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Annual Giving
$1.5M
Giving Ratio
0.48%

About

The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) is a member-based organisation representing NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers and staff. It provides financial, wellbeing, and advocacy support, and operates a significant grant scheme to equip and support rural fire brigades across NSW.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how the requested items or projects will directly benefit NSW RFS brigades and support groups, enhancing operational capabilities, safety, or member welfare. Submissions should align with the RFSA's mission to support its members and strengthen rural fire services.

Giving Philosophy

The RFSA's philosophy centres on empowering and supporting its members, the dedicated volunteers and staff of the NSW Rural Fire Service. It aims to enhance their capabilities, welfare, and operational effectiveness by providing essential equipment, facilities, and personal support, thereby strengthening rural fire services in New South Wales.

Giving History

2023
$1.5M

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$3.2M
$4.3M$17.0M$15.6M
FY2022
$2.3M
$4.1M$17.3M$15.9M
FY2021
$2.0M
$4.0M$16.1M$15.2M
FY2020
$2.6M
$4.6M$16.4M$14.9M
FY2019
$2.6M
$6.9M$15.8M$14.2M
FY2018
$2.5M
$4.3M$13.3M$11.6M
FY2017
$1.8M
$4.2M$12.6M$11.7M
7yr total$17.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs (from website)

RFSA Grant Scheme

Provides grants for equipment, facility improvements, catering, and wellbeing initiatives to NSW Rural Fire Service brigades and support groups across NSW.

Up to $1.5MDeadline: Announced annually on websiteMore info →

Focus Areas

communityrural remote
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
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Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The RFSA is primarily funded through membership fees, donations, and fundraising activities rather than a single individual's wealth source.

Board & Leadership

BRIAN MILLAR
director
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Glenn Wall
director
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Troy Dowley
director
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Bruce Rae
officeholder
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Glenn Schumacher
officeholder
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Leah Ross
secretary
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
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