As a valued partner of the NSW Rural Fire Service, Governments and national industry bodies, the Association is a highly influential advocate, ensuring its members are taken into account in the decision making processes.
The RFSA is highly competent and professional. A key element is its governance structure, with representation drawn from 16 Divisions covering New South Wales.
So much has been and continues to be achieved by the Association, which highlights the hard work and dedication of its members.
LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
30 August 2010
AUGUST NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
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16 August 2010
RFSA SAYS VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES ROYAL COMMISSION HAZARD REDUCTION TARGET 'MISSES THE POINT' FOR NSW AND CALLS ON GOVERNMENT FOR A 300% INCREASE IN FUNDINGThe Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA), the representative organisation for Rural Fire Service volunteer firefighters and staff, said today that the 5% minimum hazard reduction target recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission was Victoria-specific and unworkable in NSW. The Association also called on the State Government and Opposition to support an increase of 300% in additional funding from the current $6.5 million funds allocated for hazard reduction.
23 July 2010
BAULKHAM HILLS RESIDENT WINS NEW NISSAN TIIDA BY SUPPORTING RURAL FIREFIGHTERS
Supporting NSW rural firefighters through the NSW Rural Fire Service Association's (RFSA's) raffle has made a Baulkham Hills resident the winner of a brand new car. As the major fund raiser for the RFSA, the raffles are made possible through the generous support of half a million people across NSW.
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AFAC 2010 - RFSA SPONSORED DELEGATES ANNOUNCED
The 17th Annual Australian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) Conference incorporating the Bushfire CRC Conference will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre, Northern Territory from 8-10 September 2010. The theme is "Same, Same, but Different - Learning lessons in a changing world".
In addition to four Board members (David Hoadley, Allan Holley, Peter Olah and Steve Raymond), an additional four delegates are sponsored to attend. They are Bert Brand (Region North), Vern Dunning (Region South), Jennine Kingston (Region West) and Jim Smith (Region East). Conference details can be found on the AFAC WEBSITE.
