Ministerial media releases

Australias largest firefighting helicopter lands in NSWRural Fire Service (RFS) aerial firefighting capabilities received a significant boost today with the arrival of a $9 million high-capacity waterbombing helicopter at Richmond.The new helicopter

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• 230726-Australias-largest-firefighting-helicopter-FINAL.pdf (PDF, 252.3 KB)

$10 million boost to prepare for bushfire seasonHazard reduction burns are underway across the state as rural firefighters try to take advantage of favourable conditions to help keep local communities safe ahead of the 2023-24 bushfire season.Only

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• 230724_MR_$10-million-boost-to-prepare-for-bush-fire-season.pdf (PDF, 86.8 KB)

NSW firefighting specialists deployed to help battle wildfires in CanadaFifty-seven specialists from NSW firefighting and emergency service agencies have arrived in Canada to join a 200 strong Australasian deployment assisting local firefighters

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• 230527-DIB-RELEASE-NSW-firefighting-specialists-deployed-to-help-battle-wildfires-in-Canada.pdf (PDF, 56.0 KB)

The bravery and selfless service of our firefighters is being recognised on St. Florians DayAlmost 80 RFS volunteers, staff and teams have been recognised today for their bravery and unwavering commitment in emergencies, including bushfires, floods

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• 230504-RELEASE-Minister-Dib-Congratulates-RFS-Heroes-on-St-Florians-Day.pdf (PDF, 58.7 KB)

Flood alerts at your fingertipsResidents across NSW can now receive the latest flood and fire warnings in the palm of their hands, with the launch of the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s Hazards Near Me app.The widely used Fires Near Me app,

New Cooma Emergency Centre breaks groundConstruction has begun on a new emergency management hub for the Snowy Monaro region thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.Minister for Emergency Services and

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• 230207-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-New-Cooma-emergency-centre-breaks-ground.pdf (PDF, 128.8 KB)

$5 million tech network to prepare NSW for future fires and floodsA new network dedicated to creating stronger connections between first responders, businesses and researchers will develop cutting-edge technology and help NSW better prepare for

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• Alister-Henskens-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-$5-million-tech-network-to-prepare-NSW-for-future-fires-and-floods.pdf (PDF, 326.0 KB)

New home for Austinmer Rural Fire BrigadeThe NSW Liberal and Nationals Government, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Wollongong City Council have reached an agreement to relocate Austinmer Rural Fire Brigade to a permanent new home at

Frontline heroes recognised in Australia Day HonoursEighteen emergency services personnel have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List for their exceptional commitment and dedication to protecting NSW communities.The Australian Fire

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• 230126-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-FRONTLINE-HEROES-RECOGNISED-IN-AUSTRALIA-DAY-HONOURS.pdf (PDF, 127.9 KB)

Site selected for Grafton emergency hubA new Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre will be built at Clarence Valley Regional Airport thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.Minister for Emergency

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• 230123-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-SITE-SELECTED-FOR-GRAFTON-EMERGENCY-HUB.pdf (PDF, 171.5 KB)