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Ministerial media releases
Preparation vital for challenging bush fire season
Police and Emergency Services Minister Stuart Ayres and NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons are urging residents in bushfire prone areas to prepare themselves and their homes for the threat of bushfire.
Published Date: 30 Sep 2014
Read MoreSupport Volunteer Firefighters on NSW RFS Open Day
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres has encouraged the community to visit their local volunteer brigade this weekend as part of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Open Day this Saturday 13 September.
Published Date: 11 Sep 2014
Read MoreNew laws and increased fines ahead of bushfire season
From tomorrow, residents in designated areas will be able to protect their homes from bushfires, with new laws introduced that make it easier to clear trees and vegetation from around their homes.
Published Date: 31 Jul 2014
Read MoreHidden support behind RFS volunteers honoured
Employers are a vital part of the volunteer firefighting effort in NSW and today Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres awarded 12 businesses with Special Commendation for their outstanding support.
Published Date: 24 Jun 2014
Read MoreEmergency Services benefit from NSW Budget
The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has allocated over $1.14 billion to the four Emergency Services agencies in the 2014-15 Budget, ensuring personnel have the support they need to keep our communities safe.
Published Date: 17 Jun 2014
Read MoreNSW Rural Fire Service Australian Fire Service Medal recipient biographies
Six NSW Rural Fire Service members were today awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Published Date: 09 Jun 2014
Read MoreMinister congratulates Queen's Birthday honours recipients
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres has congratulated the NSW Police and Emergency Services personnel who have received awards in today's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Published Date: 09 Jun 2014
Read MoreNew laws to protect property from bush fires
Residents will be given additional powers to protect their homes from bushfires, with new laws being introduced into NSW Parliament today to make it easier to clear trees and vegetation from around a property.
Published Date: 29 May 2014
Read MoreEmergency service cadets honoured
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres has today announced the 2013 NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cadet of the Year.
Published Date: 14 May 2014
Read MoreNSW providing support to Victoria's bush fire crisis
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher said NSW is providing resources to assist Victoria with their firefighting efforts as they face significant bush fire threats over the coming weeks.
Published Date: 29 Jan 2014
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