🔥Target acquired 🔥 Precision is key in aerial firefighting💪🧑‍🚒. Ahead of the upcoming bushfire season, our aviation crews practised essential firefighting skills in Mogo, on the NSW south coast near Batemans Bay. Our pilots, aircrew and aviation specialists carried out emergency exercises including water bucketing, which involves scooping water into a huge ‘bucket’ suspended from a helicopter and releasing it over a target. This technique helps suppress flames to slow fire spread and assist

49K views · 818 reactions | We’ve rummaged through the archives for some memorable milestones. Here’s the first ten years, from 1967. #50yearsNPWS | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service | Facebook

A heartwarming success story from the South Coast! 🐬 Last week, we spearheaded a complex and critical rescue operation to save a young bottlenose dolphin calf near Batemans Bay. The calf had been spotted in mid-June, severely entangled in braided fishing line, restricting its ability to swim. In collaboration with Sea World Foundation, ORRCA and Marine Rescue NSW , we meticulously planned and executed the rescue. It was no easy feat – the dolphin's mother was very protective, and the team worke

177 reactions · 34 shares | We’re seeking new Senior Field Officers to join #NSWParks in Western NSW! Lead a team in the maintenance and construction of park facilities, protection of cultural sites, conservation of native species and fire management activities. Breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife are all part of the job in the iconic NSW outback. See it for yourself as a Senior Field Officer. Apply below! | NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service | Facebook