One Woolbrook volunteer has been fighting fires for six decades. He was among more than 61 Tamworth-area firefighters honoured this weekend, as two brigades rolled out new trucks.
NSW Rural Fire Service
Posted inGood News, Local News
Liverpool Range firefighters honoured for 1,700 years of service
One joined in 1951, the other in 1956, and they are still turning out. Meet the Liverpool Range firefighters among 55 volunteers honoured for a combined 1,700 years of service.
Posted inTamworth
RFS urges communities to prepare for bushfire season
Communities are being urged to prepare their homes and families for the bushfire season, with local Rural Fire Service brigades hosting Get Ready Weekend events.
Posted inFire, Local News
Northern Tablelands RFS volunteers honoured for 1,700 years of service
Almost 70 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers have been honoured for more than 1,700 years of combined service at ceremonies across the Northern Tablelands.
Posted inEmergency management, Fire, Local News
Bush Fire Danger Period starts across the region
Seven New England North West council areas start their Bush Fire Danger Period today. Here’s what it means for permits, and how to get your property ready.
Posted inNarrabri, Parenting and kids
Narrabri fire control centre to open doors to community
The NSW Rural Fire Service will open the doors of the new Narrabri Fire Control Centre to the community this Saturday.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Uralla
Hazard reduction burn this weekend in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
An 800 hectare hazard reduction burn near Armidale and Uralla this weekend could send smoke across Spring Camp, Enmore and Blue Knobby Roads.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire
RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service across Liverpool Plains
More than 40 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers, including Liverpool Plains members, will be recognised in Scone for more than 1,500 years’ combined service.
Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire
Almost $15 million boost for Namoi Gwydir emergency services
A new $13.1 million fire control centre and six firefighting vehicles have boosted emergency response capabilities across the Namoi Gwydir District.
Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Volunteering
RFS volunteers honoured for decades of service
More than 30 Liverpool Range District RFS volunteers were recognised in Quirindi this week for almost 1,000 years’ service.