Media releases

Fourteen students from Chatham High School have been presented with graduation certificates today after successfully completing the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Chatham High School cadets graduate.pdf (PDF, 109.5 KB)

Aerial firefighting specialists from throughout Australia are converging on Taree Airport this weekend for a major training exercise to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Attached files:

• Major firefighting training takes to the skies.pdf (PDF, 91.4 KB)

Sixteen students from Belmont High School are being congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Belmont cadet firefighters celebrate graduation.pdf (PDF, 125.2 KB)

The Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade was formed exactly 60 years ago today and since that time the brigade has played a vital role in major fires in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai area.

Attached files:

• Cherrybrook Rural Fire Brigade celebrates 60 years.pdf (PDF, 94.2 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons last night acknowledged 53 volunteers from Rural Fire Brigades in Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai for their long and dedicated service.

Attached files:

• Volunteer firefighters recognised for service.pdf (PDF, 174.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Inspector Shane Geerin from the Lakes Team has congratulated Lake Munmorah High School for supporting the Cadet Program for the third year.

Attached files:

• New generation of firefighters for Lake Munmorah.pdf (PDF, 92.2 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region West Manager Mr Paul Smith has recognised the ongoing commitment of volunteer firefighters from the Warraderry Brigade this evening at an official ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Long serving Warraderry volunteers honoured.pdf (PDF, 124.6 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region East Manager Chief Superintendent John Parnaby has congratulated volunteer firefighters from the Chifley area who have been recognised for their long and dedicated service.

Attached files:

• Long serving Chifley volunteers recognised.pdf (PDF, 125.3 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Dominic Lane officially opened a

new fire station as well as an aviation support facility in Deniliquin earlier this afternoon.

Attached files:

• New facilities a major boon for Mid Murray’s firefighters.pdf (PDF, 173.8 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers has recognised the ongoing commitment of Illawarra volunteer firefighters this morning at an official ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Long serving volunteers from the Illawarra honoured.pdf (PDF, 173.5 KB)