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Blue Mountains heroes honoured

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.

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$200k invested in Bland Temora Brigade Stations as locals honoured

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.

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Hastings volunteering tradition thriving

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

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Praise for Greater Taree’s long-serving volunteer firefighters

Some of the Greater Taree areas most experienced volunteer firefighters were applauded today for helping protect their local communities from the ravages of fire.

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Illawarra volunteers’ commitment praised

Long serving volunteers from the Illawarra area have been acknowledged for their commitment by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.

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End to one of the worst fire seasons in recent times

The recent bush fire season will be remembered as one of the most difficult and challenging in many years, NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said.

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Learning from the recent Shoalhaven fires

A major research program will begin in the Shoalhaven on 2 April, with researchers spending four days in the area to learn from experience of locals who lived through the recent fires.

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Lake George Zone volunteers honoured

Forty five dedicated volunteers from the Lake George Zone will be joined by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at a ceremony tonight to recognise their contribution to the community.

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Learning from the recent fires across the Southern Tablelands

A major research program will begin this week to learn from the January grass fire which affected areas around Jugiong.

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RFS honour Gum Flat volunteer firefighters

Today the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) opened a new station and acknowledged the ongoing dedication of two volunteer firefighters at an official ceremony held in their honour.

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