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Lower North Coast volunteers recognised for their service
Lower North Coast volunteers recognised for their service NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and local dignitaries recognised the outstanding service of volunteer firefighters on the Lower North Coast over the weekend.Commissioner
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17 Feb 2013
Read MoreLong serving volunteers from Shoalhaven honoured
Long serving volunteers from Shoalhaven honoured The ongoing commitment of Shoalhaven volunteer firefighters will be recognised today at an official ceremony attended by the NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and local
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16 Feb 2013
Read MoreLearning from Coonabarabran fires
Learning from Coonabarabran firesA major research program will begin this week to learn from the recent bush fire in the Coonabarabran area which destroyed more than 50 homes.The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has engaged the Bushfire Cooperative
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14 Feb 2013
Read MoreIncreased fire danger across parts of NSW
Increased fire danger across parts of NSW Many parts of NSW are experiencing worse fire conditions than originally forecast.Higher than forecast temperatures and stronger winds mean a large part of the state are at an increased risk this
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18 Jan 2013
Read MoreDonations for people affected by the NSW bush fires
Donations for people affected by the NSW bush firesThe recent fires throughout NSW have prompted many people to offer donations to NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteer firefighters or those affected by the fires.People wishing to support the
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17 Jan 2013
Read MoreState wide Total Fire Ban - Saturday 12 January 2013
State wide Total Fire Ban - Saturday 12 January 2013A State wide Total Fire Ban has been declared in NSW for Saturday 12 January 2013 due to forecast hot, dry and windy conditions.The Total Fire Ban will commence at midnight tonight and remain in
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11 Jan 2013
Read MoreState wide Total Fire Ban - January 11 2013
State wide Total Fire Ban - January 11 2013 A State wide Total Fire Ban has been declared in NSW for Friday 11 January 2013 due to forecast hot, dry and windy conditions.The Total Fire Ban will commence at midnight tonight and remain in place until
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10 Jan 2013
Read MoreFire Danger Rating for Riverina revised to CATASTROPHIC
Fire Danger Rating for Riverina revised to CATASTROPHIC Further areas are forecast to reach Catastrophic fire danger this afternoon, as hightemperatures and strong winds reach their peak.Revised observations and forecasts from the Bureau of
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08 Jan 2013
Read MoreFirefighter Injured at Gundaroo Fire
Firefighter Injured at Gundaroo Fire A male volunteer firefighter from the NSW Rural Fire Service sustained severe burns to his hands and face while fighting a grass fire at Gundaroo, south-east of Yass this afternoon.He is being airlifted to the
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07 Jan 2013
Read MoreWorst fire conditions in decades to hit NSW
Worst fire conditions in decades to hit NSW The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has declared a state-wide Total Fire Ban for NSW as the State braces for one of its worst fire danger days on record.The Illawarra,
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07 Jan 2013
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