Bush Fire Bulletin Online
The Bush Fire Bulletin is the official journal of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and has been in circulation for more than 60 years. The first issue was published on 1 September 1952.
This well-loved printed publication reports on the activities of the NSW RFS volunteers and staff around the state including fire activity, new technology, research and advances in firefighting and prevention, community engagement, and station openings.
The Bush Fire Bulletin showcases the achievements, heroism and everyday goodwill of the NSW RFS, the largest volunteer firefighting agency in the world.
In conjunction with the National Library of Australia, all editions of the Bush Fire Bulletin are available online and fully searchable on Trove, making this huge historical archive easily accessible.
How to search Bush Fire Bulletin on Trove
- Go to https://trove.nla.gov.au/
- Type in your search.
- Click 'Go'. This will take you to the Bush Fire Bulletin's archive.
- A range of articles will be displayed for selection.
- To view an article, click on the green ‘View Online’ box on right. You can print, download or simply read online.
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Simple but effective
Simple but effective Ashby Brigade, in Clarence Valley on the state's north coast, has brought a simple idea for engaging their community to fruition with diligence and care for detail. Postcards sent to local residents have been successful in
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Australian Fire Service Medal Recipients Queen’s Birthday 2016
Australian Fire Service Medal Recipients Queen’s Birthday 2016 Five of our most dedicated members were awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the Queen's Birthday honours list. These outstanding individuals have been nominated for
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VALE Peter Witton
VALE Peter Witton 30 March 1938 -18 September 2014 Brigade: Kyogle Headquarters, Northern Rivers Zone Peter Witton, Deputy Captain of Kyogle Headquarters, died on Thursday 18 September 2014 while responding to a house fire. On St Florian's Day 2016
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Bushcraft skills for remote area firefighters
Bushcraft skills for remote area firefighters NavShield is the perfect opportunity for new Remote Area Operators to practice the skills they have learnt without the added stress of working in a wildfire environment. Two members of the Hawkesbury RAFT
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A new Guardian for the Service
A new Guardian for the Service Project Guardian will transform the way in which the NSW RFS, as well as all other agencies involved in Bush Fire risk mitigation, manages and reports on bush fire risk mitigation activities. Due to be launched in June
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BOOKS Extreme incidents in Australia
BOOKS Extreme incidents in Australia Incident Management in Australasia: Lessons Learnt from Emergency Responses Editors: Stuart Ellis and Ken Mac Carter CSIRO Publishing 2016 By Russell Taylor, AFSM (retired) The first inescapable thought that
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Engaging young minds
Engaging young minds The NSW RFS Library now has a collection of Australian children's literature, including juvenile fiction and picture books which focus on bush fires. Members, schools and interested groups are welcome to borrow books from this
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Think big
Think big Get Ready Weekend saw the largest mobilisation of NSW RFS members ever seen outside of firefighting operations Engadine Brigade went about 'playing big' by involving nearby brigades, the district office and other emergency service agencies.
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AERIAL INCENDIARY MACHINE
AERIAL INCENDIARY MACHINE Igniting hazard reduction burns from the air is known as aerial incendiary and this is one of the primary roles of Firebird 200 (FB200). The aircraft can be fitted with an aerial incendiary machine which drops capsules of