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‘Careless’ Beach Campfire During Fire Ban Blamed For Moreton Island Blaze

"When careless things like this happen, it has a big impact, particularly on our volunteers who go out all hours of the night to keep our community safe," Neil Parker, Rural Fire Service Queensland Acting Chief Superintendent, said.

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Teenage volunteer firefighter sentenced for lighting Hunter blazes

Jack Hardidge lit several fires over three months in 2023

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Teenage RFS volunteer fought fires he lit during Hunter rampage

Jack Hardidge lit several fires over two months.

Newcastle Herald

Shared space experiment ending as first responders trickle out of Gungahlin

As Gungahlin grew, there was no plan to grow emergency premises.

The Canberra Times

RFS not supportive amid calls for emergency oversight

A coronial inquiry into the Black Summer bushfires has been finalised, as the head of the Rural Fire Service resists calls for another emergency body.

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Bushfire burning near Karuah on the Pacific Highway at Port Stephens

The fire was expected to reach the Pacific Highway on Saturday evening.

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Firefighters on high alert for Saturday heatwave

Rural Fire Service crews prepare for more heatwave conditions on Saturday

Newcastle Herald

'I've got the clothes on my back' - Coalfields in shock after devastating fires

Community rallies to support those worst affected by the fires.

Newcastle Herald

More than 80 fires are still roaring across the state

But cooler days are coming.

Newcastle Herald

Firefighter accused of lighting Hunter blazes granted bail

Mr Hardridge has been charged with allegedly lighting fires across the Lower Hunter in July and August, 2023.

Newcastle Herald

Firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter blazes was 'bored'

The man will face Maitland Local Court.

Newcastle Herald

'Broad brush' ESA review damages RFS chief's reputation, volunteers say

The ACT Volunteer Brigades Association has called for changes to an ESA review.

The Canberra Times

RFS defends Gospers Mountain back-burn decision at Black Summer coronial inquest

A Rural Fire Service commander tells an inquest into the 2019-20 bushfire disaster that he did not ignore concerns raised by a supervisor about the decision to conduct a back-burn that jumped containment lines when the weather changed.

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Volunteer firefighter celebrates 50 years with message for next generation of volunteers

When Stanthorpe local James Massey joined the Rural Fire Service at 21, it was almost expected of anyone who lived on the land. But finding young people to replace his generation is a difficult task.

Newcastle Herald

Fireproof Australia activist reflects on his crime

Alan Glover - actor, comedian, volunteer firefighter and activist - was unhappy with his sentencing outcome at the Downing Centre court in Sydney on Tuesday. Glover was given an 18-month good behaviour bond and he has to pay a $3000 fine for blocking a bridge or tunnel. He says he…

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Out-of-control bushfire burning more than 15,000ha continues to spread near Hill End, NSW

Possibly hundreds more properties under threat over coming days by bushfire in NSW Central West.

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Tambaroora bushfire in NSW Central West upgraded to emergency level, homes damaged

Homes damaged and farm infrastructure lost as people are told to seek shelter from a massive blaze in the NSW Central West, which has been upgraded to emergency level.

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Sydney swelters through hottest day in two years amid NSW heatwave

High fire danger expected for prolonged period across state in first time since black summer bushfires, RFS says

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Properties under threat as emergency alert level bushfire spreads amid punishing NSW heatwave

While one fire has been downgraded from emergency level, the heightened risk is expected to remain this evening for a fire that has burnt through 635ha near Bathurst.

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Firefighter fatigue concerns as western Queensland fire season expected to continue in autumn

The Rural Fire Service says it will have to manage volunteer fatigue as it anticipates a longer-than-usual fire season due to rapidly drying prolific grass growth.

AAP

Former NSW volunteer charged over deliberately lit fire

A former NSW volunteer firefighter has been charged with deliberately lighting a fire in the state's Riverina region and making false reports about other fires.

The Canberra Times

'It was pretty intense in there': Stories of heroism amid bushfire tragedy

ACT Rural Fire Service boss Rohan Scott was a volunteer on a tanker which went deep into the firefront and saved two people

ABC News

Former RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons made redundant from Resilience NSW

The former NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner is axed by the government after heavy criticism of Resilience NSW's response to the flood emergency earlier this year.

Newcastle Herald

Koala escapes flames with fractured foot: RFS warns of grass fires this summer

THERE are serious concerns for the koala population around Salamander Bay after a fire tore through the Mambo Wetlands. Kyrie the koala was lucky to survive.

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