Media releases

Hundreds of RFS members will hone their firefighting and emergency response skills at the 22^nd annual Northern Field Exercise at Glen Innes Showground this weekend.

Attached files:

• 240311 Northern Exercise.pdf (PDF, 104.9 KB)

Clear skies will provide a chance for fire agencies and land managers to carry out crucial hazard reduction efforts throughout the state over coming days.

Attached files:

• 240313 Ideal conditions embraced for hazard reduction activities.pdf (PDF, 110.8 KB)

NSW landowners have less than a month to register for a trial scheme designed to enhance rural firefighting capabilities.

Attached files:

• 240313 Farmers urged to sign up for new vehicle initiative to help fight fires.pdf (PDF, 127.1 KB)

The RFS Northern Beaches District will tonight celebrate the achievements of 17 volunteers, who will be presented with medals recognising their service and commitment over almost half a century.

Attached files:

• 240312 Northern Beach Medals.pdf (PDF, 143.0 KB)

Members of the Goolma Rural Fire Brigade will be recognised today for their continued dedication to serving and protecting their community, with the presentation of three National and 16 Long Service Medals.

Attached files:

• Goolma Brigade members honoured (PDF, 117.1 KB)

Due to easing conditions and recent rainfall, the RFS is declaring an early end to the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in a number of Local Government Areas (LGA) in the North East Area Command region.

Attached files:

• 240226 Early end of BFDP.pdf (PDF, 109.8 KB)

Eight outstanding members of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) have been honoured with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the Australia Day Honours, recognising their unwavering commitment and exemplary service to the community.

Attached files:

• 240126 RFS Media release - Australia Day Honours AFSM.pdf (PDF, 126.4 KB)

Twenty-five students from the St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma celebrated their graduation from the RFS Secondary School Cadet Program today.

Attached files:

• Congratulations to graduating St Patrick’s Parish School cadets (PDF, 100.7 KB)

Twenty-two students from Bombala High School will today be congratulated for their successful completion of the RFS Secondary School Cadet Program at a ceremony to be held at the Bombala Fire Control Centre.

Attached files:

• Congratulations to graduating Bombala High School cadets (PDF, 100.4 KB)

RFS members will gather in Erskine Park this afternoon to celebrate the 60^th anniversary of the Erskine Park Rural Fire Brigade and present members with medals in recognition of their dedication and service.

Attached files:

• Erskine Park Brigade celebrates 60th anniversary and honours members (PDF, 105.6 KB)