Ministerial media releases

NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters unveiledThe state’s capability to respond to bush fires has received a major boost today with the official unveiling of the new state-of-the-art Rural Fire Service (RFS) headquarters, Minister for Emergency

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Guardian Angel 'Gaia' to help fight fires as major funding fortifies fleetA multi-million dollar funding boost will strengthen the Large Air Tanker (LAT) program across NSW as the world’s first firefighting ‘737’aircraft known as

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Stronger sentences for starting a bush fireStarting a bushfire this summer could land offenders in prison for more than two decades, with the NSW Government to introduce a significantly tougher maximum sentence for the crime.Premier Gladys

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New funding to help fortify New South Wales fire trailsFire trails and access points are being improved to support firefighters on the frontline, thanks to almost $3.4 million in joint Commonwealth and New South Wales Government funding.Funding is

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• 181026-Troy-Grant-and-Linda-Reynolds-med-rel-new-funding-to-help-fortify-New-South-Wales-fire-trails.pdf (PDF, 363.4 KB)

New laws make it easier for firefighters to claim compensationFirefighters who develop cancer will now be able to claim workers compensation entitlements and support more easily thanks to NSW Government reforms being introduced into Parliament

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Emergency services volunteers honoured at memorialEmergency services volunteers who have lost their lives protecting the community will be commemorated today at a special memorial, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.Mr Grant said the

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Campaign confronts community to help fireproof survival plansA confronting new campaign will kick off this week urging NSW residents to make sure they are prepared for the bush fire season, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.Mr Grant

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Flood and fire affected communities recognised for resilience at annual awardsTathra and Tumbulgum community groups have been recognised today for their resilient responses to floods and fires, Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said.The

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• 181016-Troy-Grant-med-rel-flood-and-fire-affected-communities-recognised-for-resilience-at-annual-awards.pdf (PDF, 302.8 KB)

Long serving Cudgegong District RFS volunteers honouredNSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) volunteers from across the Cudgegong District have been honoured at a special medal presentation this week.Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant and NSW RFS

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Presumptive legislation for firefightersThe Government will introduce amendments to workers compensation legislation to reverse the onus of proof for NSW firefighters who are diagnosed with one of 12 prescribed cancers and meet the applicable

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• Victor-Dominello-and-Troy-Grant-med-rel-Presumptive-Legislation-For-Firefighters.pdf (PDF, 175.4 KB)