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NOW OPEN - RFSA State Board Director Nominations
PDES Women’s Leadership Summit - EOI's OPEN
NEW CEO OF NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCED
RFSA COMMITTED TO 40KM/H SLOW DOWN ROAD RULE
Update on Workers Compensation Presumptive Legislation
2018 Professional Development Scholarship Recipients announced
RFSA Supports NSW Government Compensation Law for Firies
RFSA Welcomes New Compensation Law For NSW Firies
RFSA supports presumptive legislation for firefighters
RFSA welcomes recommendations from Keelty review
NSW firies fired up with new technology, techniques and research
2018 Annual General Meeting Notice
RFSA President thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Rural Firefighters provide valuable feedback for Independent Review.
RFSA welcomes the NSW Government's new Road Safety Law to protect the Protectors.
Member Input Sought - Keelty Inquiry
Standard Registrations Now Open for RFSA Conference 2018.
Volunteer Fire Fighters reject calls for "one single fire service"
RFSA thanks brave Volunteers who fought Tathra Fires
NSW falls behind on Road Safety as WA introduces new 40km law to protect Emergency Workers
RFSA urges Premier to intervene on road safety for Emergency Services
New handbooks for evacuation planning and managing spontaneous volunteers
RFSA pays tribute to brave efforts and hard work of volunteers
RFSA Conference 2018 - Sponsored Delegate - Expressions of Interest - Now Open
National Police, Defence and Emergency Services Women's Leadership Summit
Protect the Protectors - Leah Ross
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE - Husqvarna Lawn Tractors
Nominations for the Supportive Employer Program Awards 2018 are open
RFSA sponsorship recipient continues research into cultural burning.
Letters of Support - Protect the Protectors
2018 RFSA Branch and Division AGM advice
International Volunteer Day: RFSA Pays Tribute to Incredible Work of Volunteers
RFSA urges government to improve road safety for emergency workers
Interested in being a Consultative Committee delegate? Express your interest.
Express your Interest in RFSA Committee Membership
Fire Fighters Walk for Life
Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards 2017
Building Support for New Road Rule to Protect Emergency Workers
RFSA urges NSW to adopt new Road Rules to protect Emergency Workers.
The facts on the FESL.
Don't mess with the amount guaranteed to fight fires and protect the community.
Have your say for a chance to win a $250 Wish Gift Card!
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience offers Education Scholarships for Volunteers
National Fire Associations Chairperson thanks volunteer fire fighters during National Volunteer Week
RFSA President thanks volunteer fire fighters during National Volunteer Week.
Thanking our Members on St Florian's Day
Volunteers' Family Day to be held at Bungendore - Sunday 4 June, 2017
State Board Nominations - Now Open
RFSA fights to maintain funding levels for rural fire services under new model
Minister's comments reflect RFSA policy
Thank you Members.
Apply to take part in the NSW RFS Volunteer 2 Career program
RFSA to focus on the challenges for rural fire fighters in the Far West.
Message from the President - Recent Media Coverage
Message from the NSW RFS Commissioner
RFSA vows to continue supporting its Members
The latest edition of the Bush Fire Bulletin is now available
Volunteers' Family Day
2016 Emergency Service Volunteers Memorial Service
Rotary Vocational Training Team - Vanuatu Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Project 2016
Open Now - NSW RFSA Grant Scheme re-launched.
RFSA lobbies key Politicians regarding CFA/UFU industrial matter
RFSA inducts new Life Members
Women & Leadership Australia Development Scholarships open to RFSA Members
Tell us what you think! Member Advantage 2016 Satisfaction Survey now open
RFSA praises Volunteers' Community Spirit
RFSA expresses support for Victorian Volunteer Fire Fighters
RFSA Conference wins National Award
National Volunteer Week 2016
Nominations for 2016 Overseas Deployment Register
NSW RFSA Grant Scheme - Advice from the President
The NSW Rural Fire Service Association welcomes the Government’s responses to the 2013 Wambelong Fire Inquiries recommendations
NSW Rural Fire Service Association wins the Meeting & Events Australia (MEA) Meeting of the Year Award
NSW RFS Volunteers recognised and supported by the Government
RFSA Office & Shop Close
EIO's open to attend the 5th International Fire Behaviour and Fuels Conferance
RFSA awards to recognise excellence in rural fire fighters
NSW RFS appeals for more fire fighters to assist in Tasmania
Ready to cook up a storm at State Champs?
Nominations for the 2016 Volunteer to Career Program are open
Say thanks to your employer for their support
RFSA seek urgent meeting with Government on future funding for Volunteers
Important Information - Avenza PDF Maps Notice
RFSA appeals for community vigilance after tragic start to fire season
RFSA elects new President, Vice-President and Director.
