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IN ORDERS
9 December
2005 2005/26
Current national security alert level: Medium
Progression
from Recruit Firefighter to Qualified Firefighter
Senior
Firefighters Promotional Program results - corrections
Appointment
of Deputy Commissioner
PERMANENT
FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Operator, Wollongong Communication Centre
New members
appointed to Brigades
Appointed to
Engine Keeper’s position
POLICY
Progression from Recruit Firefighter to Qualified Firefighter
This instruction rescinds In Orders 2002/21, Progression and promotion from Firefighter Level 1 to Qualified Firefighter.
1. Application
This policy applies to
permanent firefighters progressing from Recruit Firefighter to Qualified
Firefighter under the amended provisions of subclauses 13.4 to 13.6 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades
Firefighting Staff) Award 2005 which
will take effect in March 2006, as notified in In Orders 2005/17, Changes to training and assessment program
for Recruit to Qualified Firefighter.
2. Minimum service for progression
Subclauses 13.4 and 13.5 of the Award give the minimum periods of service required for progression to each classification, calculated from the date a permanent firefighter commences as a Recruit Firefighter. This date is known as the anniversary date and is used for the determination of service as shown in the following table:
|
Classification |
Minimum service from date of commencement as a Recruit Firefighter |
|
Firefighter Level 2 |
24 months |
|
Qualified Firefighter |
36 months |
3. Completion of competencies
As well as a minimum period of service, permanent firefighters are required to satisfactorily complete the training and/or training competencies specified by the Commissioner, on the advice of the Training Review Committee, for each classification before they can progress to the next classification.
3.1 Completing early
As permanent firefighters are required to complete a minimum period of service before progression to the next classification, early completion of training and/or training competencies will not alter their progression date.
3.2 Completing late
If permanent firefighters satisfactorily complete the training and/or training competencies for a classification after their anniversary date, they will progress and be paid from the completion date. There is no entitlement to back pay.
Note: The anniversary date will not change, so if they satisfactorily complete the training and/or training competencies for the next classification before the next anniversary they will be promoted on that anniversary date.
4. Progression to Qualified Firefighter
If a permanent firefighter does not satisfactorily complete the training and/or training competencies required for progression to Qualified Firefighter within 36 months of their date of commencement as a Recruit Firefighter, subclause 13.6.1 of the Award will apply:
13.6.1 Progression to Qualified Firefighter is a mandatory achievement required for all Firefighters. Failure to achieve progression to this classification within a reasonable time, will result in the employee being considered unsuitable for continued employment in the Department, and the employment of such an employee will be terminated accordingly. In such circumstances, the Department will advise the Union that the services of the employee are to be terminated.
The Commissioner may grant additional time to permanent firefighters to complete their training and or training competencies required for progression to Qualified Firefighter in extenuating circumstances, such as:
§ serious illness or injury,
§ extreme personal hardship,
§ overseas defence force assignments, or
§ any other reason as considered appropriate.
5. Where to get assistance
If permanent firefighters have difficulties completing the training and/or training competency requirements within the required timeframes, they should inform their Station Commander who will notify the Workplace Assessor. They will work with the firefighter to develop a strategy to assist them with the requirements of the program.
