{ "entity_id": "S-NSW-030", "folder": "NSW-Rural-Fire-Service", "name": "NSW Rural Fire Service", "type": "Statutory Authority", "jurisdiction": "NSW", "portfolio": "Stronger Communities", "website": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/", "data_status": "rich", "completeness": { "has_strategy_brief": true, "has_strategy_structured": true, "has_vision": true, "has_kpi_targets": true, "has_kpi_results": true, "has_strategy_overview": true, "has_legislation_text": true, "has_legislation_structured": false, "has_global_initiatives_text": false, "has_ideas": true, "has_artifacts": true, "n_ideas": 12, "n_legislation": 0, "n_artifacts": 12, "n_kpi_targets": 4, "n_kpi_results": 4, "n_outcomes": 4, "verified_own_data": true }, "strategy_profile": { "status": "published", "confidence": "high", "summary": "To protect the community and our environment by minimising the impact of fire and other emergencies.", "official_site_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/", "source_documents": [ { "type": "strategie", "title": "RFS Strategic Direction 2026-2031", "url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "period": "2026", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "strategie", "title": "Reconciliation Action Plan", "url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf", "period": "2023", "confidence": "medium" }, { "type": "annual_report", "title": "Annual Report", "url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/288204/RFS-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "period": "2024", "confidence": "high" } ], "purpose": { "text": "To protect the community and our environment by minimising the impact of fire and other emergencies.", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 8, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=8" }, "vision": { "text": "Safer communities, better prepared for a challenging future.", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 8, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=8" }, "strategic_priorities": [ { "title": "Thriving membership", "description": "Thriving membership", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10" }, { "title": "Preparing for the future", "description": "Preparing for the future", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10" }, { "title": "Increased community resilience and reduced risk of harm", "description": "Increased community resilience and reduced risk of harm", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10" }, { "title": "Empowered, engaged members", "description": "Empowered, engaged members", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10" }, { "title": "Fire and other emergencies are managed safely, in a decisive and coordinated way", "description": "Fire and other emergencies are managed safely, in a decisive and coordinated way", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 10, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10" } ], "values": [ { "name": "One Team, Many Players, One Purpose", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Integrity and Trust", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Support, Friendship and Camaraderie", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Mutual Respect", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Adaptability and Resourcefulness", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Community and Our Environment", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null }, { "name": "Knowledge and Learning", "description": "", "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": null } ], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Thriving membership", "description": "We will develop, empower and support our members, ensuring they are prepared, recognised and able to work together in a safe and inclusive environment.", "activities": [ "Collaborate to develop and implement a Volunteer skills and Staff Workforce Strategy", "Negotiate and embed a new RFS Industrial Award", "Implement and enhance the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Framework", "Develop and implement a program to provide enhanced care and support for members following incidents" ], "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 11, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=11" }, { "name": "Reduced risk and lead preparedness", "description": "We will strengthen community readiness and reduce risk through targeted planning, engagement and hazard reduction.", "activities": [ "Enhance our Risk Modelling Platform based on risk reduction and activity", "Develop localised risk modelling to support risks and guide targeted planning and response efforts", "Strengthen communities’ preparedness for bush fires by fostering direct engagement and support" ], "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 13, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=13" }, { "name": "Respond safely and effectively", "description": "We will enhance our ability to respond safely and effectively with our partners, to reduce harm to the community and the environment.", "activities": [ "Improve response efficiency through better integration of our operational systems", "Integrate multi-agency and third-party Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data", "Embed a strategic intelligence function within the State Operations Centre" ], "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 15, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=15" }, { "name": "Preparing for the future", "description": "We will strengthen organisational capabilities to adapt and meet the future challenges.", "activities": [ "Allocate and equip fleet according to risk, asset management and response needs", "Invest in the next generation of fleet", "Deliver against the Cybersecurity Strategy" ], "source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "source_page": 17, "source_deep_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=17" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "CCE01", "measure": "Bush fire risk reduction", "target": "Quantified risk reduction", "latest_result": "Target met", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "target_source_page": 13, "result_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/288204/RFS-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "result_source_page": 13 }, { "code": "CCE02", "measure": "Community engagement in hazard reduction", "target": "Increased community awareness and action", "latest_result": "Partially achieved", "status": "Partially achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "target_source_page": 14, "result_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/288204/RFS-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "result_source_page": 14 }, { "code": "CCE03", "measure": "Response efficiency", "target": "Increased efficiency and effectiveness", "latest_result": "Mostly achieved", "status": "Mostly achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "target_source_page": 15, "result_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/288204/RFS-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "result_source_page": 15 }, { "code": "CCE04", "measure": "Cybersecurity readiness", "target": "Protection against emerging cyber threats", "latest_result": "On track", "status": "On track", "target_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf", "target_source_page": 17, "result_source_url": "https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/288204/RFS-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf", "result_source_page": 17 } ], "document_alignment_terms": { "must_support": [ "To protect the community and our environment by minimising the impact of fire and other emergencies.", "Safer communities, better prepared for a challenging future.", "Thriving membership", "Preparing for the future", "Increased community resilience and reduced risk of harm", "Empowered, engaged members", "Fire and other emergencies are managed safely, in a decisive and coordinated way" ], "watch_terms": [ "Bush fire risk reduction", "Community engagement in hazard reduction", "Response efficiency", "Cybersecurity readiness" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# NSW Rural Fire Service — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Corporate Plan**: [2025-26](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> Safer communities, better prepared for a challenging future. [[CP p.8](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To protect the community and our environment by minimising the impact of fire and other emergencies. [[CP p.8](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=8)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We will deliver this Strategic Direction through clear governance, strong planning and shared accountability across the organisation. [[CP p.9](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=9)]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- Thriving membership [[CP p.10](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10)]\n- Preparing for the future [[CP p.10](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10)]\n- Increased community resilience and reduced risk of harm [[CP p.10](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10)]\n- Empowered, engaged members [[CP p.10](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10)]\n- Fire and other emergencies are managed safely, in a decisive and coordinated way [[CP p.10](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=10)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Thriving membership\nWe will develop, empower and support our members, ensuring they are prepared, recognised and able to work together in a safe and inclusive environment. [[CP p.11](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=11)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Collaborate to develop and implement a Volunteer skills and Staff Workforce Strategy\n- Negotiate and embed a new RFS Industrial Award\n- Implement and enhance the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Framework\n- Develop and implement a program to provide enhanced care and support for members following incidents\n\n### Reduced risk and lead preparedness\nWe will strengthen community readiness and reduce risk through targeted planning, engagement and hazard reduction. [[CP p.13](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=13)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Enhance our Risk Modelling Platform based on risk reduction and activity\n- Develop localised risk modelling to support risks and guide targeted planning and response efforts\n- Strengthen communities’ preparedness for bush fires by fostering direct engagement and support\n\n### Respond safely and effectively\nWe will enhance our ability to respond safely and effectively with our partners, to reduce harm to the community and the environment. [[CP p.15](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=15)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Improve response efficiency through better integration of our operational systems\n- Integrate multi-agency and third-party Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data\n- Embed a strategic intelligence function within the State Operations Centre\n\n### Preparing for the future\nWe will strengthen organisational capabilities to adapt and meet the future challenges. [[CP p.17](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=17)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Allocate and equip fleet according to risk, asset management and response needs\n- Invest in the next generation of fleet\n- Deliver against the Cybersecurity Strategy\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_RFS Values_\n\n- One Team, Many Players, One Purpose\n- Integrity and Trust\n- Support, Friendship and Camaraderie\n- Mutual Respect\n- Adaptability and Resourcefulness\n- Community and Our Environment\n- Knowledge and Learning\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Bush fire risk reduction | Quantified risk reduction | [CP p.13](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=13) |\n| CCE02 | Community engagement in hazard reduction | Increased community awareness and action | [CP p.14](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=14) |\n| CCE03 | Response efficiency | Increased efficiency and effectiveness | [CP p.15](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=15) |\n| CCE04 | Cybersecurity readiness | Protection against emerging cyber threats | [CP p.17](https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf#page=17) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Bush fire risk reduction | Target met | Achieved | AR p.13 |\n| CCE02 | Community engagement in hazard reduction | Partially achieved | Partially achieved | AR p.14 |\n| CCE03 | Response efficiency | Mostly achieved | Mostly achieved | AR p.15 |\n| CCE04 | Cybersecurity readiness | On track | On track | AR p.17 |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# NSW Rural Fire Service - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:42:00.674156+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-NSW-030\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: NSW\n**Portfolio**: Stronger Communities\n**Website**: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 31 |\n| reviews | 4 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- It also drives\nminimising the impact of fire and other emergencies.\naccountability and measurement by setting\nclear objectives and outcomes, while giving\nOUR VALUES\nus the flexibility to adapt to change and\nOur values guide how we serve our communities,\nrespond to external challenges as we stay support our people and uphold the standards expected\nof us every day.\ntrue to our core priorities.\n– One Team, Many Players, One Purpose\n– Integrity and Trust\n– Support, Friendship and Camaraderie\n– Mutual Respect\n– Adaptability and Resourcefulness\n– Community and Our Environment\n– Knowledge and Learning\n8 RFS Strategic Direction\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nStrategic Direction\nOur Strategic Direction 2026-31 provides OUR VISION\nclarity and focus by defining where the Safer communities, better prepared\nfor a challenging future.\norganisation is heading, aligning resources\nand effort toward shared goals and\nOUR PURPOSE\nenabling decision-making by serving as a\nTo protect the community and our environment by\nreference point for choices.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- MEASURE IMPACT place, to support our Improve and standardise To ensure the infrastructure and facilities within stations\n– Increased members in safe operations, 3 station fit out and are of standard quality and fit-for-purpose for our\npreparedness, learning and maintenance members, brigades and communities.\norganisational\ncommunity engagement.\nadaptability Mature and enhance the To provide assets aligned with our purpose, vision and\n4 Strategic Asset Management future needs, and managed over the asset life-cycle, to\nand continuous\nFramework enable reliable and efficient operations.\nimprovement\nTo keep pace with emerging cyber threats, protecting\nDeliver against the\n– Increased impact 1 sensitive information and preventing disruption to\nCybersecurity Strategy\nfrom research our service.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nMessage from our Commissioner 6\nStatement from Reconciliation Australia 7\nAbout the RFS 8\nOur Vision For Reconciliation 9\nOur RAP 10\nOur Commitments 12\n4 5\n‘Fire & Water’ by Daniel Roberts, a proud Bundjalung man from Cabbage Tree Island.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- [Page 14]\nStrategic Direction\nOUTCOME WHAT WE’LL DO WHY WE’RE DOING IT\nStreamline the planning process for hazard\n1 To enable more hazard reduction work to be undertaken.\nreduction burning\nHazard management To engage community in advance about hazard reduction\nHazard reduction activities are 2 Enhance community awareness and engagement in burns, so they are prepared and aware of the benefit it brings\n2.3 scaled and targeted to reduce bush fire risk mitigation initiatives in reducing risk, understanding their responsibility and active\nrisk to communities and the role in preparing for bush fire events.\nenvironment.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- MEASURE IMPACT\nIntegrated systems to Enhance our aerial To use Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and\n– Increased efficiency 3.1 support resource activation intelligence capability and other aerial technology to expand and integrate data\nand effectiveness of and tracking for more 3 better integrate into our collation and aerial insights, to help us make informed\nresponse effective command, control operational system decisions during incident response.\nand communication.\n– Enhanced Improve operational vehicle\npartnerships and connectivity through the To improve member safety by increasing the ability\ninteroperability 4 rollout of Mobile Data to maintain access to critical incident and operational\nTerminals (MDTs) and Vehicle information during incidents.\n– Increased as a node (VaaN)\norganisational\nTo improve our ability to deliver appropriate information\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 15,16,17]\nd as a node (VaaN)\norganisational\nTo improve our ability to deliver appropriate information\nlearning 1 Enhance our public in a timely manner that is readily accessible by\ninformation-sharing platforms\nIncident information and community when most needed.\ncommunity liaison\nRevitalise the role of\nCommunities receive timely, Community Field Liaison To better support our communities with on-the-ground\n3.2 accurate and relevant 2 (including Rural and guidance during emergencies.\ninformation to help them Indigenous Liaison)\ntake appropriate action and\nstay safe.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- HOW WE’LL Increased understanding community decision making\nMEASURE IMPACT and utility of Bush Fire To create a shared understanding of the optimal\n– Quantified risk 2.1 R by is m k M od a e n r a n g is e in m g e a n n t d P lans 3 Review the bush fire m wi a ll n w ag o e rk m w en it t h s o t u ra r t p e a g r i t e n s e i r n a a g c e h n a c n ie g s in t g o d cl e im liv a e t r e a , w e\nreduction consolidating planning management zones comprehensive bush fire management zoning\n– Increased processes. system for NSW.