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Celebrations for Mid North Coast volunteersToday the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) MidNorth Coast Team will recognise the achievements of volunteers and the handoverof three new vehicles.At a ceremony held at Coffs Harbour FireControl Centre,

Volunteers honoured as members celebrate new stations and fire trucksNSWRural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Yaminbah and Dunedoo Brigades (RFB) today recognised theachievements of veteran volunteers and celebrated the official opening of the newYaminbah

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• 160604-Castlereagh-RFS-New-station-plus-medals-presentation.pdf (PDF, 105.5 KB)

Hazard reduction burns and smoky conditions to continue across the weekendFireagencies are reminding residents that as they continue to undertake essential hazardreduction burns, smoke will impact many areas.NSWRural Fire Service (NSW RFS)

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• 1605-20-Hazard-reduction-burns.pdf (PDF, 68.9 KB)

Hazard reduction burns continue this week.Fireagencies and land managers are continuing to take advantage of suitable weatherconditions to complete important hazard reduction burns across the State.NSWRural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane

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• 160518-Hazard-reduction-burning-this-week.pdf (PDF, 106.5 KB)

Cudgegong volunteers commitment praisedLongstanding volunteers from the Cudgegong were honoured today by theNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the localcommunitySeniorAssistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald presented 25

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• 160514-Cudgegong-Awards.pdf (PDF, 151.8 KB)

New online tool helps NSW ResidentsNSW residents now have access to an easy to use online tool that will help assess their bush fire risk, NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons announced today.The NSW RFS has developed the

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• 160512-New-online-tool-helps-NSW-Residents.pdf (PDF, 107.3 KB)

Oakville Brigade opens new sub-stationIt’s the beginning of a new era for the Oakville Rural Fire Brigade. NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Senior Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald officially declared their new sub-station open today.Senior

Celebrations for Albion Park veteran volunteers, station opening and a new tankerNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Albion Park Brigade have recognised the achievements of veteran volunteers, celebrated the official opening of a new fire station and

Total Fire Ban Declared - Lower Central West Plans (5 April) A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Lower Central West Plains tomorrow, Wednesday 6 April 2016 due to forecast hot and windy conditions.The Total Fire Ban, commencing at midnight tonight

Praise for New Englands long-standing volunteer firefightersSome of the New England area’s most experienced volunteer firefighters have been celebrated today for their longstanding commitment to helping protect their local communities from the