one national

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• 210626-clarence-valley-medals.pdf (PDF, 229.1 KB)

Muogamarra Rural Fire Brigade celebrates 70 years of serviceNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai District members will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Muogamarra Brigade later today.NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner Stuart Midgley

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• 210619-Muogamarra-70th.pdf (PDF, 309.8 KB)

Southern Highlands Team congratulates long serving RFS volunteersThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Southern Highlands Team will tonight celebrate the achievements of dedicated members with the presentation of 33 long service and five national

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• 210617-south-highlands-medals.pdf (PDF, 228.5 KB)

Coffs Coast volunteers celebrate new tankers and long serving membersNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Coffs Coast Team is today celebrating the official handover of seven vehicles that are assisting volunteers at local brigades to provide an even

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• 210605-coffs-coast-tankers-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 231.5 KB)

Sutherland District applauds dedicated long serving RFS volunteers The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Sutherland District today celebrated the achievements dedicated volunteers with the presentation of 16 long service and national medals to

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• 210529-sutherland-medals.pdf (PDF, 231.6 KB)

Illawarra District recognises dedicated long serving RFS volunteersThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Illawarra District today celebrated the achievements dedicated volunteers with the presentation of 33 long service and national medals to

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• 210529-illawarra-medals.pdf (PDF, 230.7 KB)

First sod turned at new $8.24m North Western Area Command CentreThe start of a new era for NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members was marked today as the first sod of the new North Western Area Command Centre was turned.State Member for Tamworth,

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• 210528-north-western-area-sod-turning.pdf (PDF, 161.4 KB)