Media releases

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai RFS members honoured for dedicated serviceThe dedication and commitment of thirty-eight RFS volunteers from across the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District will be recognised today at a special ceremony at the Fire Control Centre in Cowan

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• 240404-Hornsby-Kur-ring-gai-Medals.pdf (PDF, 103.7 KB)

Fire season comes to a close for most of NSWToday marks the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in NSW. While Spring was a busy period of the fire season, Summer was relatively quiet thanks to timely rainfall.Commissioner of the RFS,

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• 240326-End-of-Season-FINAL.pdf (PDF, 102.9 KB)

Fire season comes to a close for most of NSWToday marks the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in NSW. While Spring was a busy period of the fire season, Summer was relatively quiet thanks to timely rainfall.Commissioner of the RFS,

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• 240326-End-of-Season.pdf (PDF, 102.8 KB)

RFS returns to the Sydney Easter ShowRFS members are gearing up to embrace the fun of this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show, where they’ll be providing information on preparing your home and family for the threat of fire.Commissioner of the RFS Rob

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• 2024-Sydney-Royal-Easter-Show-media-release.pdf (PDF, 102.2 KB)

Cumberland Macarthur RFS members honoured for dedicated serviceThe dedication and commitment of fifty-seven RFS volunteers from across the Cumberland Macarthur District will be recognised today at a special ceremony in Campbelltown.RFS Assistant

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• 240321-Cumberland-Macarthur-Medals.pdf (PDF, 104.4 KB)

Celebrations for Burra Rural Fire Brigade on 50th anniversaryMembers of the Burra Rural Fire Brigade will gather today to celebrate 50 years’service to their local community.Member for Monaro, Hon. Steve Whan MP and Acting Area Commander,

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• 240317-Burra-RFB-50th-Anniversary.pdf (PDF, 95.4 KB)

70th anniversary celebrations for Loftus Rural Fire BrigadeMembers of the Loftus Rural Fire Brigade will gather tonight to celebrate 70 years’service to their local community.Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart MP and RFS Assistant Commissioner

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• 240316-Loftus-RFB-70th-Anniversary.pdf (PDF, 95.7 KB)

Firefighters to showcase their skills at annual Field ExerciseHundreds of RFS members will hone their firefighting and emergency response skills at the 22nd annual Northern Field Exercise at Glen Innes Showground this weekend.Deputy Commissioner

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• 240311-Northern-Exercise.pdf (PDF, 104.9 KB)

Ideal conditions embraced for hazard reduction activitiesClear skies will provide a chance for fire agencies and land managers to carry out crucial hazard reduction efforts throughout the state over coming days.Favourable weather conditions will

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• 240313-Ideal-conditions-embraced-for-hazard-reduction-activities.pdf (PDF, 110.8 KB)

Farmers urged to sign up for new vehicle initiative to help fight firesNSW landowners have less than a month to register for a trial scheme designed to enhance rural firefighting capabilities.A collaboration between Transport for NSW and the NSW

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• 240313-Farmers-urged-to-sign-up-for-new-vehicle-initiative-to-help-fight-fires.pdf (PDF, 127.1 KB)