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Ministerial media releases
Rob 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
Read More$220,000 to support bush fire disaster recovery
The NSW Government will give an additional $220,000 to BlazeAid and local government partners to enhance support for bushfire affected communities in northern NSW.
Published Date: 17 Nov 2019
Read MoreNew RFS Training Centre Opens In Dubbo
A state of the art training facility for rural firefighters was unveiled today to deliver expert qualifications for the men and women who put their lives on the line protecting regional communities.
Published Date: 26 Jul 2019
Read MorePCYC Nations of Origin kicks off
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott has kicked off the 2019 Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) Nations of Origin in Raymond Terrace, bringing together over 1000 young people to celebrate indigenous culture.
Published Date: 19 Jul 2019
Read MoreRotary Emergency Services Community Awards honour emergency services workers
Twenty-four emergency services workers with more than 466 years of combined service make up the finalists for the 2019 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.
Published Date: 24 Jun 2019
Read MoreDelivering for first responders
The 2019-20 NSW Budget will deliver total funding of $1.7 billion for emergency services agencies, including Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and the Office of Emergency Management, to ensure optimum response to disasters and accidents across the State.
Published Date: 24 Jun 2019
Read MoreHonouring Young People in Emergency Services
Young volunteers from Bowral to Bulahdelah and all across the State were recognised at the 2019 Young People in Emergency Services Awards held at NSW Parliament House.
Published Date: 24 May 2019
Read MoreNew '737' Large Air Tanker to fight bush fires
NSW will be the only Australian state or territory with a permanent ‘737 Fireliner’ Large Air Tanker (LAT) to provide stronger bush fire protection to communities all year around with the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government signing a contract to purchase the new aircraft.
Published Date: 16 May 2019
Read MoreNSW makes it easier for firefighters to receive support
The NSW Government is honouring its commitment to make it easier for firefighters who develop cancer to claim workers compensation and support.
Published Date: 07 May 2019
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