Division 4 RFSA

After a great response to the RFSA Fuel Voucher campaign we are extending the giveaways throughout May and June. We'll be giving away 1 x $200 fuel voucher for each day!

We are also pleased to announce the latest winners for April are from the Districts of:

Blue Mountains
Canobolas
Castlereagh (2)
Chifley/Lithgow
Cudgegong
Cumberland
Far West
Hawkesbury
Hunter Valley
Lake George
New England
Northern Rivers
Northern Tablelands
Orana (2)
Riverina (2)
Riverina Highlands
Shoalhaven

Every winner will receive a $200 fuel voucher courtesy of the RFSA. Watch this space as we continue to announce more winners.

We had a fantastic RFSA Family Day at HARS Aviation Museum today!

Members and their loved ones enjoyed exploring the displays and appreciated the chance to connect with one another.

RFSA is proud to host Family Days to thank and recognise our members for their service to the community.

Look out for our next Family Day at Gunnedah coming up on 28 March.

With NSW RFSA – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 17 months in a row. 🎉

None incident hours

Did you know that as of yesterday, you can now record your none incident hours on ACTIV.

You need to update ACTIV via the app store. Then when you open it, you click on check in and just put your none incident times in.

On completion of you day/day/event, just hit the logout button

We held our first RFSA State Council meeting for 2026 on Saturday. Special guests included Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie who took questions on a broad range of issues affecting members, and 2025 Scholarship recipent Natalie Leonard who gave an engaging presentation on the PROSCI Change Management program.

Delegates discussed opportunities to improve information available in COP, concerns about inconsistent use of Service Standards when Brigades are amalgamated, and plans for 2026 RFSA Family Days, among many other issues. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this another successful meeting!

RFSA Wrap Up 2025
Check out the 2025 Wrap Up to find out all the ways RFSA is supporting members, brigades and the service. From major events, advocacy, grants, and family days to scholarships, major incident support and member welfare, we've got you covered! Thanks to all of our members, volunteers and staff for another incredible year together.

Set sail on the Young Endeavour in 2026. EOIs are closing this week - so don't miss out!

Applications open for young members now:

https://www.rfsa.org.au/gary-barton-memorial-youth-scholarship/

Get your application in by Saturday 31 Jan 2026.

Winmalee Brigade would like to congratulate Greg Frullani on being announced in today’s Australia Day 2026 Honours List, as a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal, for distinguished service.

Greg is a Blue Mountains RFS local legend. He joined the service in 1978. For over 36 of these years he served as a group officer.

An amazing and dedicated firefighter, with a passion for community.

We thank Greg for his service, enthusiasm, leadership, and friendship! 🚒🩷🥇

Get in there!

CALLING ALL RFS LEADERS

Are you ready to be challenged? The RFSA is now offering current or aspiring RFS leaders a chance to join Ant Middleton's Special Forces Adventure in our very own backyard - Australia's first program in the beautiful Blue Mountains.

This is your opportunity to hone your leadership skills and test your limits. As part of this leadership development opportunity sponsored by the RFSA, you will delve deep into the military mindset, build your resilience and develop as a leader.

We're now accepting Expressions of Interest for the program running 12-13 and 14-15 March 2026.

If you are successful, you will join Ant and his expert team for 4 special forces style missions of outdoor challenges designed to push your limits.

Opportunities like this don't come around often. This is a chance for you to disconnect from chaos and reconnect with who you really are through powerful adventure therapy. You'll be challenged. You'll be supported. And you'll leave stronger - mentally, physically and emotionally.

The RFSA has limited places available, fully funded for our members. As this program is targeted to those in leadership roles, applicants who are not crew leaders must have at least an AF qualification.

Don't miss out! Submit your Expression of Interest today:

https://shorturl.at/F7LRM

Applications close Sunday 15 Feb.

For more information about the program, visit
https://challengethewild.com/elite-special-forces-leadership-uk/