Media releases

Two local brigades have ushered in a new era today when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Chief Superintendent Bruce McDonald officially opened their first ever Rural Fire Stations.

Attached files:

• Media Release - New stations and recognition for Northern Tablelands volunteers.pdf (PDF, 119.2 KB)

A number of dedicated volunteers on the State’s North Coast were joined by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at a ceremony held to recognise their contribution to the community.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Volunteers’ dedication in the Far North Coast acknowledged.pdf (PDF, 173.5 KB)

Tweed volunteers were joined by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at an awards ceremony held in recognition of their service.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Commissioner Honours Tweed Volunteers.pdf (PDF, 173.6 KB)

More than 50 members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) will proudly feature in tonight's Mardi Gras Parade accompanied by a NSW RFS fire truck and support vehicle said NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

Attached files:

• Media Release - NSW RFS firefighters heating up Mardi Gras 2013.pdf (PDF, 94.0 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and local dignitaries recognised the outstanding service of volunteer firefighters on the Lower North Coast over the weekend.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Lower North Coast volunteers recognised for their service.pdf (PDF, 90.4 KB)

The ongoing commitment of Shoalhaven volunteer firefighters will be recognised today at an official ceremony attended by the NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons and local dignitaries.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Long serving volunteers from Shoalhaven honoured.pdf (PDF, 91.1 KB)

A major research program will begin this week to learn from the recent bush fire in the Coonabarabran area which destroyed more than 50 homes.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Learning from Coonabarabran fires.pdf (PDF, 125.6 KB)

Many parts of NSW are experiencing worse fire conditions than originally forecast.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Increased fire danger across parts of NSW.pdf (PDF, 122.6 KB)

The recent fires throughout NSW have prompted many people to offer donations to NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteer firefighters or those affected by the fires.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Donations for people affected by the NSW bush fires.pdf (PDF, 125.6 KB)

A State wide Total Fire Ban has been declared in NSW for Saturday 12 January 2013 due to forecast hot, dry and windy conditions.

Attached files:

• Media Release - State wide Total Fire Ban - Saturday 12 January 2013.pdf (PDF, 125.4 KB)