Media releases

Praise for Coolac long-standing volunteer firefightersCoolac volunteers were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 16 volunteers from the Coolac Brigade were presented

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• 161008-Coolac-medals.pdf (PDF, 103.6 KB)

Praise for Riverina Highland Zone long-standing volunteer firefightersVolunteers were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 10 volunteers from the Tumut Brigade were

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• 161008-Tumut-medals.pdf (PDF, 109.1 KB)

Replacement station rises from the ashes at Siding SpringIt’s the beginning of a new era for the Timor Rural Fire Brigade. NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Steve Yorke officially declared their new station at Siding Spring

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• 161001-Siding-Spring-Timor-Station-opening.pdf (PDF, 107.2 KB)

More rain, more risk: Prepare for Bush Fire SeasonDespite recent wet weather the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents living in or near bush fire prone areas to prepare themselves, their families and homes for the threat of bush fire

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• 160930-More-rain-more-risk-Prepare-for-Bush-Fire-Period.pdf (PDF, 175.4 KB)

Monomie and South Bogan Gate volunteers' commitment praisedLongstanding volunteers from the Mid Lachlan Valley Team were honored yesterday by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.NSW RFS

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• 160929-Monomie-and-South-Bogan-Gate-medals.pdf (PDF, 155.3 KB)

Balranald Central School cadet firefighters celebrate graduationEighteen students from Balranald Central School are being congratulated today for their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.NSW

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• 160915-Balranald-Central-School-Cadet-Graduation.pdf (PDF, 106.1 KB)

Far West Team volunteers praised as brigades receive new trucksVolunteers from the Far West Team have been given a boost with new vehicles being formally handed over to three Brigades.New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant

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• 160906-Silverton-Koonenberry-Malparinka-tanker-handovers.pdf (PDF, 104.9 KB)

Praise for Hornsby / Ku-ring-gais long-standing volunteer firefightersHornsby / Ku-ring-gai District volunteers were last night honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 31

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• 160902-Hornsby-Ku-ring-gai-medals.pdf (PDF, 152.2 KB)

Celebrations for Far West Team with veteran volunteers, station opening and a new tankerNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Far West Team have recognised the achievements of veteran volunteers, celebrated the official opening of a new fire station and

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• 160829-Goodooga-station-opening,-new-vehicle-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 104.1 KB)

Volunteers honored as Bournewood celebrates new stationNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Orana Team and Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Sarah Mitchell MLC today recognised the achievements of veteran volunteers at two separate ceremonies

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• 160827-Volunteers-honored-as-Bournewood-celebrates-new-station.pdf (PDF, 105.6 KB)