New England residents are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks as the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period kicks off.
Emergency management
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
NSW residents urged to prepare for upcoming storm season
NSW SES is encouraging residents to prepare for the increased risk of storms as the 2024-25 storm season officially begins.
Posted inEmergency management, Manilla, Werris Creek
Demand for Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations to be upgraded
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has continued his campaign to have the Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations upgraded
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield
Tenterfield SES celebrates 45 years
NSW SES Tenterfield Unit has celebrated 45 years of dedicated service of the unit established in 1979 to provide fast response to road crashes.
Posted inBingara, Emergency management
Calling all Bingara locals, your Fire and Rescue station needs you right now
Bingara Fire and Rescue station is sounding the alarm for a new wave of on call firefighters to step up, join the brigade and keep the station running.
Posted inEmergency management, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire
Support announced for flood affected areas as multiple roads remain closed, more flooding expected tomorrow
Disaster assistance has now been extended to the Gwydir local government area, as minor flood warnings are reissued for the Barwon river.
Posted inEmergency management, Uralla, What's on
Uralla Fire Station upgrades officially opened
Major upgrades to Uralla’s Fire and Rescue Station have been unveiled including a new double bay storage shed and separated changerooms for male and female firefighters.
Posted inEmergency management, Grants and funding
Ampol continues support for Westpac rescue chopper
Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for a further five years as part of its Ampol Foundation program.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management
Who Let the Boats Out: NSW SES Launch Training Exercise in Armidale
More than 750 emergency service personnel have taken to waterways across the state today for the NSW State Emergency Service’s (SES) annual flood boat training exercise. Today our Armidale team got a chance to hone their skills.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
New program to help farmers fight fires
Farmers have welcomed the launch of a new trial scheme to help first responders fight bushfires.