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New rescue gear
New ew equipment courtesy urtesy of the NSW Governmentt will help ill h l to enhance the alpine search capability of the NSW SES volunteers, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro said on Monday. Mr Barilaro presented an Isuzu FSS 550 4X4 crew heavy rescue truck and two new Bearcat 570 snowmobiles, which are replacing two older models in the fleet of ten snowmobiles, to the NSW SES during an official handover ceremony at Perisher Valley. Mr Barilaro said the new Alpine search equipment will contribute greatly towards the alpine search capability of local SES volunteers. “The NSW Government is proud to support the NSW SES by providing over $320,000 to purchase the new and lifesaving equipment,” Mr Barilaro said. “Our highly skilled NSW SES volunteers must be ready when
called on to assist in search and rescue missions in alpine areas. “Over the past few weeks we have seen some severe weather and heavy snow falls impact the Alpine region. “This has served as a reminder for
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people holidaying in these areas, particularly back country skiers, to be aware of safety advices and measures, and to use common sense when visiting this sometimes treacherous environment.” The NSW SES Alpine Search
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Pictured, John Barilaro MP with Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW SES Snowy River Unit members at Perisher to present new alpine search equipment.
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