Media releases

Longstanding volunteers across the Far West District will be honoured for their ongoing dedication by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons as he visits the region this week.

Attached files:

• NSW RFS Commissioner praises volunteers’ commitment (PDF, 53.6 KB)

Volunteer firefighters from Illawarra will have their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony today.

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• Long serving Illawarra volunteers honoured (PDF, 64.2 KB)

Longstanding volunteers from the Hawkesbury District were today honored by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

Attached files:

• Hawkesbury Volunteers' Commitment Praised.pdf (PDF, 54.2 KB)

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.

Attached files:

• 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.

Attached files:

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

Attached files:

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

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.

Attached files:

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

Attached files:

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