The Australian Fire Service Medal was established by Her Majesty the Queen in 1988 to recognise distinguished service by members of Australian fire services.

The Medal is part of the Australian Honours system. Recipients of this award are entitled to use the post-nominals AFSM.

In the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2006, medals were awarded to the following members of the NSW Fire Brigades:

Chief Superintendent Michael Hurley AFSM

Inspector Bob Aspinall AFSM

Inspector William Powell AFSM

Leading Firefighter Greg Watson AFSM

Captain William Lenthall AFSM

Captain Thomas Fairfull (Retired) AFSM

Congratulations are extended to these members on their well-deserved awards.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Peter X Stathis, Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826

File Reference: CHO/00038

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The Public Service Medal was established by her Majesty the Queen in 1989 to recognise outstanding service by members of Australian Public Services (Commonwealth, State and Territory) and other government employees including those in local government.

The Medal is part of the Australian Honours system. Recipients of this award are entitled to use the post-nominals PSM.

In the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2006, the PSM was awarded to the following member of the Corporate Strategy Division of the NSW Fire Brigades:

Mr Nick Nicolopoulos PSM

Congratulations are extended to Mr Nicolopoulos on his well-deserved award.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Peter X Stathis, Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826

File Reference: CHO/00041

PROCEDURES

Standing Orders

1. Standing Orders online

Two versions of Standing Orders are now available on the Intranet.

Standing Orders 2006 is only available on the Intranet. It will be updated as soon as possible after the In Orders are issued each fortnight.

Standing Orders 2005 is available on the Intranet and in hard copy. It includes all In Orders issued up to and including In Orders 2005/27, which was the last In Orders for 2005.

2. Standing Orders in hard copy

Hard copies of Standing Orders 2005 have been published and are being distributed to all stations, zone and regional offices. It rescinds and replaces the previous hard copy edition of Standing Orders dated 2004. Please dispose of the old Standing Orders thoughtfully, recycling where possible.

Due to budget constraints, most staff at Alexandria, Greenacre and Head Office are not being issued with a hard copy. As advised above, Standing Orders is available on the Intranet and the 2006 version is more up-to-date than the printed version.

There are no additional or replacement hard copies of Standing Orders available.

Contact Officer: Anne Pickles, Information Coordinator, (02) 9265 2971

File Reference: CHO/00196

GENERAL

2006 Firefighter Recruitment Campaign

The advertisements for the NSWFB’s 2006 Firefighter Recruitment Campaign will appear in major newspapers and on the NSWFB website on Saturday 24 June, 2006. Detailed information regarding the selection processes is currently available from the NSWFB website:

http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/recruitment/

Applicants will be required to apply online through this site. Hardcopy information packages are not sent to applicants as all relevant information appears on the website, including test examples.

Retained firefighters wishing to be considered for permanent firefighter positions will need to apply through this campaign. Further advice for retained firefighters in this regard has been faxed to stations for the attention and action of Station Commanders and sent via email to all NSWFB employees.

Contact Officer: Michelle Carlon, A/Manager Recruitment and EEO, (02) 9265 2940

File Reference: CHO/08643

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Arncliffe Fire Station

No 29 Arncliffe became operational on Thursday 8 June 2006 with a staffing complement of Station Officer and three firefighters working the 10/14 roster.

Address: 100-106 West Botany Street

ARNCLIFFE NSW 2205

Telephone: (02) 9597 4130

Facsimile: (02) 9556 2059

Contact Officer: Superintendent Doug Williams, Zone Commander South 2, (02) 9742 7306

File Reference: STS00029B

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

Vacancy

Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Response Unit, Newcastle

In accordance with Clause 28A.6.1.1 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005, applications for transfer are invited from Firefighters for the position of Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Response Unit, Newcastle.

Appointment will involve an interview by a selection panel.

