Media releases

Today marks the end of the 2022-2023 Bush Fire Season for New South Wales.

Attached files:

• End of fire season for NSW (PDF, 173.7 KB)

More than 40 members of the RFS Far North Coast District will be recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Ocean Shores this morning.

Attached files:

• 230420 Far North Coast District medals.pdf (PDF, 228.7 KB)

Experienced firefighters from across the RFS Lower North Coast Zone will be celebrated for more than 1,000 years of service as the area receives $1.16 million worth of tankers to enhance its firefighting capabilities.

Attached files:

• 230422 Lower North Coast tankers and medals.pdf (PDF, 230.6 KB)

Celebrations will be held tonight to mark an important milestone for the Blue Mountains’ Woodford Rural Fire Brigade and present members with medals in recognition of their dedication and service.

Attached files:

• 230415 Centenary celebrations for Woodford Rural Fire Brigade.pdf (PDF, 229.6 KB)

RFS members from across the state will showcase the role that volunteers play in communities across NSW, at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Attached files:

• 230406 Hop on in to visit the RFS at the Sydney Easter Show.pdf (PDF, 221.5 KB)

More than 70 members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Mid Coast District will be recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Gloucester tonight.

Attached files:

• 230404 Mid Coast District medals.pdf (PDF, 231.7 KB)

Members of The Gap Rural Fire Brigade today celebrated the official opening of their new station, which will provide a central and secure hub for members as they continue to provide their community with a high level of fire protection.

Attached files:

• 230328 The Gap station opening.pdf (PDF, 228.2 KB)

With an increased risk of grass fires continuing across large parts of the state, the bush fire danger period is being extended in 44 local government areas across NSW.

Attached files:

• 230329 Fire season extends for parts of NSW as fire threat continues.pdf (PDF, 335.5 KB)

Picton Rural Fire Brigade firefighters today celebrated the official opening of their new station, which features infrastructure and resources that will help members provide the local community with an even higher level of fire protection.

Attached files:

• 230304 Picton station opening.pdf (PDF, 226.0 KB)