Media releases

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region North Manager, Chief Superintendent Brett Condie has praised the ongoing commitment of Mid North Coast volunteer firefighters at an official ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Mid North Coast volunteer firefighters honoured.pdf (PDF, 173.6 KB)

Seventy-Five NSW Rural Fire Services (NSW RFS) volunteers and staff throughout Region West will be attending the Region West Group Officers forum in West Wyalong to discuss important topics leading up to the Bush Fire Season.

Attached files:

• Region West Group Officer Forum.pdf (PDF, 122.4 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Chief Superintendent Bruce McDonald welcomed a new era for local NSW RFS firefighters after officially opening a newly refurbished Fire Control Centre at Picton earlier today.

Attached files:

• Greatly improved facilities for Wollondilly firefighters.pdf (PDF, 124.9 KB)

Forty eight NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from the Mid Lachlan Valley have had their long and committed service honoured in a ceremony at Parkes Shire Council this afternoon

Attached files:

• Long standing Mid Lachlan Valley volunteers honoured.pdf (PDF, 89.1 KB)

Macarthur's volunteers are celebrating today as NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Dominic Lane officially declared the brand new Kentlyn Rural Fire Station open.

Attached files:

• Brand new Rural Fire Station bouys Kentlyn's volunteers.pdf (PDF, 111.5 KB)

Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers and staff have once again gathered at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst to explore the Service's training and development options – both now and into the future.

Attached files:

• Driving success - Rural Fire Service members race to Bathurst.pdf (PDF, 93.0 KB)

Despite the wetter than average weather, nine students from Condobolin High School are being congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program 

Attached files:

• Condobolin cadet firefighters celebrate graduation.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

For the first time in Woonona High School's history a graduation ceremony has been held in honour of students who have successfully completed the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Woonona High School Cadet Program haild a success.pdf (PDF, 92.3 KB)

Fire agencies and land managers are taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to complete a number of important hazard reduction burns.

Attached files:

• More than 100 hazard reduction burns planned.pdf (PDF, 89.0 KB)

A gathering of selfless volunteers have had their contribution recognised at The Lakes' Volunteer Appreciation Day, where they were presented with Long Service Medals.

Attached files:

• The Lakes Volunteer Appreciation Day.pdf (PDF, 123.1 KB)