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Ministerial media releases
NSW firefighters battle Indonesian forest fires
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons today announced the NSW Government will be working collaboratively with the Australian Government to provide aerial firefighting assistance to Indonesia.
Published Date: 12 Oct 2015
Read MoreGypsy Lady, Southern Belle Ready To Protect NSW
Erikson Air Crane ‘Gypsy Lady’ and ‘Southern Belle’, a DC 10 Very Large Air Tanker have joined ‘Thor’ the Hercules C130 Large Air Tanker in Sydney for the 2015/16 bushfire season.
Published Date: 02 Oct 2015
Read MoreFire up for Get Ready Weekend
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons today encouraged the community to join "Get Ready" weekend and make a plan for the bushfire season.
Published Date: 14 Sep 2015
Read MoreThor thunders into NSW for bush fire season
Large Air Tanker (LAT) 'Thor' has arrived in Sydney ahead of the bushfire season, providing an immediate boost to the state's firefighting arsenal.
Published Date: 02 Sep 2015
Read MoreImproved 10/50 scheme offers improved protection for environment
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott, Minister for Environment Mark Speakman and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers today announced a strengthened 10/50 scheme would provide better protection for critical habitat and animals and minimise tree clearing for views.
Published Date: 12 Aug 2015
Read MoreNSW firefighters depart Sydney to fight Canada wildfires
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today thanked 31 emergency services workers who are flying to Vancouver to help fight Canada's wildfires.
Published Date: 14 Jul 2015
Read MoreMore than $1 billion to support emergency services and build community resilience
Fire & Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW State Emergency Service will receive $1.14 billion in 2015-16, including funding to equip emergency services workers with the tools they need to better protect communities.
Published Date: 23 Jun 2015
Read MoreEmergency service cadets honoured
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today congratulated the winners of the 2014 NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) Cadet of the Year awards.
Published Date: 11 May 2015
Read MoreBushfire Risk Management Projects Receive $2.68 million Funding Boost
Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan and NSW Police and Emergency Services Minister Stuart Ayres today announced $2.68 million for new projects to deal with bushfire risks throughout NSW.
Published Date: 05 Mar 2015
Read MoreLondonderry Station refurbishment complete
A new era has begun for Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade with a new station declared open today along with the handover of five trucks within the local Cumberland zone.
Published Date: 22 Feb 2015
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