Contact Officer: Chief Superintendent John
Spiteri, Assistant Director Operational Personnel, (02) 9265 2869
File Reference: CHO/04712
TRAINING
Senior Firefighters Promotional Program results - corrections
In the notification of results of the 2002 Senior Firefighters Promotional Programs published in In Orders 2002/25 the following firefighters’ promotion dates should have read:
5083 S McLennan 25 July 2002
7136 A Nagy 15 August 2002
6055 A Vumbaca 16 September 2002
6867 A Williams 1 October 2002
7098 D Makarenko 3 October 2002
7005 M Mackne 3 October 2002
7448 C Steer 8 October 2002
In the notification of results of the 2002 Senior Firefighters Promotional Programs published in In Orders 2002/26 the following firefighters’ promotion dates should have read:
6911 A Tychon 15 July 2002
7252 P Elliott 25 July 2002
7573 C Hensby 3 September 2002
7503 M Jeffery 4 September 2002
7431 P Baker 16 September 2002
7525 C Hunter 16 September 2002
7454 M Fraser 26 September 2002
7518 S Carlson 26 September 2002
7532 S Rawlings 8 October 2002
7450 A Leddy 9 October 2002
7468 D Twomey 21 October 2002
7268 G Willsallen 24 October 2002
Contact Officers: Senior Firefighters Bill Flegg or Larry Denyer, SFPP
Coordinators, (02) 9318 4842 or (02)9318 4852
File Reference: CHO/01918
SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE
Appointment of Deputy Commissioner
Assistant Commissioner John Burton Anderson AFSM has been appointed Acting Deputy Commissioner effective from 2 December 2005.
Appointment of Directors
Assistant Commissioner Graham Robert Dewsnap AFSM has assumed the duties of Director State Operations effective from 1 October 2005.
Mr Phillip Wharton Clark has been appointed Director Logistics Support effective from 1 October 2005.
Ms Mary Annette Grace has been appointed Director Human Resources effective from 5 December 2005.
Contact Officer: Superintendent
P X Stathis, Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826
File Reference: CHO/08540
PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES
Vacancies
Applications are invited from operational personnel for the position of Aviation Officer, Operational Support Level 2, based at Bankstown Airport.
An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applicants must address all the selection criteria.
Inquiries: Acting Superintendent Steven Baker, Acting Manager Counter Terrorism and Aviation, (02) 9318 4879
Information packages: Kit Andree, (02) 9318 4351
Applications to: Human Resources Manager Alexandria, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
Closing date: 20 January 2006
File Reference: CHO/08452
In accordance with Clause 28.6.1.1 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005, applications are invited from firefighters holding the minimum rank of Qualified Firefighter for Operator positions that may become available in the Wollongong Communication Centre.
The appointment will
be for a minimum of two years.
Operators are responsible to the Supervisor for carrying out duties and tasks required to maintain a high standard of service in call taking, dispatching and notification of incidents.
This position
attracts an allowance of $248.76 per fortnight which is superable.
Appointment will involve an interview by a selection panel and successful completion of a training course by the selected applicant/s.
An information package must be obtained. Application form to be completed in full.
Inquiries: Response Coordinator
A, B, C or D, (02) 9318 4354
Information packages: Roz Cedres, (02) 9318 4811
Applications to: Human Resources Manager Alexandria, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
Closing date: 6 January 2006
File Reference: CHO/01862
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Appointments
The following appointments
are subject to the provisions of the Government and Related Employees Appeal
Tribunal Act 1980. In some cases the
maximum salary of the position may exceed the limit under which an appeal may
be made to GREAT. The 21 day period for
appeal commences on the date of this In Order.
|
Position |
No |
Name |
Date of
Decision |
Maximum
Fortnightly Salary $ |
Actual
Fortnightly Salary at Date of Decision |
|
Team Leader Fire Safety Division, OS3 |
7111 |
J Black |
26/8/2005 |
$3,409.84 |
$2,509.68 |
|
Supervisor Sydney Communication Centre |
7323 |
A McCready |
25/11/2005 |
$2,614.40 |
$2,509.68 |
|
Senior Instructor Country North 3, OS2 |
6351 |
P Markham |
25/11/2005 |
$2,805.24 |
$2,614.40 |
The following Recruit
Firefighters were appointed to the NSW Fire Brigades on 25 November 2005:
8951 B Wood 8961 N Chellew
8952 J Kane-Maguire 8962 B Thornton
8953 K Walker 8963 D Hollander
8954 J McGarvey 8964 T Angus
8955 G McAndrew 8965 M Apps
8956 M Gregory 8966 N Goodwin
8957 J Blayney 8967 L McCulloch
8958 J Smith 8968 R Susnjara
8959 M McBain 8969 R Glamuzina
8960 B Cleary 8970 W Crocker
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