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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 26

Firefighters working to contain a bushfire burning sth of Wyee Rd near Doyalson (Central Coast LGA) Wyee Rd has been closed to allow firefighters to conduct a ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 26

#NPWS has commenced work on the Western Ridge hazard reduction burn, south of Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains. Smoke will be visible locally and may be ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 26

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has this morning commenced work on the Western Ridge hazard reduction burn, to the south of Faulconbridge and ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 25

Over coming days hazard reduction burns will be undertaken across areas of NSW, including the Blue Mountains and Hornsby areas of Greater Sydney ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 25

Taking advantage of forecast weather conditions, over coming days land managers and fire agencies will undertake planned hazard reduction burns across areas of ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 24

In the lead up to Anzac Day, the RFS spoke with former Captain of Wantagong Rural Fire Brigade, Oliver Killalea. At 100 years of age ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 24

With the Anzac Day long weekend starting tomorrow, we are reminding everyone to drive safely on the roads. Don't forget double demerits will be enforced and ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 24

We are asking you to drive safely this long weekend. If you're hitching up the caravan, be aware of any height or length restrictions along your route ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 23

#RFS firefighters are assisting NPWS at a large hazard reduction burn in the Blue Mountains. Residents in the lower Blue Mountains and western Sydney may ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 23

RFS firefighters are currently assisting National Parks and Wildlife Services at a large hazard reduction burn in the Blue Mountains ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 22

Are you looking for a role in a volunteer based emergency service and enjoy working in an outdoor environment? The RFS is recruiting a number of full-time ...

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 22

Commencing tomorrow, RFS crews will be assisting the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with a hazard reduction burn in the Blue Mountains National Park ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 22

Are you looking for a role in a volunteer based emergency service and enjoy working in an outdoor environment? The RFS is currently recruiting a number of ... Show more

Are you looking for a role in a volunteer based emergency service and enjoy working in an outdoor environment? The RFS is recruiting a number of full-time positions within our Mitigation Crews. For more information, visit the I Work For NSW website:

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 21

Hazard reduction burns are continuing in areas across the state including a number of planned burns in the Snowy Monaro and Snowy Valleys LGAs ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 21

So this is what it looks like when your Large Air Tanker is over taken by Qantas in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. You go first ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 19

Our RFS Hawkesbury District members would love to see you this weekend if you're heading to the inaugural Hawkesbury Agricultural Show at the Showground in ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 18

Hazard reduction burns continue in the Snowy Valleys and Snowy Monaro areas. Resulting smoke may be experienced in the Canberra, Queanbeyan ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 16

Over coming days hazard reduction burns will be undertaken across NSW, including the Snowy Valleys and Snowy Monaro LGAs. Smoke is likely to affect areas ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 16

Over coming days, land managers and fire agencies will be conducting a number of hazard reduction burns across the state, with several burns occurring in the ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 15

Yes, we have trail bikes. Yes, we have fireboats. Yes, sometimes our trail bikes catch a ride on our fireboats. Over the weekend ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 13

Today marks the end of Bush Fire Danger Period for the Mid-Western LGA, with the Snowy Monaro LGA continuing with restrictions until 30 April ... Show more

Bush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits : During the Bush Fire Danger Period, you'll need a permit if you plan to do a hazard reduction or burn-off ...

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 13

While the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) in NSW ended last month, two Local Government Areas extended fire restrictions due to local conditions ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 12

The Portland Brigade are a close knit brigade who support each other while fighting fires and in their personal lives too ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 10

Early today, the #RFS 737 Large Air Tanker 'Marie Bashir' departed RAAF Base Richmond and headed to the United States. Once our aircraft arrives in Palm ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 08

Today, aviation personnel airlifted food, fuel and essential supplies into the Megalong Valley. The valley was impacted when the only public access road was ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 06

It's been a busy night and day for emergency services across NSW, with heavy rainfall and damaging winds impacting much of the state's east coast ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 05

