General news
Mandatory vaccination for NSW RFS volunteer members
The RFS has nearly 2,000 brigades in communities across the state.
Published Date: 14 Feb 2022
Read MoreNSW RFS members recognised in 2022 Australia Day honours
Eight NSW Rural Fire Service members have been recognised this year for their commitment to the community as part of the 2022 Australia Day honours list.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2022
Read MoreTravel safe and live bush fire ready this summer
Hitting the road this summer? We’re looking forwarding to seeing you in our local communities.
Published Date: 14 Dec 2021
Read MoreBoundary Clearing Measures
The NSW Government has introduced a Rural Boundary Clearing Code, to help landholders in identified areas remove vegetation from their property boundary to help prevent fire spreading.
Published Date: 11 Sep 2021
Read MoreNAIDOC Week 2021
At the NSW RFS we're proudly marking NAIDOC Week 2021 to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Published Date: 07 Jul 2021
Read MoreNSW RFS volunteers recognised in Queen's Birthday honours list
Seven NSW Rural Fire Service members have been recognised this year for their commitment to the community as part of the Queen's Birthday honours list 2021.
Published Date: 14 Jun 2021
Read MoreSpeak Up Independent Review Process
The NSW Rural Fire Service has established a process for our members to seek an independent review of serious misconduct matter/s they have reported.
Published Date: 31 May 2021
Read MoreSt Florian’s Day 2021 – join us for the awards
Tuesday 4 May 2021 is St Florian's Day, a very special day for those in the firefighting family.
Published Date: 03 May 2021
Read MoreAbstract submissions open for Australian Community Engagement and Fire Awareness (ACEFA) Conference
Submissions are now open for Abstracts for the Australian Community Engagement and Fire Awareness (ACEFA) Conference which will be held from Friday 23 - Sunday 25 July 2021 at the Newcastle Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Published Date: 15 Apr 2021
Read MoreCurtain closes on quietest fire season in a decade
Today marks the official end to the quietest fire season in more than a decade, a stark contrast to the devastating 2019/20 season.
Published Date: 31 Mar 2021
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