New NSW fire chief flags mental health focus and financial stability after recent turmoil

Jeremy Fewtrell says upcoming bushfire season will include periods of really intense activity' as he takes up commissioner role

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New South Wales's incoming fire commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, has promised to focus on financial stability and the mental health of the state's firefighters as he faces the further challenges of an extreme bushfire season and climate change.

Fewtrell, who takes up the role after his predecessor was sacked amid financial turmoil at Fire and Rescue NSW, also warned the upcoming bushfire season would be challenging, with some periods of really intense activity".

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