Media releases

The dedication and generosity of 62 RFS volunteers from across the Northern Rivers District were recognised last night with the presentation of awards and medals in recognition of their service.

Attached files:

• 240529 Northern Rivers Medals FINAL.pdf (PDF, 128.5 KB)

RFS members on the Mid Coast will come together today to celebrate Green Point Brigade’s 50^th anniversary.

Attached files:

• Golden Celebration for Green Point Rural Fire Brigade (PDF, 101.5 KB)

A big week of celebration is underway for the NSW Rural Fire Service’s Riverina Highlands District, with the opening of a new station, the delivery of new fire fighting vehicles, and hundreds of volunteers recognised for their service and bravery.

Attached files:

• 240523 Riverina Highlands station opening, truck handover, medals.pdf (PDF, 107.8 KB)

More than 70 volunteers from the Central Coast District of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will today be recognised for their commitment to the community, having amassed more than a millennium of time served.

Attached files:

• 240519 Central Coast Volunteer Appreciation Day and Medals FINAL.pdf (PDF, 146.4 KB)

A Local Aboriginal Land Council has received a boost in its work carrying out important cultural burns and bush fire mitigation on the far south coast, with the delivery of a firefighting vehicle.

Attached files:

• 240517-Bush-firefighting-vehicle-gifted-to-support-cultural-burns.pdf (PDF, 0 Bytes)

Recent and forecast rain across NSW has fire agencies and landholders facing delays in conducting crucial planned hazard reduction burns at the peak time of year for this activity.

Attached files:

• 240514 Rain delays hazard reduction efforts.pdf (PDF, 126.3 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will today honour more than 50 volunteers, staff and teams for their courage and exceptional service while protecting communities throughout the state.

Attached files:

• St-Florians-Media-Release.pdf (PDF, 0 Bytes)

The names of 17 emergency service personnel, including NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members, have today been added to the National Emergency Services Memorial, after they paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting others.

Attached files:

• 2024 AFAC Memorial release (PDF, 111.7 KB)

The dedication and commitment of 14 RFS staff members has been recognised at a special ceremony during a conference in Bathurst for staff members of the Area Command Western.

Attached files:

• RFS conference honours dedicated members (PDF, 102.4 KB)

More than eight decades of service will be celebrated when the local community comes together to recognise the 85th anniversary of the Buxton Rural Fire Brigade.