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Ministerial media releases
NSW Government Acts to Protect Volunteer Firefighters
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Government has put in place legal protections to ensure emergency services volunteers involved in current bush fire fighting operations are not penalised by their employer for giving up their time.
Published Date: 18 Oct 2013
Read MoreAir-Crane Arrives for NSW Fire Season
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today welcomed the arrival of the 'Gypsy Lady' firefighting Air-Crane to NSW, further bolstering the Rural Fire Service's aerial water-bombing capability this summer.
Published Date: 15 Oct 2013
Read MoreMinister Pays Tribute to Emergency Service Volunteers
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has today paid tribute to emergency service volunteers who have lost their life while protecting others.
Published Date: 13 Oct 2013
Read MorePreparation vital for bush fire danger period
Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher and Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons have urged residents in bush fire prone areas across the state to prepare now, with the official start to the bush fire season.
Published Date: 30 Sep 2013
Read MoreQueen's Birthday Honours List
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has congratulated the NSW Police and Emergency Service personnel who have received awards in today's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Published Date: 10 Jun 2013
Read MoreEmergency Services Minister announces cadets of the year
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cadet of the Year.
Published Date: 16 May 2013
Read MoreMinister launches new winter fire safety campaign
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher today urged householders not to be complacent after it was revealed that while the vast majority of NSW residents considered their homes and family fire safe, most had not practiced how to escape should a blaze start.
Published Date: 16 May 2013
Read MoreBusinesses praised for exceptional volunteer support
Twelve businesses supporting NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers were today singled out for praise by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher and Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers. Each business has been awarded a Special Commendation in recognition of their support.
Published Date: 15 May 2013
Read MoreHonouring the hidden support
Employers are a vital part of the volunteer firefighting effort in NSW and today Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher launched a program to recognise their contribution at the Wentworthville Leagues Club in Western Sydney.
Published Date: 06 Mar 2013
Read MoreAustralia Day Honours for Police and Emergency Services personnel
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has congratulated 22 Police and Emergency Service personnel who are receiving awards as part of Australia Day celebrations.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2013
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