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Members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Far West Team have been recognised for their dedicated service during the 2019-20 fire season at the official opening of the Cobar Fire Control Centre.

Attached files:

• Medal honours at $2.1 million official opening of Cobar Fire Control Centre (PDF, 227.6 KB)

Nineteen NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) staff, volunteers and teams have today been honoured for their bravery and exceptional service. Held on 4 May each year, the St Florian's Day awards coincides with the Feast Day of St Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters, and International Firefighters' Day.

Attached files:

• 220504 - Bravery and commitment of firefighters recognised on St Florian's Day.pdf (PDF, 180.2 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Hunter Valley District will today applaud the achievements of dedicated volunteers from the Hunter area with the presentation of medals and badges in honour of long service, appreciation and dedication at an official ceremony being held in Denman.

Attached files:

• 220409 Hunter Valley medals and awards.pdf (PDF, 154.5 KB)

Members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Castlereagh Zone have been recognised for their dedicated service and had their firefighting capabilities bolstered, including the official opening of the Weetaliba and Gamble Creek Brigades station.

Attached files:

• Medal honours and $2.66 million investment for Castlereagh Zone firefighters (PDF, 230.7 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Hunter Valley District will today applaud the achievements of dedicated volunteers from the Hunter area with the presentation of medals and badges in honour of long service, appreciation and dedication.

Attached files:

• 220402 Hunter Valley medals and awards.pdf (PDF, 171.6 KB)

Today marks the official end to the 2021-22 fire season, which has been capped off with firefighters across the state assisting more with floods than fire.

Attached files:

• 220331 End of season.pdf (PDF, 157.5 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Namoi Gwydir Team will celebrate the achievements of volunteers over coming days while welcoming the handover of new vehicles and the official opening of the Gineroi Brigade station.

Attached files:

• 220331 Namoi Gwydir combined events.pdf (PDF, 232.4 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) applauded the achievements of volunteers from the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District tonight with the presentation of medals and certificates to deserving members.

Attached files:

• 220324 Honrsby Ku-ring-gai medals.pdf (PDF, 158.3 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Orana Team today applauded the achievements of dedicated volunteers from the Orana area with the presentation of medals and plaques in honour of long service, appreciation and dedication.

Attached files:

• 220319 Orana medals.pdf (PDF, 156.6 KB)

A memorial and Avenue of Honour has been opened to commemorate NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) firefighter Samuel (Sam) McPaul, who was tragically killed during the 2019-20 fire season.

Attached files:

• 220312 - Memorial opened to honour fallen NSW RFS firefighter Sam McPaul.pdf (PDF, 156.6 KB)