Media releases

NSW RFS members recognised for their continued dedicationHawkesbury District members have been honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community at a special ceremony held this evening.Forty-seven

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• 180215-Hawkesbury-District-medals-002.pdf (PDF, 112.2 KB)

North Gundagai Rural Fire Brigade celebrates handover of new fire truckNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members are celebrating the official handover of a new fire truck that will help North Gundagai volunteers provide an even greater level of fire

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• 180216-North-Gundagai-tanker-handover.pdf (PDF, 156.3 KB)

High temperatures and strong winds bring increased fire danger to NSWThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents across New South Wales to prepare forSevere fire weather forecast for many regions across the state tomorrow, Wednesday 14

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• 180213-High-temperatures-and-strong-winds-bring-increased-fire-danger-to-NSW.pdf (PDF, 113.1 KB)

Research gives insight into community bush fire responseA year after some of the worst fire conditions ever experienced in NSW history, a new research report has found many people continue to underestimate the risk of fire.The NSW Rural Fire Service

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• 180202-Research-gives-insight-into-community-bush-fire-response.pdf (PDF, 227.6 KB)

Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade volunteers celebrate new $840, 000 station Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade firefighters today celebrated the official opening of their new station, which features infrastructure and resources that will help members provide

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• 180211-Tennyson-station-opening-media-release.pdf (PDF, 159.3 KB)

Get ready now for high temperatures and increased fire danger The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents to get ready now for another period of high temperatures and increased fire danger, with temperatures across the state set to soar

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• 180116-State-urged-to-prepare-for-heatwave-and-elevated-fire-danger.pdf (PDF, 161.2 KB)

Residents urged to be prepared and have a plan ahead of hot weekendWith the mercury set to soar this weekend the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging the community to be vigilant and know what to do if a fire starts.NSW RFS Commissioner Shane

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• 180105-Residents-urged-to-be-prepared-and-have-a-plan-ahead-of-hot-weekend-weather.pdf (PDF, 112.8 KB)

Praise for long serving Northern Beaches volunteersNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from the Northern Beaches District have been honoured for their longstanding commitment to the local community at a special medal presentation held in

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• 171216-Warringah-Pittwater-Headquarters-medals.pdf (PDF, 112.7 KB)

Firefighters donate more than 18 tonnes of food to charityNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has praised the efforts of the NSW RFS members who again accepted and took on the challenge to ‘Stuff Your Chopper’in a

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• 171215-Firefighters-donate-18-tonne-of-food-to-charity.pdf (PDF, 182.0 KB)

Wycliffe Christian School cadet firefighters celebrate graduationFourteen students from Wycliffe Christian School have been congratulated by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) District Manager Superintendent David Jones for their successful

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• 171215-Wycliffe-Christian-School-cadet-graduation.pdf (PDF, 108.8 KB)