General news

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

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.

Congratulations to the NSW RFS recipients of the Australian Fire Service Medal, announced on Australia Day 2016.

More than 100 firefighters from NSW and the ACT are assisting local crews in Tasmania, with large bush fires burning across the island state.

The nbn™ network is replacing most existing landline phone and internet networks across Australia.

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.

Local community awards have given thanks and appreciation to some of our members.

Summer is often a time to spend with family and friends, and enjoying the warm weather. However it's also peak disaster season.

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.

The increasing role of women in leadership functions has been highlighted recently, from brigade level to senior management.