Media releases

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Illawarra District will tonight recognise and celebrate the dedication and commitment of long serving members.

Attached files:

• 190521 Illawarra District volunteers recognised for long service.pdf (PDF, 231.1 KB)

Fire agencies and land managers will take advantage of favourable weather conditions over coming days to complete a number of important hazard reduction burns across the state.

Attached files:

• 190514 Firefighters use favourable conditions to complete hazard reductions.pdf (PDF, 230.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members are celebrating the official handover of a new fire truck that will assist Riverina volunteers to provide an even greater level of fire protection to the local community.

Attached files:

• 190511 Borambola tanker handover.pdf (PDF, 226.9 KB)

Attached files:

• 190511 Sutton River 70th anniversary.pdf (PDF, 229.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from the Blue Mountains District will be honoured for their longstanding commitment to the local community at a special medal presentation this evening.

Attached files:

• 190510 Blue Mountains District medals presentation.pdf (PDF, 230.4 KB)

Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott joined NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons today to honour NSW RFS members, including 21 individuals and 11 teams as part the Services annual awards for exceptional service and bravery.

Attached files:

• 190504 St Florians Day.pdf (PDF, 390.7 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) today honoured Central Coast District members for their long-standing commitment and thanked volunteers from all agencies and organisations for their continued dedication towards both helping and protecting the community.

Attached files:

• 180505 Central Coast Volunteer Appreciation Day and medals.pdf (PDF, 223.5 KB)

The two winners of the 2019 NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Young Leader Scholarship have today returned from an 11-day voyage as part of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme.

Attached files:

• 190425 Young Leader Scholarship winners return from high seas adventure.pdf (PDF, 230.1 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Mid Coast District will tonight recognise and celebrate the dedication and commitment of long serving members.

Attached files:

• 190409 Mid Coast medals.pdf (PDF, 230.8 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) New England Zone has celebrated the achievements of veteran volunteers today, while welcoming the investment of almost $750,000 in the New England area with the handover of a new vehicle and the official opening of a new combined station.

Attached files:

• 190407 New England station opening, tanker handover and medals.pdf (PDF, 236.2 KB)