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Ministerial media releases
NIght-time capability for RFS takes off
In a first for NSW, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) has commenced training for night-time firefighting operations using a Coulson Chinook helicopter.
Published Date: 25 Mar 2022
Read More$8.9 Million boost for Clarence Emergency Services
The NSW Government is investing $8.9 million in the Clarence Region, with a co-located Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) and Fire Control Centres (FCC) to be built in Grafton and a new Category 1 Fire Tanker going to the Lawrence RFS Brigade.
Published Date: 02 Feb 2022
Read MoreEmergency Services recognised in Australia Day Honours
Seventeen emergency services personnel have been acknowledged for their commitment and dedication to protecting the people of NSW, as part of Today’s 2022 Australia Day Honours awards.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2022
Read MoreMulti-million dollar investment in Emergency Management Centres
An additional $31 million is being invested by the NSW Government for the construction of three new co-located Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and Fire Control Centres (FCC) at Moruya, Tumut and Hawkesbury.
Published Date: 25 Jan 2022
Read MoreNew pin recognising NSW RFS Indigenous volunteers
The contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander volunteers make to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been highlighted today, with a new Indigenous pin unveiled at a ceremony in Gunnedah.
Published Date: 12 Jan 2022
Read MoreCommunities urged to prepare for summer
Prepare a bushfire survival plan, don’t drive through floodwater, swim between the flags and make sure your home is fire safe this summer – these are some of the summer safety tips NSW emergency service agencies have shared ahead of the 2021 season.
Published Date: 01 Dec 2021
Read MoreNew RFS helicopters and Aviation Centre of Excellence for regional NSW
Regional communities across NSW are set to benefit from an enhanced emergency response and investment, as the NSW Government bases NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) multi-purposed firefighting helicopters at three key regional locations and officially turns the first sod for the RFS Aviation Centre of Excellence.
Published Date: 01 Nov 2021
Read MoreNew RFS ad campaign urges the community to get bush fire ready
A new state-wide campaign by the NSW Rural Fire Service will kick off today, urging the community to prepare for the bush fire season, and to live bush fire ready.
Published Date: 25 Oct 2021
Read MoreFour Fallen Emergency Services Volunteers Honoured
Communities across NSW have today honoured the courageous emergency services personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty at a memorial service at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, steamed online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Published Date: 11 Oct 2021
Read MoreGrass fires a concern this bush fire season
Grass and crop fires are the greatest concern for the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS), with the official bushfire season across NSW underway.
Published Date: 06 Oct 2021
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