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Ministerial media releases
Businesses praised for exceptional volunteer support
Twelve businesses supporting NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers were today singled out for praise by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher and Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers. Each business has been awarded a Special Commendation in recognition of their support.
Published Date: 15 May 2013
Read MoreHonouring the hidden support
Employers are a vital part of the volunteer firefighting effort in NSW and today Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher launched a program to recognise their contribution at the Wentworthville Leagues Club in Western Sydney.
Published Date: 06 Mar 2013
Read MoreAustralia Day Honours for Police and Emergency Services personnel
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has congratulated 22 Police and Emergency Service personnel who are receiving awards as part of Australia Day celebrations.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2013
Read MoreAir-Crane arrives to boost resources this fire season
Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher has welcomed the arrival of the first firefighting Air-Crane 'Malcolm', direct from active service in the USA, boosting the NSW Rural Fire Service's (NSW RFS) resources for the summer.
Published Date: 02 Nov 2012
Read MoreResearch shows the majority at risk have no plan
Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher, has today launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at shaking NSW residents out of complacency ahead of the bush fire season.
Published Date: 16 Oct 2012
Read MoreEighty thousand emergency volunteers honoured
Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher today paid tribute to the state's 80,000 emergency services volunteers at the annual Memorial Service at Mrs Macquarie's Chair in Sydney.
Published Date: 07 Oct 2012
Read MoreRural Fire Service winners of Resilient Australia Awards
Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher has congratulated NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers in the Hunter Valley who have today been recognised for their efforts in bringing together local residents and better preparing them against the threat of bush fires.
Published Date: 05 Oct 2012
Read MoreMinister urges residents to get bushfire ready
Minister for Police and Emergency Services is urging all residents in bushfire prone areas to prepare now as the first fires of the season impact on homes.
Published Date: 05 Oct 2012
Read MorePrepare now for looming bush fire season
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has today warned the coming bushfire season has the potential to be one of the worst in years as this long weekend marks the official start in NSW.
Published Date: 28 Sep 2012
Read MoreFire up for Open Day at 350 Brigades
Thousands of people across NSW are expected to flock to their local NSW Rural Fire Service Brigade for the annual Open Day festivities Minister for Emergency Services Michael Gallacher said today.
Published Date: 21 Sep 2012
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