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North Gundagai Rural Fire Brigade celebrates handover of new fire truck

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

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NSW RFS members recognised for their continued dedication

Hawkesbury District members have been honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community at a special ceremony held this evening.

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High temperatures and strong winds bring increased fire danger to NSW

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents across New South Wales to prepare for
Severe fire weather forecast for many regions across the state tomorrow, Wednesday 14 February.

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Research gives insight into community bush fire response

A year after some of the worst fire conditions ever experienced in NSW history, a new research report has found many people continue to underestimate the risk of fire.

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Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade volunteers celebrate new $840,000 station

Tennyson Rural Fire Brigade firefighters today celebrated the official opening of their new station, which features infrastructure and resources that will help members provide the local community with an even higher level of fire protection.

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Get ready now for high temperatures and increased fire danger

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents to get ready now for another period of high temperatures and increased fire danger, with temperatures across the state set to soar above 40 degrees later this week.

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Residents urged to be prepared and have a plan ahead of hot weekend

With the mercury set to soar this weekend the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging the community to be vigilant and know what to do if a fire starts.

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Praise for long serving Northern Beaches volunteers

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from the Northern Beaches District have been honoured for their longstanding commitment to the local community at a special medal presentation held in Mona Vale this evening.

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Firefighters donate more than 18 tonnes of food to charity

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has praised the efforts of the NSW RFS members who again accepted and took on the challenge to ‘Stuff Your Chopper’ in a show of goodwill for Christmas.

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