Media releases
RFS member awarded for innovative use of social media
RFS member awarded for innovative use of social mediaFacebook is helping the NSW Rural Fire Service overcome the 'tyranny of distance' thanks to the work of Inspector Robyn Favelle and the Barrier Range Brigade.Inspector Favelle was awarded the
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16 Sep 2013
Read MoreFire Investigation Results Released
Fire Investigation Results ReleasedThe NSW Rural Fire Service, together with the NSW Police Force, released investigation findings for the four fires in Sydney's west on Tuesday 10 September 2013.Grange Ave Fire (Marsden Park) - arsonNSW Police
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15 Sep 2013
Read MoreRFS volunteers receive national honour
RFS volunteers receive national honourSix NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) to recognise their dedication and hard work.The Australian Fire Service Medal is awarded as part of the
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13 Sep 2013
Read MoreBush Fire CRC predictions for NSW Bush Fire Danger Period
Bush Fire CRC predictions for NSW Bush Fire Danger PeriodMost of NSW is classed as having above normal fire potential for the 2013-2014 Bush Fire Danger Period, according to the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (Bushfire CRC).The Bushfire CRC
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02 Sep 2013
Read MoreEscaped fires prompt warning from NSW RFS
Escaped fires prompt warning from NSW RFSMore than three hundred and fifty escaped hazard reductions this month alone has prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) to issue a stern reminder to landholders of their responsibilities when lighting
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28 Aug 2013
Read MoreCovenant Christian School cadet firefighters celebrate graduation
Covenant Christian School cadet firefighters celebrate graduation Today twenty students from Covenant Christian School are being congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.
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27 Aug 2013
Read MoreDareton cadet firefighters celebrate graduation
Dareton cadet firefighters celebrate graduationToday ten students from Coomealla High School have been congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.Today ten students from
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07 Aug 2013
Read MoreTwo eras praised in Inverell today
Two eras praised in Inverell today Some of the Northern Tablelands most experienced and well seasoned volunteer firefighters were applauded today in Inverell for helping protect their local communities from fire, as a new generation of school
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06 Aug 2013
Read MoreLong serving Central Coast volunteers honoured
Long serving Central Coast volunteers honouredVolunteer firefighters from the Central Coast area have been recognised for their long and dedicated service in an official ceremony today. Volunteer firefighters from the Central Coast area have been
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02 Aug 2013
Read MoreCelebrations for Braidwood NSW RFS volunteers
Celebrations for Braidwood NSW RFS volunteers The long standing commitment of volunteer firefighters from Braidwood and the surrounding areas was today acknowledged by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at the official
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26 Jul 2013
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