IN ORDERS

27 October 2006 2006/24

Current national security alert level: Medium

POLICY 2

Radio communication with the NSW Rural Fire Service 2

PROCEDURES 4

Fuel stabilisers 4

GENERAL 4

Start of daylight saving 4

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 5

Appointments 5

Promotions 5

Retirements 6

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 6

New members appointed to Brigades 6

Appointed to ranks 7

Transfers 7

Resignations 7

Retirements 7

Transferred to Honorary List 7

POLICY

Radio communication with the NSW Rural Fire Service

This instruction rescinds In Orders 2004/22, Radio communication with the NSW Rural Fire Service.

1. Talkgroups

The NSWFB and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) use the following talkgroups for radio communication between the services at joint operations.

Table 1: Common NSWFB and RFS Talkgroups for Joint Operations

Description /Use NSWFB Talkgroup and Name RFS Channel

(as displayed on RFS Radio)

Primary Liaison Channel 1302 ESO Simplex 2 14 SIMP SHR 2

Secondary Liaison Channel 1303 ESO Simplex 3 15 SIMP SHR 3

RFS Aircraft

(as per In Orders 2003/22) 1301 ESO Simplex 1 13 SIMP SHR 1

Note: Alternative talkgroups may be allocated during a Section 44 emergency or protracted operation in accordance with the communication plan developed for the emergency.

Liaison Channels ensure a standardised means of tactical communication between the NSWFB Commander and RFS Commander. NSWFB Officers use their normal callsigns (eg Duty Commander Blue Mountains) in accordance with SOG 2.4, Radio Callsigns.

In some instances the RFS Commander may not have the means to monitor the Liaison Channel. In these circumstances, it is strongly recommended that the NSWFB Commander lend a spare (non-GRN) handheld radio to the RFS Commander.

NSWFB senior officers should arrange joint exercises with local RFS brigades on radio procedures at regular intervals.

2. New radio displays

The displays for handheld radios and radios fitted to NSWFB vehicles have recently been changed. The information shown on the display of the radio will vary according to the radio type due to different display capabilities (number of characters and lines available).

The table below details what will be seen on the display of the various models for the Emergency Service Organisation (ESO) Liaison Channels in Zone 13. Different version numbers also exist for the same radio (the version number is displayed at the last channel programmed into a radio)

Officers and firefighters should acquaint themselves with the type of radio(s) and their radio profile number(s) available at their station, and refer to the information shown in the following table:

Table 2: Current Display for ESO

Talkgroup

MCS2000

Vehicle XTS 3000 Handheld XTL5000

Vehicle

Version V22 V11 V12 V12

1301 1301 GRN SMPX1 1301 GRNSMP1 ESO SIM 1 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 1

1302 1302 GRN SMPX2 1302 GRNSMP2 ESO SIM 2 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 2

1303 1303 GRN SMPX3 1303 GRNSMP3 ESO SIM 3 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 3

1304 1304 GRN SMPX4 1304 GRNSMP4 ESO SIM 4 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 4

1305 1305 GRN SMPX5 1305 GRNSMP5 ESO SIM 5 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 5

1306 1306 ESO RPT1 1306 ES RPT1 ESO SIM 6 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 6

1307 1307 ESO RPT2 1307 ES RPT2 ESO SIM 7 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 7

1308 ESO SIM 8 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 8

1309 ESO SIM 9 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 9

1310 ESO SIM 10 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO SIMPLEX 10

1311 ESO RPT 1 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO REPEATER 1

1312 ESO RPT 2 Z13 ESO SIMPX

ESO REPEATER 2

Note: Simplex channel capabilities are limited and are generally effective when used in line of sight. Officers and firefighters are advised to use the appropriate GRN talkgroup when communicating messages to the Communication Centres.

Further changes to these display details will occur in the future, and these will be communicated to all operational staff through Operational Bulletins.

Contact Officer: Chief Superintendent Mark Whybro, Assistant Director Operational Communications, (02) 9318 4351

File Reference: CHO/03901

PROCEDURES

Fuel stabilisers

Unleaded petrol lasts approximately six weeks in a sealed container before volatile components start to evaporate and deteriorate. The Equipment Development Unit has investigated the effectiveness of using fuel stabilisers to extend the shelf life of stored unleaded petrol. It was found that fuel stabilisers did not replace the high-octane ingredients of unleaded petrol and their use can render motor warranties null and void.

Station Commanders must ensure that fuel stabilisers are not used in NSWFB petrol-driven equipment, nor in fuel containers such as jerry cans.

