Ministerial media releases

Assistance for bush fire affected communitiesNSW Premier Barry O'Farrell said NSW Government agencies are providing a coordinated response to the current bush fire emergency to provide support to those in need.NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell said NSW

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• Assistance-for-bush-fire-affected-communities.pdf (PDF, 167.8 KB)

NSW Government Acts to Protect Volunteer FirefightersNSW Premier Barry O'Farrell and Minister for Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Government has put in place legal protections to ensure emergency services volunteers

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• NSW-Government-Acts-to-Protect-Volunteer-Firefighters.pdf (PDF, 147.6 KB)

Air-Crane Arrives for NSW Fire SeasonNSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today welcomed the arrival of the 'Gypsy Lady' firefighting Air-Crane to NSW, further bolstering the Rural Fire Service's aerial water-bombing capability this summer.'Gypsy Lady'

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• Air-Crane-Arrives-for-NSW-Fire-Season.pdf (PDF, 147.3 KB)

Minister Pays Tribute to Emergency Service VolunteersMinister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has today paid tribute to emergency service volunteers who have lost their life while protecting others.This year marks the 13th

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• Minister-Pays-Tribute-to-Emergency-Service-Volunteers.pdf (PDF, 89.1 KB)

Preparation vital for bush fire danger periodPolice and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher and Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons have urged residents in bush fire prone areas across the state to prepare now, with the

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• Preparation-vital-for-bush-fire-danger-period.pdf (PDF, 23.7 KB)

Queen's Birthday Honours ListMinister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher has congratulated the NSW Police and Emergency Service personnel who have received awards in today's Queen's Birthday Honours.Eight NSW Police officers have

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• Queens-Birthday-Honours-List.pdf (PDF, 170.6 KB)

Minister launches new winter fire safety campaignMinister for Police and Emergency Services, Michael Gallacher today urged householders not to be complacent after it was revealed that while the vast majority of NSW residents considered their homes

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• Minister-launches-new-winter-fire-safety-campaign.pdf (PDF, 98.4 KB)

Emergency Services Minister announces cadets of the yearMinister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher today announced the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cadet of the Year.The NSW Government is proud

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• Emergency-Services-Minister-announces-cadets-of-the-year.pdf (PDF, 111.8 KB)

Businesses praised for exceptional volunteer supportTwelve businesses supporting NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers were today singled out for praise by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher and Deputy Commissioner Rob

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• Businesses-praised-for-exceptional-volunteer-support.pdf (PDF, 215.8 KB)

Honouring the hidden supportEmployers are a vital part of the volunteer firefighting effort in NSW and today Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher launched a program to recognise their contribution at the Wentworthville

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• Honouring-the-hidden-support.pdf (PDF, 26.5 KB)