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Ministerial media releases
Praise for MIA District with $8,000 for new equipment
Local firefighters are celebrating the announcement of new equipment that will help increase community protection around Leeton, the MIA and surrounding communities.
Published Date: 21 Mar 2017
Read MoreHot Summer brings grass fire threat
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons warned the third wettest winter on record had increased the risk of fast-moving and dangerous grass fires.
Published Date: 04 Jan 2017
Read MoreNSW Rural Fire Service stays in Western Sydney
The NSW Government has secured the future of the NSW Rural Fire Service by signing a long-term lease for its new headquarters at Sydney Olympic Park.
Published Date: 21 Dec 2016
Read More'Thor' returns to hammer fires from the sky
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott has welcomed back Thor, the Hercules C130, on its return to Sydney in preparation for the 2016/17 bush fire season.
Published Date: 13 Sep 2016
Read MoreBudget delivers vital resources for Emergency Services
The NSW Budget delivers a record $1.3 billion for emergency services in 2016-17,
including funding for new fire stations, bushfire management facilities and major
projects to reduce drownings.
Published Date: 23 Jun 2016
Read MorePolice and Emergency Services personnel honoured in Queen's Birthday Honours
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott have today congratulated 22 Police and Emergency Service personnel honoured as part of the Queen’s Birthday celebrations.
Published Date: 14 Jun 2016
Read MoreEmergency Service Cadets Honoured
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today congratulated the 2015 Cadet of the Year for both the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS).
Published Date: 12 May 2016
Read MoreThank you to NSW Volunteers
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today thanked the more than 80,000 volunteers who provide emergency services across NSW, at the start of National Volunteer Week.
Published Date: 09 May 2016
Read MoreFirefighters Honoured for Bravery and Service
Today, nine NSW RFS members and ten units were honoured at a bravery and service awards ceremony at NSW RFS Headquarters. This service marks St Florian’s day – the Patron Saint of Firefighters.
Published Date: 04 May 2016
Read MoreNSW bush fire risk management projects receive $2.59 million funding boost
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and New South Wales Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant today announced $2.59 million for 43 new projects to address bush fire risks throughout NSW.
Published Date: 07 Apr 2016
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