Media releases

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has confirmed parts of the state, including Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven and the Hunter, will experience Extreme fire danger tomorrow.

Attached files:

• Extreme fire danger for parts of NSW - prepare now.pdf (PDF, 131.1 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging the public to prepare and be vigilant this Thursday with extreme fire weather forecast for Greater Sydney and the Central and Northern areas of the State.

Attached files:

• Extreme Fire Weather Forecast.pdf (PDF, 125.8 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has immediately suspended a volunteer member, charged with arson offences on the Central Coast.

Attached files:

• Statement - volunteer charged with arson offences.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service has released the results of preliminary investigations into two recent fires.

Attached files:

• Statement - cause of two recent fires.pdf (PDF, 121.7 KB)

Facebook is helping the NSW Rural Fire Service overcome the 'tyranny of distance' thanks to the work of Inspector Robyn Favelle and the Barrier Range Brigade.

Attached files:

• Media Release - RFS member awarded for innovative use of social media.pdf (PDF, 127.2 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service, together with the NSW Police Force, released investigation findings for the four fires in Sydney's west on Tuesday 10 September 2013.

Attached files:

• Fire Investigation Results Released.pdf (PDF, 123.1 KB)

Six NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) to recognise their dedication and hard work.

Attached files:

• RFS volunteers receive national honour.pdf (PDF, 126.2 KB)

Most of NSW is classed as having above normal fire potential for the 2013-2014 Bush Fire Danger Period, according to the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (Bushfire CRC).

Attached files:

• Media Release - Bush Fire CRC predictions for NSW Bush Fire Danger Period.pdf (PDF, 97.3 KB)

More than three hundred and fifty escaped hazard reductions this month alone has prompted the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) to issue a stern reminder to landholders of their responsibilities when lighting fires. 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Escaped fires prompt warning from NSW RFS.pdf (PDF, 96.9 KB)

Today twenty students from Covenant Christian School are being congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program. 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Covenant Christian School cadet firefighters celebrate graduation.pdf (PDF, 174.0 KB)