Service Standards
SS 3.2.2 Assistance to Other Emergency Service Organisations
Published 7 December 2017 - This Service Standard outlines how the NSW RFS provides assistance to other agencies, including when another agency is the specified combat agency.
SS 4.1.4 Neighbourhood Safer Places
Published 30 July 2012 - The purpose of this Service Standard is to outline the NSW RFS process for the implementation and maintenance of Neighbourhood Safer Places.
SS 4.1.5 Assistance for Infirm Disabled and Elderly Residents
SS 4.2.1 Bush Fire Danger Periods
Published 10 October 2013 - The Rural Fires Act 1997 as amended (Part 4, Division 4) provides for a bush fire danger period to apply throughout NSW from 1 October to 31 March.
SS 4.2.2 Fire Permits
Updated 24 July 2024 - This Service Standard provides information on how fire permits are to be issued by the RFS.
4.2.2-1 Fire Permit Guidelines
Published 24 July 2024 - these guidelines should be read in conjunction with Service Standard 4.2.2 Fire Permits.
SS 4.2.2A Fire Permits - Deceased Livestock
Repealed 24 July 2024 - This Service Standard was repealed and incorporated into Service Standard 4.2.2 Fire Permits.
SS 5.1.3 Communication Systems
Published 23 May 2019 - Standardised communications systems and hardware provide a higher degree of reliability for users and provide a more efficient and effective systems support capability.
SS 5.1.4 Fire Fighting Appliance Construction Standards
Published 6 November 2012 - This Service Standard ensures that the NSW RFS provides safe, cost effective, standardised, fit for purpose fire fighting appliances across a range of categories.
SS 5.1.5 Protective Clothing and Accessories
Published 22 September 2010 - This Service Standard provides direction to ensure that personnel engaged with various NSW RFS operational activities are provided with appropriate levels of protective clothing and equipment.
