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Latest technology hits the road for testing

Latest technology hits the road for testingThe latest in fire truck technology will be put through its paces by volunteers and staff from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) in Mogo this week.There will be seven different trucks tested valued

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Firefighters honoured on St Florian’s Day

Firefighters honoured on St Florians DayTwenty five men and women from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) have been honoured today on St Florians day (the Patron Saint of firefighters) for their outstanding achievements and dedication.Minister for

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Coonamble volunteers honoured for dedication

Coonamble volunteers honoured for dedicationEighteen dedicated NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Coonamble volunteers have been awarded long service medals by the NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.Eighteen dedicated NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW

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Praise for New England’s long-standing volunteer firefighters

Praise for New Englands long-standing volunteer firefightersSome of the New England areas most experienced and well seasoned firefighters were applauded today for helping protect their local communities from the impact of fire. NSW Rural Fire

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New $3 million firefighting hub for Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area

New $3 million firefighting hub for Murrumbidgee Irrigation AreaA new era for local NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) firefighters was marked today as the NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons officially opened a state of the art Fire Control Centre

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Blue Mountains heroes honoured

Blue Mountains heroes honoured Eighty four Blue Mountains volunteer firefighters have been awarded National and Long Service medals in recognition of their outstanding service to the NSW Rural Fire Service and their local community.NSW RFS

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$200k invested in Bland Temora Brigade Stations as locals honoured

$200k invested in Bland Temora Brigade Stations as locals honoured A new era began for two Brigades in the Bland Temora area today when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, local MP Adrian Piccoli and Mayor Rick Firman

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Hastings volunteering tradition thriving

Hastings volunteering tradition thriving Volunteer firefighters from the Hastings area have been recognised for their long and dedicated service in a ceremony today.NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons presented Long

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Praise for Greater Taree’s long-serving volunteer firefighters

Praise for Greater Tarees long-serving volunteer firefightersSome of the Greater Taree areas most experienced volunteer firefighters were applauded today for helping protect their local communities from the ravages of fire.NSW Rural Fire Service

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Illawarra volunteers’ commitment praised

Illawarra volunteers commitment praised Long serving volunteers from the Illawarra area have been acknowledged for their commitment by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.Commissioner Fitzsimmons said there are 22

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