Commissioner’s Orders
14 December 2016 2016/26
CURRENT NATIONAL SECURITY ALERT LEVEL: PROBABLE
awards 2
National Medal 2
policy 6
Gifts and Benefits Policy 6
Mobility and Transfer Policy and Procedures 6
Procedures 7
2017 SIMS release 7
Long Service Leave Ballot Applications 2017/2018 9
permanent firefighter notices 10
Vacancies 10
Appointments 11
Promotions 11
Qualified Firefighter to Senior Firefighter 11
RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 12
New Members appointed to Brigades 12
Appointment to Engine Keeper’s position 12
Transfers 12
Separations 12
Retirements 12
Transferred to Honorary List 12
ADMINISTRATION & TRADES Staff NOTICES 13
Separations 13
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Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner’s Orders 2016/26
awards
National Medal
8176 / Shawn / ADDISON266043 / Jeremy / ANNETTS
8117 / Henry / ARAMAYO
8118 / Mark / ATTARD
8119 / Barry / BAKER
8120 / Steven / BEAR
8157 / David / BEATTIE
902074 / Joel / BEATTIE
8177 / Peter / BLAND
337030 / Adrian / BUCK
8121 / Mark / BYRNE
8122 / Paul / CAMILLERI
266044 / Christopher / CARR
374057 / Paul / CASEY
8178 / James / CASEY
8179 / Ross / CLAGUE
8180 / Mark / COLEMAN
8158 / Martin / COLLINS
8159 / Robert / CONLON
8160 / Nathan / CROAL
331046 / Peter / DAL SANTO
8162 / Murray / DAVIES
443026 / Mathew / DAVY
8137 / Adam / DAWSON
8163 / Matthew / DIBLEY
8182 / Matt / DICKESON
8183 / Martin / DIXON
295039 / John / DUGGAN
235026 / Max / DUNCAN
8164 / John / DUNN
8139 / Peter / FARQUHARSON
341017 / Mark / FORMSTON
8125 / Michael / FURLONG
302041 / Mark / GALLAGHER
8185 / Savvas / GIANNAKAKIS
8126 / Lachlan / GILL
8127 / Peter / GILLARD
217040 / John / GOLBACH
9405 / Mark / GORDON
8165 / Bronwyn / GRIFFITH
8186 / Brent / GRIFFITHS
8187 / Andrew / HAAS
8128 / Campbell / HALL
204032 / Craig / HAMILTON
477034 / Michael / HENDRIE
300030 / Michael / HODGE
237034 / Brad / HOLMES
8168 / Sara / HUTCHISON
8688 / Timothy / JENNINGS
347040 / Darren / JONES
8169 / Christopher / JONES
209035 / Heinz / KAUSCHE
454032 / William / KELLY
520571 / Nathan / KIRKWOOD
903563 / James / KNOWLES
8131 / Marc / KROON
214029 / Bradley / LAKE
337028 / Steven / LAWSON
8419 / Geoffery / LEHMAN
480043 / Martin / LONGMORE
8147 / Bradley / MACKAY
365024 / Nicholas / MATHEWS
8171 / Stephen / MCDONALD
220041 / Jenni / MOWBRAY
8172 / Patrick / MULKEEN
8133 / Matthew / MURPHY
8123 / Sonia / NASH
8188 / Kent / O'CONNELL
8173 / Joseph / O'REGAN
8174 / John / PERIGO
8175 / Brian / PETERS
506030 / Kerrie / PHILLIPS
500055 / Neil / PRYOR
8149 / Parker / ROBERTS
8189 / Gregory / ROOD
86038 / Konrad / SAWCZYNSKI
8190 / Ian / SCHMARR
8150 / Bryan / SEARLE
480042 / Frits / SLIEKER
316042 / Dean / SNAPE
268032 / Rohan / SORENSEN
8191 / Peter / STARLING
263023 / Les / SUTCLIFFE
232016 / Dalwyn / TAYLOR
292011 / Steven / TICHONCZUK
388038 / Philip / TRUESDALE
8711 / Nicholas / TRUTE
219030 / Bruce / TYGH
8153 / Paul / VISOCCHI
213036 / Rodney / WESTBLADE
472057 / Stephen / WHITE
8192 / Mark / WILLIAMS
8195 / William / WILSON
8135 / Glenn / WILTSHIRE
9456 / Robert / WYATT
1st Clasp of the National Medal
301024 / Bruce / ANNABEL7111 / Jonathon / BLACK
399016 / Shane / BRADFORD
450031 / Douglas / BUSH
424032 / Paul / CLARKE
7110 / Barry / COATES
7104 / John / CORBY
7122 / Matthew / CUTCLIFFE
7106 / Benjamin / DOWLING
7105 / Andrew / ERLIK
8051 / Russell / GOLDSMITH
8275 / Scott / GORDON
475014 / Rodney / HARGRAVE
7456 / Stuart / HARVEY
7343 / Rodney / HOCKEY
7114 / Anthony / HULBERT
7135 / Shane / HULBERT
7097 / David / HUNT
7101 / Glenn / JACKSON
7117 / Peter / JONES
7118 / Jarrod / KING
7108 / Andrew / KUCHAREWICZ
7102 / Brent / LOMAS
7098 / Darryl / MAKARENKO
7582 / Gregory / MARKER
7109 / Darren / MOORE
465018 / David / MULA
7637 / Jason / MURPHY
472027 / Gregory / NELSON
488016 / Paul / NOLAN
7119 / Gregory / NOLAN
7113 / Michael / O'DOWD
7115 / Darren / PEARSON
7121 / Craig / PENNINGS
7402 / Steven / PERKINS
7112 / David / PHILLIPS
7100 / Trevor / PRIESTLEY
7598 / Christopher / RANSE
7107 / Rodney / SLY
