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Ministerial media releases
NSW answers Canada’s call for wildfire help
The first deployment of NSW firefighting specialists will depart Sydney today in response to a request for assistance from Canada, which is again battling severe summer wildfires.
Published Date: 19 Jul 2024
Read MoreNew contract for RFS aerial fleet building home-grown talent
The NSW Government is providing certainty for the state’s aerial bush firefighting capacity, with a new 10-year aviation contract signed by the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) that will boost local jobs and home-grown skills.
Published Date: 12 Jul 2024
Read MoreNSW RFS Commissioner to retire at end of bush fire season
Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Rob Rogers will retire from the role at the end of the coming bush fire season, after almost five years leading the emergency service agency.
Published Date: 11 Jul 2024
Read MoreBeachgoers even safer with eyes in the sky
NSW emergency services are working together to help keep the state’s northern coastline safer, with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) teaming up to introduce aerial patrols of busy local beaches using the RFS Bell helicopter.
Published Date: 27 Feb 2024
Read MoreManaging the threat of extreme weather before disaster strikes
The NSW Government is today releasing the nation’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP), developed by the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Published Date: 23 Feb 2024
Read MoreBolstering traditional practices to ramp up bushfire resilience
A new program to boost the bushfire resilience of critical transport corridors by supporting Aboriginal cultural landscape management has been launched at four sites across regional New South Wales.
Published Date: 23 Feb 2024
Read MoreNew exemption makes it easier for farmers to fight fires
Transport for NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service have partnered to launch a trial registration exemption for farmers to help rural firefighting efforts this bushfire season.
Published Date: 31 Jan 2024
Read MoreEmergency services personnel honoured on Australia Day
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib has congratulated the 17 emergency services personnel recognised in The Australia Day 2024 Honours List, acknowledging their commitment to keeping communities safe.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2024
Read MoreBush firefighters reaching new heights with opening of Aviation Centre of Excellence
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib has officially opened the new $8.3 million NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Aviation Centre of Excellence in Dubbo today, a significant milestone at the start of what is expected to be a hot and challenging summer.
Published Date: 11 Dec 2023
Read MoreRFS Benevolent Fund giving back to firefighters and families
The RFS Benevolent Fund, a charity created to provide support to RFS members and their families during challenging times, has been officially formed and is now available to help.
Published Date: 11 Dec 2023
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