Media releases

Planned burns begin Sydney residents urged to prepare for smoky conditionsWith favourable weather conditions forecast, the RFS, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Fire and Rescue NSW, will be conducting critical hazard

Elizabeth Macarthur High School Cadets graduateSeventeen students from Elizabeth Macarthur High School have successfully completed the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program, marking the occasion with a graduation ceremony at the

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai RFS volunteers honouredThe dedication and commitment of more than 30 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers will be recognised tonight at a celebration to honour their long service and efforts battling fires both locally and

Fire season wraps up for most of NSWToday marks the official end of the 2024-25 fire season for most of New South Wales, with restrictions extended in parts of the state’s Central Tablelands and north-west due to ongoing elevated fire

Mid Coast RFS members acknowledged for serviceMore than a combined 2, 000 years’worth of dedication to the Mid Coast region will be recognised this morning, with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers honoured at a ceremony in Taree.RFS Chief

RFS awards Anembo RFS volunteers and welcomes new fire truckThe Snowy Monaro District will recognise 14 dedicated Rural Fire Service (RFS) members at a special ceremony in Anembo this afternoon and present a new fire truck to the local brigade.RFS

RFS awards Lower North Coast volunteers and welcomes new fire trucks The Lower North Coast District will recognise 17 dedicated Rural Fire Service (RFS) members at a special ceremony in West Kempsey this afternoon and present two new fire trucks to

Mandalong welcomes new multi-million-dollar rural fire stationMandalong Rural Fire Brigade members will today celebrate the official opening of their new station, providing a prominent, purpose-built facility for members to protect their

Northern Beaches RFS volunteers honouredMore than a combined five centuries worth of dedication to Sydney’s Northern Beaches will be recognised tonight, when a group of NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers is honoured.RFS Deputy Commissioner Kyle

Fine weather presents hazard reduction opportunitiesWith clear skies and favourable weather conditions forecast, the RFS, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Corporation and Fire and Rescue NSW will be undertaking critical hazard reduction