Four new fire trucks have officially found their new homes as the New England District celebrates the outstanding dedication of our RFS.
Rob Rogers
Posted inFire
Escaped burns spark warning on safe burning practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April.
Posted inFire, Local News
Fire season wraps up but some restrictions in New England stay
The 2024-25 fire season is officially over for most of New South Wales, with restrictions extended in parts of the New England due to ongoing elevated fire risk.
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
Be alert this bushfire season
New England residents are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks as the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period kicks off.
Posted inEmergency management
‘Fires Near Me’ upgraded to include floods
The popular ‘Fires Near Me’ app has been upgraded to include flood information from the SES and renamed ‘Hazards Near Me’.