446028 / Peter / SMITH
316042 / Dean / SNAPE
7996 / Anthony / SUTTON
270019 / Bruce / THURTELL
7103 / Jason / TURNER
7898 / Kevin / TYLDSLEY
484028 / Robert / WALKER
7620 / Anthony / WALLGATE
7116 / Adam / WEVER
2nd Clasp of the National Medal
5805 / Glen / ARNDELL5819 / Glen / BAKER
281008 / Colin / BENNETT
7585 / John / BRENNAN
266010 / Leslie / CARR
5830 / Michael / CUSACK
214008 / Bryan / HALL
5821 / Geoffrey / HILLARD
5826 / Stephen / JONES
5828 / Jeffrey / KEARNEY
5841 / Robert / KILLHAM
5848 / Mark / KYNEUR
5816 / Glenn / LAUNT
5811 / Paul / MORTON
321012 / Paul / MURPHY
5812 / Stephen / NADIN
5837 / Simon / PITTS
5813 / Brett / RYAN
6664 / Gregory / SHEPHERD
5804 / Wayne / STAPLES
421016 / Rodney / TURNER
5824 / Mark / WHYBRO
5844 / Gregory / WINDEATT
3rd Clasp of the National Medal
470001 / David / GEARSIDE470002 / Anthony / JONES
463004 / Mervyn / REED
policy
Gifts and Benefits Policy
The Fire & Rescue NSW Managing gifts benefits and hospitality policy and procedure has been revised and is now available on the intranet. The purpose of this policy is to set the professional behaviours, standards and ethics expected of all employees in regard to reporting, registering and managing any offer of a gift or benefit.
Key points
This policy:
· Incorporates the new requirements of the Government Sector Employees Act 2013;
· Assumes that gifts should generally be politely refused;
· The Policy defines a monetary amount for a token gift. (Items valued up to $50); and,
· Any gift over $50 of value must be declared and registered with Professional Standards Branch
Who needs to read this policy?
All Fire & Rescue NSW staff and Managers within FRNSW should be aware of this policy and the obligations it contains. Failure to comply with the principles or the spirit of this Policy will be viewed seriously and will be investigated.
Rescinds:
This policy rescinds In Orders 2009/14 - FRNSW Gifts & Benefits Policy
Contact Officer: A/Director Professional Standards on (02) 9265 2826
File Reference: FRN12/392
Mobility and Transfer Policy and Procedures
The Fire & Rescue NSW Mobility and Transfer Policy and Procedures is now available on the Intranet;. The purpose of the Policy and Procedures is to provide principles and clarification on a systematic approach to the mobility and transfer of permanent officers and firefighters.
Key points
The Policy and Procedures:
• Ensure fairness and transparency;
• Define types of transfers;
• Explain provisions on relieving positions; and,
• Provide for transfer reviews.
Who needs to read this policy?
All Fire & Rescue NSW officers and firefighters need to be aware of this Policy and Procedures.
Rescinds
This Policy and Procedures rescinds In Orders - Transfer of personnel, Report to be furnished
2006/22 – Transfer review guidelines – Permanent fire fighters
Contact Officer: Chief Superintendent Wayne Phillips, Operational Staffing and Recruitment on (02) 9265 2869
File Reference: D15/52745
Procedures
2017 SIMS release
SIMS calendars for 2017 have been developed and published to the SIMS calendars toolkit on the Intranet. Hardcopies will be distributed to fire stations.
Procedure for SIMS calendars
On 2 January 2017, SIMS calendars for 2016 should be removed from the SIMS board and filed in the Station.
SIMS calendars for 2017 should then be loaded into the SIMS board. All SIMS calendars can be found on the SIMS calendars toolkit.
Old SIMS calendars and other completed documents such as Defect Report sheets must be filed in the station for a period of seven years. For more information, refer to the Records Management Policy and the procedure in NSW Fire Brigades Records Retention and Disposal: Zone Office and Station Records.
New calendars
These SIMS calendars have been developed and will be forwarded as part of the rollout:
· CAFS bulk water tanker (Permanent staffing)
· CAFS bulk water tanker (Retained staffing)
· Rehabilitation van (Retained staffing)
· Light tanker (Retained staffing). Note: this is the smaller bushfire and hazard reduction appliance.
