Ministerial media releases

Building a better future for RFS Brigade VolunteersWork is underway to boost the safety of regional communities across the state with the development of 28 new or upgraded bush fire and emergency facilities.The Minns

Take care and plan ahead this summer This Christmas-New Year break, communities across NSW are being encouraged to plan ahead to stay safe these holidays in the surf, on the water and as they visit bushfire-prone areas.Emergency services including

NSW Government responds to Bushfire Inquiry reformsThe NSW Government has now responded to all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, transforming the state’s ability to prepare, respond and recover when bushfire strikes.The final

Strengthening safety net for firefighters affected by cancer Firefighters who are diagnosed with ten cancers will be able to access support more quickly through the workers compensation system under reforms to be introduced by the Minns Labor

Minns Labor Government delivering next-generation fire trucks for the NSW Rural Fire ServiceThe Minns Labor Government is protecting NSW communities from bush fires and other emergencies, delivering 290 new and refurbished firefighting vehicles to

New emergency hub to strengthen Snowy Monaro disaster responseThe NSW Government is investing $15 million in the protection of Snowy Monaro communities, with work to begin on a new state-of-the-art bush fire and emergency management centre in

Sod turned on $25M project to protect South Coast communityThe NSW and Australian governments have today turned the sod on the new Eurobodalla Emergency Services Precinct at Moruya, a $25 million investment in the safety of the South Coast

Common sense approach to bushfire preparedness The Minns Labor Government is reducing red tape which has in practice stifled farmers’ability to fight fires on their own property.During a fire emergency, a landholder can now take water from surface

Game-changing upgrade for Australias largest firefighting helicopterThe NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new

Four fallen emergency service volunteers honouredCourageous emergency services personnel who lost their lives after responding to emergencies have been honoured at a memorial service at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair today.Minister for Emergency Services