Media releases

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons formally acknowledged the long term dedication of numerous volunteers from the Gwydir region, while handing over the keys to four new bush fire trucks.

Attached files:

• More Gwydir volunteers recognised for service.pdf (PDF, 123.6 KB)

NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has acknowledged the long standing commitment of volunteer firefighters from the Namoi Gwydir region at the official opening of a brand new station.

Attached files:

• Celebrations for Namoi Gwydir RFS volunteers.pdf (PDF, 123.3 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has congratulated volunteers in the Bland Temora area on the significant upgrade to their Emergency Services facilities.

Attached files:

• New facilities provide major boost for volunteers in the Bland Temora area.pdf (PDF, 91.8 KB)

Forty Five members of the Hawkesbury's NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) have had their long and dedicated service recognised at a ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Hawkesbury volunteers recognised for service.pdf (PDF, 123.8 KB)

Flooding has not got in the way of eight cadets from Woodenbong Central School graduating from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Eight cadets from the Northern Rivers graduate with flying colours.pdf (PDF, 91.2 KB)

Volunteers from Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) will partner with Father Chris Riley's 'Youth Off The Streets' program to deliver emergency services training for young people in Narrandera and Walgett.

Attached files:

• Life savers and firefighters join forces for youth out west.pdf (PDF, 81.6 KB)

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has won a major national award for its work in engaging with communities about the risk of fire.

Attached files:

• Top national award for NSW RFS Hotspots.pdf (PDF, 104.6 KB)

A collection of dedicated year nine, 10 and 11 students from Armidale High School have had their hard work recognised at a graduation ceremony held in their honour.

Attached files:

• Twenty Rural Fire Service Cadets graduate from Armidale High.pdf (PDF, 123.9 KB)

Twenty one year ten students from Jindabyne Central School have had their dedication and hard work recognised as they graduate from the NSW Rural fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary School Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Jindabyne Central School Rural Fire Service Cadets graduate.pdf (PDF, 123.6 KB)

In a graduation ceremony at Tenterfield High School today seven students were congratulated for completing the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program.

Attached files:

• Tenterfield High School Rural Fire Service Cadets Graduate.pdf (PDF, 109.5 KB)