The RFSA has released a list of issues which it hopes will be committed to by the parties before the March election.

President of the RFSA, Tim Arnott said the RFSA wants to ensure the community is protected and supported by the NSW Rural Fire Service well into the future and the Association's summary document outlines how a sustainable NSW RFS can be maintained over the coming four years and beyond.

"It's important the NSW RFS is funded adequately and we believe the current funding model is the fairest way to continue to fund the organisation into the future and it would be dangerous to change the way the RFS is funded," Mr Arnott said.

"I'm calling on both major political parties to commit to the current funding system for their next term in office as it ensures autonomous, flexible and sustainable funding levels to meet the on-going needs of the RFS and its ability to protect and service the community.

"We're also asking that the level of Budget funding for the RFS capital works recognises and meets the need for significant upgrading of Brigade stations, Fire Control Centres and tankers.

"It's also important that the current funding for hazard mitigation works and fuel hazard reduction be maintained for all agencies as we believe this helps protect our communities," Mr Arnott said.

"It's important all political parties commit to a sustainable and viable future for the NSW Rural Fire Service and we hope to gain a commitment to its future before the March 28th poll," Mr Arnott said.

The State Election Policy 2015 Summary should be read in conjunction with the publication 'Building a Rural Fire Service for 2030', which is available from the RFSA website: www.rfsa.org.au