Media releases

Mid Lachlan Valley Team volunteers commitment praisedLongstandingvolunteers from the Mid Lachlan Valley Team were today honoured by the NSWRural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the localcommunity.NSWRFS Assistant Commissioner

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• 141009-Mid-Lachlan-medals-media-release.pdf (PDF, 139.2 KB)

10/50 Vegetation Clearing Entitlement Code of Practice amendmentsThe 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Entitlement was created to provide people living near bushland with the ability to increase their level of protection against bush fires, following

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• 140930-1050-vegetation-clearing-entitlement-media-release.pdf (PDF, 112.2 KB)

Illaroo Road Rural Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years The Illaroo Road Rural Fire Brigade hasproudly protected the local community since it was first formed in 1939 andtoday its members gathered to celebrate a milestone anniversary.NSW Rural Fire

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• 140927-Illaroo-75th-anniversary.pdf (PDF, 104.2 KB)

Two new stations, three new vehicles and veteran volunteers honouredThededication and hard work of Castlereagh Zone volunteers will be celebrated bythe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) at three ceremonies in Warrumbungle andGilgandra across this

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• 140927-Baradine-Coona-Fringe-Tooraweenah-medals-tanker-station.pdf (PDF, 109.3 KB)

NSW RFS firefighters fire up for competition 200 of the State's finest volunteer firefighters are being put to the test at the 21st NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) State Championships in Pambula this weekend.NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons

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• 140913-state-champs-2014.pdf (PDF, 60.1 KB)

Long Serving Chifley Zone volunteers honouredVolunteer firefighters from the Chifley Zone had their long and dedicated service recognised during an officialceremony this week.NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) CommissionerShane Fitzsimmons presented

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• 140911-Chifley-Zone-Long-Service-medals.pdf (PDF, 50.0 KB)

Booroobanilly brigade celebrates new station and long-serving membersA new era began for the Booroobanilly Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Steve York officially declared their new station

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• 140911-Booroobanilly-opening-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 50.0 KB)

26 cadets gain practical firefighting skillsMore than 5000 students have completed theSecondary Schools Cadet Program since it began and today the NSW Rural FireService (NSW RFS) welcomed a further 26 young firefighters to its ranks.NSW RFS

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• 140909-Maclean-cadet-graduation.pdf (PDF, 49.7 KB)

South West Slopes Zone volunteers' commitment praisedLongstandingvolunteers from the South West Slopes Zone were today honoured by the NSW RuralFire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.NSWRFS Assistant Commissioner

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• 140906-Young-Harden-medals-presentation.pdf (PDF, 139.1 KB)

Hannam Vale Rural Fire Brigade celebrates 50 years The HannamVale Rural FireBrigade has proudly protected the local community since it was first formed in 1964and today its members gathered to celebrate a milestone anniversary.NSW Rural Fire Service

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• 140830-Hannam-Vale-RFB-50th-anniversary.pdf (PDF, 106.0 KB)