Station Commanders at stations with new appliances should order on ESCAT SIMS boards and supporting stationary for the new appliance.
New worksheets
The 2017 rollout includes the following new and revised SIMS worksheets:
Appliances (Version 07)
o Requirement to check safety seals on extinguishers as part of the daily inventory check.
Rehabilitation gear (Version 01 - new worksheet)
Level 2B Intermediate hazmat boat (Version 02)
o Align safety inspection and safety equipment with Roads and Maritime Services requirements.
o Whistles and bailing scoops have been added to the inventory for Intermediate Hazmat vans where boats are located.
Foam gear: Educators and foam solutions (Version 04)
o Link added to Recommended practice, Foam and foam-making equipment which details PPE requirements for handling foam.
Extinguishers (Version 02)
o Increase inspection schedule to monthly.
o Enhanced inspection requirements to align with Safety Bulletin 2006/13, Portable fire extinguishers.
o Requirement to inspect applicators and hoses in response to a recent incident where a hose failed.
o Clarification on when an extinguisher should be considered empty and be replaced.
Extension facemask sets (Version 04)
o Update for MSA AirGo airsets.
o Inspection requirements for breathing air systems on aerial appliances.
Cordage: Vertical rescue – Rigging pack and rope (Version 01 – new worksheet)
Cordage: Vertical rescue – Rescuer pack (Version 01 – new worksheet)
Cordage: Primary Rescue pack and rope (Version 01 – new worksheet)
Cordage: Height safety pack and rope (Version 03)
o Update for new inventory.
Air-operated diaphragm pump (Version 01 – new worksheet)
Procedure for SIMS worksheets
Paper copies of SIMS worksheets revised during the year are being distributed with SIMS calendars, or with equipment as it is installed. As soon as you receive new SIMS worksheets relevant to your appliance:
Remove the old worksheets from the station SIMS board.
Replace them with the new worksheets.
Old SIMS worksheets should be disposed. If you are missing any of the required worksheets for your appliance, download them from the SIMS worksheets for equipment toolkit, print them out, and post them on your SIMS board.
Rescinded worksheets
The following SIMS worksheets are rescinded:
Appliances (Version 06)
Level 2B Intermediate hazmat boat (Version 01)
Foam gear: Eductors and foam solutions (Version 03)
Extinguishers and fire blankets (Version 01)
Extension facemask sets (Version 03)
Note: All existing SIMS worksheets for cordage will be reviewed once the rollout of cordage equipment is complete.
Rescinded Safety Bulletin
Safety Bulletin 2006/13, Portable fire extinguishers is rescinded by SIMS worksheet, Extinguishers (Version 02) and SIMS worksheet, Appliances (Version 07).
SIMS contact
If you have any queries about SIMS documentation for 2017, contact the Equipment Management Unit on 9742 7174, or email
Contact Officer: Acting Inspector Cheryl Steer, Manager Equipment Management Unit, Greenacre. (02) 9742 7174
File Reference: FRN13/2266, NFB/04729 and FRN13/244-017
Long Service Leave Ballot Applications 2017/2018
Call for applications
In accordance with the procedure for Long Service Leave quotas for permanent firefighters during peak holiday periods, long service leave applications for periods that fall in peak holiday periods in 2017/2018 are now called for from Inspectors, Station Officers and Firefighters.
Dates of peak periods
The following dates for the year 2017/2018 are classified as peak periods:
8 April 2017 to 25 April 2017 Autumn School Holidays – Term 1
1 July 2017 to 17 July 2017 Winter School Holidays – Term 2
5 August 2017 to 18 August 2017 World Police & Firefighters Games
23 September 2017 to 8 October 2017 Spring School Holidays – Term 3
16 December 2017 to 29 January 2018 Christmas/New Year and Summer Holidays – Term 4
Closing date for applications
Long service leave application forms are available on the Station Portal and are to be submitted to your Area Command or Assistant Director.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 27 January 2017.
Contact Officer: Your Zone Commander or Manager
File Reference: NFB/00686
permanent firefighter notices
Vacancies
All current firefighter vacancies may be accessed via the internal Jobs Board and applications must be completed online by following the links provided.
Online applications must include a brief cover letter, resume and address the two targeted questions.
Operational Support Inspector (Team Leader Firefighting Operations Training)
Applications are invited from firefighters holding the rank of Inspector, Leading Station Officer or Station Officer for the position of Operational Support Inspector, Team Leader Firefighting Operations Training, Education & Training.
Note that to be eligible to apply a Station Officer must have at least 24 months service with FRNSW as a Station Officer and have successfully applied for progression to Leading Station Officer.
Inquiries: Superintendent Jeremy Stubbs on 0400 880 265
Closing date: 11 January 2017
Taleo reference: 00004Y25
Operational Support Inspector (Team Leader Coordination)
Applications are invited from firefighters holding the rank of Inspector, Leading Station Officer or Station Officer for the position of Team Leader Coordination, Education & Training.