Media releases

National Emergency Medal awarded to NSW RFS members for service during 2019-20 fire seasonMembers of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Orana District, State Training Academy and Area Western Command have been awarded the National Emergency Medal for

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• 211117-National-Emergency-Medal-Orana-District.pdf (PDF, 170.6 KB)

Bush Fire Danger Period now in place for most of NSWAll but nine local government areas of NSW will be in the bush fire season from tomorrow as the recent wet weather continues to build on grass fire concerns.NSW Commissioner Rob Rogers said the

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• 210930-Start-to-Bush-Fire-Danger-Period.pdf (PDF, 394.6 KB)

Bush Fire Danger Period to begin in a further 21 areasAn additional 21 areas across NSW will enter the bush fire season tomorrow due to local conditions.NSW Commissioner Rob Rogers said these Local Government Areas (LGAs) will commence the Bush Fire

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• 210831-Bush-Fire-Danger-Period-to-begin-in-a-further-21-areas-tomorrow.pdf (PDF, 319.3 KB)

Crucial burns planned to provide added protection for NSW communitiesWith the current favourable weather conditions, fire agencies, land managers and private landholders will carry out vital hazard reduction burns across the state to provide

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• 210812-Hazard-reduction-burns.pdf (PDF, 143.8 KB)

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)