Media releases

RFS urges safe burning as fires continue in the Northern Rivers areaNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews are continuing to respond to a number of bush and grass fires across the Richmond Valley and Kyogle Local Government Areas.RFS Acting District

Merimbula Brigade celebrates 100-year fire truck legacy and decades of volunteer serviceThe Merimbula Brigade is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 100 years since the manufacture of its historic Garford Hale Pumper.Acting Area Commander

Safe burning reminder ahead of heightened fire riskThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is urging landholders to follow safe burning practices and notify authorities of their intent to burn, after more than 35 escaped burns on private land were reported

Llandilo Brigade celebrates 75th anniversary and honours membersMembers of the Llandilo Rural Fire Brigade will come together tonight to celebrate 75 years of service to their local community as well as present three Long Service Medals.Assistant

RFS highlights home preparedness at the Sydney Royal Easter ShowThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will return to the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year, helping visitors understand how simple steps at home can reduce risk during bush and grass

Fire season ends across New South WalesThe 2025–26 bush fire season will end for most of NSW at midnight tonight, marking the end of the official Bush Fire Danger Period.Four Local Government Areas (LGA), Narrabri, Gwydir, Moree Plains, and

Hornsby / Ku-ring-gai volunteers honoured for serviceMore than 40 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Hornsby / Ku-ring-gai District will be recognised at a medal presentation ceremony at the Hornsby / Ku-ring-gai Fire Control

Northern Beaches RFS volunteers celebrate decades of serviceMore than 30 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Northern Beaches District will be recognised at a medal presentation ceremony in Terrey Hills today.RFS Deputy

Hundreds of firefighters converge on Glen Innes for major training exerciseHundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers and staff will sharpen their firefighting and emergency response capability at the 24th annual Northern Exercise at Glen

Mid-Coast RFS volunteers celebrate decades of serviceMore than 65 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from across the Mid-Coast District will be honoured at a medal presentation ceremony in Bulahdelah today.RFS Deputy Commissioner Kyle Stewart