Media releases
13th June 2017
A Sydney man has been reunited with his beloved dog Whiskey, six months after firefighters rescued the pair from a dangerous unit fire in South Penrith.
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW)...
12th June 2017
A Western Sydney fire officer’s dedication to the analysis of bushfires and other emergency events has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Inspector Kernin Lambert, who has served as...
12th June 2017
A Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Captain’s long and dedicated service in responding to emergency events in the Murrurundi and Nyngan communities has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours...
12th June 2017
A Kellyville fire officer’s commitment to firefighter development and responding to emergency events, including the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Chief Superintendent Kenneth...
12th June 2017
A Forster fire captain’s commitment to leading emergency responses and educating residents about fire safety has been recognised in today’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Captain Paul Langley, who has served with...
12th June 2017
Minister for Police and Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today congratulated the 24 Police and Emergency Services personnel honoured in the Queen’s Birthday list.
Eight Police officers have been awarded...
5th June 2017
Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging people to take extra precautions in the kitchen to protect themselves from deadly house fires, which have already claimed five lives this year.
FRNSW...
1st June 2017
Emergency response resources in the Denman region are set to be enhanced with the launch of NSW Ambulance’s 57th Volunteer Ambulance Officer and Community First Responder (VCFR) unit.
The Denman unit, which...
30th May 2017
Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant today announced the 24 finalists for the 2017 Rotary NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.
Mr Grant said the awards celebrate the outstanding contribution of emergency...
29th May 2017
Minister for Emergency Services and Member for Dubbo Troy Grant was today joined by Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter to officially open the new Nyngan fire station...