NSW Fire Brigades In Orders 2009/17
IN ORDERS
21 August 2009 2009/17
Current national security alert level: Medium
HONOURS 2
Commendations for Meritorious Service 2
Commendations to members of the community 3
POLICY 3
Delegations Manual update 3
TRAINING 4
Senior Firefighters Promotional Program results 4
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 5
Vacancies 5
Zone Commander Regional South 2 5
Instructor Recruit Training 6
Structural Fire Safety Officer 6
Promotions 7
Retirements 7
RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 8
New members appointed to Brigades 8
Appointed to Ranks 8
Transfers 8
Resignations 8
Retirements 9
Transferred to Honorary List 9
HONOURS
Commendations for Meritorious Service
1. Individual Commendations
For meritorious service at the Waterfall train derailment 31 January 2003:
5282 Station Officer Gregory Price
7149 Senior Firefighter Ian Wilson
9459 Senior Firefighter Alan Robertson
7525 Senior Firefighter Colin Hunter
1. Unit Commendations
To 505 Station Wyong for meritorious service at a series of critical incidents:
505020 Captain Grant Foster
470021 Deputy Captain Ross Beckley
411019 Deputy Captain Scott Toohill
505023 Retained Firefighter Malcolm Anderson
505025 Retained Firefighter David Petersen
494025 Retained Firefighter Corel Jackel
505041 Retained Firefighter William Stratford
341015 Retained Firefighter Scott Anlezark
292014 Retained Firefighter Darren Plumb
505043 Retained Firefighter Richard Cole
505045 Retained Firefighter Jamie Loader
520329 Retained Firefighter Geoffrey Whybrow
520542 Retained Firefighter Mel Bates
521000 Retained Firefighter David Bates
521015 Retained Firefighter Aaron Galvin
522033 Retained Firefighter Jeffrey Berg
900053 Retained Firefighter Drew Hamilton
900136 Retained Firefighter Robert Virgona
For meritorious service at an incident in Flinders Street, Port Kembla, on 28 January 2004:
4324 Station Officer Peter Jezzard
6551 Senior Firefighter Adam Porter
6574 Senior Firefighter Gregory Faulkner
For meritorious service at an incident in Bournemouth Street, Bundeena, on 12 August 2008:
6344 Senior Firefighter Mark Wilson
80017 Retained Firefighter Ronald Hozack
80018 Retained Firefighter Brian Lee
80020 Retained Firefighter Richard Eden
80023 Retained Firefighter David Heffernan
80026 Retained Firefighter Bruce Sigal
80029 Retained Firefighter Simon Bedwell
520396 Retained Firefighter Eric Miller
521889 Retained Firefighter Amanda Bedwell
521948 Retained Firefighter Mark Phipps
521999 Retained Firefighter Michelle Stokes
Commendations to members of the community
Ms Ellen Smith and Ms Carmel Smith for their actions at a house fire in Cardigan Street, Auburn, on 9 February 2007.
Mr Stephen Sayers for his actions at a motor vehicle accident corner of Malinya Road and Emora Street, Davistown, on 16 May 2008.
Senior Constable Leesa Ledwidge, Constable Glenn Emerson, Constable Rebecca Foster, Constable Daniel Mason and Constable David Roberts for their actions at a house fire in Council Street, North Willoughby, on 11 August 2008.
Paramedic Phillip Maudsley for his actions at a partial collapse of a house under construction in Bournemouth Street, Bundeena, on 12 August 2008.
Contact Officer: Superintendent Craig Brierley, Acting Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826
File Reference: NFB/03454
POLICY
Delegations Manual update
1. Changes to the Delegations Manual
The Delegations Manual has been updated to incorporate:
· a new General Principle 1.1.4 that financial delegations must be exercised in accordance with In Orders 2009/12, Purchasing policy. State Contracts Control Board whole-of-government contracts, when they are available, must be used for procuring goods and services.
· delegations for the establishment, operations and management of Community Fire Units
· changes to delegations for the Roster Officer.
2. Availability
The latest version (10.09) of the Delegations Manual is available on Station Portal.
In line with the Information distribution policy in In Orders 2004/21, the Delegations Manual is no longer distributed in hard copy. Users should always check the electronic version on the Intranet for up to date information.
