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Praise for Greater Taree’s long-serving volunteer firefighters

Praise for Greater Tarees long-serving volunteer firefightersSome of the Greater Taree areas most experienced volunteer firefighters were applauded today for helping protect their local communities from the ravages of fire.NSW Rural Fire Service

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Illawarra volunteers’ commitment praised

Illawarra volunteers commitment praised Long serving volunteers from the Illawarra area have been acknowledged for their commitment by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.Commissioner Fitzsimmons said there are 22

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End to one of the worst fire seasons in recent times

End to one of the worst fire seasons in recent times The recent bush fire season will be remembered as one of the most difficult and challenging in many years, NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said.The official bush

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Learning from the recent Shoalhaven fires

Learning from the recent Shoalhaven firesA major research program will begin in the Shoalhaven on 2 April, with researchers spending four days in the area to learn from experience of locals who lived through the recent fires.The NSW Rural Fire

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Lake George Zone volunteers honoured

Lake George Zone volunteers honouredForty five dedicated volunteers from the Lake George Zone will be joined by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at a ceremony tonight to recognise their contribution to the

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Learning from the recent fires across the Southern Tablelands

Learning from the recent fires across the Southern Tablelands A major research program will begin this week to learn from the January grass fire which affected areas around Jugiong.The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has engaged the Bushfire

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$650,000 Investment in Inverell Brigade

$650, 000 Investment in Inverell Brigade A new era began for the Inverell Rural Fire Brigade today when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Director of Regional and Infrastructure Services, Chief Superintendent Bruce McDonald, officially declared their

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RFS honour Gum Flat volunteer firefighters

RFS honour Gum Flat volunteer firefightersToday the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) opened a new station and acknowledged the ongoing dedication of two volunteer firefighters at an official ceremony held in their honour.The Director of

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New stations and recognition for Northern Tablelands volunteers

New stations and recognition for Northern Tablelands volunteersTwo local brigades have ushered in a new era today when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Chief Superintendent Bruce McDonald officially opened their first ever Rural Fire Stations.During

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Commissioner Honours Tweed Volunteers

Commissioner Honours Tweed Volunteers Tweed volunteers were joined by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at an awards ceremony held in recognition of their service.Tweed volunteers were joined by NSW Rural Fire Service

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