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Ministerial media releases
NSW makes it easier for firefighters to receive support
The NSW Government is honouring its commitment to make it easier for firefighters who develop cancer to claim workers compensation and support.
Published Date: 07 May 2019
Read MoreBush fire assistance for Port Stephens and Cessnock communities
Disaster assistance has been made available for the Port Stephens and Cessnock communities who were affected by bushfires in November 2018.
Published Date: 26 Feb 2019
Read MoreFurther funding to future-proof NSW fire trails
Fire trails and access points are being strengthened to support firefighters on the frontline through more than $2 million in joint Commonwealth and New South Wales Government funding.
Published Date: 21 Jan 2019
Read MoreJoint government funding boost to support NSW emergency volunteers
Volunteers across New South Wales’ first-response agencies will be better supported to continue their dedicated service through joint Commonwealth-State funding.
Published Date: 07 Jan 2019
Read MoreSchool's our for RFS cadets
The next generation of firefighters have taken the state by storm this year, with 56 groups completing the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program.
Published Date: 18 Dec 2018
Read MoreMore than 13 tonnes of donations delivered to help feed farmers this festive season
More than 13 tonnes of donations have been delivered to Foodbank this week as the ‘Feed a Farmer’ charity drive wraps up this festive season.
Published Date: 18 Dec 2018
Read MoreEmergency Services urge community to stay safe this summer
The state’s emergency services have joined forces to urge communities across the state to have a safe summer as the season kicks off tomorrow.
Published Date: 30 Nov 2018
Read MoreFurther firies deployed to Queensland
A multi-agency contingency of more than 200 firefighters and specialists from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Fire & Rescue NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service and ACT RFS have now been deployed to help battle major bush fires in Queensland.
Published Date: 30 Nov 2018
Read More100 volunteer firefighters deployed to Queensland
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighters have been deployed to support firefighting efforts in Queensland as locals continue to battle blazes.
Published Date: 27 Nov 2018
Read MoreNSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters unveiled
The state’s capability to respond to bush fires has received a major boost today with the official unveiling of the new state-of-the-art Rural Fire Service (RFS) headquarters, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.
Published Date: 21 Nov 2018
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