Dallas Burnes
Dallas Burnes is a Chief Superintendent with the New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES), known for his leadership during emergency operations, including flood rescues and disaster response. He was recently in the news discussing the impact of severe flash flooding in southeastern Australia, warning the public about the dangers of driving in hazardous conditions and urging caution as the SES responded to multiple incidents caused by the heavy rainfall.
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Recent news mentions
NSW SES chief superintendent Dallas Burnes said crews have been visiting high-risk areas, including popular campgrounds along the South Coast, warning holidaymakers of the danger.
Rain, floods and damaging winds forecast for state’s south
Australia· 2026-01-15State Emergency Service boss Dallas Burnes said more than 2,000 workers had been deployed on rescue and recovery missions.
Record floods devastate eastern Australia - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-24
State Emergency Service boss Dallas Burnes said more than 2000 workers had been deployed to the disaster zone.
Four dead as record floods devastate eastern Australia
New Zealand· 2025-05-23
Dallas Burnes is the head of the state's emergency service and stated that over 2,000 people had been deployed to the disaster area.
Inondations en Australie : quatre morts et 50 000 personnes toujours bloquées par les eaux
France· 2025-05-23
SES Chief Superintendent Dallas Burnes said this morning.
Sydney weather worsens; Taree, Mid North Coast flooding, SES operations continue; Warragamba Dam to spill; Manning, Macleay river levelsAustralia· 2025-05-22