3. Further information
For enquiries about the policies and procedures relating to a delegation, contact your supervisor. If questions remain, the manager of the section responsible for the policy or procedure should be contacted. For example, personnel issues are handled by Human Resources Managers and the Assistant Director Operational Personnel. Finance issues are the responsibility of Finance Managers.
Contact Officer: Anne Pickles, Manager Information Coordination, (02) 9265 2971
File Reference: NFB/00170
TRAINING
Senior Firefighters Promotional Program results
The following Firefighters have completed all the prerequisite modules and achieved competency in Level 2 Incident Control Systems (ICS). They will be promoted to the rank of Senior Firefighter as follows:
Name Date of Promotion
8106 M Easton 30 June 2006
6418 S Purcell 30 June 2006
8403 M Mildwater 22 December 2008
8362 C Lark 24 February 2009
8449 J Parkes 7 March 2009
8458 W Curran 7 March 2009
8410 S Squadrito 9 March 2009
8555 L Schembri 27 June 2009
8558 J Ford 27 June 2009
8510 P Verheyen 27 June 2009
8577 S Reid 8 August 2009
8598 C Strath 17 October 2009
8617 A Weeks 17 October 2009
8660 D Wicks 28 November 2009
8663 J Zaouk 28 November 2009
8683 K Ross 28 November 2009
8684 L Catty 28 November 2009
8649 S Kennedy 28 November 2009
8659 A Mcintosh 28 November 2009
Correction
The date of promotion for 8370 P Hennessy in In Orders 2009/8 should have read:
Name Date of Promotion
8370 P Hennessy 20 September 2008
The Commissioner extends his congratulations to the successful candidates.
Contact Officers: Paul Leary-Smith or Wayne Miller, Senior Firefighters Promotional Program Coordinators, (02) 9318 4865 or (02) 9318 4852
File Reference: NFB/03756
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Vacancies
Zone Commander Regional South 2
Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Superintendent or Inspector for the position of Zone Commander Regional South 2 at Goulburn.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
The successful applicant may apply for the conditions in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2008. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for enquiries on Award conditions and any entitlement.
Inquiries: Assistant Commissioner Jim Hamilton, Director Regional Operations, (02) 9265 2702
Information packages: Senior Administrative Services Officer, (02) 9265 2776
Applications to: Manager Operational Personnel, NSW Fire Brigades,
PO Box A249, Sydney South NSW 1232
Closing date: 2 October 2009
File reference: CHO/09074
Instructor Recruit Training
Applications are invited from operational personnel for the position of Instructor Recruit Training, Operational Support Level 2, at Alexandria.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applicants must address all selection criteria.
Inquiries: Manager Recruit Training, (02) 9318 4305
Information packages: Jennifer Evans, (02) 9318 4399
Applications to: Manager Operational Personnel, NSW Fire Brigades,
PO Box A249, Sydney South NSW 1232
Closing date: 2 October 2009
File reference: CHO/08417
Structural Fire Safety Officer
Applications are invited from operational personnel for the position of Structural Fire Safety Officer, Community Safety Directorate, Operational Support Level 2, at Greenacre.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.
