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The bush fire season in 2019/2020 was the most destructive in NSW history.
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This Australia Day the country is in the midst of an unprecedented bush fire season, said the Governor-General, David Hurley AC DSC.

Australia Day 2020 National Address by Governor-General

This Australia Day the country is in the midst of an unprecedented bush fire season, said the Governor-General, David Hurley AC DSC.

Watch the Australia Day 2020 National Address by the Governor-General of Australia

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We are at our best when we come together.

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NEW Fire Spread Prediction Maps: January 10, 2020
On January 10, the NSW RFS produced fire prediction maps for all the active firegrounds.
RFS steps up
The RFS has made to changes to their aerial firefighting fleet and introduced high tech solution in response to the terrible 2019/2020 bush fire season. In 2023 AerialFire magazine featured the changes and explained why they are world class.
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The emotional trauma — often hidden — which has been a result of these experiences can have a negative impact for years to come.

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