Rural fire brigades use a wide range of appliances, equipment and techniques to carry out their duties. An overriding consideration at all times is the safety of the equipment and the need to use it in a safe manner.

RFS provides a wide range of firefighting, safety and communications equipment either free of charge or at greatly subsidised prices. The cost of freighting the equipment to the brigade is also met by RFS.  Supply of equipment to brigades is managed and administered by Logistics Services, Emergency Services Complex, Kedron.