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24.01.2022 Area Command South Eastern has an opportunity to lead the way with a new generation of Divisional Commanders. This research survey intends to allow an opportun...ity for Area NSW RFS- Area Command South Eastern Members to have input on what the role of a Divisional Commander will look like in the short term and into the future. Following the Survey, there will be a targeted EOI go out to our Membership and recent Operations Officers and Incident Controllers to attend a 2-day forum, with the intent of developing a course/series of workshops. Following this forum, our Capability Manager will be communicating and sharing with the Capability Cohort, Learning & Development and Operational Performance across the State. This project follows from one of the recommendations of the 2020 Bushfire Inquiry: Recommendation 44 "That, to ensure suitably skilled and experienced personnel operate as Divisional Commanders during major fire incidents, Bush Fire Management Committees identify appropriate personnel as part of their plan of operations. " This is not just about changing what went wrong. It is a chance to provide input into what went well and we need to keep developing and improving. The survey is a short series of questions with the opportunity to give thoughts and ideas at the end. The survey closes on the 31st of July 2021. Members can access the survey by contacting their District Office within the south eastern Area command

22.01.2022 -= Colouring Competition =- Design your own Firefighter coin! How would you honour the brave Firefighters of Australia on a coin? What imagery, design and even colour would you use? ... Draw and colour in your own Firefighter coin to win a 2020 Australia’s Firefighters $2 Coloured Circulated Coin. Scanned entries can be sent to [email protected] by Monday 18 January 2021. The winner will be notified on Tuesday 19 January 2021. Terms and Conditions apply. Keep your eyes peeled for more creative competitions over the school holidays! Competition closes: Monday 18 January 2021 Winners drawn: Tuesday 19 January 2021 Winners notified: Tuesday 19 January 2021 Download the coin template here:https://bit.ly/2MqfTSc Terms and conditions: https://bit.ly/2XnygK1

21.01.2022 The RFSA has teamed up with Aussie Pumps to giveaway an Aussie Fire Captain portable fire pump to one lucky brigade! To enter online simply click this link and ...answer the question "What motivates an RFS volunteer?" > https://aussiepumps.com.au/rfs-nsw-volunteer-competition-w/ Alternatively you can enter via post. Entries should be made out to the Aussie Fire Pumps Competition and submitted to PO Box 6164, Norwest, NSW 2153. Please include your brigade’s name, phone number and email address. Only one entry per member is permitted. Entries close on the 30 June 2021 with the winner announced in the RFSA News.

19.01.2022 Start 2021 in the best way by supporting RFS Volunteers and get the chance to win $25,000 cash in RFSA raffle 113! In bushfires and floods, at our homes and on... our roads, right across NSW these amazing men and women are committed to keeping our communities safe. You can buy tickets using the 'Shop Now' button or at rfsaraffle.org.au See more

16.01.2022 MESSAGE FROM THE COMMISSIONER MERRY CHRISTMAS Good morning I want to thank everyone for their ongoing commitment and efforts over the past 12 months, in what has been a tough year for so many people and in so many ways....Continue reading

13.01.2022 Nominations open! NSW RFS Young Volunteer of the Year Awards Nominations are now open for the NSW RFS Young Volunteer of the Year Awards. Young Members can be n...ominated in the 1215 and 1625 years age categories. For more information visit the Awards page on MyRFS https://www.myrfs.nsw.gov.au//Yo/YoungVolunteerAwards.aspx or email [email protected] Nominations close: January 25 2021

11.01.2022 A person, who regularly attended meetings suddenly without any notice stopped participating. After a few weeks, one very cold night the leader of the group deci...ded to visit them. The person was at home, alone, sitting in front of a fireplace where a bright fire burned. The host welcomed the leader. There was a great silence. The two just watched the dancing flames around the logs that crackled in the fireplace. After a few minutes the leader, without saying a word, examined the woods that formed the fire and selected one of them, glowing most brightly of all, removing it to the side with a pair of tongs. Then they sat down again. The host was paying attention to everything, fascinated. Before long, the lone member flame subsided, until there was only a momentary glow & the fire soon went out. In a short time what was previously bright light and heat had become nothing more than a black & dead piece of wood. Very few words had been spoken since the greeting. Before preparing to leave, the leader with the tongs picked up the useless piece of wood & placed it again in the middle of the fire. Immediately, the member piece of wood was rekindled, fueled by the light & heat of the burning coals around it. When the leader reached the door to leave, the host said: Thank you for your visit and for your beautiful lesson. I'll return to the group soon. Why is a group important? Very simple: Because each member that withdraws takes fire & heat from the rest. It's worth reminding group members that they are a part of the flame. It's also good to remind us that we are all responsible for keeping each other's flame burning And we must promote the union among us so that the fire is really strong, effective and lasting. *THE* *GROUP* *IS* *ALSO* *A* *FAMILY* *It doesn't matter if sometimes we are bothered by so many messages, quarrels, misunderstanding etc*. What matters is to be connected. We are here to meet, learn, exchange ideas or simply to know that we are not alone. *Let's keep the flame alive within whatever group you belong to. See more

