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Black Saturday – The NSW RFS Reflects Ten Years On

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:

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Australia Day 2019 - Australian Fire Service Medals

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

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Feed A Farmer

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.

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National Fire Danger Rating System Research - Batemans Bay

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

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Queen's Birthday AFSMs 2018

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

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St Florians Day 2018

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

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International Women's Day 2018

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

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Australia Day 2018 - Australian Fire Service Medals

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

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Stuff Your Chopper Challenge 2017

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

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2017 Volunteer Memorial

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.

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