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25.01.2022 If your brigade has not applied for or received a RFSA Christmas hamper please phone the office on 02 47222122. Also check with your Captain or Secretary just in case they have ordered one. There is one hamper per brigade available to every brigade in NSW.

25.01.2022 Support your fellow Firefighters - Seeking Experts Investigation into Cancer Prevention Division 4 (Greater Sydney) of the Rural Fire Service Association is i...nvestigating Cancer Prevention for Volunteer Firefighters within the NSW Rural Fire Service. The aim of the investigation is to inform members of practical ways to reduce the risk of cancer, and to identify changes to procedures and infrastructure necessary to support these changes. To conduct the investigation, Division 4 is seeking Expressions of Interest from RFSA Members who have a professional background to support the investigation. We are looking for members with occupations such as occupational hygienists, medical scientists, and biomedical engineers. The investigation will gather information from recognised sources, to produce a plain English report outlining changes that should or may be necessary along with clear rationale. Expressions of Interest should be provided using the below guidelines to [email protected] Your EoI should incorporate the following: Name Contact Email and Mobile RFS Brigade RFS District Firefighting experience Professional experience & qualifications Suitable members will be contacted to discuss participating in the working group. David Wynd Chair, Division 4

13.01.2022 RFSA S44 SUPPORT | Queanbeyan-Palerang LGA Member support meal options are now in place for members attending the above S44. Meal and beverage options compliments of the RFSA have been set up at McDonald's Queanbeyan store.

12.01.2022 Check out our events page for details of the upcoming AGM

12.01.2022 As discussed at the RFSA Division 7 meeting in Yass on Thursday below are images of the contents list of field marking kits and an example. These are based on mapping symbols and very helpful if used on the fire ground

12.01.2022 Help shape the future of the NSW RFS Expressions of Interest are now open to all members to participate in the NSW RFS/RFSA Consultative Committees for the next two years (2020-2021). The Consultative Committees generally meet three times a year, and provide a formal mechanism for collaboration between the NSW RFS and the Association, bringing members from across the state together with the most senior members of the Service. The breadth of experience of our members contribu...tes significantly to the success of the Consultative Committees, so please consider what you might be able to bring to the table! There are currently four Consultative Committees, each chaired by an Executive Director of the NSW RFS. These Committees are: Operations Community Engagement Infrastructure Services Membership Services Each Committee will consist of eight RFSA members, with preferably at least one member representing each of the seven new NSW RFS Areas, in accordance with the Service Standard. A total of 32 delegates will be selected for the Committees, and there will also be a number of alternate delegates selected. The first meetings of the Consultative Committees are scheduled for Friday, 13 March 2020 and successful candidates should be prepared to attend. An induction/workshop session will also be held on the evening of 12 March 2020 for all successful candidates. EOIs will close at 5pm on Friday, 29 November 2019. A copy of the EOI form is available here. The related NSW RFS Service Standard 1.5.3 NSW RFS/RFSA Consultative Committees is available here. EOIs should include comment from your local RFSA Branch or Division Chairperson. All EOIs will be treated confidentially and should be sent directly to: Sharon Ellicott Chief Executive Officer E: [email protected] M: PO Box 845, Penrith BC, NSW 2751 Questions and requests for further information should be directed to: Greg Dezman Policy & Governance Manager E: [email protected] P: 02 4723 3400 Copyright | 2019 | NSW Rural Fire Service Association | All rights reserved.

10.01.2022 Here is the ESA map of the area of the Beard Fire's path of destruction. It illustrates how scarily close it got to buildings and homes. https://citynews.com.au//scary-map-of-beard-fires-path-of/

09.01.2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities affected by the catastrophic bush fires in New South Wales and Queensland. Thank you firefighters for your heroic efforts overnight and into today. We are proud to support you. Please stay safe. Photo: Brooke Doran

09.01.2022 Seems like there are some changes in the wind

09.01.2022 Although conditions have eased across most parts of NSW today, we are likely to see temperatures rising and fire danger increasing tomorrow and Monday. Be aware... of the fire danger where you live or where you may be travelling through this long weekend. Discuss with your family what you will do if threatened by fire when will you go, what will you take and where will you go? Please also report unattended fires immediately to Triple Zero (000).

08.01.2022 Are you going to the Zone Exercise at Marulan Sunday 10 November? Don‘t forget to call in at the RFSA Stand. You can update your details, purchase some cool things from the shop or call in & say hi. See you all on Sunday

08.01.2022 Another great webinar

07.01.2022 In order to develop an informed business paper for submission to NSW RFS the RFSA State Council is seeking information in relation to communication issues and mapping app usage during bushfires during the 2019-2020 season. Please complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5L7VCNH

03.01.2022 The Lake George branch will wait for advice from the RFSA Board re extension of time for holding our AGM. Should this not be possible we will look at an alternative solution for our AGM which may include the use of Skype or similar app. David Doblinger Lake George RFSA Branch Secretary

02.01.2022 The Member Availability and Response System is one of the nine priority projects being delivered for NSW RFS volunteers - and will provide a new response app fo...r brigades. The RFS Activ app will be delivered later this year - but you need to start getting ready now by ensuring your contact details and qualifications are up to date. See more

01.01.2022 In light of the current situation regarding meetings, advice from the RFS and RFSA is that all branch meetings and Division meetings are cancelled until further notice.

01.01.2022 The RFSA is excited to announce a delivery of Christmas Hampers to RFS Brigades across NSW. This is a Thank You pack to every brigade with some extra wellbeing resources provided. We know it’s been a tough year and we hope opening and sharing a hamper will provide a boost to members across the state. We don’t want anyone to miss out, so please let the brigades in your area know that they can register their details by 15 October at the following link. ... https://rfsaforms.rfsa.org.au//rfsa-christmas-hamper-givea Kind regards, The RFSA Team Head Office: 11/69 York Road, South Penrith NSW 2750 PO Box 845, Penrith BC NSW 2751 (02) 4723 3400