Ministerial media releases

New emergency hub to strengthen Snowy Monaro disaster responseThe NSW Government is investing $15 million in the protection of Snowy Monaro communities, with work to begin on a new state-of-the-art bush fire and emergency management centre in

Sod turned on $25M project to protect South Coast communityThe NSW and Australian governments have today turned the sod on the new Eurobodalla Emergency Services Precinct at Moruya, a $25 million investment in the safety of the South Coast

Common sense approach to bushfire preparedness The Minns Labor Government is reducing red tape which has in practice stifled farmers’ability to fight fires on their own property.During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface

Game-changing upgrade for Australias largest firefighting helicopterThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new

Four fallen emergency service volunteers honouredCourageous emergency services personnel who lost their lives after responding to emergencies have been honoured at a memorial service at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair today.Minister for Emergency Services

Community heroes recognised in Rotary awardsMore than 30 emergency services personnel and youth volunteers have been recognised for their commitment and outstanding efforts over the past year at the 10th NSW Rotary Emergency Services Community

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• 240811_MR_PARK-DIB_-Community-heroes-recognised-in-Rotary-awards-.pdf (PDF, 96.0 KB)

New RFS trucks rolled out and cutting-edge technology installed for safer communitiesThe Minns Labor Government is preparing for the upcoming bushfire season with the rollout of new firefighting tankers and cutting-edge satellite technology to keep

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• MR_240804_New-RFS-trucks-rolled-out-and-cutting-edge-technology-installed-for-safer-communities.pdf (PDF, 87.0 KB)

NSW answers Canadas call for wildfire helpThe first deployment of NSW firefighting specialists will depart Sydney today in response to a request for assistance from Canada, which is again battling severe summer wildfires.To help fight more than 650

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• 240719-MR-SHARPE-DIB-MORIARTY-NSW-answers-Canadas-call-for-wildfire-help.pdf (PDF, 90.5 KB)

New contract for RFS aerial fleet building home-grown talentThe NSW Government is providing certainty for the state’s aerial bush firefighting capacity, with a new 10-year aviation contract signed by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) that will

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• 240712_DIB_MR_New-contract-for-RFS-aerial-fleet-building-home-grown-talent-.pdf (PDF, 96.2 KB)

NSW RFS Commissioner to retire at end of bush fire seasonRural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Rob Rogers will retire from the role at the end of the coming bush fire season, after almost five years leading the emergency service agency.Commissioner

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• JIHAD-DIB-MEDIA-RELEASE-NSW-RFS-COMMISSIONER-TO-RETIRE-AT-END-OF-BUSH-FIRE-SEASON-THURSDAY-11-JULY-2024.pdf (PDF, 130.4 KB)