Media releases

NSW RFS celebrates dedicated volunteers and new buildingSome of the Mid Coast District's most experienced volunteer firefighters have been celebrated today for helping to protect their local communities from the ravages of fire.NSW Rural Fire

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• NSW-RFS-celebrates-dedicated-volunteers-and-new-building.pdf (PDF, 54.5 KB)

More than 100 long serving volunteers honouredVolunteer firefighters from the Canobolas Zone had their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony this week.NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers

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• More-than-100-long-serving-volunteers-honoured.pdf (PDF, 50.0 KB)

Busiest bush fire season in years declared overToday marks the end of what has been a difficult and destructive 2013/14 bush fire season NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said.This was the busiest season the Service has

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• Busiest-bush-fire-season-in-years-declared-over.pdf (PDF, 57.1 KB)

NSW RFS Commissioner praises volunteers commitmentLongstanding volunteers across the Far West District will be honoured for their ongoing dedication by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons as he visits the region this

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• NSW-RFS-Commissioner-praises-volunteers-commitment.pdf (PDF, 53.6 KB)

Long serving Illawarra volunteers honouredVolunteer firefighters from Illawarra will have their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony today.NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons presented Long

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• Long-serving-Illawarra-volunteers-honoured.pdf (PDF, 64.2 KB)

Hawkesbury volunteers commitment praisedLongstanding volunteers from the Hawkesbury District were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald

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• Hawkesbury-Volunteers-Commitment-Praised.pdf (PDF, 54.2 KB)

Ellerston Brigade celebrates new stationA new era began for the Ellerston Rural Fire Brigade when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers officially declared their new station open on 1 March 2014.Deputy Commissioner Rogers

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• Ellerston-Brigade-New-Home.pdf (PDF, 53.3 KB)

NSW RFS members awarded on Australia DaySeven 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 six volunteers and one staff member have been

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• Australia-Day-Profiles.pdf (PDF, 85.2 KB)

Learning from the recent Port Stephens bush firesPort Stephens residents are encouraged to contribute to a major research program which commences next week, looking into recent fire activity in the area.The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has

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• Media-Release-Learning-from-the-recent-Port-Stephens-bush-fires.pdf (PDF, 126.3 KB)

Statement - David BlackThe pilot killed during firefighting operations on the NSW South Coast last week has been honoured with a posthumous award for his work in protecting the communityDavid Black died when his plane crashed west of Ulladulla. David

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• Statement-David-Black.pdf (PDF, 173.0 KB)