Ministerial media releases

The Minns Labor Government has made it easier for the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to close roads in fire emergencies ahead of a dangerous bushfire season, with legislation passing through NSW Parliament this week.

• 231123_MR_NSW Government removes roadblock for rural firefighters protecting communities.pdf (91.7 KB)

The NSW Government today expressed its deepest sympathies to the family of a NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteer firefighter who lost his life in Northern NSW.

• 231117 DIB RELEASE - NSW Mourns Rural Fire Service Volunteer.pdf (91.4 KB)

Iconic fire danger rating signs on roadsides across NSW are getting a digital facelift, with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) set to provide real-time fire risk information to communities via remotely operated signs.

• 230827_MR_New electronic fire danger rating signs to help keep communities safer across NSW.pdf (87.0 KB)

NSW emergency services are getting ready for a potentially dangerous bushfire season with a multi-agency training exercise at the State Emergency Operations Centre at Rural Fire Service (RFS) headquarters at Homebush in western Sydney.

• 230808_MR_NSW emergency services gear up for bushfire season.pdf (134.5 KB)

Rural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond.

• Australia's largest firefighting helicopter lands in NSW (252.3 KB)

Hazard reduction burns are underway across the state as rural firefighters try to take advantage of favourable conditions to help keep local communities safe ahead of the 2023-24 bushfire season.

• 230724_MR_$10 million boost to prepare for bush fire season.pdf (86.8 KB)

Fifty-seven specialists from NSW firefighting and emergency service agencies have arrived in Canada to join a 200 strong Australasian deployment assisting local firefighters currently battling over 190 wildfires burning through the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

• 230527 DIB RELEASE NSW firefighting specialists deployed to help battle wildfires in Canada.pdf (56.0 KB)

Almost 80 RFS volunteers, staff and teams have been recognised today for their bravery and unwavering commitment in emergencies, including bushfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 230504 RELEASE Minister Dib Congratulates RFS Heroes on St Florians Day.pdf (58.7 KB)

Residents across NSW can now receive the latest flood and fire warnings in the palm of their hands, with the launch of the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Hazards Near Me app.

• 230214-Victor-Dominello-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-FLOOD-ALERTS-AT-YOUR-FINGERTIPS.pdf (0 Bytes)

Construction has begun on a new emergency management hub for the Snowy Monaro region thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.

• 230207 Steph Cooke med rel - New Cooma emergency centre breaks ground.pdf (128.8 KB)