Ever wondered what's on board a NSW RFS fire truck? Captain Simon Delander from NSW RFS - Illawong Brigade is here to show you around a typical Cat 1 Tanker 🚒 What firefighting appliance would you like us to show you next? | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Ever wondered what's on board a NSW RFS fire truck? Captain Simon Delander from NSW RFS - Illawong Brigade is here to show you around a typical Cat 1 Tanker 🚒 What firefighting appliance would you like us to show you next? | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Have you ever wondered what type of equipment is carried on our fire trucks? Here's our NSW RFS - Illawong Brigade with a tour of what’s onboard a #nswrfs Category 1 appliance and inside the lockers. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Have you ever wondered what type of equipment is carried on our fire trucks? Here's our NSW RFS - Illawong Brigade with a tour of what’s onboard a #nswrfs Category 1 appliance and inside the lockers. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Do you feel called to join our passionate volunteers in communities across the state as a member of the NSW RFS? From catering and communications, to truck driving and firefighting, there are a range of roles available to suit you and your skills. Learn about the roles and apply now at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Do you feel called to join our passionate volunteers in communities across the state as a member of the NSW RFS? From catering and communications, to truck driving and firefighting, there are a range of roles available to suit you and your skills. Learn about the roles and apply now at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/join | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Terrifying vision has emerged of a NSW RFS fire truck being overrun by bushfire earlier this month. On 4 January, the Dunmore Rural Fire Brigade was fighting the Currowan fire at Tomerong, in the Shoalhaven. The video shows how the earlier-than-forecasted southerly change impacted the area, quickly changing conditions as the fire progressed north. "This is why it is extremely important to have a bush fire survival plan, and make sure you make a decision early on what you will do if threatened by
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Terrifying vision has emerged of a NSW RFS fire truck being overrun by bushfire earlier this month. On 4 January, the Dunmore Rural Fire Brigade was fighting the Currowan fire at Tomerong, in the Shoalhaven. The video shows how the earlier-than-forecasted southerly change impacted the area, quickly changing conditions as the fire progressed north. "This is why it is extremely important to have a bush fire survival plan, and make sure you make a decision early on what you will do if threatened by
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The NSW RFS is proud to have the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia! Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Commissioner Rob Rogers unveiled the full firefighting fleet of the NSW RFS aircraft at RAAF Base at Richmond today, which includes the Citation jet, new helicopters with increased capacity and the 737 Large Air Tanker. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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The NSW RFS is proud to have the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia! Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Commissioner Rob Rogers unveiled the full firefighting fleet of the NSW RFS aircraft at RAAF Base at Richmond today, which includes the Citation jet, new helicopters with increased capacity and the 737 Large Air Tanker. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Parts of far western NSW are experiencing major power outages following severe storms that brought down transmission infrastructure Thursday morning. With outages expected to last for 2-3 weeks, the RFS is deploying resources to the area to ensure our Brigades remain operational and can continue supporting their communities. Our transport team hit the road early this morning from Sydney with supplies including generators, fuel pods, cool rooms, lighting towers and communications equipment. | NSW
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Parts of far western NSW are experiencing major power outages following severe storms that brought down transmission infrastructure Thursday morning. With outages expected to last for 2-3 weeks, the RFS is deploying resources to the area to ensure our Brigades remain operational and can continue supporting their communities. Our transport team hit the road early this morning from Sydney with supplies including generators, fuel pods, cool rooms, lighting towers and communications equipment. | NSW
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NSW RFS crews are assisting NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with a hazard reduction burn today at Bowen Mountain (Hawkesbury LGA). Smoke from this burn may be experienced particularly in parts of western Sydney this afternoon and overnight, however should clear tomorrow under forecast conditions. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. (Video: NPWS). | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS crews are assisting NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service with a hazard reduction burn today at Bowen Mountain (Hawkesbury LGA). Smoke from this burn may be experienced particularly in parts of western Sydney this afternoon and overnight, however should clear tomorrow under forecast conditions. Please only call Triple Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire. (Video: NPWS). | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS crews are assisting the NSW SES with sandbagging shops and homes around the Picton CBD. The Stonequarry Creek is rising and the SES is advising people in the area to prepare to evacuate. Video: Jamie Smith NSW RFS | NSW Rural Fire Service
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With a further request for assistance, the NSW RFS has deployed the RJ-85 Large Air Tanker to Western Australia, having just departed from Dubbo on its way to Busselton, WA via Ayers Rock Airport. The RJ-85 joins the NSW based C130 and lead plane aircraft, helping firefighters protect communities in WA. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Here’s the view from NSW RFS crews above the Lismore CBD this morning where floodwaters have been receding, allowing the cleanup to begin in some areas. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS helicopters are being pre-positioned in locations across the state, ready to assist the NSW SES as forecast rain continues this week with potential flooding. Helicopters with Aviation Rescue Crews will be placed at Dubbo, Moree, Tamworth and Lismore . For emergency assistance with flood and storm damage, call the NSW SES on 132 500. If it's a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000). | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS volunteers have a wide range of training opportunities available to update their skills. This video shows two of our firefighters completing a high rise training drill as part of a course to become an Advanced Structural Firefighting (ASF) instructor. Last week, eight new ASF instructors were added to the NSW RFS ranks, following training with the South Australian Country Fire Service and current NSW RFS ASF instructors. Video: Matthew Reeves | NSW Rural Fire Service
