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2016 St Florian's Day awards
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 2016
Read MoreNational Emergency Service Memorial
A memorial service has been held in Canberra to remember members of the fire and emergency services community who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.
Published Date: 29 Apr 2016
Read More2016 Australia Day AFSMs
Congratulations to the NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on Australia Day 2016.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2016
Read MoreNSW assists with Tasmanian bush fires
More than 100 firefighters from NSW and the ACT are assisting local crews in Tasmania, with large bush fires burning across the island state.
Published Date: 23 Jan 2016
Read MoreNBN fire and lift register
The nbn™ network is replacing most existing landline phone and internet networks across Australia.
Published Date: 05 Jan 2016
Read MoreChristmas 2015
Many of our brigades celebrate Christmas in their community with some help from the big man in red, direct from the North Pole. From all of us at the NSW RFS, have a safe and happy Christmas.
Published Date: 23 Dec 2015
Read MoreRecognition for our volunteers
Local community awards have given thanks and appreciation to some of our members.
Published Date: 04 Dec 2015
Read MoreGet Ready For Summer
Summer is often a time to spend with family and friends, and enjoying the warm weather. However it's also peak disaster season.
Published Date: 03 Dec 2015
Read MoreTributes to NSW RFS volunteer
The NSW Rural Fire Service has paid tribute to volunteer firefighter Paul Sanderson, who has died while fighting a bush fire at Stanford Merthyr near Cessnock.
Published Date: 27 Nov 2015
Read MoreWomen in leadership
The increasing role of women in leadership functions has been highlighted recently, from brigade level to senior management.
Published Date: 16 Nov 2015
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