Narrabri’s Patrick O’Hanlon has been named Young Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 NSW RFS Youth Awards. Read more here.
NSW Rural Fire Service
Posted inAwards, Liverpool Plains Shire
Local RFS members honoured for their dedicated service
The dedication and commitment of 16 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers from across the Liverpool Range District will be recognised at a special ceremony.
Posted inEmergency management, Walcha
Bergen welcomes new $1.6 million fire station
NSW Rural Fire Service members have celebrated the official opening of the new Bergen Rural Fire Brigade station in Walcha.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
RFS brigades to spend weekend preparing communities for bushfire season
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be throwing open station doors this weekend as residents are urged to begin preparing for the upcoming bush fire season.
Posted inFire, Local News
Preseason preparedness: together, we can keep our communities safe
As the new fire season approaches, the NSW Rural Fire Service is highlighting the importance of preseason preparedness – with the recent Super AGM at Croppa Creek standing as a shining example of community spirit and collaboration.
Posted inFire, Inverell Shire, Tenterfield Shire
Northern Tablelands RFS celebrates new station and long-serving members
Residents have celebrated the official re-opening of the Bonshaw Rural Fire Brigade station and the recognition of long-serving volunteers across the region.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Fire, Uralla Shire, Walcha
Bush fire danger period begins in the New England District
Starting Monday, the Bush Fire Danger Period will officially begin across the Armidale, Uralla, and Walcha Local Government Areas.
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire
Total Fire Ban continues for Friday
It’s the North Western regions’ turn for a Total Fire Ban, with the NSW Rural Fire Service declaring one for tomorrow, Friday March 7.
Posted inFire, Gunnedah Shire, Gwydir Shire, Inverell Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional
Total fire ban declared for Northern Slopes
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Northern Slopes regions tomorrow, Wednesday March 5, with hot and windy weather on the way.
Posted inNarrabri
Work to being on new Namoi Gwydir Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre
A new Namoi Gwydir Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre to be built in Narrabri will provide local emergency services with the cutting-edge technology and resources to combat fires.