Media releases

Fire agencies and land managers are taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to step up essential hazard reduction burning across NSW.

Attached files:

• More than 50 hazard reduction burns planned.pdf (PDF, 92.2 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons officially declared the Mt Arthur Rural Fire Station open today while presenting almost 50 brigade members with Long Service Medals.

Attached files:

• Celebrations for Orana's volunteers.pdf (PDF, 111.6 KB)

A man who helped save the lives of up to 45 people during the 2011 Queensland floods was today presented the NSW Rural Fire Service's (NSW RFS) Award for Valour.

Attached files:

• Volunteer firefighter received highest Service accolade.pdf (PDF, 171.3 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region West Manager Paul Smith has presented thirty eight members of the NSW RFS with Long Service Medals, praising their ongoing commitment at a ceremony held in their honour 

Attached files:

• Peak Hill, Monomie and Waratah volunteer firefighters efforts rewarded.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has paid tribute to the dedication of Rural Fire Service volunteers from the Canobolas and Cargo areas, presenting 46 members with Long Service Medals at two ceremonies held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Celebrations for Central West's long-standing volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 124.2 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region West Manager Paul Smith has congratulated five members of the Rankin Springs Rural Fire Brigade, and one member from the Yoolaroi Brigade on their long-standing commitment to the Service 

Attached files:

• Celebrations for Rankin Springs volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 106.2 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers has paid tribute to the dedication of Rural Fire brigade members from across the region, presenting 21 members with Long Service Medals at a ceremony held in their honour 

Attached files:

• Celebrations for Greater Taree's long-standing volunteer firefighters.pdf (PDF, 123.4 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region West Manager Paul Smith has paid tribute to the hard work and professionalism of Rural Fire brigade members from across Cudgegong, presenting 22 members with Long Service Medals at a ceremony held in their honour 

Attached files:

• Cudgegong's volunteer firefighters awarded for dedicated service.pdf (PDF, 123.5 KB)

The commitment of a group of long-standing volunteers from the Mid Lachlan Valley area was commended today by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Region West Community Safety Officer, Simon Curry 

Attached files:

• Dedicated Mid Lachlan Valley members celebrated.pdf (PDF, 96.9 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Chief Superintendent Ken Hall ushered in a new era for the Berridale Rural Fire Brigade when he officially declared their new station open today.

Attached files:

• Berridale Rural Fire Brigade- out with the old , in with the new.pdf (PDF, 117.6 KB)