General news

Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has thanked firefighters for their efforts during recent fires in northern NSW.

2019 marks ten years since Victoria’s Black Saturday. The NSW RFS reflects on the most devastating and destructive fires of our times.You can see and read the experiences of our people and learn about some of the important lessons to come out of the disaster here:

Congratulations to the six NSW RFS members named as recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, as part of the Australia Day Honours.

In 2016, NSW Police issued the challenge to 'Stuff Your Chopper' and since then, NSW RFS members have collected and donated more than 30 tonnes of food and other products.

Fire and emergency services, researchers and weather experts are working on a new National Fire Danger Rating System.

Congratulations to the six NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on the Queen's Birthday 2018.

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

The NSW Rural Fire Service celebrates the achievements of women on International Women's Day.

Congratulations to the seven NSW RFS members named as recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, as part of the Australia Day Honours.

More than 10,000 Australian families will have a brighter Christmas this year, thanks to the Stuff Your Chopper Challenge.