Media releases

Oakville Brigade opens new sub-stationIt’s the beginning of a new era for the Oakville Rural Fire Brigade. NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Senior Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald officially declared their new sub-station open today.Senior

Celebrations for Albion Park veteran volunteers, station opening and a new tankerNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Albion Park Brigade have recognised the achievements of veteran volunteers, celebrated the official opening of a new fire station and

Total Fire Ban Declared - Lower Central West Plans (5 April) A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Lower Central West Plains tomorrow, Wednesday 6 April 2016 due to forecast hot and windy conditions.The Total Fire Ban, commencing at midnight tonight

Praise for New Englands long-standing volunteer firefightersSome of the New England area’s most experienced volunteer firefighters have been celebrated today for their longstanding commitment to helping protect their local communities from the

Volunteers praised for long-term commitment to the Rural Fire ServiceLongstanding volunteers from the Chifley Zone area were honoured last night by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.Commissioner

Bush fire season draws to a closeToday marks the end of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in NSW after much of the state experienced a relatively quiet fire season. With predictions of a long and difficult season due to a strong El Nino

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NSW and ACT reinforcements on the way to Tasmania NSW and ACT emergency service agencies have coordinated 140 personnel to assist in the current fire emergency in Tasmania including 100 remote area firefighters, 35 incident management and liaison

St Edmunds cadet firefighters celebrate graduation Nineteen students from St Edmunds School are being congratulated today for their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.NSW RFS Commissioner

Long serving Blue Mountains volunteers honouredVolunteer firefighters from the Blue Mountains had their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony this week.NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Steve Yorke

Media statementThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can confirm the deathof a volunteer firefighter in the Hunter region.The male volunteer was working on a fire at Stanford Merthyr near Cessnock when he suffered a suspected heart attack this evening