Media releases

Six NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have been awarded Australian Fire Service Medals (AFSM) to recognise their dedication and hard work.

Attached files:

• 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).

Attached files:

• 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)

Saturday 27 July 2013 Eighteen of Western Sydney's most experienced and well seasoned volunteer firefighters are to receive service medals at the Cumberland Zone NSW RFS Ball tonight. 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Hawkesbury Rural Fire Brigade ready to celebrate half a century.pdf (PDF, 122.6 KB)

The long standing commitment of volunteer firefighters from Braidwood and the surrounding areas was today acknowledged by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at the official opening of a brand new Fire Control Centre and Brigade station. 

Attached files:

• Media Release - Celebrations for Braidwood NSW RFS volunteers.pdf (PDF, 122.9 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)