2015 Professional Development Scholarships Announced
Join the NSW RFS Young Members Group - 2016-17 Nominations Open
Divisional & Branch AGMs
RFSA Acting President alerts community to start of Bush Fire Danger Period
Nominations Open for NSW RFS Overseas Deployment Register
Cost Effective Internet Access at Brigade Stations
2015 Volunteers Memorial Service
Letter to RFSA Members from Acting President Ken Middleton
RFSA refutes blanket adoption of Wambelong Fire Inquiry recommendations
Over $1.72 million in grants awarded to help NSW Rural Firefighters protect the community
RFSA congratulates Honours and Awards recipients
RFSA elects 2015-2017 Board
NSW Government announces more than $1 Billion to support Community Services and Build Community Resilience
Wambelong Fire Inquiry - RFSA Response to Government
2015 Annual General Meeting Notification
RFSA President thanks volunteer fire fighters
AFAC Conference 2015 - Expression of Interest Now Open
Celebrating our Members on International Fire Fighters Day
Volunteers remember emergency services personnel who have lost their lives
What's Making News - March 13-20, 2015
RFSA awards recognise excellence in NSW Rural Firefighters
Nominate a fellow member for RFSA Honours & Awards
Nominations for State Board Now Open
What's the News - 06 March 2015
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RFSA Grant Scheme to boost equipment for NSW Rural Fire Brigades
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NSW Rural Fire Service Association expresses concerns about Wambelong fire report
RFSA sponsor the NSW RFS Combined Districts Fire Boat Exercise
Funding boost to NSW RFS
AFAC offers travel support for international conference attendance.
RFSA congratulates Brian McKinlay for Australia Day Honour
RFSA releases State Election Policy 2015
Join us at RFSA Conference 2015
Volunteer to Career Program 2015
President commends volunteers and staff for interstate assistance
Expressions of Interest Open - Volunteer Leader Programs 2015
Divisional & Branch AGM Meeting Notice 2015
Join the NSW RFS Young Members Group
Have your say - PPC Review
Say thank you to your employer for supporting NSW RFS Volunteers
NSW RFSA Grant Scheme deliveries commence 8 Oct
RFSA Support for Volunteers during 14/15 Bush Fire Danger Period
2014 Volunteer Memorial Service
Vale Peter Witton
Meet your local RFS volunteer firefighters at NSW RFS Open Day
RFSA Blue Drill Shirt Announcement
Rural Fire-fighters set to heat up the kitchen at State Champs
$1.7 Million - A record year for Grant Scheme
John Fitzgerald awarded 'Life Member'
Member of the Year Announced - Congratulations Lisa Edmonds
RFSA Announces its Annual Scholarship Recipients
Volunteers' Family Day at Cessnock - Sunday 27 July
Want to cook up a storm at State Champs?
Commemorating St Florian's Day and our Members
Curlwaa Volunteers' Family Day Coming Up
EOIs to attend AFAC Conference now open
RFSA Newsletter - Now Available
RFSAC Vacancy
Thanks for your tireless efforts
RFSA Honours and Awards
Nominate Now for a RFSA Scholarship
RFSA Grant Scheme 2014 Open
Volunteers' bus improves transportation for Northern Tablelands Rural Fire-Fighters
Constitutional Review Committee EOIs Open
Divisional and Branch AGMs
RFSA supports proposed new clearing rules
NSW Rural Fire Service Volunteers big winners from RFSA Grants
Association Letter to Prescott Fire Department
RFSA Elects New President
RFSA welcomes Emergency Service Tax delay
NSW RFS St. Florian's Day Awards
Members invited to RFSA Conference 2013
Thank You
NOW CLOSED. EOI open - Trustee of RFS DGR Public Fund
RFSA Response to 'Funding Our Emergency Services' Discussion Paper
NEW Photo Gallery - Chifley-Lithgow Exercises
RFSA Newsletter-Issue 26-Now Available
Interview with Bevan Michel - Scholarship Recipient
Assessment of Rural Fire Services costs and funding
Podcast - Elizabeth Philpott
Podcast - Stephanie Huysmans
July Newsletter
RFSA Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients
Existing Workers Compensation Coverage For Volunteers
Volunteer to Career 2012 Program Nominations Open
RFSA responds to Local Government call to withdraw from RFS
RFSA submits to NSW Worker's Compensation Review
2012 Annual General Meeting Notification
New Brigade in Focus-Cunjurong Point
Thank You Volunteers
RFSA Newsletter- Issue 24 Available
A 'Wheely' Great Asset
New Brigade In Focus
RFSA 2012 Grants Scheme Submission Period Extended
RFSA Provides Delegate Sponsorship To Attend 2012 AFAC & Bushfire CRC Conference
One Month Remaining To Submit 2012 Grant Applications
RFSA Announces Annual Awards Program
An Essential Outcome
Grants Scheme & President Scholarships for 2012 NOW OPEN
Letter From RFSA State President
Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) STATUS
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Letter to RFSA Members from Acting President Ken Middleton
Monday, 14 September 2015
