Film and photo requests

The RFS and its volunteers receive many requests to participate in film/television/video/photographic projects, both in an on-camera capacity, as an off-camera 'behind-the-scenes' service, or to provide emergency fire protection.

Each request is considered on its merit, having regard to the potential benefits and any effect participation could have on RFS response capability. More information on the film and photo requests and the RFS can be found in our Filming Policy (Non-operational).

To streamline your request, a Questionnaire for Filming Agency form is available online here must be completed and submitted to RFS Media and Communications.

Submitting the completed questionnaire, along with any relevant pages of script, treatment or script outline, will provide sufficient information to the RFS to assess your proposal.

If your proposal progresses, we may later require:

• evidence of Public Liability cover for minimum $20 million for any single claim
• a 'Letter of Agreement' - a legal document signed by both parties that sets out conditions for approval of filming proposal and realisation of final product
• a Location Agreement.

For any further information please contact the RFS State Duty Media Officer on (02) 9898 1855 or media@rfs.nsw.gov.au