\ncommunity risk\nReview Bush Fire Management\nawareness and Committees (BFMC) planning To streamline the processes undertaken by BFMC,\n4 increasing the opportunity for implementing\naction and policy processes to\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15]\nto\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\nable to act when it matters most.\ninformed by local risk\nCommunity engagement\nStrengthen communities’ Design targeted behavioural So brigades and districts can best support communities\n2.2 preparedness for bush 2 based programs and activities to plan, prepare for, respond to and recover from bush/\nfires by fostering direct that reflect the diverse needs of grass fire and other emergencies.\nengagement and support. our communities and brigades\nDevelop tailored programs for To deliver practical engagement programs that are\n3\nrural and remote communities relevant to these communities and meet their priorities.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n $17 million to retrofit NSW RFS and NPWS vehicles and replace FRNSW tankers\n $8.3 million extension of an integrated dispatch system for the NSW RFS\n $9.5 million for the delivery of a strategic fire trail network\n $5.4 million enhancements to the RFS aerial fleet and training facilities\n $2.5 million improvements to NSW RFS’s Fires Near Me app\n $2.85 million to deliver critical equipment for 31 multi-agency Emergency Operations\nCentres\nFurther measures to address the Inquiry’s recommendations will be considered as part of\nfuture budget processes.\n Source: `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- HOW WE’LL Increased understanding community decision making\nMEASURE IMPACT and utility of Bush Fire To create a shared understanding of the optimal\n– Quantified risk 2.1 R by is m k M od a e n r a n g is e in m g e a n n t d P lans 3 Review the bush fire m wi a ll n w ag o e rk m w en it t h s o t u ra r t p e a g r i t e n s e i r n a a g c e h n a c n ie g s in t g o d cl e im liv a e t r e a , w e\nreduction consolidating planning management zones comprehensive bush fire management zoning\n– Increased processes. system for NSW.\ncommunity risk\nReview Bush Fire Management\nawareness and Committees (BFMC) planning To streamline the processes undertaken by BFMC,\n4 increasing the opportunity for implementing\naction and policy processes to\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15]\nto\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\nable to act when it matters most.\ninformed by local risk\nCommunity engagement\nStrengthen communities’ Design targeted behavioural So brigades and districts can best support communities\n2.2 preparedness for bush 2 based programs and activities to plan, prepare for, respond to and recover from bush/\nfires by fostering direct that reflect the diverse needs of grass fire and other emergencies.\nengagement and support. our communities and brigades\nDevelop tailored programs for To deliver practical engagement programs that are\n3\nrural and remote communities relevant to these communities and meet their priorities.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country 2\nCommissioner’s message 4\nIntroduction 5\nOur operating environment 6\nStrategic Direction 8\nDelivery 9\nStrategic pillars 12\n3 RFS Strategic Direction\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- It also drives\nminimising the impact of fire and other emergencies.\naccountability and measurement by setting\nclear objectives and outcomes, while giving\nOUR VALUES\nus the flexibility to adapt to change and\nOur values guide how we serve our communities,\nrespond to external challenges as we stay support our people and uphold the standards expected\nof us every day.\ntrue to our core priorities.\n– One Team, Many Players, One Purpose\n– Integrity and Trust\n– Support, Friendship and Camaraderie\n– Mutual Respect\n– Adaptability and Resourcefulness\n– Community and Our Environment\n– Knowledge and Learning\n8 RFS Strategic Direction\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nStrategic Direction\nOUTCOME WHAT WE’LL DO WHY WE’RE DOING IT\nStreamline the planning process for hazard\n1 To enable more hazard reduction work to be undertaken.\nreduction burning\nHazard management To engage community in advance about hazard reduction\nHazard reduction activities are 2 Enhance community awareness and engagement in burns, so they are prepared and aware of the benefit it brings\n2.3 scaled and targeted to reduce bush fire risk mitigation initiatives in reducing risk, understanding their responsibility and active\nrisk to communities and the role in preparing for bush fire events.\nenvironment.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 19]\nPostal address\nNSW Rural Fire Service\nLocked Bag 17\nGRANVILLE NSW 2142\nState address\nNSW Rural Fire Service\n4 Murray Rose Avenue, Social media\nSydney Olympic Park NSW 2127\nT 02 8741 5555\nF 02 8741 5550\nrfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/publications\n@NSWRFS\nfacebook.com/nswrfs\n@NSWRFS\nScan to read more about\nthe Strategic Direction\non the RFS website\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- Header\nMain Navigation\nMain Content\nFooter\nNSW Rural Fire Service\nFacebook\nTwitter\nRSS\nYoutube\nContact us\nToolbar Links:\nContact us\nPrint this page\nAccessibility\nEmergency information\nSearch the NSW RFS website\nHome\nFire information\nFires Near Me\nAlerts and Warnings\nHazard Reductions\nFire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans\nBush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits\nPrevent bush fire arson\nReport a cigarette butt tosser\nEmergency information\nPlan and prepare\nBush fire survival plan\nKnow your risk\nPrepare your home\nPrepare yourself and family\nFire Danger Ratings\nAlert Levels\nNeighbourhood Safer Places\nBuilding on bush fire prone land\nTravelling in a bush fire area\nManaging bush fire risk\nAIDER\nHome fire safety\nInformation for Social and Health Services\n10/50 vegetation clearing\nRural Boundary Clearing Tool\nFarm fire safety\nFire Trails\nStatic Water Supply (SWS)\nVolunteer\nJoin the NSW RFS\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- Read more\nQuick Links\nBush fire survival plan\nFire safety fact sheets\nReport a bush fire hazard\nDonate to a brigade\nCurrent incidents\nOne RFS Member Website\nFire and Rescue NSW\nNSW Reconstruction Authority\nFacebook\nTwitter\nRSS\nYoutube\nHome\nFire information\nFires Near Me\nAlerts and Warnings\nHazard Reductions\nFire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans\nBush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits\nPrevent bush fire arson\nReport a cigarette butt tosser\nEmergency information\nPlan and prepare\nBush fire survival plan\nKnow your risk\nPrepare your home\nPrepare yourself and family\nFire Danger Ratings\nAlert Levels\nNeighbourhood Safer Places\nBuilding on bush fire prone land\nTravelling in a bush fire area\nManaging bush fire risk\nAIDER\nHome fire safety\nInformation for Social and Health Services\n10/50 vegetation clearing\nRural Boundary Clearing Tool\nFarm fire safety\nFire Trails\nStatic Water Supply (SWS)\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- [Page 4]\nCommissioner’s message\nI am pleased to present the Strategic Direction At the centre of this Direction are our members.\nfor the NSW Rural Fire Service for 2026 to Our volunteers and staff make meaningful\n2031.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 8]\nStrategic Direction\nOur Strategic Direction 2026-31 provides OUR VISION\nclarity and focus by defining where the Safer communities, better prepared\nfor a challenging future.\norganisation is heading, aligning resources\nand effort toward shared goals and\nOUR PURPOSE\nenabling decision-making by serving as a\nTo protect the community and our environment by\nreference point for choices.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- HOW WE’LL Increased understanding community decision making\nMEASURE IMPACT and utility of Bush Fire To create a shared understanding of the optimal\n– Quantified risk 2.1 R by is m k M od a e n r a n g is e in m g e a n n t d P lans 3 Review the bush fire m wi a ll n w ag o e rk m w en it t h s o t u ra r t p e a g r i t e n s e i r n a a g c e h n a c n ie g s in t g o d cl e im liv a e t r e a , w e\nreduction consolidating planning management zones comprehensive bush fire management zoning\n– Increased processes. system for NSW.\ncommunity risk\nReview Bush Fire Management\nawareness and Committees (BFMC) planning To streamline the processes undertaken by BFMC,\n4 increasing the opportunity for implementing\naction and policy processes to\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- MEASURE IMPACT\nIntegrated systems to Enhance our aerial To use Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and\n– Increased efficiency 3.1 support resource activation intelligence capability and other aerial technology to expand and integrate data\nand effectiveness of and tracking for more 3 better integrate into our collation and aerial insights, to help us make informed\nresponse effective command, control operational system decisions during incident response.\nand communication.\n– Enhanced Improve operational vehicle\npartnerships and connectivity through the To improve member safety by increasing the ability\ninteroperability 4 rollout of Mobile Data to maintain access to critical incident and operational\nTerminals (MDTs) and Vehicle information during incidents.