Every day our volunteers support their community – and while our volunteers are happy with a simple thanks, sometimes members of the community wish to make a financial donation to their local brigade. Donations are for the benefit of volunteer brigades and are always gratefully received. Donations may be accepted directly by a brigade, or through the NSW RFS’s Brigades and Donations Trust fund to help benefit all brigades. Since 2012, more than $1million of equipment, machinery and training aids
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Every day our volunteers support their community – and while our volunteers are happy with a simple thanks, sometimes members of the community wish to make a financial donation to their local brigade. Donations are for the benefit of volunteer brigades and are always gratefully received. Donations may be accepted directly by a brigade, or through the NSW RFS’s Brigades and Donations Trust fund to help benefit all brigades. Since 2012, more than $1million of equipment, machinery and training aids
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Do you feel called to join our passionate volunteers in communities across the state as a member of the NSW RFS? From catering and communications, to truck driving and firefighting, there are a range of roles available to suit you and your skills. Learn about the roles and apply now at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Do you feel called to join our passionate volunteers in communities across the state as a member of the NSW RFS? From catering and communications, to truck driving and firefighting, there are a range of roles available to suit you and your skills. Learn about the roles and apply now at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Have you ever thought about joining the #NSWRFS? We have many roles which will help to expand your skills and knowledge, all while being part of a close-knit team. Start your application to become a volunteer today and be a part of something special. For more information visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Have you ever thought about joining the #NSWRFS? We have many roles which will help to expand your skills and knowledge, all while being part of a close-knit team. Start your application to become a volunteer today and be a part of something special. For more information visit: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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We always say being in the #RFS is like being a part of a big family and the Vacy Brigade is no exception. The brigade is made up of people from all walks of life, with brigade members feeling supported and comfortable to express themselves. If you've ever thought about joining the service, now is the time! For more information, on the different roles within the RFS, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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We always say being in the #RFS is like being a part of a big family and the Vacy Brigade is no exception. The brigade is made up of people from all walks of life, with brigade members feeling supported and comfortable to express themselves. If you've ever thought about joining the service, now is the time! For more information, on the different roles within the RFS, visit our website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Are you ready to make a difference to your community? Start your application to become a #NSWRFS volunteer today and be a part of something special 🚒 Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Are you ready to make a difference to your community? Start your application to become a #NSWRFS volunteer today and be a part of something special 🚒 Visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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The NSW RFS is proud to have the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia! Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Commissioner Rob Rogers unveiled the full firefighting fleet of the NSW RFS aircraft at RAAF Base at Richmond today, which includes the Citation jet, new helicopters with increased capacity and the 737 Large Air Tanker. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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The NSW RFS is proud to have the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia! Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Commissioner Rob Rogers unveiled the full firefighting fleet of the NSW RFS aircraft at RAAF Base at Richmond today, which includes the Citation jet, new helicopters with increased capacity and the 737 Large Air Tanker. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Today our NSW RFS 2018 Young Leader Scholarship winner Hannah Redman returned from a voyage aboard the STS Young Endeavour. The crew spent 11-days at sea learning valuable team building, communication and leadership skills. Following the journey, Hannah and the youth crew were awarded certificates by Lieutenant Commander Mike Gough, Commanding Officer of the STS Young Endeavour, with Executive Director of Membership and Strategic Services Bronwyn Jones PSM presenting Hannah with the NSW RFS Youn
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Today our NSW RFS 2018 Young Leader Scholarship winner Hannah Redman returned from a voyage aboard the STS Young Endeavour. The crew spent 11-days at sea learning valuable team building, communication and leadership skills. Following the journey, Hannah and the youth crew were awarded certificates by Lieutenant Commander Mike Gough, Commanding Officer of the STS Young Endeavour, with Executive Director of Membership and Strategic Services Bronwyn Jones PSM presenting Hannah with the NSW RFS Youn
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This week is National Volunteer Week, celebrating the people who give up their time to help others and protect the community. Across Australia, there are more than a quarter of a million volunteers involved in fire and emergency services. The NSW RFS is the largest, with more than 73,000 members in 2000 plus brigades across the state. Thank you to our volunteers for making the NSW RFS what it is today. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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When the call for assistance came in during the March floods, more than 3,100 NSW RFS firefighters and support personnel put their hand up to help. Over that time, our members completed almost 3,000 jobs supporting NSW SES and flood recovery operations around the state. One of those members is Captain Andrew Rutter of the Oakville Brigade who shares some of his experiences of the flood recovery. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Parts of far western NSW are experiencing major power outages following severe storms that brought down transmission infrastructure Thursday morning. With outages expected to last for 2-3 weeks, the RFS is deploying resources to the area to ensure our Brigades remain operational and can continue supporting their communities. Our transport team hit the road early this morning from Sydney with supplies including generators, fuel pods, cool rooms, lighting towers and communications equipment. | NSW
