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Area Command Western Area Command Western covers 344,349 square kilometres, which is approximately 43% of NSW.

The command supports 8 districts, 22 local government areas, 426 brigades, 806 firefighting appliances and 14,540 volunteer members.

Help Protect Your Community – Join the NSW RFS Mitigation Teams! Are you proud of your community and want to help keep ...
14/04/2026

Help Protect Your Community – Join the NSW RFS Mitigation Teams!
Are you proud of your community and want to help keep it safe from bushfires?
This is your chance to make a real difference on Country and for your community.
The NSW Rural Fire Service is recruiting Mitigation Crew Leaders and Crew Members across the following locations:
Bathurst
Bourke
Brewarrina
Cowra
Dubbo
Forbes
Harden
Mudgee
Orange
These are targeted, full time, ongoing roles, with final locations negotiated with successful candidates.
What’s in it for you?
Crew Leaders:
$76,749 – $83,435 + 12% super
Crew Members:
$67,704 – $72,741 + 12% super
These roles offer:
Practical, on the ground work protecting land and people
Full training and induction provided
35 hour work week
Uniform supplied
4-5 weeks annual leave
One Agreed Absence leave day per calendar month
Remote area allowance
Stable, ongoing employment
Whether you’ve got experience or are looking to start something meaningful, this could be the opportunity for you.
Come along to an information session:
Forbes – 26 Union Street
15 April @ 6:00pm
Cowra – 23 Johnstone Way, Area Command Western
20 April @ 6:30pm
Bourke – Community Hall, Mitchell Street
22 April @ 4:00pm
Brewarrina – Information Centre, Bathurst Street
23 April @ 4:00pm
Orange – 1385 Forest Road, Canobolas Fire Control Centre
23 April @ 6:30pm
More information:
Call Area Command Western on (02) 6342 7700
Protect Country. Support community. Build a future with the NSW RFS

🔥 Strategic Hazard Reduction Burns Conducted at Angledool NSW 🔥This week, Western Mitigation Crews carried out strategic...
21/11/2025

🔥 Strategic Hazard Reduction Burns Conducted at Angledool NSW 🔥

This week, Western Mitigation Crews carried out strategic hazard reduction burns along the interface of Angledool and New Angledool, north of Lightning Ridge near the QLD border. Working closely with the NSW RFS - Far West Team, together wit the Area Community Risk Team, Westenr Mitigation crews conducted these burns as part of ongoing efforts to reduce bushfire risk in western NSW and protect our remote communities.

👷 How crews prepared:

• Mowers and a tracked loader were used to establish control lines
• Fire breaks were enhanced to protect fencelines
• A Hook Truck carrying a bulk water pod supported suppression efforts

🌱 The challenge:
The fire breaks are heavily infested with Buffel Grass, an introduced species that fuels intense fires despite its patchy growth. The dark smoke seen during the burns was a clear sign of its impact.

🌩️ Why it matters:
These burns provide a narrow but vital buffer against fires that could be sparked by storms in the coming season. While designed to protect local properties, the burns also protected telecommunication infrastructure and the local tip from wildfire impact. Remarkably, just like in 2023, showers arrived immediately after the burns — helping to fully extinguish heavy fuels.

🙌 A big thank you to the crews for their hard work and dedication in keeping our communities safe.

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👉 Stay fire ready, stay informed, and support hazard reduction efforts in your area.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Andrew Luffman - Orana Team, James Prentice - Mid Lachlan Valley Team, Kat McCauley - South ...
20/11/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate Andrew Luffman - Orana Team, James Prentice - Mid Lachlan Valley Team, Kat McCauley - South West Slopes Team, Beth Ormsby - Far West team, and Bryson Bigwood - Western Border Team, on successfully completing the Operational Officer Level 1 Program!
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievement. 👏
Here’s to the next step in your journey—well done team! 💪

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Cowra, NSW
2794

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