Ministerial media releases

RFS Commissioner Fitzsimmons to lead new Resilience NSW AgencyNSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian today announced the creation of a new NSW Government agency, Resilience NSW, which will drive world-leading disaster preparedness and recovery approach for

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$220, 000 to support bush fire disaster recoveryThe NSW Government will give an additional $220, 000 to BlazeAid and local government partners to enhance support for bushfire affected communities in northern NSW.Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and

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New RFS Training Centre Opens In DubboA state of the art training facility for rural firefighters was unveiled today to deliver expert qualifications for the men and women who put their lives on the line protecting regional communities.Minister for

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PCYC Nations of Origin kicks offMinister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott has kicked off the 2019 Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) Nations of Origin in Raymond Terrace, bringing together over 1000 young people to celebrate

Delivering for first respondersThe 2019-20 NSW Budget will deliver total funding of $1.7 billion for emergency services agencies, including Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and the Office of Emergency Management, to

Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards honour emergency services workersTwenty-four emergency services workers with more than 466 years of combined service make up the finalists for the 2019 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services

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Honouring Young People in Emergency ServicesYoung volunteers from Bowral to Bulahdelah and all across the State were recognised at the 2019 Young People in Emergency Services Awards held at NSW Parliament House.Minister for Police and Emergency

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New '737' Large Air Tanker to fight bush firesNSW will be the only Australian state or territory with a permanent ‘737 Fireliner’Large Air Tanker (LAT) to provide stronger bush fire protection to communities all year around with the NSW Liberals

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NSW makes it easier for firefighters to receive supportThe NSW Government is honouring its commitment to make it easier for firefighters who develop cancer to claim workers compensation and support.Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott was

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Bush fire assistance for Port Stephens and Cessnock communitiesDisaster assistance has been made available for the Port Stephens and Cessnock communities who were affected by bushfires in November 2018.Assistance is being provided through the

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