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NSW Rural Fire Service

Posted inAwards, Liverpool Plains Shire

Local RFS members honoured for their dedicated service

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 28, 2025September 30, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 28, 2025September 29, 2025

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

blankby Kate BrownSeptember 20, 2025September 23, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 15, 2025September 16, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 31, 2025September 2, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 28, 2025August 29, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

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

blankby New England Times News DeskFebruary 7, 2025

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.

Posted inFire, Gunnedah Shire, Inverell Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Tamworth Regional

Total fire ban declared for Northern Slopes tomorrow

blankby New England Times News DeskJanuary 23, 2025

With hot, dry and windy conditions forecast for tomorrow, Friday January 24, a total fire ban has been declared for the Northern Slopes.

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