General news

Each year, we pay our respects to our members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their community, at the Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial Service in Sydney.

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre are conducting research in to recent fire conditions and are encouraging residents across NSW to take part.

Congratulations to the seven NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on the Queen’s Birthday 2017.

NSW RFS and NSW SES members were recently put through their paces at a Down The Wire Technician workshop in western Sydney.

4 May is St Florian's Day, named after the Patron Saint of Firefighters. It's also known as International Firefighters Day.

Volunteer Stories from the Sir Ivan Fire, February 2017.

NSW has experienced its most dangerous day of bush fire conditions ever.

Congratulations to the six NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on Australia Day 2017.

On Saturday 28 January 2017 Bunnings stores nationwide host the Aussie Day Weekend Fundraiser BBQ and raise funds for the NSW RFS.

In December 2016, NSW Police set a challenge for emergency services to 'Stuff Your Chopper'.