Latest News - NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW RFS Firefighters awarded for bravery, dedication and support

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has honoured twenty individuals and three teams for their outstanding achievements and dedication today on St Florian's day (the Patron Saint of Firefighters).

Published Date: 04 Apr 2014

Fire Note 121 – We all view our surroundings differently‏

Many rural/urban landscapes, while a fire risk, are beautiful. In many cases this beauty is the reason why people choose to live in these areas, despite the risk.

Published Date: 04 Mar 2014

International Women's Day - 8th March

International Women's Day in coming up on 8th March and the NSW Rural Fire Service is fully behind the day.

Published Date: 03 Mar 2014

Fire Photo Exhibition at State Library

The community of NSW have the opportunity to view a wide variety of bush fire photographs at the state library.

Published Date: 31 Jan 2014

Bush Fire Smoke Risk to Health

A new study has found bushfire smoke can impact on humans as much as smoking.

Published Date: 31 Jan 2014

New heatwave service to forecast extreme heat events

The Bureau of Meteorology is now piloting a new heatwave service to forecast the onset of extreme heat events.

Published Date: 08 Jan 2014

Twenty years on since the 1994 fires - Seven News Flashback

This month marks two significant anniversaries for the NSW RFS – the tragic January 1994 bush fires which affected large parts of the state, and the January 2013 bush fires which are still having long-lasting effects on local communities.

Published Date: 06 Jan 2014