General news

NSW RFS members have been recognised for their work in protecting communities at the Resilient Australia Awards in Sydney.

The name of Deputy Captain Paul Sanderson, member of the North Rothbury Brigade, has been added to the Volunteer Memorial in Sydney today.

The entire collection of the Bush Fire Bulletin, dating back to September 1952, is now online.

The annual Memorial service honouring those volunteers of the Emergency Services that have served the community of New South Wales and those who have died as a result of that service will be held at 11am on Sunday 9 October 2016.

The 2016-17 Bush Fire Danger Period is now in place for more areas across NSW from today (01/09/16).

Monday 1 August marks the start of the 2016-17 Bush Fire Danger Period for the Armidale Regional, Glen Innes/Severn, Inverell, Tenterfield, Uralla and Walcha local government areas in the State's north.

At a ceremony at NSW RFS Headquarters, Special Commendations were awarded to 12 nominated businesses and self-employed volunteers as part of the NSW RFS Supportive Employer Program.

Congratulations to the five NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on the Queen’s Birthday 2016.

Fire services and land managers are taking advantage of fine conditions to conduct hazard reduction burns this weekend.

As one of Australia’s leading volunteer organisations, National Volunteer Week is an important time to recognise and thank our volunteers for the contribution they make.