Media releases

Volunteers to celebrate long serving members and two new stations

Some of the Hunter Valley's most experienced firefighters will be honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) this weekend for their long and dedicated service to the local community.

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Volunteers to celebrate long serving members and two new stations (PDF, 107.9 KB)

Published 24 Jul 2014

Bega High School celebrates inaugural NSW RFS Cadet graduates

More than 5000 students have completed the Secondary Schools Cadet Program since it began and today the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) welcomed a further 17 young firefighters to its ranks from Bega High School's first Program.

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140723 bega cadets.pdf (PDF, 49.9 KB)

Published 23 Jul 2014

Long serving Northern Rivers volunteers honoured

Volunteer firefighters from the Northern Rivers zone had their long and dedicated service recognised during an official ceremony this week.

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Northern Rivers medals presentation. (PDF, 50.0 KB)

Published 05 Jul 2014

Public consultation on new vegetation clearing laws

NSW Rural Fire Service

People living in bush fire prone areas are encouraged to have their say on new vegetation clearing laws, designed to make homes safer during bush fire season.

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Public Consultation on new vegetation clearing laws.pdf (PDF, 59.5 KB)

Published 01 Jul 2014

Northern Tablelands volunteers' commitment praised

NSW Rural Fire Service

Longstanding volunteers from the Northern Tablelands were today honoured by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) for their ongoing commitment to the local community.

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Northern Tablelands.pdf (PDF, 149.5 KB)

Published 29 Jun 2014

Warilla cadet firefighters celebrate graduation

Twenty five students from Warilla High School were today congratulated for their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.

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Warilla cadet firefighters celebrate graduation (PDF, 106.0 KB)

Published 26 Jun 2014

Sutherland cadets gain practical firefighting skills

More than 5000 students have completed the Secondary Schools Cadet Program since it began and today the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) welcomed a further 12 young firefighters to its ranks.

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Media Release - Sutherland cadets gain practical firefighting skills.pdf (PDF, 49.8 KB)

Published 24 Jun 2014

Five new trucks, ten long serving volunteers and a new station

The dedication and hard work of volunteers in the Mid North Coast Team was celebrated by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) in an official ceremony today.

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Five new trucks, ten long serving volunteers and a new station (PDF, 50.1 KB)

Published 21 Jun 2014

Oldest brigade in the Hills celebrates 75 years with Long Service Medals

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Stuart Midgley has congratulated the volunteers of the Kellyville Rural Fire Brigade on their 75th Anniversary.

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Oldest brigade in the Hills celebrates 75 years with Long Service Medals (PDF, 54.2 KB)

Published 21 Jun 2014

Tamworth District celebrates long serving members and new trucks

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons presented four new trucks and twenty medals to some of the Tamworth District's most experienced firefighters today.

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