Ministerial media releases
NSW Protected By Australia's Largest Aviation Fleet
NSW Protected By Australia's Largest Aviation FleetThe people of NSW will this season be protected from bushfires by the single largest aerial fleet of any fire agency in Australia.Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and NSW
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23 Oct 2020
Read More$192 million to fund NSW Bush Fire Inquiry initiatives
$192 million to fund NSW Bush Fire Inquiry initiativesNew 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
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22 Oct 2020
Read MoreFallen Emergency Services volunteers honoured
Fallen Emergency Services volunteers honouredNSW 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.Minister for Police and
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11 Oct 2020
Read MoreNew laws to empower landowners and NSW RFS to manage bush fire risk
New laws to empower landowners and NSW RFS to manage bush fire riskThe 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
07 Oct 2020
Read MoreNSW Government releases Bush Fire Inquiry report
NSW Government releases Bush Fire Inquiry reportThe NSW Government has released the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry, which examined the causes, preparation and response to the devastating 2019-20 bushfires.All 76 recommendations will be accepted in
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25 Aug 2020
Read MoreFour regional fire stations opened in two days
Four regional fire stations opened in two daysEmergency 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
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19 Aug 2020
Read MoreNSW launches COVID-SAFE evacuation plan
NSW launches COVID-SAFE evacuation planThe way large scale evacuations in NSW are carried out is set to change with the introduction of a number of safety initiatives to protect the health and lives of the community during the COVID-19
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22 Jul 2020
Read MoreRob Rogers endorsed as RFS Commissioner
Rob Rogers endorsed as RFS CommissionerMinister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott today announced Rob Rogers AFSM has been endorsed as the new NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner, following a period of exemplary service as
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16 Jul 2020
Read MoreQueen's Birthday Honours recognise Police and Emergency Services across NSW
Queen's Birthday Honours recognise Police and Emergency Services across NSWA Detective Superintendent who has led investigations into serious crimes including the Milperra massacre and Cronulla Riots, a veteran State Emergency Service (SES)
09 Jun 2020
Read MoreRob Rogers to become new RFS Commissioner
Rob Rogers to become new RFS CommissionerMinister 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
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06 Apr 2020
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