Ministerial media releases

A new network dedicated to creating stronger connections between first responders, businesses and researchers will develop cutting-edge technology and help NSW better prepare for fires and floods.

• Alister Henskens Steph Cooke med rel - $5 million tech network to prepare NSW for future fires and floods.pdf (326.0 KB)

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Wollongong City Council have reached an agreement to relocate Austinmer Rural Fire Brigade to a permanent new home at Thirroul.

• 230131-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-NEW-HOME-FOR-AUSTINMER-RURAL-FIRE-BRIGADE.pdf (0 Bytes)

Eighteen emergency services personnel have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List for their exceptional commitment and dedication to protecting NSW communities.

• 230126 Steph Cooke med rel - FRONTLINE HEROES RECOGNISED IN AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS.pdf (127.9 KB)

A new Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre will be built at Clarence Valley Regional Airport thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.

• 230123 Steph Cooke med rel - SITE SELECTED FOR GRAFTON EMERGENCY HUB.pdf (171.5 KB)

Sydney’s newest fire station has opened its doors, with the completion of the $1.7 million development of Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade celebrated at a ceremony today.

• 230122 Steph Cooke med rel - $1.7 MILLION REBUILD FOR WESTERN SYDNEY FIRE STATION.pdf (114.9 KB)

The NSW Government has committed almost $200 million in new funding to implement a number of the recommendations from the independent Flood Inquiry.

As summer begins, New South Wales residents are being warned to prepare now, with this year’s persistent rainfall causing the most significant grass fire risk across the State in more than 10 years.

• 221201 Steph Cooke med rel - SUMMER BEGINS WITH GRASS FIRE THREAT.pdf (329.0 KB)

As the summer season begins, emergency services organisations have joined forces to urge communities to be safe and prepared following a horror year of natural disasters.

• 221201 Steph Cooke med rel - COMMUNITIES URGED TO BE PREPARED AS SUMMER BEGINS.pdf (157.3 KB)

After a three month deployment in support of the US fire service’s firefighting efforts, the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) Marie Bashir Large Air Tanker will arrive in Sydney this afternoon.

• 221119 Steph Cooke med rel - FIREFIGHTING AIR TANKER TO TOUCH DOWN AFTER MARATHON MISSION.pdf (114.4 KB)

More than 40 volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) Hills District will be presented with National Emergency Medals at a ceremony today in recognition of their service during Black Summer.

• 221119-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-NATIONAL-HONOURS-FOR-HILLS-VOLUNTEERS.pdf (0 Bytes)