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.
Bush Fire Bulletin (36 of 4882)
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Enhancing fire trails
Enhancing fire trails Under new legislation all fire trails in NSW will be connected to a strategic network of trails, improving access to the fire prone areas for firefighting and hazard reduction planning Thousands of fire trails across bushland
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Rising from the ashes at Siding Spring
Rising from the ashes at Siding Spring It was the beginning of a new era for the Timor Brigade when Assistant Commissioner Steve Yorke officially declared the brigade's new station at Siding Spring on 1 October, 2016 open. Assistant Commissioner
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Mind games
Mind games The Behavioural Architects were involved in the research and redesign of the new Bush Fire Survival Plan. Here the founder of Behavioural Architects, Mike Daniels, explains how theories grounded in 'behavioural economics' influenced the
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A BIRD’S EYE VIEW
A BIRD’S EYE VIEW Gathering and relaying vision direct from the fireground Equipped with a 360 degree camera, Firebird 200 (FB200) relays footage direct from the fireground. Extremely versatile, Firebird 200 (FB200) is one of three firefighting
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A heart of gold
A heart of gold A community-minded doctor in Coonabarabran has been making a vital behind-the-scenes contribution to the NSW RFS. Dr Abul Salim employs four NSW RFS members in his small but busy rural medical practice. He has been acknowledged for
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Hidden Treasures Celebrating NSW RFS women who give so much to their rural communities
Hidden Treasures Celebrating NSW RFS women who give so much to their rural communities ABOVE: Helen Fenning from Buxton Brigade. Photo by Sam Venn, Wollondilly Advertiser The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is a NSW Department of Primary Industries
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Smoke signals The timing of hazard reduction burns may be changing
Smoke signals The timing of hazard reduction burns may be changing The number and size of hazard reduction burns conducted was higher than average in autumn 2016. This was due, in part, to low rainfall across NSW. Every year about 56 percent of
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Girl power
Girl power The Secondary School Cadet Program has become somewhat of an institution at Tenterfield High School, but the most recent group to graduate looked a little different. All 15 participants were girls. The program was such a resounding
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Foreword
Foreword During the autumn and winter season we saw three times as many incidents than in the same period last year. This relatively high level activity shows just how important it is to prepare our communities for any event. The 2016/17 Bush Fire