RFS

Bushfires in Hawkesbury Now Contained

Rain over the past few days has given fire crews a much-needed reprieve across parts of NSW, particularly in the…

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Four Bushfires Burning in Parr State Conservation Area, Hawkesbury

A number of bushfires are burning in the Hawkesbury region, the NSW Rural Fire Service reported today, 6 January 2025.…

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Richmond-based RFS ‘Chinook’ Helicopter Gets an Upgrade

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased…

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Total Fire Ban for Greater Sydney on 8 November 2024

A Total Fire Ban is in place today for Greater Sydney and other regions across the state today, Friday, 8…

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Emergency Response Exercise at RAAF Base Richmond

A routine exercise will be conducted at RAAF Base Richmond to test the base’s emergency response procedures.   DATES:                       Thursday, 14…

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High Fire Danger Rating for Greater Sydney – 3 November 2024

The NSW Rural Fire Service has announced that the Fire Danger Rating for the Greater Sydney region is HIGH for…

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Hazard Reduction Burn in Cockatoo Place, Glenorie

The NSW Rural Fire Service will conduct a Hazard Reduction Burn in Cockatoo Place, Glenorie, this evening, Thursday, 31st of…

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High Fire Danger Rating for Greater Sydney – 7 October 2024

According to the RFS, the Fire Danger Rating for the Greater Sydney Region is HIGH, indicating an elevated risk of…

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26th NSW RFS State Championships

Competition was blazing hot as hundreds of firefighters and catering crew members across the state gathered together in Albury Wodonga…

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Early Morning House Fire in Colin Lane, Carlingford

Right after midnight, emergency services responded to a house fire at a single-level residence in Carlingford on Thursday, 19 September…

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