Media releases

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) firefighters will be presented with medals honouring their long-standing service and commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• 150616 North West Zone medals media release.pdf (PDF, 105.7 KB)

Volunteers from The Lakes District were today honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• 150614 Lakes volunteer appreciation day and medals media release.pdf (PDF, 101.7 KB)

Volunteers from the Tamworth District were honoured today by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• 150612 Tamworth medals trucks media release.pdf (PDF, 109.0 KB)

Chifley Zone volunteer firefighters were today honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• 150611 Chifley Zone medals.pdf (PDF, 106.1 KB)

Recent rain along the east coast of NSW has put the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) behind schedule with planned hazard reduction burns, NSW RFS Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers confirmed today.

Attached files:

• Rain dampens hazard reduction plans (PDF, 50.3 KB)

Both the Dapto and Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigades have proudly served and protected their local communities since they were formed in 1940 and today, members gathered to celebrate a milestone anniversary and the achievements of veteran volunteers

Attached files:

• 150516 Dapto Jamberoo 75th anniversary media release.pdf (PDF, 50.2 KB)

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

Attached files:

• 150514 Mid Coast medals media release.pdf (PDF, 101.5 KB)

"The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is aware of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announcement of a public inquiry into alleged corrupt payments related to the supply of catering and other products to the NSW RFS.

Attached files:

• Media Statement.pdf (PDF, 172.5 KB)

Two hundred NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers and staff will discuss and exchange ideas about leadership at the 2015 Leadership Forum which begins today at Dubbo.

Attached files:

• 150507 Leadership forum media release.pdf (PDF, 104.4 KB)

Two firefighters who braved dangerous conditions in a fuel tanker accident at Mona Vale were among 21 NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members and 17 units presented awards by Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott MP today as part of St Florian's Day celebrations.

Attached files:

• 150504 St Florian's day release.pdf (PDF, 154.4 KB)