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Rescuers looking for missing man Steven Groat widen the search area

ON Wednesday police aided by volunteers from the State Emergency Service and the Rural Fire Service, met at the command post about one kilometre east of Walkers Lane at The Pinnacle area.

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Effects of Heat - Information for your health and safety

The NSW Rural Fire Service has provided volunteers with the latest information on managing heat during the summer period.

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Stay safe around electricity when storms strike

With storm season underway, Essential Energy is reminding residents to prepare their homes and watch out for any weather-related damage to the electricity network.

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Grassland fires

The NSW Rural Fire Service has conducted some trial work with the CSIRO on how grassland fire behave.

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Manildra Brigade School Visit

The Manildra Rural Fire Brigade visited the local public school to educate the children about being fire wise.

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Taking the fire fight to the air

As the thermometers start peaking and the grass starts drying, the NSW Rural Fire Service is gearing up for a busy bushfire season.

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Manildra Tip Fire

Four NSW Rural Fire tankers attended a fire at the Manildra rubbish tip on Tuesday 1st December 2015.

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Canobolas Zone receives new equipment and stations

The Canobolas Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service will received a number of new tankers and stations.

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Need to prepare for fire season heats up

AS Orange gears up for a hot and dry summer, firefighters are gearing up for a busy bushfire season.

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Applications invited for Young Members Group‏

Applications are invited from volunteer members interested in holding membership with the Young Members Group during 2016-2017.

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