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Ministerial media releases
New RFS Tanker for Tamworth
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Deputy Premier John Barilaro visited the City of Tamworth today, announcing a new tanker for the Tamworth Rural Fire Service.
Published Date: 29 Jan 2021
Read MorePolice and Emergency Services recognised in Australia Day Honours
After a year of exceptional challenges for our frontline agencies, 20 Police and Emergency Services personnel and volunteers have received awards today as part of the 2021 Australia Day Honours for their commitment and dedication to protecting the people of NSW.
Published Date: 26 Jan 2021
Read MoreNSW urged to 'Get Ready' for summer
Prepare your bush fire survival plan, don’t drive through floodwater, swim between the flags, and make sure your home is fire safe this summer – these are some of the safety tips NSW emergency service agencies have shared ahead of the 2020 summer season.
Published Date: 30 Nov 2020
Read MoreNew fire trucks improve safety for Central Coast
The Central Coast will be better protected after the official handover of four new fire trucks for Ourimbah, Wadalba, Awaba and Killcare/Wagstaff Rural Fire Brigades.
Published Date: 27 Nov 2020
Read MoreNSW Protected By Australia's Largest Aviation Fleet
The people of NSW will this season be protected from bushfires by the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia.
Published Date: 23 Oct 2020
Read More$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
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