Media releases

Eight NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in today’s Australia Day Honours in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the community.

Attached files:

• 230126 AFSM Australia Day.pdf (PDF, 294.3 KB)

Thirty-five students will graduate from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program this week, after successfully completing the three day course that introduces young people to the important role volunteer firefighters play within communities.

Attached files:

• 221214 MIA cadet graduations.pdf (PDF, 152.8 KB)

Thirty-two students from Clarence Valley Anglican School have graduated from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program today, after successfully completing the nine week course.

Attached files:

• 221209-Clarence-Valley-Anglican-School-cadet-graduation.pdf (PDF, 0 Bytes)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Illawarra/Sutherland District will today applaud the achievements of dedicated volunteers from the Illawarra and Sutherland area with the presentation of medals in honour of their service.

Attached files:

• Illawarra/Sutherland District members recognised for service (PDF, 171.3 KB)

Communities on the Mid North Coast are better protected thanks to a new multi-purpose Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter unveiled at Coffs Harbour today.

Attached files:

• $6 Million Helicopter Lands in Coffs Harbour (PDF, 173.6 KB)

Volunteers from the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai District have been celebrated for their long-standing commitment and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Young Volunteer of the Year award has been presented to a member of the Berowra Waters Rural Fire Brigade.

Attached files:

• Medal honours for Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai RFS Members (PDF, 176.4 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) New England Zone is set to benefit from a new $4.9 million Fire Control Centre as well as four fire tankers valued at over $1.1 million.

Attached files:

• Media Release - $6M Boost to New England Rural Fire District (PDF, 200.4 KB)

With the start of the bush fire danger period tomorrow, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is encouraging residents to know and understand their fire risk, with the increased potential for grass fires.

Attached files:

• 220930 NSW RFS med release - Bush Fire Danger Period 1 October 2022.pdf (PDF, 220.2 KB)

Members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Tamworth District will be recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Tamworth this morning.

Attached files:

• 220924 Tamworth District medals.pdf (PDF, 156.2 KB)

More than 60 members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) MIA District will be recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Griffith tonight.

Attached files:

• 220923 MIA District medals.pdf (PDF, 157.7 KB)