The Latest Breaking News from Rural Fire Service

‘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.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2025

Teenage volunteer firefighter sentenced for lighting Hunter blazes

Jack Hardidge lit several fires over three months in 2023

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2024

What is new in your neighbourhood under the ACT budget?

How your suburb fared.

The Canberra Times · Jun 25, 2024

Firefighters on high alert for Saturday heatwave

Rural Fire Service crews prepare for more heatwave conditions on Saturday

Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2023

'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 · Dec 15, 2023

More than 80 fires are still roaring across the state

But cooler days are coming.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023

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 · Sep 8, 2023

Firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter blazes was 'bored'

The man will face Maitland Local Court.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2023

'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 · Jul 17, 2023

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.

ABC News · May 16, 2023