\n– Increased as a node (VaaN)\norganisational\nTo improve our ability to deliver appropriate information\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 8,9,10,11]\nrom a bush fire hazard\nRadiant Heat\nOpen Space is situated and maintained to\nOpen Space is located to enhance the prevent direct flame contact, material\nchance for survival for humans in ignition and radiant heat levels of 2kW/m²;\nattendance from the radiant heat of a bush or\nfire\nProvide 310 metres separation distance\nfrom a bush fire hazard\nThe site and land adjacent to the site\nArea between bush fire hazard and the site\nbetween the Building/Open Space and the\nMaintenance of the is maintained to a level that ensures the\nbush fire hazard is managed land or\nSite and the Land radiant heat levels at the Building/Open\nmaintained in accordance with NSW RFS\nAdjacent Space meet the Performance Criteria for\ndocument Standards for Asset Protection\nRadiant Heat.\n Source: `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26135/NSP-Guidelines.pdf)`\n- PILLAR\nOUTCOME WHAT WE’LL DO WHY WE’RE DOING IT\nThriving\nCollaborate to develop and To ensure we are recruiting, retaining and building the\nmembership 1 implement a Volunteer skills of our volunteer membership base, to sustainably\nSustainable volunteering Workforce Strategy match the needs of our local communities.\nand staff membership\nA sustainable, diverse Collaborate to develop and To ensure our workforce is structured, skilled and\nHOW WE’LL 1.1 workforce where the right 2 implement a Staff Workforce supported to deliver the highest level of service to\nMEASURE IMPACT people are in the right Strategy brigades and strengthen our partnerships with the\nplaces at the right time communities we serve.\n– Improved member to serve the needs of the\nengagement and community.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15]\nto\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\nable to act when it matters most.\ninformed by local risk\nCommunity engagement\nStrengthen communities’ Design targeted behavioural So brigades and districts can best support communities\n2.2 preparedness for bush 2 based programs and activities to plan, prepare for, respond to and recover from bush/\nfires by fostering direct that reflect the diverse needs of grass fire and other emergencies.\nengagement and support. our communities and brigades\nDevelop tailored programs for To deliver practical engagement programs that are\n3\nrural and remote communities relevant to these communities and meet their priorities.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- MEASURE IMPACT place, to support our Improve and standardise To ensure the infrastructure and facilities within stations\n– Increased members in safe operations, 3 station fit out and are of standard quality and fit-for-purpose for our\npreparedness, learning and maintenance members, brigades and communities.\norganisational\ncommunity engagement.\nadaptability Mature and enhance the To provide assets aligned with our purpose, vision and\n4 Strategic Asset Management future needs, and managed over the asset life-cycle, to\nand continuous\nFramework enable reliable and efficient operations.\nimprovement\nTo keep pace with emerging cyber threats, protecting\nDeliver against the\n– Increased impact 1 sensitive information and preventing disruption to\nCybersecurity Strategy\nfrom research our service.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n $17 million to retrofit NSW RFS and NPWS vehicles and replace FRNSW tankers\n $8.3 million extension of an integrated dispatch system for the NSW RFS\n $9.5 million for the delivery of a strategic fire trail network\n $5.4 million enhancements to the RFS aerial fleet and training facilities\n $2.5 million improvements to NSW RFS’s Fires Near Me app\n $2.85 million to deliver critical equipment for 31 multi-agency Emergency Operations\nCentres\nFurther measures to address the Inquiry’s recommendations will be considered as part of\nfuture budget processes.\n Source: `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nPremier of NSW\nMatt Kean\nTreasurer, Minister for Energy\nSteph Cooke\nMinister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Minister for Flood Recovery\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSunday, 12 June 2022\nBUDGET BOOST FOR NSW BUSHFIRE INQUIRY ACTION\nThe NSW Government is making a major investment to better prepare communities and\nrespond to bush fires, by committing $315.2 million over the next four years to complete\nthe recommendations of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry in the 2022-23 NSW Budget.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- Premier Dominic Perrottet said $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service\n(RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works,\nmaintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet.\n“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities right\nacross our State, which is why the NSW Government is committed to finalising the\nGovernment’s response to the Bushfire Inquiry,” Mr Perrottet said.\n“This investment will go a long way to ensuring the more than 1.3 million properties on bush\nfire prone land in our State are better prepared for future fire seasons.\n“We are committed to investing in frontline services to strengthen communities across\nNSW.”\nTreasurer Matt Kean said the NSW Government is delivering a Budget that has the future\nof local communities at its heart.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- NSW Rural Fire Service State Logistics Centre\nStreet address:\n500 South St, Marsden Park NSW 2765\nSpecialist contacts\nMedia contacts:\n02 9898 1855\nNSW RFS Duty Media Officer (not for use by private citizens seeking information)\nCounselling services:\n1800 049 933\nFor NSW RFS volunteer and staff access to the Critical Incident Support Service and employer and member assistance programs\nDevelopment Applications:\n1300 679 737\nduring business hours or email\npes@rfs.nsw.gov.au\nFind your local Fire Control Centre\nFind your local\nFire Control Centre\n.\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/about-us/contact-us)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9,10]\ntion (PSA)\nfires driven by climate change\nStakeholders – More frequent concurrent emergencies, including floods,\nPartners Government storms, heatwaves and biosecurity events\n– Expanding urban-rural interfaces increasing risk to life,\n– Fire and Rescue NSW, – Minister for Emergency property and critical infrastructure\nNSW National Parks and Services – Greater reliance on interagency coordination across complex,\nWildlife Service, Forestry – State Emergency\nmulti-hazard incidents\nCorporation, NSW Police, Management Committee\nNSW State Emergency – State Rescue Board – Rising costs of equipment, technology, buildings and logistics\nService, local councils, – Bush Fire Co-ordinating placing pressure on funding and sustainability\nlandholders and industry Committee\nbodies.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- Part 3A of the Act identifies the legislative framework for;\n› Designation of a NSP\n› Inspection of a NSP (and land adjoining a NSP) and certain actions as a result of inspections\n› Removal of the Designation of a NSP\n› The Register of NSPs\n› Signposting of NSPs\n› Protection from Personal Liability for Owners of a NSP\nSection 100C of the Act identifies environmental approval options for carrying out bush fire hazard reduction work\non a NSP or land adjacent to a NSP.\n Source: `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26135/NSP-Guidelines.pdf)`\n- Performance Criteria Acceptable Solution\nBuilding is situated to prevent direct flame\nBuilding is located and constructed to\ncontact, material ignition and radiant heat\nenhance the chance for survival for humans\nlevels of 10kW/m²; or\nin attendance from the radiant heat of a\nbush fire Provide 139 metres separation distance\nfrom a bush fire hazard\nRadiant Heat\nOpen Space is situated and maintained to\nOpen Space is located to enhance the prevent direct flame contact, material\nchance for survival for humans in ignition and radiant heat levels of 2kW/m²;\nattendance from the radiant heat of a bush or\nfire\nProvide 310 metres separation distance\nfrom a bush fire hazard\nThe site and land adjacent to the site\nArea between bush fire hazard and the site\nbetween the Building/Open Space and the\nMaintenance of the is maintained to a level that ensures the\nbush fire hazard is managed land or\n Source: `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26135/NSP-Guidelines.