Head to an event at your local RFS station this weekend of September 16 and 17 to find out what you need to do to get ready for the fire season.
Emergency management
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.
Posted inEmergency management
Wi-fi installed on SES and Fire and Rescue vehicles to keep first responders connected
Mobile Wi-Fi equipment has now been installed in over 1,300 Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW State Emergency Service vehicles
Posted inEmergency management
Hazard reduction burn in Guy Fawkes for next 3 days
National Parks is carrying out a large hazard reduction burn in Guy Fawkes River National Park adjoining Marengo over 3 days from 12 July, weather permitting.
Posted inEmergency management, Health
New purpose built 4WD ambulances will reach patients in challenging terrain
The NSW Government has rolled out 80 new four-wheel drive ambulances across the state
Posted inEmergency management, Manilla, Nundle, Tamworth
NSW SES volunteers celebrated for contribution to Peel River communities
NSW SES volunteers from the Tamworth, Manilla and Nundle units have received awards, medals and clasps recognising their extraordinary service.
Posted inEmergency management
NSW Farmers call for flood review
NSW Farmers is calling for a comprehensive, ongoing review of devastating flooding during La Nina to prevent future threats to people, property and livelihoods.
Posted inAwareness Events, Emergency management
Wear orange today to support the SES
Today is WOW Day – Wear Orange Wednesday – so pop on something orange this morning to show your support for our SES volunteers.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Uralla Shire, Walcha
Bush fire management survey open now
Fire agencies and land managers are developing a Bush Fire Risk Management Plan for the Armidale, Uralla and Walcha council areas and want you to have your say.
Posted inEmergency management
NSW’s largest flood on record comes to an end
After a gruelling 177 days, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has lifted its final flood warning, signifying the end of the longest flooding operation in the organisation’s history.