Ministerial media releases

A state of the art training facility for rural firefighters was unveiled today to deliver expert qualifications for the men and women who put their lives on the line protecting regional communities.

• David Elliott med rel -- New RFS training centre opens in Dubbo.pdf (153.7 KB)

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott has kicked off the 2019 Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) Nations of Origin in Raymond Terrace, bringing together over 1000 young people to celebrate indigenous culture.

Twenty-four emergency services workers with more than 466 years of combined service make up the finalists for the 2019 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.

• 190619 David-Elliott-med-rel-Rotary-Emergency-Services-Community-Awards-honour-emergency-services-workers.pdf (167.9 KB)

The 2019-20 NSW Budget will deliver total funding of $1.7 billion for emergency services agencies, including Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and the Office of Emergency Management, to ensure optimum response to disasters and accidents across the State.

Young volunteers from Bowral to Bulahdelah and all across the State were recognised at the 2019 Young People in Emergency Services Awards held at NSW Parliament House.

• 190524 David Elliott med rel -- Honouring young people in emergency services.pdf (148.8 KB)

NSW will be the only Australian state or territory with a permanent ‘737 Fireliner’ Large Air Tanker (LAT) to provide stronger bush fire protection to communities all year around with the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government signing a contract to purchase the new aircraft.

• 190515 David Elliott med rel -- New '737' Large Air Tanker to fight bushfires.pdf (371.9 KB)

The NSW Government is honouring its commitment to make it easier for firefighters who develop cancer to claim workers compensation and support.

• 190504 David Elliott med rel -- NSW makes it easier for firefighters to receive support.pdf (156.2 KB)

Disaster assistance has been made available for the Port Stephens and Cessnock communities who were affected by bushfires in November 2018.

• 190226 Troy Grant and Linda Reynolds med rel - bushfire assistance for Port Stephens and Cessnock communities.pdf (385.7 KB)

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.

• 190121 Troy Grant and Linda Reynolds med rel - further funding to future-proof NSW fire trails.pdf (368.3 KB)

Volunteers across New South Wales’ first-response agencies will be better supported to continue their dedicated service through joint Commonwealth-State funding.

• 190107 Troy Grant and Linda Reynolds med rel - funding boost to support NSW emergency volunteers.pdf (370.7 KB)