Ministerial media releases
Black Hawks to support NSW RFS
Black Hawks to support NSW RFS The Turnbull Government has agreed to the transfer of two Black Hawk airframes to the NSW Rural Fire Service, which will boost the State’s ability to respond to life or death emergencies.The helicopters will be added
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22 Jun 2018
Read MoreNSW first responders benefit from budget
NSW first responders benefit from budgetRecord funding will deliver state-of-the-art rescue vehicles, boats, and trailers, upgrade communications networks, and see continued investment in infrastructure to provide emergency services with the support
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19 Jun 2018
Read MoreRemember to be safe as the cold winter weather settles in
Remember to be safe as the cold winter weather settles inWith temperatures as low as -4 degrees this week in some areas of the state, Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant has today joined with leaders across emergency
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13 Jun 2018
Read MoreYoung NSW SES and NSW RFS volunteers recognised
Young NSW SES and NSW RFS volunteers recognisedMinister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today announced the winners of the 2017 NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Cadet of the Year and Young Volunteers of
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24 May 2018
Read MoreNSW RFS firefighters honoured on St Florian's Day
NSW RFS firefighters honoured on St Florian's DayEmergency Services Minister Troy Grant joined NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons at NSW RFS Headquarters today to honour 15 NSW RFS members and 11 teams as part of an
04 May 2018
Read More2018 Rotary Emergency Service Community Awards finalists announced
2018 Rotary Emergency Service Community Awards finalists announcedMinister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today announced 24 NSW and 8 ACT finalists for the 2018 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW and ACT Emergency Services Community Awards.Mr
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13 Apr 2018
Read MoreIndependent investigation to be held into Bega Valley bush fire
Independent investigation to be held into Bega Valley bush fireThe NSW Government today announced that ex-Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Mick Keelty AO APM will undertake an independent review into the Bega Valley fire.Minister for
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21 Mar 2018
Read MoreRecovery coordinator appointed for Bega Valley fire
Recovery coordinator appointed for Bega Valley fireNSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today announced the appointment of Euan Ferguson as Recovery Coordinator to manage recovery efforts on the South Coast
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19 Mar 2018
Read More$4 million for new bushfire research hub
$4 million for new bushfire research hubThe NSW Government has provided $4 million and launched a new Bushfire Risk Management Research Hub, Minister for the Environment Gabrielle Upton and Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant announced
28 Feb 2018
Read MoreMinister urges public to remain prepared with ongoing dry conditions
Minister urges public to remain prepared with ongoing dry conditionsThe NSW Government and the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) are reminding the public to remain vigilant to the threat of fire, with more than 11, 000 bush and grass fires recorded
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09 Feb 2018
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