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Wishing you a happy and safe Christmas! Thanks to all the NSW RFS volunteers and staff who may be spending time away from their loved ones over the holidays. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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This National Volunteer Week Commissioner Rob Rogers thanks NSW RFS volunteers for their dedication and commitment during the past fire season and to the community, for their support and generosity towards our volunteers. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS crews are assisting NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with a hazard reduction burn today at Bowen Mountain (Hawkesbury LGA). Smoke from this burn may be experienced particularly in parts of western Sydney this afternoon and overnight, however should clear tomorrow under forecast conditions. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. (Video: NPWS). | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS and Surf Life Saving NSW Surf Rescue have made a combined effort to provide care packages to communities on the Hawkesbury River today affected by flooding. Crews loaded boats at Mooney Mooney that transported the much welcomed supplies. Efforts like these are being undertaken all over NSW as massive flood and recovery operations continue with the NSW SES and other emergency services. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS crews are assisting the NSW SES with sandbagging shops and homes around the Picton CBD. The Stonequarry Creek is rising and the SES is advising people in the area to prepare to evacuate. Video: Jamie Smith NSW RFS | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Our people at RAAF Base Williamtown have resupplied NSW Rural Fire Service's (NSWRFS) Large Aerial Tanker as part of #YourADF assistance to the New South Wales (NSW) fires' first responders. Our Air Mobility Group has also been transporting personnel and equipment to help fight the fires. Emergencies can strike at any time, anywhere and without warning. Do you have an emergency plan for things such as fire or extreme weather? The Australian Red Cross has simple tools to help you produce an emerg
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With a further request for assistance, the NSW RFS has deployed the RJ-85 Large Air Tanker to Western Australia, having just departed from Dubbo on its way to Busselton, WA via Ayers Rock Airport. The RJ-85 joins the NSW based C130 and lead plane aircraft, helping firefighters protect communities in WA. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Here’s the view from NSW RFS crews above the Lismore CBD this morning where floodwaters have been receding, allowing the cleanup to begin in some areas. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS volunteers have a wide range of training opportunities available to update their skills. This video shows two of our firefighters completing a high rise training drill as part of a course to become an Advanced Structural Firefighting (ASF) instructor. Last week, eight new ASF instructors were added to the NSW RFS ranks, following training with the South Australian Country Fire Service and current NSW RFS ASF instructors. Video: Matthew Reeves | NSW Rural Fire Service
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WAR:The NSW RFS have headed to the streets to get involved in there annual water fight with the locals. As aussue as it gets! Credit: TikTok - emmaandevie #nsw #sydney #firefighters #aussie #straya #australia | Australia Daily
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Be it fires or floods, NSW RFS volunteers are there to help and protect our communities. This International Volunteer Day we thank every one of our volunteers for the work they do, from frontline firefighting to our support teams. If you'd like to be part of a very special group of people, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer #InternationalVolunteerDay #TogetherActNow #IVD2022 #Volunteer | NSW Rural Fire Service
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#RFS firefighters, supported by Fire and Rescue NSW have contained a small grass fire burning in the Western Sydney Parklands near the M7 in Cecil Hills. Motorists in the area should drive to the conditions, watch out for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. To stay up to date, visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fnm | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Starting tomorrow, firefighters from NSW RFS and National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting an important hazard reduction burn in the Blue Mountains National Park south west of Glenbrook. Smoke from this burn may affect areas of Greater Sydney on Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to clear with forecast southerly winds and potential showers on Friday. For more information on hazard reduction burns, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr | NSW Rural Fire Service
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With around 500 NSW RFS volunteers still assisting flood-affected areas across the state each day, we appreciate all our members and the community have done and have not lost sight of what is still required. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS volunteers are on centre court in Camden, hosing mud and debris from the tennis courts near the Showground. More than 630 NSW RFS members are out today, as part of the multi-agency response and clean-up following floods and storm damage. (📷: Brian Bey) | NSW Rural Fire Service
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RFS members setting up in preparation for the 250 volunteers arriving this afternoon. | Northern Rivers NSW SES
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Earlier today, the first contingent of NSW firefighters from the #RFS and NPWS returned home following a multi-day deployment to Victoria. Our crews operated in extreme and challenging fire conditions, undertaking property protection around the township of Yarck and working to strengthen containment lines on the Longwood Fire. We thank these firefighters for their outstanding efforts and welcome them home for some well-deserved rest after a demanding deployment. With significant fires continuing
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A rescue of a different kind has been captured by one of our NSW RFS helicopters today, as a cargo ship lost power and became stranded off the coast of the Royal National Park, south east of Sydney. While the vessel is now stable, tug boats are assisting the ship head safely to deeper water. If you need assistance with flood or storm damage though, best to call the NSW SES on 132 500 or if it's a life threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000). | NSW Rural Fire Service
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As large storm fronts and further rain close in on the South Coast, at the request of the NSW SES the #RFS has pre-positioned a rescue helicopter at Moruya on the South Coast. In a first for NSW emergency services, the aircraft will provide a dedicated night-time search and rescue capability to assist those who may be caught in flood waters. This helicopter will support another two aircraft already positioned at Nowra and Cooma. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Over the last month, more than 40 #RFS firefighters have travelled to Tasmania to assist with large fires burning in the state’s west. Operating out of an RFS base camp, firefighters tackled the physically demanding work of extinguishing fire burning deep within the ground. The final crew, who worked as part of a NSW contingent alongside colleagues from the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, returned home this past weekend. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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