Media releases
New station and honours for Coreen Brigade members
New station and honours for Coreen Brigade membersThe Coreen community will today celebrate the official opening of a new bush fire brigade station and recognition of long serving brigade members.NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Superintendent Andrew
12 Apr 2025
Read MoreGirilambone Rural Fire Brigade honours dedicated members
Girilambone Rural Fire Brigade honours dedicated members The dedication and commitment of eight volunteers from the Girilambone Rural Fire Brigade will be recognised today at a special ceremony at the Girilambone Railway Station, in the state’s
12 Apr 2025
Read MorePlanned burns begin – Sydney residents urged to prepare for smoky conditions
Planned burns begin Sydney residents urged to prepare for smoky conditionsWith favourable weather conditions forecast, the RFS, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Fire and Rescue NSW, will be conducting critical hazard
09 Apr 2025
Read MoreElizabeth Macarthur High School Cadets graduate
Elizabeth Macarthur High School Cadets graduateSeventeen students from Elizabeth Macarthur High School have successfully completed the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program, marking the occasion with a graduation ceremony at the
08 Apr 2025
Read MoreHornsby Ku-ring-gai RFS volunteers honoured
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai RFS volunteers honouredThe dedication and commitment of more than 30 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers will be recognised tonight at a celebration to honour their long service and efforts battling fires both locally and
02 Apr 2025
Read MoreFire season wraps up for most of NSW
Fire season wraps up for most of NSWToday marks the official end of the 2024-25 fire season for most of New South Wales, with restrictions extended in parts of the state’s Central Tablelands and north-west due to ongoing elevated fire
31 Mar 2025
Read MoreMid Coast RFS members acknowledged for service
Mid Coast RFS members acknowledged for serviceMore than a combined 2, 000 years’worth of dedication to the Mid Coast region will be recognised this morning, with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers honoured at a ceremony in Taree.RFS Chief
29 Mar 2025
Read MoreRFS awards Anembo RFS volunteers and welcomes new fire truck
RFS awards Anembo RFS volunteers and welcomes new fire truckThe Snowy Monaro District will recognise 14 dedicated Rural Fire Service (RFS) members at a special ceremony in Anembo this afternoon and present a new fire truck to the local brigade.RFS
29 Mar 2025
Read MoreRFS awards Lower North Coast volunteers and welcomes new fire trucks
RFS awards Lower North Coast volunteers and welcomes new fire trucks The Lower North Coast District will recognise 17 dedicated Rural Fire Service (RFS) members at a special ceremony in West Kempsey this afternoon and present two new fire trucks to
29 Mar 2025
Read MoreMandalong welcomes new multi-million-dollar rural fire station
Mandalong welcomes new multi-million-dollar rural fire stationMandalong Rural Fire Brigade members will today celebrate the official opening of their new station, providing a prominent, purpose-built facility for members to protect their
15 Mar 2025
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