Media releases

Further action is being taken to strengthen the partnership between the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and farmers across the State from the devastating impacts of bush fires.

Attached files:

• Strengthened partnership to benefit farming communities ahead of fire season (PDF, 181.0 KB)

An additional 21 areas will begin the bush fire season tomorrow due to local conditions.

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• 200831 BFDP begins in more areas.pdf (PDF, 318.9 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Shoalhaven District is today welcoming a $1.3 million investment with the official opening of the newly extended Shoalhaven Heads Brigade station and truck handover.

Attached files:

• 200829 Shoalhaven Heads Station opening.pdf (PDF, 156.4 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) North West Zone will celebrate the achievements of volunteers today while welcoming the handover of a new vehicle and the official opening of the upgrades to the Nyngan Headquarters Brigade station.

Attached files:

• 200827 Nyngan station opening, tanker handovers and medals.pdf (PDF, 175.2 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers:

“The 2019-20 bush fire season was an extreme event that challenged everyone – including firefighters, agencies and the community like never before.

Attached files:

• 200825 Response to independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry report.pdf (PDF, 168.4 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Parkes Brigade is today celebrating the opening of their new brigade station and acknowledging the commitment of long serving members in the Mid Lachlan Valley.

Attached files:

• 200822 Parkes celebrates new station and volunteers.pdf (PDF, 158.9 KB)

Communities across NSW are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art firefighting helicopter, donated by the Goodman Foundation in a first of its kind partnership with the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS).

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• 200821 NEW PARTNERSHIP SEES RURAL NSW BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL FIREFIGHTING HELICOPTER.pdf (PDF, 166.1 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) New England Zone will tomorrow celebrate the achievements of dedicated volunteers while celebrating the official opening of two station upgrades.

Attached files:

• 201021 Ben Lomond and Kentucky station openings and medals.pdf (PDF, 233.9 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) today announced six Local Government Areas (LGAs) will commence the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) today, due to prevailing local conditions.

Attached files:

• 200731 Early start to Bush Fire Danger Period FINAL.pdf (PDF, 153.5 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has honoured businesses who have gone above and beyond to assist their volunteer firefighter employees protect the community.

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• 200716 Supportive Employers media release.pdf (PDF, 224.0 KB)