Media releases

More than 6500 students have completed the Secondary School Cadet Program since it began and today the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) welcomed a further eighteen young firefighters to its ranks.

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Namoi Gwydir District will recognise the achievements of veteran volunteers, celebrate the official opening of a new fire station and the handover of five new vehicles across two days and three ceremonies this week.

More than 150 fire cadets aged 12-16 years old from across Australia will put their skills to the test for the next two days in the fifth biennial Australian National Fire Cadets Championships.

Attached files:

• Junior firefighters showcase their skills (PDF, 188.9 KB)

The Mathoura Rural Fire Brigade has proudly protected the local community for a century and today, members from the Mid Murray District gathered to celebrate the milestone anniversary, the addition of three new trucks to the District and the achievements of veteran volunteers.

Attached files:

• Volunteers recognised at 100 Year Anniversary of Mathoura Brigade (PDF, 105.0 KB)

Volunteer firefighters from the Bland Temora Zone had their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony this today that also saw the official opening of the new Quandary Pucawan Brigade station.

Attached files:

• Long serving volunteers honoured as members celebrate new station (PDF, 105.1 KB)

Fire agencies and land managers are taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to complete a number of important hazard reduction burns.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Large number hazard reduction burns planned (PDF, 176.2 KB)

Veteran volunteers from the Hawkesbury District were today honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• 150625 Hawkesbury medals media release.pdf (PDF, 153.6 KB)

Nineteen students from Albion Park High School today graduated the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program with flying colours.

Attached files:

• 150625 Albion Park cadet graduation.pdf (PDF, 104.5 KB)

Businesses make a vital and ongoing contribution to volunteer firefighting across the State and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons was today honoured to acknowledge the support of outstanding employers with Special Commendation awards.

Attached files:

• 150624 Supportive Employers media release.pdf (PDF, 125.5 KB)

Students from Kirrawee High School are today being congratulated for their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• 150623 Kirrawee cadet graduation.pdf (PDF, 106.5 KB)