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nReflect\nReconciliation\nAction Plan\nNovember 2023 – April 2025\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $17 million, $8.3 million, $9.5 million, $5.4 million, $2.5 million, $2.85 million | [Page 2]\n $17 million to retrofit NSW RFS and NPWS vehicles and replace FRNSW tankers\n $8.3 million extension of an integrated dispatch system for the NSW RFS\n $9.5 million for the delivery of a strategic fire trail network\n $5.4 million enhancements to the RFS aerial fleet and training facilities\n $2.5 million improvements to NSW RFS’s Fires Near Me app\n $2.85 million to deliver critical equipment for 31 multi-agency Emergency Operations\nC | `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)` |\n| $315.2 million, 315.2 million | [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nPremier of NSW\nMatt Kean\nTreasurer, Minister for Energy\nSteph Cooke\nMinister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Minister for Flood Recovery\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSunday, 12 June 2022\nBUDGET BOOST FOR NSW BUSHFIRE INQUIRY ACTION\nThe NSW Government is making a major investment to better prepare communities and\nrespond to bush fires, by committing $315.2 million over the next four years to complete\nthe recommendati | `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)` |\n| $191 million, 191 million, 1.3 million | Premier Dominic Perrottet said $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service\n(RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works,\nmaintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet.\n“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities right\nacross our State, which is why the NSW Government is committed to finalising the\nGovernment’s response to the Bushfire Inquiry,” | `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)` |\n| $268.2 MILLION, $268.2 million, 268.2 MILLION, 268.2 million | [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nTreasurer\nDavid Elliott\nMinister for Police and Emergency Services\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSaturday, 19 June 2021\nFURTHER $268.2 MILLION RESPONDING TO NSW BUSHFIRE\nINQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONS\nFirefighting drones, aerial firefighting, enhanced strategic fire trails and improvements to local\nemergency infrastructure and equipment will be funded by an additional $268.2 million over\nfour years as part of the NSW Government’s | `reviews/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further--268.2-million-responding.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/210858/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further-$268.2-million-responding-to-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-recomendations.pdf)` |\n| $268.2 million, $50.9 million, $37.6 million, $34.4 million, $22.7 million, $19.9 million | The $268.2 million funding package includes:\n $50.9 million to support firefighting tanker replacement and safety retrofits for frontline\nNSW RFS, FRNSW, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corps\nNSW fleet;\n $37.6 million for the continued funding of additional mitigation crews in the NSW Rural\nFire Service and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to deliver greater hazard\nreduction;\n $34.4 million to accelerate the state-w | `reviews/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further--268.2-million-responding.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/210858/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further-$268.2-million-responding-to-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-recomendations.pdf)` |\n| $192 MILLION, 192 MILLION | [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nTreasurer\nDavid Elliott\nMinister for Police and Emergency Services\nMEDIA RELEASE\nThursday 22 October 2020\n$192 MILLION TO FUND NSW BUSHFIRE INQUIRY INITIATIVES\nNew equipment for firefighters, night-time aerial firefighting, enhanced strategic fire trails and\nimprovements to local emergency infrastructure will be funded as part of the NSW\nGovernment’s response to the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry. | `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)` |\n| $105.6 million, $75.4 million, $10 million, 105.6 million, 75.4 million, 10 million | The\nsafety of our firefighters who put themselves on the line to protect families, homes,\nbusinesses and the environment is paramount,” Ms Cooke said.\n“The funding for the RFS includes $105.6 million to deliver new trucks and retrofit old trucks,\n$75.4 million to significantly boost the number of mitigation crews and $10 million to\nenhance strategic fire trails.” | `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)` |\n| $192.2 million, $36 million, $23 million, 192.2 million, 36 million, 23 million | There is no length we won’t go to safeguard\ncommunities from disaster.”\nThe package of bushfire inquiry initiatives, worth $192.2 million over five years, includes:\n $36 million for a new first responder mental health strategy for emergency services\n $23 million in additional personal protective clothing for frontline firefighters | `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)` |\n| $13.1 million, 13.1 million | The $13.1 million facility will provide the Rural Fire Service with a modern, purpose-built base to support operations into the future. | `pages/media-releases-index__14.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/media-releases/narrabris-boost-to-emergency-services-on-track)` |\n| $192.2 million, 192.2 million | Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the funding will help rollout critical projects that will assist\nfirefighters to protect communities right across the State.\n“This commitment will bolster the future of our fire agencies and preparedness of\ncommunities, many of whom of have personally witnessed the devastating effects of fire,” Mr\nPerrottet said.\n“Highlights of the package include further funding for new and refurbished fire trucks,\noperationalisi | `reviews/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further--268.2-million-responding.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/210858/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further-$268.2-million-responding-to-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-recomendations.pdf)` |\n| $17 million, $8.3 million, $9.5 million, $5.4 million, $2.5 million, $2.85 million | [Page 2]\n $17 million to retrofit NSW RFS and NPWS vehicles and replace FRNSW tankers\n $8.3 million extension of an integrated dispatch system for the NSW RFS\n $9.5 million for the delivery of a strategic fire trail network\n $5.4 million enhancements to the RFS aerial fleet and training facilities\n $2.5 million improvements to NSW RFS’s Fires Near Me app\n $2.85 million to deliver critical equipment for 31 multi-agency Emergency Operations\nC | `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)` |\n| $315.2 million, 315.2 million | [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nPremier of NSW\nMatt Kean\nTreasurer, Minister for Energy\nSteph Cooke\nMinister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Minister for Flood Recovery\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSunday, 12 June 2022\nBUDGET BOOST FOR NSW BUSHFIRE INQUIRY ACTION\nThe NSW Government is making a major investment to better prepare communities and\nrespond to bush fires, by committing $315.2 million over the next four years to complete\nthe recommendati | `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)` |\n| $191 million, 191 million, 1.3 million | Premier Dominic Perrottet said $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service\n(RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works,\nmaintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet.\n“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities right\nacross our State, which is why the NSW Government is committed to finalising the\nGovernment’s response to the Bushfire Inquiry,” | `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- HOW WE’LL Increased understanding community decision making\nMEASURE IMPACT and utility of Bush Fire To create a shared understanding of the optimal\n– Quantified risk 2.1 R by is m k M od a e n r a n g is e in m g e a n n t d P lans 3 Review the bush fire m wi a ll n w ag o e rk m w en it t h s o t u ra r t p e a g r i t e n s e i r n a a g c e h n a c n ie g s in t g o d cl e im liv a e t r e a , w e\nreduction consolidating planning management zones comprehensive bush fire management zoning\n– Increased processes. system for NSW.\ncommunity risk\nReview Bush Fire Management\nawareness and Committees (BFMC) planning To streamline the processes undertaken by BFMC,\n4 increasing the opportunity for implementing\naction and policy processes to\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15]\nto\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\nable to act when it matters most.\ninformed by local risk\nCommunity engagement\nStrengthen communities’ Design targeted behavioural So brigades and districts can best support communities\n2.2 preparedness for bush 2 based programs and activities to plan, prepare for, respond to and recover from bush/\nfires by fostering direct that reflect the diverse needs of grass fire and other emergencies.\nengagement and support. our communities and brigades\nDevelop tailored programs for To deliver practical engagement programs that are\n3\nrural and remote communities relevant to these communities and meet their priorities.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n $17 million to retrofit NSW RFS and NPWS vehicles and replace FRNSW tankers\n $8.3 million extension of an integrated dispatch system for the NSW RFS\n $9.5 million for the delivery of a strategic fire trail network\n $5.4 million enhancements to the RFS aerial fleet and training facilities\n $2.5 million improvements to NSW RFS’s Fires Near Me app\n $2.85 million to deliver critical equipment for 31 multi-agency Emergency Operations\nCentres\nFurther measures to address the Inquiry’s recommendations will be considered as part of\nfuture budget processes.