Media enquiries should be directed to Trevor Anderson, Acting Chief Executive Officer, RFSA, P: 02 47233400.
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The RFSA today said that payment of volunteers is not part of the volunteering culture and experienced volunteers 'will walk' if there is any suggestion of payment. More time should be spent on more relevant issues.
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The RFSA today slammed the Fire Brigades Employees Union (FBEU) for its damaging and misleading comments regarding the Kincumber Fire Station opening calling on the NSW Government for a proper review of fire management for all agencies in NSW.
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The RFSA today released is NSW State Election Policy for 2011 entitled "Building a Rural Fire Service for 2030. "State Election Policy 2011" Downloadable from ABOUT US >Policies.
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The RFSA today called on the State Government to review the cooperative fire fighting arrangements in NSW for a fairer deal for Local Councils questioning the validity of the overall funding mix.
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Supporting NSW rural firefighters through the RFSA raffle has led to Cootamundra resident Patricia Bright winning a brand new car. The Raffle is made possible through the generous support of half a million people across NSW.
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The RFSA today called on the NSW Government to drop costly rental charges against the Rural Fire Service for equipment the RFS uses on public land.
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RFSA President Brian McKinlay today published an open letter to the Central Coast community.
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The RFSA today released the formal responses from both the Labor Government and the Liberals-Nationals Opposition to its 32 policies and recommendations for fire management and community safety across NSW.
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The RFSA today confirmed that both the Labor Government and Liberals-Nationals Opposition have supported an annual hazard reduction audit reporting to Parliament as recommended by thge RFSA.
The RFSA will hold its next Volunteer Family Day at Cobargo in the Bega Valley on Sunday 3 April to "give something back" to local firefighters and their families.