Inquiries: Superintendent Chris Jurgeit, Manager Structural Fire Safety,
(02) 9742 7412,
Information packages: May Levy, (02) 9742 7455
Applications to: Manager Operational Personnel, NSW Fire Brigades,
PO Box A249, Sydney South NSW 1232
Closing date: 2 October 2009
File reference: OPS/00347
Promotions
Firefighter Level 2 to Qualified Firefighter
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NSW Fire Brigades In Orders 2009/17
9014 B Robson 31 March 2009
9084 R Bleedon 21 July 2009
9096 J Morgan 18 August 2009
9097 R Vesper 18 August 2009
9098 P Wilson 18 August 2009
9099 M Lynch 18 August 2009
9101 T Conn 18 August 2009
9102 C Cooke 18 August 2009
9103 D Bower 18 August 2009
9104 B Bassett 18 August 2009
9105 P Collins 18 August 2009
9106 J Hardy 18 August 2009
9107 S Gibbs 18 August 2009
9108 G Macdonald 18 August 2009
9109 D Jordon 18 August 2009
9110 N McDonough 18 August 2009
9111 A Cormick 18 August 2009
9112 W McClatchie 18 August 2009
9113 R Barclay 18 August 2009
9114 S Ercan 18 August 2009
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9220 A Boyle 6 July 2009
9235 P Air 17 August 2009
9236 S Anderson 17 August 2009
9237 P Blanning 17 August 2009
9239 P Cameron 17 August 2009
9240 B Chan 17 August 2009
9241 J Cook 17 August 2009
9242 M Crump 17 August 2009
9243 C Green 17 August 2009
9244 J Kachur 17 August 2009
9245 M Knudsen 17 August 2009
9247 C McCumstie 17 August 2009
9248 P Rennex 17 August 2009
9249 A Sciannimanica 17 August 2009
9250 J Scrivener 17 August 2009
9251 S Tappin 17 August 2009
9252 S Wassell 17 August 2009
9253 S Willding 17 August 2009
9254 A Jenkins 17 August 2009
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Retirements
6275 Senior Firefighter M Tucker 3 July 2009
7740 Senior Firefighter M Zvekic 13 August 2009
RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
New members appointed to Brigades
900925 J Alderdice Wyong 1 August 2009
900301 R Hughes Doyalson 1 August 2009
900300 S Lockyer Doyalson 1 August 2009
900292 P Reynolds Bellingen 5 August 2009
900294 L McNamara Mt Victoria 7 August 2009
900293 M McNamara Mt Victoria 7 August 2009
900290 G Dodds Riverstone 10 August 2009
900298 P McLachlan Bingara 11 August 2009
900297 A Pride Windsor 11 August 2009
900296 I Whitmore Windsor 11 August 2009
900299 B Oaklands Windsor 12 August 2009
900302 L Sweeney Budgewoi 12 August 2009
900303 D Welch Gunnedah 14 August 2009
900304 L Bagnall Bundeena 17 August 2009
Appointed to Ranks
520919 RetF M Pedron Wingham Deputy Captain 5 June 2009
521991 RetF R Read Bowral Deputy Captain 7 August 2009
520336 RetF M Invill Tumut Captain 15 August 2009
These appointments are subject to the provisions of the Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Act 1980. The 21 day period for appeal commences from the date of this In Order.
Transfers
520124 RetF M Sinclair Woolgoolga to South Grafton 6 July 2009
279016 RetF D Shepherd Dorrigo Woolgoolga 9 July 2009
900019 RetF T Nulty Holbrook Wagga Wagga 1 August 2009
521232 RetF M Bugden Wauchope Taree 5 August 2009
521296 RetF B Swift Tea Gardens New Lambton 6 August 2009
520580 RetF N Mostyn Lithgow Lithgow West 8 August 2009
Resignations
522306 RetF S Knight Leura 30 June 2009
521419 RetF M Bennett Braidwood 13 July 2009
306009 Capt G McLennan Grafton 16 July 2009
521959 RetF M Cook Tweed River 20 July 2009
520205 RetF L McVeigh Murwillumbah 21 July 2009
522299 RetF A Neven Temora 21 July 2009
521328 RetF Z Wilson Coffs Harbour 21 July 2009
521195 RetF T Lowndes Casino 24 July 2009
78041 RetF S Kendell Laurieton 29 July 2009
367039 RetF B Hutchison Lightning Ridge 30 July 2009
522269 RetF B Ryan Carrington 30 July 2009
522268 RetF P Richardson Evans Head 31 July 2009
521958 RetF J Smith Weston 31 July 2009
394023 RetF N Urquhart Mulwala 31 July 2009
5200116 RetF P Perrin Peak Hill 31 July 2009
520601 RetF J Saunders Gloucester 31 July 2009
511034 RetF W Bullman Yass 1 August 2009
521913 RetF J Durant Tweed River 5 August 2009
231023 RetF D Stengord Boolaroo 12 August 2009
Correction
The resignation of 467041 RetF D Duncombe in In Orders 2009/15 has been rescinded.
Retirements
349026 DCapt C Wilson Kurri Kurri 14 August 2009
455005 RetF R Jarrett Telarah 15 August 2009
Correction
The retirement of 399017 Capt B Sills in In Orders 2009/14 should have been listed as a resignation.
Transferred to Honorary List
231023 RetF D Stengord Boolaroo 13 August 2009
349026 DCapt C Wilson Kurri Kurri 15 August 2009
455005 RetF R Jarrett Telarah 16 August 2009
John Benson AFSM
Acting Commissioner
21 August 2009
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