Media releases

Longstanding volunteers from the Southern Highlands were today honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• Southern Highlands volunteers' commitment praised.pdf (PDF, 64.9 KB)

Some of the Mid Coast District's most experienced volunteer firefighters have been celebrated today for helping to protect their local communities from the ravages of fire.

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• NSW RFS celebrates dedicated volunteers and new building.pdf (PDF, 54.5 KB)

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

Attached files:

• Cudgegong volunteers' commitment praised.pdf (PDF, 65.7 KB)

Volunteer firefighters from the Canobolas Zone had their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony this week.

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• More than 100 long serving volunteers honoured (PDF, 50.0 KB)

Today marks the end of what has been a difficult and destructive 2013/14 bush fire season NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said.

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• Busiest bush fire season in years declared over (PDF, 57.1 KB)

Longstanding volunteers across the Far West District will be honoured for their ongoing dedication by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons as he visits the region this week.

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• NSW RFS Commissioner praises volunteers’ commitment (PDF, 53.6 KB)

Volunteer firefighters from Illawarra will have their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony today.

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• Long serving Illawarra volunteers honoured (PDF, 64.2 KB)

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

Attached files:

• Hawkesbury Volunteers' Commitment Praised.pdf (PDF, 54.2 KB)

A new era began for the Ellerston Rural Fire Brigade when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers officially declared their new station open on 1 March 2014.

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• Ellerston brigade celebrates new station (PDF, 53.3 KB)

Seven NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been recognised for their contributions to their local community, as part of the Australia Day Honours.

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• Australia Day AFSMs Profiles (PDF, 85.2 KB)