Media releases

Dangerous fire conditions - Catastrophic Fire DangerCatastrophic fire danger is forecast for the Lower Central West Plains on Wednesday 26 November 2025, due to forecast high temperatures, low humidities and strong winds, making conditions

RFS Chinook reaches major milestone with first nighttime bombing operationThe NSW Rural Fire Service owned CH-47D Chinook helicopter has successfully completed its first night-time waterbombing operations, marking a major milestone in the state’s

Future of emergency services recognised at RFS Youth AwardsThe achievements of young members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) have been recognised today at the 2025 RFS Youth Awards, held at the RFS Headquarters in Sydney Olympic Park.RFS

Firefighters in the Illawarra honoured for their dedicated serviceThe dedication and commitment of 46 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Illawarra District will be recognised today at a special ceremony in Thirroul.RFS Deputy

Firefighters in the Illawarra honoured for their dedicated serviceThe dedication and commitment of 46 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Illawarra District will be recognised today at a special ceremony in Thirroul.RFS Deputy

Sutherland firefighters honoured for their serviceThe dedication and commitment of more than 39 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Sutherland District will be recognised today at a special ceremony in Engadine.RFS Assistant

Sutherland firefighters honoured for their serviceThe dedication and commitment of more than 39 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Sutherland District will be recognised today at a special ceremony in Engadine.RFS Assistant

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New facility enhances community safety for Lennox Head and enhanced fleet for Far North Coast brigadesThe Far North Coast community will greatly benefit following today’s official opening of a new rural fire brigade station at Lennox Head, and a

Queanbeyan High School cadet firefighters graduateThe volunteer firefighters of tomorrow will graduate today at a ceremony at Queanbeyan High School, after completing the Secondary School Cadet Program run by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).RFS

First sod turned for South West Rocks new fire stationA new state-of-the art fire station is one step closer, with construction starting on the South West Rocks Rural Fire Brigade facility.RFS Assistant Commissioner, Jayson McKellar AFSM celebrated