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

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• 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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Superintendent Bryan Daly has congratulated 59 volunteers for their work assisting communities devastated by the Queensland floods and cyclones in 2011.

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• NSW RFS volunteers recognised for Queensland flood work.pdf (PDF, 94.4 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is hosting more than four hundred emergency management and community engagement experts, at the annual Australian Community Engagement and Fire Awareness Conference in Wollongong.

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• The NSW Rural Fire Service fires up community engagement.pdf (PDF, 105.0 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has paid tribute to the dedication of Rural Fire Brigade members from throughout the MIA area, presenting 27 members with Long Service Medals at an official ceremony.

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• Volunteers from the MIA area celebrated.pdf (PDF, 94.8 KB)

A group of committed volunteers were the subject of NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner Dominic Lane's praise in an official medal ceremony held in their honour 

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• Sutherland's volunteers applauded.pdf (PDF, 118.6 KB)

A group of experienced volunteers gathered in Hay to be presented with Long Service Medals by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner, Shane Fitzsimmons.

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• Mid West NSW RFS volunteers praised.pdf (PDF, 96.4 KB)