RFS New England Aviation Brigade

11/09/2026

Armidale Aviation Brigade got a mention on Prime news this week, operationally, we looking to have a busy fire season ahead of us

08/09/2026

An early start to the fire season saw Armidale Airbase activated for the first time on Sunday (Father’s Day)

Brigade members quickly stepped into action, supporting aerial firefighting operations across a range of vital roles, including Communications, Air Base Operators and Air Attack Supervisor

14/08/2026

RFS’s getting operational ready to commence working on France fires

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27/05/2026

Another outstanding video showcasing the Air Attack Supervisor Course currently being delivered at the RFS Dubbo Training Centre. A behind-the-scenes look at the training, coordination, and skills that prepare personnel for the critical role of managing aerial firefighting operations.

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27/05/2026

Another outstanding video showcasing the Air Attack Supervisor Course currently being delivered at the RFS Dubbo Training Centre. A behind-the-scenes look at the training, coordination, and skills that prepare personnel for the critical role of managing aerial firefighting operations.

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21/05/2026

New England Aviation member, James Simmons currently undertaking Air Attack Supervisor training at RFS Dubbo Aviation Centre

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15/01/2026

Air Attack Supervisor view of a fire front

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18/12/2025

11/12/2025

New England Aviation members were deployed last week as Aviation Radio Operator and Air Observer on the Goulburn River fire. Their work provided critical support to firefighting operations, these aerial imagery highlights the severity and intensity of the fire conditions.

08/12/2025

Our thoughts are very much with our firefighting colleagues at the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service today, following the sad news that an experienced NPWS firefighter has tragically lost their life overnight while working on a bush fire at Bulahdelah on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia.

This is a true reminder of the risks every firefighter takes protecting our communities and the environment day in and day out. While words never feel enough at times like this, we stand shoulder to shoulder with the NPWS family, and pass on our sincere condolences to their fellow colleagues who assisted at the scene, the family of the firefighter and the wider firefighting community.

Rest easy, Sir - your job here is done