What is the difference between Hazard Reductions and Back burning?. Hazard reductions are pre-planned, controlled burns and are conducted during more favourable conditions. Back Burning is a tactic that involves lighting a fire in front of an oncoming bushfire. 📷 File Photo

As the sun sets, #NSWRFS crews continue supporting @NSWSES in areas including Gunnedah, with flooding & storm response. Rain may have eased, but flood risks remain. Call SES on 132 500 or if Life-threatening, call Triple 000. Helitak 203 @ Tamworth on standby tonight. 📸 Brad H.

RFS aircraft are supporting @NSWSES with flood rescues and intel gathering across central and northern NSW. Rain is easing, but strong winds may bring falling trees. Don’t drive through floodwater. If it’s flooded, forget it. For help, call 132 500 or Triple Zero in an emergency.

Snow in the Northern Tablelands, rain and winds for much of the state over the next few days. With the wild weather, make sure you secure loose items, keep flammables 1m from heaters and never leave cooking unattended. If it’s flooded, forget it. Stay safe, stay dry! #nswrfs

With heavy rain across the weekend and at the request of the @nswses, the #RFS has pre-deployed three of our search and rescue helicopters to northern NSW. If you require assistance with flood or storm damage contact the NSW SES on 132 500. All other emergencies, call 000

The Bush Fire Danger Period is now in place for three local government areas across NSW. Residents and land holders must know the rules when it comes to the use of fire. Don't be a fire risk to your community. For more information, visit the #RFS website:

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is proud to support the Dare to Be Aware initiative for 2025, a three-day youth road safety event being held this week at the Dubbo Showground.

After five weeks fighting fires burning across Alberta, the second contingent of NSW firefighters deployed to Canada has returned home. The group included more than 40 arduous firefighters from the #RFS, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Forestry Corporation.

How do our canvas hoses not burn?. Our canvas hose stitched with red is non-percolating and rubber lined internally so it doesn't leak out water. Our canvas hose stitched with blue is percolating and isn’t rubber lined. Its designed to stay wet on fire grounds to protect it.

On Saturday, the Macarthur District unveiled the new artwork to be displayed on their fire truck. Created by artists Jodie Munday, Alisha White and Michael Fardon. These vehicles carry with it the spirit of Country and the wisdom of the Dharawal people.

On Sunday, our #RFS members took part in the second annual Polar Plunge, braving the chilly waters of Cronulla to support and raise funds for Special Olympics Australia.

RFS crews are assisting FRNSW working to control a grass fire burning to the east of Macquarie Links Drive and Jarvisfield Place at Macquarie Links. The fire is burning in an easterly direction and while there is no immediate threat to property, smoke will be visible in the area.

Ever wondered how we know where the hydrants are?. We have nifty little markings that can be found on the road, the kerbside and on light poles that face directly towards the hydrant. This tells us where the water source is located and the size of the main.

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib joined new RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin at our State Logistics Centre today to inspect the latest batch of firefighting vehicles being rolled out to brigades.

Electric blankets are a great for that little bit of extra warm on colder nights, but they can also pose a fire risk. Make sure there’s no exposed wiring and always check your electric blanket for signs of wear, damage, faulty or exposed wiring. Stay fire safe this winter.

Earlier in the week, our firefighters got a very early morning wake-up call and responded to house fire at Freemans reach. As we go into another cold weekend it’s important to remember that working smoke alarms save lives.

On Saturday, Mittagong Rural Fire Brigade unveiled the new artwork to be displayed on their fire truck. Created by Dharawal artist Michael Fardon, it depicts the Fire Creation Story of the local Gundungurra people, featuring the animals and mountains of the Mittagong area.

Over the weekend, the #RFS State Training Academy in Dubbo was host to the 2025 Young Members Forum. The event provided hands on experiences with new technologies, key note speakers and educated more than 90 young members on the future direction of the RFS.

Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, but they can be prevented. Avoid cheap or non-compliant chargers, don’t modify devices and keep batteries away from flammable materials. Stay warm and safe this winter!

This morning, an additional 24 firefighting specialists from NSW departed for Canada to assist with wildfires burning across multiple provinces and territories. Among the group are 19 arduous firefighters bound for Saskatchewan and five aviation specialists heading to Alberta.