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@NSWRFS

The NSW Rural Fire Service, the world's largest fire service. Our more than 70,000 volunteer members provide emergency services to more than 95 percent of NSW.

New South Wales, Australia rfs.nsw.gov.au Joined December 2007

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NSW RFS @NSWRFS 1d

Australia deployed a Large Air Tanker, Lead Plane and 20 Australian personnel to Indonesia last week to support local firefighters. The team includes personnel from the RFS, NSW Ambulance, NEMA and DFAT. The LAT has already delivered more than 210,000 litres of water.

NSW RFS @NSWRFS 4d

A Total Fire Ban will be in place today, Saturday, 7 November 2026 for the Greater Hunter and Upper Central Western Plains areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. For more info:rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

NSW RFS @NSWRFS 4d

A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Saturday, 7 November 2026 for the Greater Hunter and Upper Central Western Plains areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across parts of the state, increasing the fire danger. For more info:rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr

NSW RFS @NSWRFS Nov 2

Home and hosed! After returning from a deployment in France last month, our Chinook is ready for the NSW fire season. In this video, the crew can be seen testing the aircraft's 11,000+ litre capacity over Penrith Lakes.

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NSW RFS @NSWRFS Nov 2

Crews are working to contain a truck fire on the Hume Hwy at Bowning, approximately 7km NW of Yass. The Hwy is closed south bound. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and follow the directions of emergency services in the area. livetraffic.com for road information.