Media releases

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.

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• 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.

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• 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)

Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Rob Rogers today honoured four individual members and five units as part the Services annual awards for exceptional service and bravery.

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• 200504-St-Florians-Day-and-Citations.pdf (PDF, 433.0 KB)

Today marks the official end to the most devastating bush fire season in the state’s history.

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• 200331-End-of-season.pdf (PDF, 161.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members will gather tomorrow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Kurrajong Rural Fire Brigade at their station and honour the long-standing dedication and commitment to protecting the community by its members.

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• 200306-Kurrajong-80th-anniversary.pdf (PDF, 0 Bytes)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members will gather tomorrow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Helensburgh Rural Fire Brigade and honour the long-standing dedication and commitment to protecting the community by its members.

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• 200215 Helensburgh 80th anniversary.pdf (PDF, 227.5 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports of a serious incident involving an aircraft in southern NSW this afternoon.

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• 20200123 Aircraft incident.pdf (PDF, 128.6 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports of a serious incident involving an aircraft in southern NSW this afternoon.