Media releases

Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers and staff have once again gathered at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst to explore the Service's training and development options – both now and into the future.

Attached files:

• Driving success - Rural Fire Service members race to Bathurst.pdf (PDF, 93.0 KB)

Despite the wetter than average weather, nine students from Condobolin High School are being congratulated on their successful completion of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program 

Attached files:

• Condobolin cadet firefighters celebrate graduation.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

For the first time in Woonona High School's history a graduation ceremony has been held in honour of students who have successfully completed the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Woonona High School Cadet Program haild a success.pdf (PDF, 92.3 KB)

Fire agencies and land managers are taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to complete a number of important hazard reduction burns.

Attached files:

• More than 100 hazard reduction burns planned.pdf (PDF, 89.0 KB)

A gathering of selfless volunteers have had their contribution recognised at The Lakes' Volunteer Appreciation Day, where they were presented with Long Service Medals.

Attached files:

• The Lakes Volunteer Appreciation Day.pdf (PDF, 123.1 KB)

A collection of long-standing NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) members have had their contribution recognised at a ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Recognition and reward for Cumberland's volunteer firies.pdf (PDF, 122.9 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has spent the last two days celebrating with Tamworth's unsung heroes as he officially opened three brand new Rural Fire Brigade stations, handed over the keys to a new bush fire truck and presented volunteers with Long Service Medals 

Attached files:

• Recognition, reward and a $300,000 upgrade for Tamworth volunteers.pdf (PDF, 123.9 KB)

A collection of selfless Gloucester volunteers have had their contribution recognised at a ceremony marking their long and dedicated service.

Attached files:

• Gloucester's long standing volunteers recognised.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

Fifteen volunteer firefighters from the Great Lakes have had their contribution recognised at a ceremony marking their long and dedicated service.

Attached files:

• Great Lakes volunteer firefighters celebrated.pdf (PDF, 121.0 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region West Manager Paul Smith congratulated some of the most longstanding volunteers in the Conobolas area for their on-going dedication and loyalty 

Attached files:

• Canobolas volunteer firefighters recognised.pdf (PDF, 92.2 KB)