Ministerial media releases

Local firefighters are celebrating the announcement of new equipment that will help increase community protection around Leeton, the MIA and surrounding communities.

• 170317 Troy Grant media release - Praise for MIA District with $8000 for new equipment.pdf (108.2 KB)

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.

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.

• NSW Rural Fire Service stays in Western Sydney (112.9 KB)

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.

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.

• Budget delivers vital resources (231.6 KB)

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.

• POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL HONOURED IN QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS (151.4 KB)
• Bios - Queen's Birthday Honours List (204.5 KB)

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).

• David Elliott - Emergency Service Cadets Honoured (112.7 KB)

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.

• David Elliot thanks NSW volunteers (110.4 KB)

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.

• St Florians Day 2016 (111.9 KB)

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.

• NSW bush fire risk management projects receive $2.59 million funding boost.pdf (206.2 KB)