Media releases

Celebrations for Mid Murray ZoneNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Mid Murray Zone has recognised the achievements of veteran volunteers, celebrated the official opening of the new Jerilderie airstrip and the handover of a new vehicle.At a ceremony

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• 170512-Mid-Murray-Zone-tanker,-airstrip-and-medals.pdf (PDF, 109.3 KB)

Celebrations continue for Mid Murray ZoneAt a ceremony held in Moama today, NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Senior Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald recognized the ongoing and outstanding commitment made by volunteers from the Moama Rural Fire

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• 170513-Moama-Medals-and-tankers-for-Deniliquin-Tullakool-and-Koraleigh.pdf (PDF, 109.0 KB)

Bundeena Brigade celebrates 75 years protecting the communityMember for Heathcote Mr Lee Evans and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Stuart Midgley today congratulated the volunteers of the Bundeena Rural Fire Brigade on their

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• 170429-Bundeena-75th-Anniversary.pdf (PDF, 105.2 KB)

Praise for Sutherland Shire District long-standing volunteer firefightersVolunteers were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 33 volunteers from the Sutherland Shire

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• 170429-Sutherland-Shire-District-medals.pdf (PDF, 108.4 KB)

Praise for South West Slopes Zone long-standing volunteer firefightersVolunteers were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 26 volunteers from the South West Slopes Zone

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• 170429-South-West-Slopes-Zone-medals.pdf (PDF, 108.8 KB)

Praise for Mid Coast District long-standing volunteer firefightersVolunteers were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 87 volunteers from the Mid Coast District were

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• 170427-Mid-Coast-District-medals.pdf (PDF, 110.5 KB)

Celebrations for Far South Coast Team with veteran volunteers and the opening of new facilitiesCelebrations were held today for the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Far South Coast Team, with Member for Bega Andrew Constance and NSW RFS Assistant

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• 170422-Far-South-Coast-Team-Celebrations-media-release-.pdf (PDF, 109.9 KB)

Bush fire season draws to a closeFollowing a challenging bush fire season that has seen the worst fire weather conditions ever recorded in NSW, today marks the end of the state’s official bush fire season.Marking the end of the statutory Bush Fire

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• 170331-Bush-fire-season-draws-to-a-close.pdf (PDF, 135.7 KB)

Initial assessment of Carwoola fire affected areaAs at 4pm 18 February 2017The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has completed the first stage of property assessments following the grass fire at Carwoola near Queanbeyan.At this stage, the NSW RFS can

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• 170218-Final-damage-assessment-from-weekend-bush-fires.pdf (PDF, 212.8 KB)

Initial assessment of Carwoola fire affected areaAs at 7pm 18 February 2017The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has completed the initial assessment of properties affected by the grass fire at Carwoola near Queanbeyan.The NSW RFS can confirm the

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• 170218-Carwoola-Fire-Damage-Assessment-Update-2.pdf (PDF, 161.6 KB)