Media releases

More than 70 members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Mid Coast District will be recognised for their dedication and achievements at a special ceremony in Gloucester tonight.

Attached files:

• 230404 Mid Coast District medals.pdf (PDF, 231.7 KB)

Members of The Gap Rural Fire Brigade today celebrated the official opening of their new station, which will provide a central and secure hub for members as they continue to provide their community with a high level of fire protection.

Attached files:

• 230328 The Gap station opening.pdf (PDF, 228.2 KB)

With an increased risk of grass fires continuing across large parts of the state, the bush fire danger period is being extended in 44 local government areas across NSW.

Attached files:

• 230329 Fire season extends for parts of NSW as fire threat continues.pdf (PDF, 335.5 KB)

Picton 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.

Attached files:

• 230304 Picton station opening.pdf (PDF, 226.0 KB)

Eight NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members have been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in today’s Australia Day Honours in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the community.

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• 230126 AFSM Australia Day.pdf (PDF, 294.3 KB)

Thirty-five students will graduate from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program this week, after successfully completing the three day course that introduces young people to the important role volunteer firefighters play within communities.

Attached files:

• 221214 MIA cadet graduations.pdf (PDF, 152.8 KB)

Thirty-two students from Clarence Valley Anglican School have graduated from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program today, after successfully completing the nine week course.

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• 221209-Clarence-Valley-Anglican-School-cadet-graduation.pdf (PDF, 0 Bytes)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Illawarra/Sutherland District will today applaud the achievements of dedicated volunteers from the Illawarra and Sutherland area with the presentation of medals in honour of their service.

Attached files:

• Illawarra/Sutherland District members recognised for service (PDF, 171.3 KB)

Communities on the Mid North Coast are better protected thanks to a new multi-purpose Rural Fire Service (RFS) helicopter unveiled at Coffs Harbour today.

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• $6 Million Helicopter Lands in Coffs Harbour (PDF, 173.6 KB)