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NSW RFS volunteers are on centre court in Camden, hosing mud and debris from the tennis courts near the Showground. More than 630 NSW RFS members are out today, as part of the multi-agency response and clean-up following floods and storm damage. (📷: Brian Bey) | NSW Rural Fire Service
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RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW transport teams have departed Coffs Harbour and are on their way to Lismore to offer flood assistance. Be sure to give our crews a wave if you see them drive by 👋 Video: Nicholas Granata-Low (Bathurst RFS) | NSW Rural Fire Service
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A rescue of a different kind has been captured by one of our NSW RFS helicopters today, as a cargo ship lost power and became stranded off the coast of the Royal National Park, south east of Sydney. While the vessel is now stable, tug boats are assisting the ship head safely to deeper water. If you need assistance with flood or storm damage though, best to call the NSW SES on 132 500 or if it's a life threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000). | NSW Rural Fire Service
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As large storm fronts and further rain close in on the South Coast, at the request of the NSW SES the #RFS has pre-positioned a rescue helicopter at Moruya on the South Coast. In a first for NSW emergency services, the aircraft will provide a dedicated night-time search and rescue capability to assist those who may be caught in flood waters. This helicopter will support another two aircraft already positioned at Nowra and Cooma. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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The #RFS is made up of like-minded people from diverse backgrounds who volunteer their time to protect not only their own community but communities across NSW and Australia. It doesn’t matter what your background is or what skills you currently have – we provide all the necessary training and support. If you’ve ever thought about joining the RFS, now is the time! We have a role for everyone including firefighting, communications, catering, aviation support and administration. For more informatio
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As floodwaters continue to move across the state, parts of the road network remain impassable due to thick mud or water damage. Yesterday, an #RFS helicopter was tasked with locating and rescuing a local farmer whose vehicle became stuck in deep mud, in remote terrain more than 160 km north of Bourke. After being stranded for several hours, the Lightning Ridge local was rescued by RFS aviation crews, who managed to land on dry ground nearby before trudging through the mud to reach him. He was th
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The #RFS Chinook helicopter has undergone a massive makeover, with aviation specialists working for eight months to install a large belly tank. Now fully operational, the Chinook's capacity has increased to 11,000 litres, the largest water payload of any firefighting helicopter in Australia. With the upgrade, our helicopter can fill faster, deploy more effectively, and conduct night-time operations when fire intensity is typically lower. The Chinook has been instrumental in firefighting efforts
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NSW firefighters truck gets overrun by flames
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From everyone at the #RFS, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and take care during the holiday period, we look forward to seeing you in 2025. We also want to say a massive thank you to all of our members and their families for their efforts throughout the year. 🎄🎅 | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Bonville RFS fire truck melts in ferocious bushfires
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Today our brigade has taken delivery of a brand-new fire truck. This new fire truck is a Pumper and will certainly give our firefighters a greater capability to better serve our community and the surrounding areas. Here is some information about our new Pumper. • The Pump is capable of moving over 2000 litres of water a min. • It has two inbuilt foam tanks which hold 200 litres between them. • A LED lighting tower that is fitted in the centre of the pumper, which rises up and can produce 360 deg
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Our RFS helicopter has been out monitoring flooding around Manilla, Tamworth and Gunnedah, capturing roads and dams affected as floodwaters continue to move through rivers and streams in the area. With more water still to move through the area please stay up to date with official warnings and remember if it’s flooded, forget it. Never drive through flood waters. For the latest information, check Hazards Near Me and the NSW SES for updates. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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The RFS is proud to support our members taking part in this year’s Mardi Gras! Commissioner Rob Rogers, our Deputy Commissioners, senior leaders and around 80 members have joined this year’s event, with our specially marked truck. Have a great night! | NSW Rural Fire Service
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RFS crews up and down the coast are out and about assisting our @NSWSES colleagues prepare communities ahead of further rainfall today. Further rain and strengthening winds are forecast this afternoon over many coastal areas. A reminder to download the Hazards Near Me app and set a watch zone to receive warnings for your area. If you do need storm or flood assistance call the SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Today, RFS crews have been busy setting up the base camp that was delivered to Tasmania via truck and ferry this week. Fighting fires, particularly in remote locations, requires significant support. This base camp, located in Tullah in north western Tasmania, will provide firefighters with a place to recuperate between shifts with access to rest areas, kitchen and bathroom facilities. The camp will be ready and operational for fire crews on Saturday. | NSW Rural Fire Service
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The #RFS is made up of people from all different backgrounds who share a common goal, to protect and help their local communities. It doesn’t matter about your skillset, or what career you’re in – we provide all the necessary training and support. If you’ve ever thought about joining the RFS, now is the time! We have a role for everyone from firefighting and communications to catering and aviation support. For more information or to submit an application, visit the RFS website today: www.rfs.nsw
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Since having its belly tank installed, the pilots and crew on #RFS Chinook helicopter have been practicing to fight fires with this new capability. #firefighting #helicopter | NSW Rural Fire Service
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Nestled near Cooma, the #RFS Adaminaby brigade has been protecting three townships since 1940—through scrub, and bush fires, even during winter when it snows. With rugged terrain limiting truck access, they team up with #RFS helicopters to deploy their remote fire crews into the mountains. When they do hit the road, it’s often for rescue missions with heavy gear in tow. If you've been thinking about joining the #RFS, now is the time! For more information and to submit your application, visit the
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