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$192 million to fund NSW Bush Fire Inquiry initiatives
New equipment for firefighters, night-time aerial firefighting, enhanced strategic fire trails and improvements to local emergency infrastructure will be funded as part of the NSW Government’s response to the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry.
Published Date: 22 Oct 2020
Read MoreFallen Emergency Services volunteers honoured
NSW has today honoured the brave emergency services personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, adding eight names to the memorial at a ceremony at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair.
Published Date: 11 Oct 2020
Read MoreNew laws to empower landowners and NSW RFS to manage bush fire risk
The NSW Government has today announced that it will introduce laws to simplify rules for landowners seeking to mitigate bushfire risks on their properties and give the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner sweeping new powers to direct hazard reduction activities.
Published Date: 07 Oct 2020
Read MoreNSW Government releases Bush Fire Inquiry report
The NSW Government has released the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which examined the causes, preparation and response to the devastating 2019-20 bushfires.
Published Date: 25 Aug 2020
Read MoreFour regional fire stations opened in two days
Emergency services workers and volunteers across regional NSW will be better equipped to continue their dedicated service ahead of the upcoming bushfire season following the official opening of four new fire stations, the handover of four new fire trucks, and a boost for paid positions to fast-track hazard reduction.
Published Date: 19 Aug 2020
Read MoreNSW launches COVID-SAFE evacuation plan
The way large scale evacuations in NSW are carried out is set to change with the introduction of a number of safety initiatives to protect the health and lives of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published Date: 22 Jul 2020
Read MoreRob Rogers endorsed as RFS Commissioner
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott today announced Rob Rogers AFSM has been endorsed as the new NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner, following a period of exemplary service as Acting Commissioner in the lead-up to the next bush fire season.
Published Date: 16 Jul 2020
Read MoreQueen's Birthday Honours recognise Police and Emergency Services across NSW
A Detective Superintendent who has led investigations into serious crimes including the Milperra massacre and Cronulla Riots, a veteran State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer who has responded to bushfires, landslides and tornados, and a NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) captain with 60 years’ service, are just some of the first responders honoured today in the Queen’s Birthday list.
Published Date: 09 Jun 2020
Read MoreRob Rogers to become new RFS Commissioner
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott has announced Rob Rogers as the new NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner, following 40 years as a member and nine years as Deputy Commissioner, serving in the latter role during the 2019-20 ‘Black Summer’ bushfire season.
Published Date: 06 Apr 2020
Read MoreRFS Commissioner Fitzsimmons to lead new Resilience NSW Agency
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today announced the creation of a new NSW Government agency, Resilience NSW, which will drive world-leading disaster preparedness and recovery approach for the NSW community.
Published Date: 06 Apr 2020
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