Media releases

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)

Port Stephens residents are encouraged to contribute to a major research program which commences next week, looking into recent fire activity in the area.

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• Learning from the recent Port Stephens bush fires (PDF, 126.3 KB)

The pilot killed during firefighting operations on the NSW South Coast last week has been honoured with a posthumous award for his work in protecting the community

Attached files:

• Statement - David Black.pdf (PDF, 173.0 KB)

On behalf of Rebal Ag - The family of the late David Black have extended their thanks to the many friends, colleagues and well-wishers for all the support they have received since David's tragic death while fighting fires near Ulladulla on the 24

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• Funeral of the late David Black.pdf (PDF, 148.9 KB)

The New South Wales Premier has formally revoked the State of Emergency which was declared on 20 October 2013 to assist firefighting efforts in the recent bush fires.

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• Statement - State of Emergency.pdf (PDF, 120.3 KB)

Attached files:

• The Late David Black.pdf (PDF, 8.2 KB)

On behalf of Blue Mountains City Council The Blue Mountains Bushfire Recovery Centre have called for residents with destroyed and damaged properties to attend tonight's Public Meeting at Winmalee High School so they can be informed of health and safety issues on their property, including asbestos.

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• Calling on all Blue Mountains bushfire affected residents.pdf (PDF, 114.1 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) can confirm the crash of an aircraft a short time ago, west of Ulladulla.

Attached files:

• Statement - Aircraft Crash.pdf (PDF, 119.3 KB)

Investigations by NSW RFS fire investigators have determined the State Mine fire near Lithgow was started as a result of live ordnance exercises on Marrangaroo Army Range.

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• Statement - State Mine Fire Investigation.pdf (PDF, 121.3 KB)