\n Source: `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nPremier of NSW\nMatt Kean\nTreasurer, Minister for Energy\nSteph Cooke\nMinister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Minister for Flood Recovery\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSunday, 12 June 2022\nBUDGET BOOST FOR NSW BUSHFIRE INQUIRY ACTION\nThe NSW Government is making a major investment to better prepare communities and\nrespond to bush fires, by committing $315.2 million over the next four years to complete\nthe recommendations of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry in the 2022-23 NSW Budget.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- Premier Dominic Perrottet said $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service\n(RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works,\nmaintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet.\n“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities right\nacross our State, which is why the NSW Government is committed to finalising the\nGovernment’s response to the Bushfire Inquiry,” Mr Perrottet said.\n“This investment will go a long way to ensuring the more than 1.3 million properties on bush\nfire prone land in our State are better prepared for future fire seasons.\n“We are committed to investing in frontline services to strengthen communities across\nNSW.”\nTreasurer Matt Kean said the NSW Government is delivering a Budget that has the future\nof local communities at its heart.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- NSW Rural Fire Service State Logistics Centre\nStreet address:\n500 South St, Marsden Park NSW 2765\nSpecialist contacts\nMedia contacts:\n02 9898 1855\nNSW RFS Duty Media Officer (not for use by private citizens seeking information)\nCounselling services:\n1800 049 933\nFor NSW RFS volunteer and staff access to the Critical Incident Support Service and employer and member assistance programs\nDevelopment Applications:\n1300 679 737\nduring business hours or email\npes@rfs.nsw.gov.au\nFind your local Fire Control Centre\nFind your local\nFire Control Centre\n.\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/about-us/contact-us)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9,10]\ntion (PSA)\nfires driven by climate change\nStakeholders – More frequent concurrent emergencies, including floods,\nPartners Government storms, heatwaves and biosecurity events\n– Expanding urban-rural interfaces increasing risk to life,\n– Fire and Rescue NSW, – Minister for Emergency property and critical infrastructure\nNSW National Parks and Services – Greater reliance on interagency coordination across complex,\nWildlife Service, Forestry – State Emergency\nmulti-hazard incidents\nCorporation, NSW Police, Management Committee\nNSW State Emergency – State Rescue Board – Rising costs of equipment, technology, buildings and logistics\nService, local councils, – Bush Fire Co-ordinating placing pressure on funding and sustainability\nlandholders and industry Committee\nbodies.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4]\n[Page 1]\nReflect\nReconciliation\nAction Plan\nNovember 2023 – April 2025\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nMessage from our Commissioner 6\nStatement from Reconciliation Australia 7\nAbout the RFS 8\nOur Vision For Reconciliation 9\nOur RAP 10\nOur Commitments 12\n4 5\n‘Fire & Water’ by Daniel Roberts, a proud Bundjalung man from Cabbage Tree Island.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n- [pages 4,5,6]\nanding of its sphere of\nour path to change and reconciliation.\ninfluence and the unique contribution it can make to lead progress across the\nI am privileged to lead the RFS on this journey and look forward to working five dimensions.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n- Increase member’s understanding of the July 2024 Lead: Deputy Commissioner,\nRAP Working Group members to participate 27 May- 3 June Lead: Executive Director, purpose and significance behind cultural Field Operations\n12 in an external NRW event.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nNSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE\nStrategic\nDi rection\n2026-2031\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Premier Dominic Perrottet said $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service\n(RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works,\nmaintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet.\n“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities right\nacross our State, which is why the NSW Government is committed to finalising the\nGovernment’s response to the Bushfire Inquiry,” Mr Perrottet said.\n“This investment will go a long way to ensuring the more than 1.3 million properties on bush\nfire prone land in our State are better prepared for future fire seasons.\n“We are committed to investing in frontline services to strengthen communities across\nNSW.”\nTreasurer Matt Kean said the NSW Government is delivering a Budget that has the future\nof local communities at its heart.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- HOW WE’LL Increased understanding community decision making\nMEASURE IMPACT and utility of Bush Fire To create a shared understanding of the optimal\n– Quantified risk 2.1 R by is m k M od a e n r a n g is e in m g e a n n t d P lans 3 Review the bush fire m wi a ll n w ag o e rk m w en it t h s o t u ra r t p e a g r i t e n s e i r n a a g c e h n a c n ie g s in t g o d cl e im liv a e t r e a , w e\nreduction consolidating planning management zones comprehensive bush fire management zoning\n– Increased processes. system for NSW.\ncommunity risk\nReview Bush Fire Management\nawareness and Committees (BFMC) planning To streamline the processes undertaken by BFMC,\n4 increasing the opportunity for implementing\naction and policy processes to\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 13,14,15]\nto\nplanned actions.\nidentify efficiencies\nSupport communities to\nWe want our communities to be informed, prepared and\n1 develop personalised plans\nable to act when it matters most.\ninformed by local risk\nCommunity engagement\nStrengthen communities’ Design targeted behavioural So brigades and districts can best support communities\n2.2 preparedness for bush 2 based programs and activities to plan, prepare for, respond to and recover from bush/\nfires by fostering direct that reflect the diverse needs of grass fire and other emergencies.\nengagement and support. our communities and brigades\nDevelop tailored programs for To deliver practical engagement programs that are\n3\nrural and remote communities relevant to these communities and meet their priorities.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n $17 million to retrofit NSW RFS and NPWS vehicles and replace FRNSW tankers\n $8.3 million extension of an integrated dispatch system for the NSW RFS\n $9.5 million for the delivery of a strategic fire trail network\n $5.4 million enhancements to the RFS aerial fleet and training facilities\n $2.5 million improvements to NSW RFS’s Fires Near Me app\n $2.85 million to deliver critical equipment for 31 multi-agency Emergency Operations\nCentres\nFurther measures to address the Inquiry’s recommendations will be considered as part of\nfuture budget processes.\n Source: `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nPremier of NSW\nMatt Kean\nTreasurer, Minister for Energy\nSteph Cooke\nMinister for Emergency Services and Resilience, Minister for Flood Recovery\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSunday, 12 June 2022\nBUDGET BOOST FOR NSW BUSHFIRE INQUIRY ACTION\nThe NSW Government is making a major investment to better prepare communities and\nrespond to bush fires, by committing $315.2 million over the next four years to complete\nthe recommendations of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry in the 2022-23 NSW Budget.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- [Page 5]\nWhat we do Who we are\nOver the next five years, we will align our The RFS is the lead combat agency for bush\nresources and effort toward three clear fires in NSW.\noutcomes: increased community resilience and\nreduced risk of harm; empowered and engaged For more than 120 years, the Service has been\nmembers equipped to meet future challenges; a significant part of the history and landscape\nand fires and other emergencies managed of the state and an integral component of rural\nsafely, decisively and in a coordinated way. and regional communities.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9,10]\ntion (PSA)\nfires driven by climate change\nStakeholders – More frequent concurrent emergencies, including floods,\nPartners Government storms, heatwaves and biosecurity events\n– Expanding urban-rural interfaces increasing risk to life,\n– Fire and Rescue NSW, – Minister for Emergency property and critical infrastructure\nNSW National Parks and Services – Greater reliance on interagency coordination across complex,\nWildlife Service, Forestry – State Emergency\nmulti-hazard incidents\nCorporation, NSW Police, Management Committee\nNSW State Emergency – State Rescue Board – Rising costs of equipment, technology, buildings and logistics\nService, local councils, – Bush Fire Co-ordinating placing pressure on funding and sustainability\nlandholders and industry Committee\nbodies.