10.01.2022 Share what's important to you. Take part in the 2020 Volunteer Welfare and Efficiency Survey. Members are invited to take part in the National Volunteer Welfare & Efficiency Survey. Developed in conjunction with the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA), the survey allows volunteers Australia-wide to have their voice heard and helps the RFSA to better understand the needs of NSW RFS volunteers, and advocate on your behalf. The results are used to identify and promote issues on behalf of all fire service volunteers across Australia. Survey statistics are carefully measured, and every comment is read. And you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 NSW RFSA Shop Vouchers by taking the survey. The survey closes on 31 December 2020 and you can do it at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020rfsasurvey

09.01.2022 Nothing says 'the festive season is here!' quite like a Xmas Hamper filled to the brim with delicious goodies. Over 2,000 brigades responded to the expression o...f interest to receive a hamper, and they've been delivered right across NSW, loaded with everything you could want for a yuletide party: Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, chips, lollies and fruit mince pies. It's a small way the RFSA can say thank you to all those who serve and protect their communities. We wish all members and their families a very Merry Christmas and safe and Happy New Year! See more

09.01.2022 Delighted to be confirmed as a presenter, alongside outstanding individuals, at the upcoming ACEFA Conference in Newcastle next month. Diving into the experien...ces and most importantly the lessons learnt in Community Field Liaison during the 2019/20 Fire Season will be at the centre of our panel discussion titled, ‘Engagement on the Front Line’. The full conference program and other information is available here: https://bit.ly/3g5ch4w

06.01.2022 NSW Crime Stoppers is asking the community for two things: Be fire aware, throwing a cigarette butts from a moving car, leaving a fire unattended or l...ighting a fire during a high fire danger zone can easily cause a bushfire and are all criminal offences. If you see someone throw a cigarette butt, light a fire during a high fire danger zone or carelessly leave fires unattended, report it to Crime Stoppers. The community can report a licence plate associated with throwing cigarette butts from a car window or details of someone who has left a fire unattended or deliberately lit a fire during a high fire danger zone. Any piece of information, anything you have seen or heard, may be crucial in preventing or solving a crime. We don’t want to know who you are; we just want to know what you know. Call or click Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000/ crimestoppers.com.au

04.01.2022 NSW RFS volunteers recognised in Queen's Birthday honours list Published Date: 14 Jun 2021 Seven NSW Rural Fire Service members have been recognised this year for their commitment to the community as part of the Queen's Birthday honours list 2021. NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said these members represent what the NSW RFS is truly about a commitment to community and dedication to help others.... With more than 330 years of combined service, they have a lengthy list of achievements ranging from leadership roles, some during the 2019-20 Black Summer fires, to mitigating bush fire risk and strengthening brigade operations in local areas, and mentoring their fellow members by sharing their decades of experience and knowledge, Commissioner Rogers said. Queen's Birthday Honours List Congratulations to the following NSW RFS Australian Fire Service Medal recipients: David Cullane OAM Canobolas Jeff Gould Bland Temora Neville Denzil Lawrence OAM Lower Hunter Carolyn Nancy Noon Tamworth David Peters Chifley/Lithgow Geoffrey Peter Ryan Chifley/Lithgow Paul James Sweeney Macarthur See more

03.01.2022 The hot and windy conditions over the weekend are a reminder that brave volunteer firefighters will be putting themselves in harm's way to protect their communi...ties. When you buy tickets in the RFSA Raffle, you not only have the chance to win great prizes, you're supporting firefighters, before, during and after major fire events. To get your tickets, just use the 'shop now' button or go to rfsaraffle.org.au See more

01.01.2022 The 2020 Volunteer Welfare and Efficiency Survey closes 31 December 2020, don't miss your chance to have your say and be in the running to win 1 of 5 $100 NSW RFSA Shop Vouchers! The National Volunteer Welfare & Efficiency Survey provides the opportunity for members to take part in and have their say on what's important. Developed in conjunction with the Council of Australian Volunteer Fire Associations (CAVFA), it lets you share your views, concerns and ideas, so the RFSA ca...n better understand the needs of NSW RFS volunteers, and advocate on your behalf. Survey statistics are carefully measured, with the results used to identify and promote issues on behalf of all fire service volunteers. And by taking the survey, you could WIN 1 of Five $100 NSW RFSA Shop Vouchers. The survey will close on 31 December 2020, you can submit your responses at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020rfsasurvey