Media releases

Some of the Warringah/Pittwater areas most experienced and well seasoned volunteer firefighters were applauded today for helping protect their local communities from the ravages of fire.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Praise for Warringah Pittwater's long-standing volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 174.0 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Assistant Commissioner Bruce McDonald has paid tribute to the hard work and professionalism of Rural Fire brigade members from across the Northern Rivers, presenting 37 members with Long Service Medals at a ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Northern Rivers volunteer firefighters awarded for dedicated service.pdf (PDF, 126.0 KB)

The latest in fire truck technology will be put through its paces by volunteers and staff from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) in Mogo this week.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Latest technology hits the road for testing.pdf (PDF, 125.2 KB)

Twenty five men and women from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) have been honoured today on St Florian’s day (the Patron Saint of firefighters) for their outstanding achievements and dedication.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Firefighters honoured on St Florian’s Day.pdf (PDF, 183.2 KB)

Eighteen dedicated NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Coonamble volunteers have been awarded long service medals by the NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Coonamble volunteers honoured for dedication.pdf (PDF, 125.9 KB)

Some of the New England areas most experienced and well seasoned firefighters were applauded today for helping protect their local communities from the impact of fire.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Praise for New England’s long-standing volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 124.3 KB)

A new era for local NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) firefighters was marked today as the NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons officially opened a state of the art Fire Control Centre in Griffith.

Attached files:

• Media Release - New $3 million firefighting hub for Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.pdf (PDF, 134.1 KB)

Eighty four Blue Mountains volunteer firefighters have been awarded National and Long Service medals in recognition of their outstanding service to the NSW Rural Fire Service and their local community.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Blue Mountains heroes honoured.pdf (PDF, 124.1 KB)

A new era began for two Brigades in the Bland Temora area today when NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, local MP Adrian Piccoli and Mayor Rick Firman officially declared their new stations open today.

Attached files:

• Media Release - $200k invested in Bland Temora Brigade Stations as locals honoured.pdf (PDF, 126.4 KB)

Volunteer firefighters from the Hastings area have been recognised for their long and dedicated service in a ceremony today.

Attached files:

• Media Release - Hastings volunteering tradition thriving.pdf (PDF, 124.3 KB)