Media releases

Statewide total fire ban this weekendA total fire ban will be in force across all of NSW for Saturday and Sunday, due to worsening weather conditions.The latest forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology confirms fire weather conditions will continue

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• 170210-Statewide-total-fire-ban.pdf (PDF, 95.3 KB)

Dangerous fire conditions forecast as temperatures riseAs temperatures soar over the next few days, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is warning of dangerous fire conditions across many parts of NSW.Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 40s

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• 170209-Dangerous-fire-conditions-forecast-as-temperatures-rise.pdf (PDF, 118.2 KB)

Risk of grass fires now even greaterRecent record temperatures across parts of NSW and potentially more on the way have increased the risk of grass fires in many areas.The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is warning the recent summer heatwaves have

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• 170207-Risk-of-grass-fires-now-even-greater.pdf (PDF, 108.7 KB)

NSW RFS members awarded on Australia DaySix NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been recognised for their contributions to their local community, as part of the Australia Day Honours.The five volunteers and one staff member have been named

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• 170123-Australia-Day-Honours-Release.pdf (PDF, 118.2 KB)

Aviation first for fire burning in the Central WestAs a fire continues to burn in the Central West the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has committed the use of aircraft at night to monitor and assist firefighters in a NSW first.NSW RFS Incident

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• 170115-Wuuluman-fire-aviation-first.pdf (PDF, 173.4 KB)

Current conditions pose real threat from grass firesFollowing above average rainfall across the state last year and some of the hottest weather on record, NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons is warning residents of the

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• 170109-Current-conditions-pose-real-threat-from-grass-fires.pdf (PDF, 108.4 KB)

Firefighters well and truly 'Stuff their Chopper'NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has today praised the efforts of the NSW RFS members who accepted and took on the challenge to ‘Stuff Your Chopper’in a show of

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• 161222-NSW-RFS-Stuff-Your-Chopper.pdf (PDF, 221.0 KB)

Crop losses highlight risk of fire in current conditionsNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons is urging landholders to be aware and well prepared with current conditions increasing the risk of fires across the state.With

Media StatementThe NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms the death of a volunteer firefighter in the Palerang region.The male volunteer was in attendance at a vehicle fire at the remote Bendethra Camping area in the Deua National Park when he

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• Media-Statement-161127.pdf (PDF, 147.2 KB)

Praise for Hawkesbury District long-standing volunteer firefightersHawkesbury District volunteers were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.A total of 55 volunteers were presented

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• 161116-Hawkesbury-District-Medals.pdf (PDF, 106.9 KB)