RFS crews up and down the coast are out and about assisting our @NSWSES colleagues prepare communities ahead of further rainfall today ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 04

While rain is being experienced across parts of the state, particularly in the east, there is still moderate fire danger across many areas of NSW ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 04

Crews are working to control the Kingsvale Rd Fire, burning near Kingsvale Rd, Young (Hilltops LGA). The fire is burning in a southerly direction towards ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 02

Thanks to everyone who dropped by the RFS stall at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Your support, friendly conversations and dedication to keeping your family ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 02

Forecast conditions may see smoke from a hazard reduction burn that commenced today near Warragamba in the Blue Mountains settle over parts of western and ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 01

Crews are working to contain the Lowry Av grass fire, burning to the south of Lowry Avenue and east of Thirty Second Avenue at West Hoxton (Liverpool LGA) ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Apr 01

RFS crews, assisted by FRNSW, are working to contain the Lowry Av grass fire, burning to the south of Lowry Avenue and east of Thirty Second Avenue at West ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 30

Over the Easter period, several #RFS brigades from southern NSW have been raising funds for the Good Friday Appeal, contributing to the $23 million raised ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 30

Today marks the end of the statutory bush fire danger period for the majority of NSW. Due to local conditions, the BFDP will be extended in two Local ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 28

Last night, the Casula Brigade hosted their second annual Iftar dinner. Observed at sunset, Iftar is the fast-breaking meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 28

Whether you’re going away or staying at home this Easter long weekend, we are reminding everyone to drive safely on the roads ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 28

Whether you’re going away or staying at home this Easter long weekend, we are reminding everyone to drive safely on the roads ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 28

The dry weather has enabled fire services to get a number of important hazard reduction burns done in recent days. Autumn is traditionally the busiest time of ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 28

While you can lead a horse to safety, you can't stop it from getting stuck again. Earlier this morning, firefighters from the RFS and FRNSW were called to ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 23

Yesterday, Western Sydney’s Middleton Brigade unveiled new artwork on their truck, paying homage to a local hero and the ANZAC spirit ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 22

The RFS is back at the Sydney Royal Easter Show! 🚒 Visit us at Home & Lifestyle Pavilion for bush fire planning tips, a fire truck to explore ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 22

The RFS is back at the Sydney Royal Easter Show for 2024, and the event is now in full swing! 🚒 Come find us with the fire truck at the Home & Lifestyle ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 21

RFS crews were called to a structure fire in the river village of Milsons Passage. Fourteen firefighters worked to extinguish the fire ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 20

If you are planning to undertake a burn on your property, it's important you check the local weather, notify the RFS and have adequate firefighting equipment ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 20

Safe Burning : Even if you've been using fire on your property for years, safe burning is your responsibility.Every year, fire services attend to hundreds of ...

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 20

If you are planning to undertake a burn on your property, it's important you check the local weather conditions, notify the RFS and have adequate firefighting ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 17

While our members are not in it for awards, we think it's important to highlight their achievements. When Gary Harris from Milsons Passage Brigade was unable ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 15

The 22nd annual Northern Field Exercise held at the Glen Innes Showgrounds has kicked off this morning. The two day event will see over 300 firefighters from ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 14

Firefighters from the RFS and FRNSW are on scene of a truck fire on the Pacific Highway, north of Maclean. The highway was closed in both directions ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 14

ADVICE: Golden Hwy, Uarbry (Warrumbungle LGA) Conditions have eased on a grass fire burning on both sides of the Golden Highway near Tongy Lane in Uarbry ...

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 14

This year, Mackerel Beach Brigade members Robert (Bob) and Christine Mitchell celebrate a golden milestone - 50 years of marriage and 50 years of dedicated ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 14

ADVICE: Golden Hwy, Uarbry (Warrumbungle LGA) #RFS firefighters supported by waterbombing aircraft are working to contain a grass fire burning on both sides ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 13

As NSW begins to experience more favourable conditions, land managers and fire agencies are undertaking more hazard reduction burns ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 08

Did anyone else feel that? A 3.6 magnitude earthquake has occurred around the Warragamba area, with tremors being felt across the Blue Mountains and western ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 07

Today is International Women's Day, a day where we acknowledge and celebrate the women of the RFS. To mark the day, we caught up with members from Dangar ... Show more

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Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance

International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.

Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.

Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.

Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 07

A big thank you to the community support shown to the late Captain Leo Fransen, member of the Diamond Beach Rural Fire Brigade on the state's Mid Coast ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 06

Current and forecast favourable conditions will see important hazard reduction burning undertaken in areas across NSW today and over coming weeks ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 06

Current and forecast favourable conditions will see important hazard reduction burning undertaken in areas across NSW today and over coming weeks ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 05

The #RFS is planning to conduct weather balloon flights today near Barellan, approximately 50km east of Griffith. The flights from the Barellan Showground ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 05

Woolwash Rd Fire, Airds (Campbelltown LGA). #RFS crews working to control bush fire burning to the SE of Woolwash Rd, Airds and to the east of the Georges ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 04

Lytton Rd Fire, Angus (Blacktown LGA) Firefighters have been able to contain a fire burning in old car parts and bumpers from spreading further ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 04

The RFS has teamed up with Surf Life Saving NSW to conduct aerial beach patrols along a 100km stretch of coastline from Red Rock to South West Rocks in the ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 03

Over the weekend, several of our brigades participated in Clean Up Australia Day events. It was fantastic to see our members getting out in their community and ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 02

More than 70 #RFS volunteers and staff made their way up Oxford Street tonight as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 02

Happy Mardi Gras to all! Members from across the RFS are once again marching in this year’s parade in Sydney. With members from all corners of NSW ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Mar 02

More than 70 RFS volunteers and staff made their way up Oxford Street tonight as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 26

Early this morning, five Strike Teams from across southern NSW and Greater Sydney departed for Victoria. The 110-strong firefighting contingent will spend the ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 27

On top of our more than 100 firefighters now in Victoria, the NSW Large Air Tanker is also pre positioned at Avalon Airport to assist if required ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 29

NSW firefighters are now returning home after a busy few days deployed to Victoria. Before they started the long drive home ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 29

AFAC News has released the Bushfire Seasonal Outlook for Autumn. Due to recent rainfall and cooler, more moderate conditions expected over coming months ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 26

Ahead of forecast heat wave conditions and elevated fire danger throughout Victoria on Wednesday this week, the RFS will fulfil a request from Victorian fire ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 28

Forecast conditions will see High Fire Danger across many areas of NSW today. RFS aircraft have been pre-positioned in locations across the state ... Show more

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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Bangladesh: Lack of Safety Measures

In a devastating fire at a six-story shopping mall in the capital of Bangladesh that claimed the lives of at least 46 people, the country's prime minister stated the absence of emergency exits.

The fire erupted on Thursday night in a restaurant on the ground floor of the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall in downtown Dhaka. More than a dozen firefighting units were mobilized.

A survivor recounted that people managed to escape by seeking refuge on the roof of the building.

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 29

Thunderstorm activity is increasing across parts of NSW including the Central West and Ranges. As lightning strikes can start new fires it's important you ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 29

Advice: Conargo Rd, Four Corners Fire (Murrumbidgee LGA).#RFS crews assisted by waterbombing aircraft, are working to contain a grass fire burning to the ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 29

While the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) ends on 31 March, nine local government areas in the state’s north east will end the BFDP early ... Show more

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rfs.nsw.gov.au Feb 27

Our crews have arrived safely in Ballarat, Victoria this evening ahead of dangerous fire conditions tomorrow. Stay safe. CFA (Country Fire Authority)

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After a quick break and refuel in Albury, our #RFS Strike Teams continue on their way to Ballarat in Victoria, where they'll be based over coming days to ... Show more

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