Media releases

Five years on from Black Summer a time to reflect and get readyAs we mark the fifth anniversary of the tragic loss of two of our own, Andrew O’Dwyer and Geoffrey Keaton, we also reflect on one of the most devastating chapters in our history —

Schools out for graduating RFS cadetsThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) proudly celebrates the achievements of 670 students across the state who participated in this year’s RFS Secondary Schools Cadet Program.Twenty students from Jindabyne High

New training centre strengthens firefighting capabilities in The Hills The Hills Rural Fire Service (RFS) District will officially open a new state-of-the-art training facility at Sackville North tonight, a significant milestone in supporting the

Pheasants Nest Rural Fire Brigade celebrates half a century of serviceMembers of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will gather this afternoon to celebrate 50 years of operations for Pheasants Nest Rural Fire Brigade, and to honour the exceptional

Celebrating Braidwood Central School Cadet GraduatesTwenty-one students from Braidwood Central School celebrate their graduation from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program today.RFS Lake George District Manager, Superintendent

Congratulations to graduating Tamworth school cadetsToday, thirty students from the Tamworth District area will mark a significant milestone as they graduate from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.At a special ceremony held

Congratulations to graduating Hawkesbury High School cadetsFourteen students from Hawkesbury High School will celebrate their graduation from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program today.RFS Hawkesbury District Manager,

Sutherland RFS members honoured for their serviceThe dedication and commitment of more than 50 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Sutherland District will be recognised today at a special ceremony in Sutherland.RFS Assistant

Future of emergency services recognised at RFS Youth AwardsThe achievements of young members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) have been recognised today at the 2024 RFS Youth Awards, held at the RFS Headquarters in Sydney Olympic Park.The awards

Future of emergency services recognised at RFS Youth AwardsThe achievements of young members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) have been recognised today at the 2024 RFS Youth Awards, held at the RFS Headquarters in Sydney Olympic Park.The awards