Social research project to commence in Port Stephens

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has engaged the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) and the new Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC to conduct research focusing on people’s preparation, decision making and actions during the October fires.

Australian Community Engagement and Fire Awareness Conference

It is with great excitement that the Community Engagement Team announces that the 17th Australian Community Engagement and Fire Awareness Conference will be held in 2014!

A CFU for the Bellbrook Aboriginal Mission

During celebrations for NAIDOC Day this year, the NSW Rural Fire Service presented the Bellbrook Aboriginal mission with brand new equipment for a Community Fire Unit (CFU).

A bush fire themed snakes and ladders game

To help educate children on bush fire awareness Peter Farry, Secretary of the Lavington Brigade, developed a fun and interactive community engagement tool – a bush fire themed game of snakes and ladders.

Our angels in yellow

An insight into the extraordinary lives of our volunteers at the recent Blue Mountains fires. Click on 'Read more' below for the link to the video.

2013 Open Day photo competition

NSW RFS Open Day was a big hit this year with over 350 brigades participating and that resulted in some fantastic entries for the Open Day photo competition.

Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Kit

At the recent Community Engagement Forums, Volunteer Relations Project Officer Kevin White introduced the NSW RFS Volunteer Retention and Recruitment Kit.

As we say goodbye to Kevin, he shares some ideas on managing the challenges of recruitment and retention.