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 10,11,12,13]\nsafely\nand reduce risk through targeted planning, and effectively with our partners, to reduce\nengagement and hazard reduction. harm to the community and the environment.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\nStrategic Direction\nOUTCOME WHAT WE’LL DO WHY WE’RE DOING IT\nStreamline the planning process for hazard\n1 To enable more hazard reduction work to be undertaken.\nreduction burning\nHazard management To engage community in advance about hazard reduction\nHazard reduction activities are 2 Enhance community awareness and engagement in burns, so they are prepared and aware of the benefit it brings\n2.3 scaled and targeted to reduce bush fire risk mitigation initiatives in reducing risk, understanding their responsibility and active\nrisk to communities and the role in preparing for bush fire events.\nenvironment.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nDominic Perrottet\nTreasurer\nDavid Elliott\nMinister for Police and Emergency Services\nMEDIA RELEASE\nSaturday, 19 June 2021\nFURTHER $268.2 MILLION RESPONDING TO NSW BUSHFIRE\nINQUIRY RECOMMENDATIONS\nFirefighting drones, aerial firefighting, enhanced strategic fire trails and improvements to local\nemergency infrastructure and equipment will be funded by an additional $268.2 million over\nfour years as part of the NSW Government’s response to the independent NSW Bushfire\nInquiry.\n Source: `reviews/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further--268.2-million-responding.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/210858/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further-$268.2-million-responding-to-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-recomendations.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\n“Last bushfire season was unlike anything we have ever dealt with before and we need\na Government response to match,” Mr Barilaro said.\n“Things like strategic hazard reduction and better land management no matter the\ntenure are essential when it comes to keeping our communities safe.”\nMinister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said NSW is more prepared\nthan ever before for the 2020-21 fire season.\n“We have already begun implementing the Inquiry’s recommendation to replace and\nretrofit the fleet, with 120 new trucks and 70 refurbished trucks to be rolled out before\nthe end of the financial year,” Mr Elliott said.\n“I would like to thank all our emergency personnel and volunteers who made us all\nproud over this relentless bushfire season.”\nA link to the Report can be found here: dpc.nsw.gov.au/nsw-bushfire-inquiry\nMEDIA: Sean Berry | Premier | 0416 243 252\n Source: `reviews/200825-Gladys-Berejiklian-John-Barilaro-David-Elliott-med-rel-NSW-Government-rel.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/178842/200825-Gladys-Berejiklian-John-Barilaro-David-Elliott-med-rel-NSW-Government-releases-Bushfire-Inquiry-Report.pdf)`\n- Header\nMain Navigation\nMain Content\nFooter\nNSW Rural Fire Service\nFacebook\nTwitter\nRSS\nYoutube\nContact us\nToolbar Links:\nContact us\nPrint this page\nAccessibility\nEmergency information\nSearch the NSW RFS website\nHome\nFire information\nFires Near Me\nAlerts and Warnings\nHazard Reductions\nFire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans\nBush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits\nPrevent bush fire arson\nReport a cigarette butt tosser\nEmergency information\nPlan and prepare\nBush fire survival plan\nKnow your risk\nPrepare your home\nPrepare yourself and family\nFire Danger Ratings\nAlert Levels\nNeighbourhood Safer Places\nBuilding on bush fire prone land\nTravelling in a bush fire area\nManaging bush fire risk\nAIDER\nHome fire safety\nInformation for Social and Health Services\n10/50 vegetation clearing\nRural Boundary Clearing Tool\nFarm fire safety\nFire Trails\nStatic Water Supply (SWS)\nVolunteer\nJoin the NSW RFS\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- Read more\nQuick Links\nBush fire survival plan\nFire safety fact sheets\nReport a bush fire hazard\nDonate to a brigade\nCurrent incidents\nOne RFS Member Website\nFire and Rescue NSW\nNSW Reconstruction Authority\nFacebook\nTwitter\nRSS\nYoutube\nHome\nFire information\nFires Near Me\nAlerts and Warnings\nHazard Reductions\nFire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans\nBush Fire Danger Period and Fire Permits\nPrevent bush fire arson\nReport a cigarette butt tosser\nEmergency information\nPlan and prepare\nBush fire survival plan\nKnow your risk\nPrepare your home\nPrepare yourself and family\nFire Danger Ratings\nAlert Levels\nNeighbourhood Safer Places\nBuilding on bush fire prone land\nTravelling in a bush fire area\nManaging bush fire risk\nAIDER\nHome fire safety\nInformation for Social and Health Services\n10/50 vegetation clearing\nRural Boundary Clearing Tool\nFarm fire safety\nFire Trails\nStatic Water Supply (SWS)\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/)`\n- This legislative requirement\ncombines with Bush Fire Coordinating Committee Policy 1/2008 and 2/2012 Notified Step for the protection of\nNeighbourhood Safer Places to ensure where an NSP has been designated, it is to be maintained in accordance\nwith these guidelines under the bush fire risk management planning process.\n Source: `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26135/NSP-Guidelines.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- It also drives\nminimising the impact of fire and other emergencies.\naccountability and measurement by setting\nclear objectives and outcomes, while giving\nOUR VALUES\nus the flexibility to adapt to change and\nOur values guide how we serve our communities,\nrespond to external challenges as we stay support our people and uphold the standards expected\nof us every day.\ntrue to our core priorities.\n– One Team, Many Players, One Purpose\n– Integrity and Trust\n– Support, Friendship and Camaraderie\n– Mutual Respect\n– Adaptability and Resourcefulness\n– Community and Our Environment\n– Knowledge and Learning\n8 RFS Strategic Direction\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 17,18,19]\nerience by enabling seamless access to\n(ICT) management 2\nto create a contemporary, the right tools and information, to boost collaboration and\n4.2 Our ability to serve streamlined, integrated service delivery.\ncommunity is enabled and technology environment\nstrengthened by modern,\nEstablish a unified Data To improve data handling and quality to enable informed\nresilient and scalable ICT 3\nManagement Framework decision-making and more effective service delivery.\ninfrastructure.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- Premier Dominic Perrottet said $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service\n(RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works,\nmaintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet.\n“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities right\nacross our State, which is why the NSW Government is committed to finalising the\nGovernment’s response to the Bushfire Inquiry,” Mr Perrottet said.\n“This investment will go a long way to ensuring the more than 1.3 million properties on bush\nfire prone land in our State are better prepared for future fire seasons.\n“We are committed to investing in frontline services to strengthen communities across\nNSW.”\nTreasurer Matt Kean said the NSW Government is delivering a Budget that has the future\nof local communities at its heart.\n Source: `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf)`\n- NSW Rural Fire Service State Logistics Centre\nStreet address:\n500 South St, Marsden Park NSW 2765\nSpecialist contacts\nMedia contacts:\n02 9898 1855\nNSW RFS Duty Media Officer (not for use by private citizens seeking information)\nCounselling services:\n1800 049 933\nFor NSW RFS volunteer and staff access to the Critical Incident Support Service and employer and member assistance programs\nDevelopment Applications:\n1300 679 737\nduring business hours or email\npes@rfs.nsw.gov.au\nFind your local Fire Control Centre\nFind your local\nFire Control Centre\n.\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/about-us/contact-us)`\n- The RAP Working Group includes volunteers and staff across a range of\n“We are a community-based organisation that represents our community.”\nleadership levels; representing each of the Service’s seven Areas and enabling each member to\nadvocate for the thoughts, ideas, and interests of their communities.\n“We have to have total inclusion –it’s a must.”\nTo facilitate the RAP process, we engaged Stonecrab, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-\n“At RFS, we value cultural safety in our workplace.”\nowned consultancy that specialises in working with organisations to develop actions, policies\nand strategic documents related to advancing reconciliation.\n“RFS could play an advocacy role as well collaborate with\nvarious organisations.”