The peak body representing volunteer firefighters in NSW, the Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA), will conduct a “thank you” tour through regional areas of the state to thank volunteers for their work in providing flood relief. The RFSA will also … Read More
Whilst this winter had above average rainfall across the state, south-west NSW has recorded lower than average rainfall for the past 8 months. New Spring growth combined with a La Niña weather pattern could potentially increase grassland fuel loads. NSW … Read More
We are so honoured that Cold Chisel offered to support RFSA during their recent Blood Moon Tour 2020 by creating and selling a special RFSA T-Shirt at their concerts. To see Jimmy Barnes (who was fundamental in making this happen) … Read More
When Westmead Children’s Hospital contacted the RFSA with a request for protective goggles for medical teams working hard to save lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, we were happy to provide these from our stocks. Ordinary people who put their hand … Read More
Supporting our members is the driver behind all RFSA fundraising initiatives, to provide funds for training, equipment and assistance for RFSA volunteers and their families. Along with the RFSA Raffle and RFSA Shop sales, we also receive donations from individuals … Read More
The fires may have abated, but for many RFS firefighters the stress and psychological impact of their experience remains. Their local communities have been devastated; homes and lives taken; incomes lost; and the process of re-building will be long. Often, … Read More
We want to thank all the community-spirited people for their important donations to RFSA, and provide an insight into where the funds so generously given were directed. At a critical time in the recent fire events, RFSA supporters were amongst … Read More
The Berowra Waters Rural Fire Brigade, with support from the RFSA, recently hosted the 2019 Combined Districts FireBoat Exercise on the Hawkesbury River, north of Sydney. This exercise allows NSW RFS boat crews to practice and build capability in large-scale … Read More