SES NSW boss quits over misconduct complaints

The boss of the NSW State Emergency Service has resigned following allegations of misconduct.

NSW State Emergency Services Commissioner Mark Smethurst. Source: AAP

NSW State Emergency Services Commissioner Mark Smethurst has resigned after allegations of misconduct were made against him.

Mr Smethurst was appointed to the role in February 2017 after 35 years in the defence force.

"I have no tolerance for misconduct and allegations will always be taken seriously no matter who they relate to," Emergency Services Minister Troy Grant said in a statement on Friday.

SES volunteers at work. Source: AAP

"Appropriate measures have been put in place to support those affected by this matter."

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Kyle Stewart has been named interim SES commissioner.

An SES spokesman declined to comment when asked to further detail the allegations and when the investigation into them began.