Ministerial media releases

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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• 190515-David-Elliott-med-rel-New-737-Large-Air-Tanker-to-fight-bushfires.pdf (PDF, 371.9 KB)

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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• 190504-David-Elliott-med-rel-NSW-makes-it-easier-for-firefighters-to-receive-support.pdf (PDF, 156.2 KB)

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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• 190226-Troy-Grant-and-Linda-Reynolds-med-rel-bushfire-assistance-for-Port-Stephens-and-Cessnock-communities.pdf (PDF, 385.7 KB)

Further funding to future-proof NSW fire trailsFire trails and access points are being strengthened to support firefighters on the frontline through more than $2 million in joint Commonwealth and New South Wales Government funding.Funding is being

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• 190121-Troy-Grant-and-Linda-Reynolds-med-rel-further-funding-to-future-proof-NSW-fire-trails.pdf (PDF, 368.3 KB)

Joint government funding boost to support NSW emergency volunteersVolunteers across New South Wales’first-response agencies will be better supported to continue their dedicated service through joint Commonwealth-State funding.The $723, 000 in

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• 190107-Troy-Grant-and-Linda-Reynolds-med-rel-funding-boost-to-support-NSW-emergency-volunteers.pdf (PDF, 370.7 KB)

School's our for RFS cadetsThe next generation of firefighters have taken the state by storm this year, with 56 groups completing the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program.Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said this

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• 181215-Troy-Grant-med-rel-schools-out-for-RFS-cadets.pdf (PDF, 232.7 KB)

More than 13 tonnes of donations delivered to help feed farmers this festive seasonMore than 13 tonnes of donations have been delivered to Foodbank this week as the ‘Feed a Farmer’charity drive wraps up this festive season.Minister for Police

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• 181215-Troy-Grant-med-rel-more-than-13-tonnes-of-donations-delivered-to-help-feed-farmers-this-festive-season.pdf (PDF, 151.1 KB)

Further firies deployed to QueenslandA multi-agency contingency of more than 200 firefighters and specialists from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Fire &Rescue NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service and ACT RFS have now been deployed to help

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• 181130-Troy-Grant-med-rel-further-firies-deployed-to-Queensland.pdf (PDF, 153.3 KB)

Emergency Services urge community to stay safe this summerThe state’s emergency services have joined forces to urge communities across the state to have a safe summer as the season kicks off tomorrow.Minister for Police and Emergency Services Troy

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100 volunteer firefighters deployed to QueenslandNSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighters have been deployed to support firefighting efforts in Queensland as locals continue to battle blazes.Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said the 100

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• Troy-Grant-med-rel-100-volunteer-firefighters-deployed-to-Queensland.pdf (PDF, 149.9 KB)