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Liverpool Range District honours volunteers and celebrates new Fire Control Centre and tankersThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Liverpool Range District today celebrated the achievements of veteran volunteers while welcoming the handover of three

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• 180407-Liverpool-Range-FCC,-stations,-tankers-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 117.1 KB)

Praise for dedicated Mid Coast District membersSeventy members were today honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.Volunteers and staff from the Mid Coast District were presented with Long

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• 180405-Mid-Coast-District-medals.pdf (PDF, 113.4 KB)

Bush Fire Danger Period wraps upThis weekend marks the end of the official Bush Fire Danger Period in NSW.NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said it has been a particularly busy season, with firefighters from all

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• 180330-Bush-Fire-Danger-Period-wraps-up.pdf (PDF, 116.7 KB)

Mid Lachlan Valley honours veteran volunteers as Back Yamma Brigade celebrates new station fire truckThe Mid Lachlan Valley Team have recognised the achievements of volunteers while celebrating the official handover of a new vehicle today.At a

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• 1810327-Back-Yamma-tanker-handover-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 113.8 KB)

Main Arm Rural Fire Brigade celebrates 75 yearsParliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin MLC and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Regional Business Manager Ross Phillips today joined members past and present to celebrate the 75th

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• 180324-Main-Arm-75th-anniversary.pdf (PDF, 110.1 KB)

Long serving Riverina Highlands Zone volunteers honouredNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from across the Riverina Highlands Zone have been honoured for their longstanding commitment to the local community.NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner

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• 180324-Riverina-Highlands-medals.pdf (PDF, 160.6 KB)

March Brigade celebrates 75 years protecting the communityNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Rebel Talbert and Member for Orange Mr Philip Donato MP have congratulated the volunteers of the March Rural Fire Brigade on their 75th

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• 180324-March-Brigade-75-year-anniversary-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 162.8 KB)

Tathra fire investigationNSW Rural Fire Service fire investigators have completed their preliminary investigation into the cause of the bush fire near Tathra on Sunday.The investigation has found electrical infrastructure on Reedy Swamp Road as the

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• 20180322-Tathra-Fire-Investigation.pdf (PDF, 119.3 KB)

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Joint StatementFire &Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter / NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane FitzsimmonsFor more than 20 years, NSW has had the benefit of coordinated firefighting arrangements.These arrangements have worked well, ensuring

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• 180321-Joint-Statement.pdf (PDF, 94.1 KB)