Media releases

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.

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• 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.

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• 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).

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• 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)

Today ten students from Coomealla High School have been congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Dareton cadet firefighters celebrate graduation.pdf (PDF, 123.2 KB)

Some of the Northern Tablelands most experienced and well seasoned volunteer firefighters were applauded today in Inverell for helping protect their local communities from fire, as a new generation of school students graduated from the NSW Rural Fire Service's cadet program. 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Two eras praised in Inverell today.pdf (PDF, 145.4 KB)

Volunteer firefighters from the Central Coast area have been recognised for their long and dedicated service in an official ceremony today. 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Long serving Central Coast volunteers honoured.pdf (PDF, 173.6 KB)

In preparation for the celebrations around their fiftieth anniversary the members of the Blaxland Ridge Rural Fire Brigade have produced a book 'Blaxfax – the History and the People of Blaxland Ridge Rural Fire Brigade.' 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Praise for Western Sydney’s long-standing volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 123.7 KB)