PPE must be provided by the RFS
Concerned volunteer shares an email with us... Members of the Central Coast District were advised via email on Friday 26th May that the RFS has no stocks of current PPC and if new members require gear...
View ArticleEstablishing WHS procedures in the NSW RFS by Michael Eburn
In Mr Eburns' post: 1. Mr Eburn can’t say whether there has been any, or adequate consultation on the establishment of workgroups. 2. The fact that Mr Eburns' correspondent does not ‘believe that 49...
View ArticleNational Mental Health and Wellbeing Study of Police and Emergency Services
beyondblue is undertaking the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Study of Police and Emergency Services to build a comprehensive picture of the mental health and wellbeing of police and emergency...
View ArticleAppropriate Duty of Care or Over-Complication?
A volunteer sent us an email and a document that was circulated from a Fire Control Centre recently. We have decided to share this information in a quest to discover if this Tick Insect Bite Pro Forma...
View ArticleConflict of interest and natural justice in an RFS Disciplinary hearing
Today’s question relates to the application of natural justice and conflicts of interests in NSW RFS disciplinary matters. My correspondent asks: Can an appointed investigator of alleged allegations...
View ArticleCracked Wheels
1. The wheel in the photo was fitted to a NSW RFS Cat 9 response vehicle. 2. The NSW RFS has not issued a safety notice or safety alert about this issue. 3. There has not been any recalls of these...
View ArticleDid the cracks contribute to the roll over?
There was a report of a vehicle roll over (NSW RFS Cat 9) near Narrabri on Monday 22nd Jan 2018. The welfare of those involved is the highest of priorities. It does appear that everyone is okay without...
View ArticleStories of Fatigue – Part 1
A Strike Team was sent from (name suppressed). The strike team had been available (at their brigade stations) since 12 midday. It was estimated that most of the crew would have been awake since...
View ArticlePetition to Protect our Protectors (10,000 signatures required)
Philip Donato, the Hon. Phillip Donato, Member for Orange, has distributed a petition throughout the emergency services which has been enthusiastically received. The petition will bring to the...
View ArticleHealth and Safety Representatives (HSRs) – Volunteers Overlooked
The VFFA received an email from a member, suggesting that the HSR program for volunteers has not been properly addressed by the NSW RFS. The RFS has published the following key HSR election dates: 12...
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