The RFSA Grant Scheme provides financial assistance to individual brigades, support groups and districts for purposes not covered by Government funding.
NSW Rural Fire Service Association
About Us
Assistance Programs
We are committed to supporting our members as they protect the community. The RFSA does this via a range of ‘giving’ programs that directly benefit members.
Sponsorship
Opportunities for Members to gain skills and knowledge are supported by the RFSA by ongoing sponsorship of NSW RFS programs, including:
- State Championships
- Regional and District exercises
- Young Members Group
- The Australian Fire Cadet Championships.
RFSA Welfare Fund
Another RFSA initiative is the creation and funding of the RFSA Welfare Fund, which provides assistance for members in times of need.
Scholarships
The RFSA provides annual scholarships to enhance the knowledge, skills and personal development of our members so they can best serve the community and achieve their individual goals.
The annual scholarships are available to both NSW RFS volunteers and staff.
Grant Scheme
A key objective of the RFSA is to distribute a high percentage of proceeds generated from our funding programs as grants to NSW RFS volunteer brigades and support groups to improve the level of equipment, training and welfare of their members; and provide an overall community benefit.
All NSW RFS Brigades and Districts can apply for a Grant individually or collectively.
NSW RFS Young Members Group
The RFSA is proud to be a supporter of the NSW RFS Young Members Group (YMG).
YMG provides an effective communications channel between young NSW RFS members and the broader membership, developing partnerships and leadership skills.
Chaplaincy, Counselling & Family Support
The RFSA is committed to providing member welfare for those in need of assistance or who are experiencing hardship. We have a broad range of measures in place, supporting the work of the NSW RFS Chaplains and Critical Incident Support Services who provide care for volunteers, staff and their families.
Our welfare fund assists not just injured firefighters, but those who have suffered loss or damage to their homes, farms and livestock.
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RFSA State Board
Introducing your current RFSA State Board 2023 – 2025
Scott Campbell
PRESIDENT
Volunteer
Clarence Valley
Steve Robinson
VICE PRESIDENT
Vikki Bingley
SECRETARY
Volunteer
Southern Tablelands
Brian Millar
TREASURER
Southern Border
Troy Dowley
MEMBER
Glenda Howell
MEMBER
Jason Lewington
MEMBER
Leah Ross
MEMBER
David Stimson
MEMBER
Glenn Wall
MEMBER
RFSA Structure
The State Council is the RFSA’s governing body with a Chairperson and Delegate from each of 17 RFSA Divisions. Each Division correlates to NSW Rural Fire Service’s Districts/Teams/Zones, ensuring comprehensive state-wide representation.
The RFSA’s State Board oversees the day-to-day running of the Association. It reviews and approves strategies and action plans for the continuing development of the Association. The State Board comprises both volunteer and staff members of the Rural Fire Service in NSW, bringing together an appropriate mix of skills and experience to address the affairs of the RFSA.