Ministerial media releases

Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) staff and volunteers have been recognised today for their outstanding commitment and bravery including an 88-year-old gentleman who has served as a member of the NSW RFS Hills District for over 70 years.

• 0405-Troy-Grant-med-rel-NSW-Rural-Fire-Service-members-honoured-on-St-Florians-Day.pdf (187.6 KB)

Work has started on the new state-of-the-art NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters with Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant and NSW RFS Acting Commissioner Rob Rogers officially turning the first sod today.

• 170428Troy Grant med rel - New NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters underway.pdf (111.3 KB)

Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today announced the winners of the 2016 NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cadet of the Year and Young Volunteer of the Year.

• Troy Grant med rel - Young People Recognised For Contribution To Emergency Services.pdf (132.0 KB)

A contingent of NSW emergency services personnel will be deployed into Queensland to assist in the recovery operations following Tropical Cyclone Debbie, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant announced today.

• 170329 Gladys Berejiklian Troy Grant med rel - NSW To Lend QLD A Helping Hand.pdf (115.1 KB)

Local firefighters are celebrating the announcement of new equipment that will help increase community protection around Leeton, the MIA and surrounding communities.

• 170317 Troy Grant media release - Praise for MIA District with $8000 for new equipment.pdf (108.2 KB)

Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons warned the third wettest winter on record had increased the risk of fast-moving and dangerous grass fires.

The NSW Government has secured the future of the NSW Rural Fire Service by signing a long-term lease for its new headquarters at Sydney Olympic Park.

• NSW Rural Fire Service stays in Western Sydney (112.9 KB)

Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott has welcomed back Thor, the Hercules C130, on its return to Sydney in preparation for the 2016/17 bush fire season.

The NSW Budget delivers a record $1.3 billion for emergency services in 2016-17,
including funding for new fire stations, bushfire management facilities and major
projects to reduce drownings.

• Budget delivers vital resources (231.6 KB)

Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott have today congratulated 22 Police and Emergency Service personnel honoured as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.

• POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL HONOURED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS (151.4 KB)
• Bios - Queen's Birthday Honours List (204.5 KB)