Media releases

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) brigades from across the Hawkesbury are celebrating the upgrade of important facilities with the presentation of six brand new firefighting vehicles.

Attached files:

• $760,000 upgrade for Hawkesbury volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 123.1 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can now name the two firefighters tragically killed in a car accident near Armidale yesterday afternoon.

Attached files:

• A community mourns the loss of two firefighters.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

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

Attached files:

• Lake Munmorah High School RFS Cadets graduate.pdf (PDF, 123.3 KB)

The hard work and dedication of volunteer firefighters in the Hornsby / Ku-ring-gai district has been officially recognised during a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the Muogamarra Rural Fire Brigade.

Attached files:

• Muogamarra celebrates 60 years protecting the community.pdf (PDF, 123.4 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers has congratulated volunteer firefighters from Greater Taree for their long and dedicated service.

Deputy Commissioner Rogers said the volunteers have made an enormous contribution to the community and are the back bone of the Service.

Attached files:

• Long Service Medals for Greater Taree Volunteers.pdf (PDF, 125.0 KB)

Ninety NSW Rural Fire Services (NSW RFS) volunteers and staff throughout Region South, will be attending the Region South Group Officers Conference in Wentworth to discuss important topics leading up to the Bush Fire Season.

Attached files:

• Region South Group Officers Conference.pdf (PDF, 124.7 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region North Operations Officer, Superintendent Bryan Daly is warning land holders to take extreme care with any burning activity, as weather conditions lead to an increase in fire activity.

Attached files:

• Residents urged to take care when burning.pdf (PDF, 115.0 KB)

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

Attached files:

• Belmont High School Cadet Graduation.pdf (PDF, 124.8 KB)

Nine students from Condobolin 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:

• Condobolin High School Cadet Graduation.pdf (PDF, 123.9 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region East Manager, Chief Superintendent John Parnaby has acknowledged the commitment of long-standing members of the Cumberland Zone NSW RFS volunteer firefighters at a presentation held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Praise and award for Cumberland volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 124.0 KB)