Inquiries: Inspector Terry Farley, Deputy Manager CBR/Hazmat,
(02) 9742 7154

Applications to: Human Resources Manager Alexandria, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street, Alexandria NSW 2015

Closing date: 4 August 2006

File reference: CHO/01522

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
Supervisor, Wollongong Communication Centre	5995	R Cranley	16 June 2006
Manager Professional Development Unit OS3	5341	G Richmond	24 May 2006
Senior Instructor Country, North 4	7821	T McGrath	28 April 2006
Country Inspector South 4	7010	G Houston	9 June 2006

Recruit Firefighters

Correction

The appointments of Recruit Firefighters in In Orders 2006/13 should have read:

The following Recruit Firefighters were appointed to the NSW Fire Brigades on 9 June 2006:

9053 T Haseley

9054 B McTiernan

9055 G Quin

9056 A Pearce

9058 K Graham

9059 M Long

9060 D Carroll

9061 D Burke

9062 A Buchan

9063 M Young

9064 P Weir

9065 B Handcock

9066 M Forester

9067 H Procter

9068 C McManus

9069 D Campbell

9070 P Burden

9071 J Matthews

9072 P Agius

9075 P Holdsworth

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Promotions

Station Officer Level 2 to Inspector 9 June 2006

7010 G Houston

6286 B Smart

5270 N Buckley

7007 M Ollerenshaw

6079 C Easy

6596 R James

5462 M Carroll

6257 C Brierley

6881 K Baxter

5311 T Bosher

Firefighter Level 3 to Qualified Firefighter

8358 M Stansfield 3 March 2006

8359 M Toms 16 May 2006

8332 G Shirdon 31 May 2006

8350 V McKellar 2 June 2006

8389 P Biela 9 June 2006

8402 K Barclay 9 June 2006

8411 R Sweeney 10 June 2006

8420 M Vaughan 10 June 2006

Firefighter Level 1 to Firefighter Level 2

8692 A Chalmers 16 April 2006

8707 T Ryan 16 April 2006

8699 M Franklin 1 June 2006

8766 B Squiers 13 June 2006

Retirements

5746 Station Officer G Burton 22 June 2006

5259 Station Officer S Hawkins 22 June 2006

4758 Station Officer K Proud 22 June 2006

5215 Station Officer I Johnson 22 June 2006

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

New members appointed to Brigades

A C Gregg Brewarrina 1 April 2006

J G Lord Blackheath 1 May 2006

J M Perry Broken Hill 15 May 2006

A D Hulbert Broken Hill South 15 May 2006

J D Bennett Lithgow West 15 May 2006

S Donnelly Thredbo 15 May 2006

I Ryland Thredbo 15 May 2006

A McDonell Young 1 June 2006

C Jobson Bingara 1 June 2006

A T Guffogg Lithgow 1 June 2006

T Clouston Moree 1 June 2006

C J Greedy Richmond 1 June 2006

D B McConnell Richmond 1 June 2006

M A Hackenberg West Wyalong 1 June 2006

W P Brain Trangie 1 June 2006

A S Wales Wee Waa 1 June 2006

C W Brien Inverell 15 June 2006

C J Smyth Narromine 15 June 2006

T L Treverrow Wee Waa 15 June 2006

D P Mason Boolaroo 15 June 2006

I Carswell Coffs Harbour 15 June 2006

S Gill Coffs Harbour 15 June 2006

Z Wilson Coffs Harbour 15 June 2006

P Kemp Harden 15 June 2006

D Weston Henty 15 June 2006

J Dudley Narooma 15 June 2006

M Allen Nowra 15 June 2006

T Davis Ulladulla 15 June 2006

Appointed to Ranks

RETF S A Perry Oberon Deputy Captain 15 May 2006

RETF K Constable Charlestown Captain 1 June 2006

RETF L C McCracken Wentworth Falls Deputy Captain 15 June 2006

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.

Relinquishment of Engine Keeper’s position

RETF S J Lawson Picton 17 May 2006

Transfers

RETF J A Brouff Warren to Dubbo 15 May 2006

RETF M N Mallitt Warragamba Glenbrook 1 June 2006

RETF B M Allison West Tamworth Windsor 1 June 2006

Termination

RETF B R Parrish Camden 31 May 2006

Resignations

RETF B J Petrie Balranald 18 March 2006

RETF B J P Barr Kingscliff 19 April 2006

RETF S Cresswell Coonamble 27 April 2006