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Hot Fire Training Facility
A new mobile hot fire training facility will help NSW RFS members hone their skills with structure fires.
Published Date: 11 Mar 2019
Read MoreInternational Women's Day
Friday 8 March is International Women's Day.
Published Date: 08 Mar 2019
Read MoreSydney Mardi Gras
Keep an eye out for NSW RFS members taking part in this year's Sydney Mardi Gras.
Published Date: 02 Mar 2019
Read MoreThank you, firefighters
Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has thanked firefighters for their efforts during recent fires in northern NSW.
Published Date: 23 Feb 2019
Read MoreBlack 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:
Published Date: 06 Feb 2019
Read MoreAustralia 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.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2019
Read MoreFeed 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.
Published Date: 22 Oct 2018
Read MoreNational 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.
Published Date: 17 Oct 2018
Read MoreQueen's Birthday AFSMs 2018
Congratulations to the six NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on the Queen's Birthday 2018.
Published Date: 11 Jun 2018
Read MoreSt 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.
Published Date: 04 May 2018
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