General news

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.

Today marks the official end to the quietest fire season in more than a decade, a stark contrast to the devastating 2019/20 season.

Seven NSW Rural Fire Service members have been recognised this year for their commitment to the community as part of the Australia Day honours list 2021.

A year ago today, our hearts were broken with the loss of two of our volunteers - Deputy Captain Geoffrey Keaton and firefighter Andrew O’Dwyer.

As part of a new Australian Warning System, the way we display incidents on our website and app has changed.

This week marks NAIDOC Week (8 to 15 November) which celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The 2019-20 bush fire season was the most challenging NSW has ever faced - and took an enormous toll on communities across the state.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, has announced Rob Rogers as the new Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

The Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC, commissioned by the NSW RFS, is undertaking research into people’s experiences of the 2019-20 bush fires in NSW.

Eight NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been recognised for their commitment to the community as part of the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020.