\n“We are responsible for keeping our communities safe – all communities.”\n“There must always be diversity of thought and inclusion.”\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9,10]\ntion (PSA)\nfires driven by climate change\nStakeholders – More frequent concurrent emergencies, including floods,\nPartners Government storms, heatwaves and biosecurity events\n– Expanding urban-rural interfaces increasing risk to life,\n– Fire and Rescue NSW, – Minister for Emergency property and critical infrastructure\nNSW National Parks and Services – Greater reliance on interagency coordination across complex,\nWildlife Service, Forestry – State Emergency\nmulti-hazard incidents\nCorporation, NSW Police, Management Committee\nNSW State Emergency – State Rescue Board – Rising costs of equipment, technology, buildings and logistics\nService, local councils, – Bush Fire Co-ordinating placing pressure on funding and sustainability\nlandholders and industry Committee\nbodies.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2,3,4,5,6]\n[Page 1]\nNSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE\nStrategic\nDi rection\n2026-2031\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n- Enhance ICT systems\n– Improved operational Strategic Information and\nconnectivity and consolidate For reduced duplication, minimise friction and improve\nreadiness Communication Technology digital systems and tools member user experience by enabling seamless access to\n(ICT) management 2\nto create a contemporary, the right tools and information, to boost collaboration and\n4.2 Our ability to serve streamlined, integrated service delivery.\ncommunity is enabled and technology environment\nstrengthened by modern,\nEstablish a unified Data To improve data handling and quality to enable informed\nresilient and scalable ICT 3\nManagement Framework decision-making and more effective service delivery.\ninfrastructure.\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf` - strategies - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/257394/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pdf\n- `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf` - strategies - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/290705/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pdf\n- `reviews/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further--268.2-million-responding.pdf` - reviews - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/210858/210719-Dominic-Perrottet-David-Elliott-med-rel-Further-$268.2-million-responding-to-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-recomendations.pdf\n- `reviews/200825-Gladys-Berejiklian-John-Barilaro-David-Elliott-med-rel-NSW-Government-rel.pdf` - reviews - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/178842/200825-Gladys-Berejiklian-John-Barilaro-David-Elliott-med-rel-NSW-Government-releases-Bushfire-Inquiry-Report.pdf\n- `reviews/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel--192-million-to-fund-NSW-bush.pdf` - reviews - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/182702/201022-Dominic-Perrottet-and-David-Elliott-med-rel-$192-million-to-fund-NSW-bushfire-inquiry-initiatives.pdf\n- `reviews/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSH.pdf` - reviews - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/239129/220612-Dominic-Perrottet-Matt-Kean-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-BUDGET-BOOST-FOR-NSW-BUSHFIRE-INQUIRY-ACTION.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/about-us/contact-us\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/\n- `pages/media-releases-index.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/media-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/media-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases\n- `pages/media-releases-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/st-florians-day-2026\n- `pages/media-releases-index__03.html` - 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pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__15.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=1\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__16.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=11\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__17.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=21\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__18.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=31\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__19.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=41\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__20.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=51\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__21.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=61\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__22.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=71\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__23.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=81\n- `pages/ministerial-releases-index__24.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/ministerial-media-releases?&collection=nrfs~sp-media-releases-ministerial&profile=results&start_rank=91\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/stay-up-to-date/feeds\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/publications\n- `other-pdfs/250614-Taylors-Flat-Station-Opening-and-SWS-Zone-Medals.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/284898/250614-Taylors-Flat-Station-Opening-and-SWS-Zone-Medals.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/251106-Sutherland-medals.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/287823/251106-Sutherland-medals.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/David-Elliott-med-rel-Firefighters-honoured-for-bravery-and-service.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://nrfs-dev.matrix.squiz.cloud/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/39938/David-Elliott-med-rel-Firefighters-honoured-for-bravery-and-service.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/26135/NSP-Guidelines.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/aidr_warnings-republishers_companion.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/media/10573/aidr_warnings-republishers_companion.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# NSW Rural Fire Service - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:28:14.105246+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-NSW-030\n**Jurisdiction**: NSW\n**Portfolio**: Stronger Communities\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 42\n- Unique legislation references found: 2\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Rural Fires Act 1997\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Rural+Fires+Act+1997\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- turn to their homes or move on to more\nofficial centres mentioned above.\n1.1 Purpose and application of this document\nThe purpose of these guidelines is to provide the framework for the identification and assessment of an NSP in\naccordance with Part 3A of the Rural Fires Act 1997. These guidelines have been written as a technical document\nto ensure sites are identified and assessed against nationally endorsed framework for last resort options. These\nguidelines do require a level of knowledge and expertise with NSPs and emergency manag\n Source: `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- rt and emergency\nrecovery services. It is likely that this centre could operate for weeks or months following an emergency that has a\nsignificant effect on the community.\nNSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE 5 of 13\n\n[page 6]\n4 Legislation\nNSPs in NSW are legislated by the Rural Fires Act 1997 (the Act). The Act identifies the Commissioner of the\nNSW RFS as responsible for the programme in NSW.\nPart 3A of the Act identifies the legislative framework for;\n› Designation of a NSP\n› Inspection of a NSP (and land adjoining a NSP) and certain actions as\n Source: `other-pdfs/NSP-Guidelines.pages.jsonl`\n- nd other emergencies managed of the state and an integral component of rural\nsafely, decisively and in a coordinated way. and regional communities. Our management\nand operational responsibilities are mandated\nWe will strengthen our workforce through under the Rural Fires Act 1997.\nimproved recruitment, retention, wellbeing and\nleadership development, ensuring members are We work closely with other emergency services,\nsupported in safe and healthy environments. government agencies, industry and community\npartners to respond to a wide r\n Source: `strategies/RFS-Strategic-Direction-2026-2031-printable.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/search?query=Emergency+and+Rescue+Management+Act+1989\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/RFS-Reflect-RAP-2023.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ice has been a\nbeing the lead agency for bush firefighting across that occur within rural fire districts.\nthe state. The agency also operates under the State\nsignificant part of the history and landscape of NSW.\nWe aim to reduce the likelihood and consequence\nEmergency and Rescue Management Act 1989.\nof fires occurring. 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