Contact officer Q/F Garth Schwer Equipment Development Unit (02) 9742 7460

File Reference: EDU/00202

GENERAL

Start of daylight saving

Daylight saving will start in New South Wales at 0200 hours on Sunday, 29 October 2006. All clocks are to be advanced one hour (ie 0200 to 0300 hours), and an entry made in the Occurrence Book.

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

File Reference: CHO/01040

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

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

Zone Commander, Region West 2 5582 G O’Connor 28 September 2006

Promotions

Firefighter Level 3 to Qualified Firefighter

8375 S Callaghan 20 September 2006

8401 L Sutton 17 September 2006

8429 D O’Brien 6 October 2006

8450 P Hocking 27 September 2006

8468 A Phillips 11 August 2006

8481 M McLellan 11 April 2006

8503 R Carriage 27 June 2006

8528 B Rea 20 September 2006

8530 D O’Dea 29 September 2006

8532 S McAndrew 11 October 2006

8539 D Joseph 11 October 2006

8563 T Jones 29 September 2006

Firefighter Level 2 to Qualified Firefighter

8525 J Yeo 27 June 2006

8567 J Dries 10 October 2006

8574 J-P Amputch 11 September 2006

8587 N Leigh 17 October 2006

8593 G Lisk 17 October 2006

8598 C Strath 17 October 2006

8600 C Davies 17 October 2006

8601 T Amos 17 October 2006

8603 P Hinze 17 October 2006

8604 J Boughton 17 October 2006

8605 R Smith 17 October 2006

8607 J Lee 17 October 2006

8608 A Abrams 17 October 2006

8609 K Manuao 17 October 2006

8611 R Tolhurst 17 October 2006

8616 J Whitfield 17 October 2006

8618 K Moore 17 October 2006

8619 K McNamara 17 October 2006

8621 J Caraballo 17 October 2006

8622 W McNeill 17 October 2006

8625 A Checker 17 October 2006

8627 D Jenkins 17 October 2006

Firefighter Level 1 to Level 2

8722 A Whitton 9 July 2006

8737 T Horder 20 August 2006

Retirements

3540 Station Officer P Warton 16 October 2006

4138 Station Officer J Sarson 26 October 2006

4777 Senior Firefighter A New 26 October 2006

5594 Senior Firefighter G O’Hearn 26 October 2006

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

New members appointed to Brigades

A Douglas Bundeena 15 September 2006

P Reardon Goonellabah 15 September 2006

D P Mitchell Richmond 15 September 2006

R R Brain Trangie 1 October 2006

M J Flynn Warren 1 October 2006

B A Atkinson Dorrigo 1 October 2006

T Cutler Murwillumbah 1 October 2006

A Merrick Branxton 15 October 2006

M A Grunsell Dorrigo 15 October 2006

B J Newell Laurieton 15 October 2006

J Taylor Murwillumbah 15 October 2006

N A Granter Tingira Heights 15 October 2006

M J Tener Bathurst 15 October 2006

T J Randolf Bingara 15 October 2006

D V Jackson Gilgandra 15 October 2006

D Piper Moree 15 October 2006

C W Beveridge Picton 15 October 2006

M E Doughan Tenterfield 15 October 2006

D A Brown Walgett 15 October 2006

A C Robinson Walgett 15 October 2006

M J Fitzsimmons Wellington 15 October 2006

Appointed to ranks

DCAPT C J Underwood Mudgee Captain 15 September 2006

RETF J T Steele Narrandera Deputy Captain 15 September 2006

RETF S Jackson Toukley Deputy Captain 1 October 2006

DCAPT R Westblade Bangalow Captain 15 October 2006

RETF C Casey Casino Deputy Captain 15 October 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.

Transfers

J M Hartley Muswellbrook Singleton 1 October 2006

Resignations

RETF R Marsh Kiama 5 August 2006

RETF C Skein Batlow 15 August 2006

RETF D R McGregor Coffs Harbour 1 September 2006

RETF S Carlon Mittagong 2 September 2006

RETF R I Hawker Merrylands 6 September 2006

RETF S E Gray Morisset 11 September 2006

RETF N K Muxlow Morisset 11 September 2006

RETF R P Mitchell Hillston 29 September 2006

RETF R F Lowe Murwillumbah 1 October 2006

RETF A J Sunter Tweed River 2 October 2006

Retirements

RETF B A Kearns Maclean 3 August 2006

DCAPT R G Phelps Casino 27 October 2006

Transferred to Honorary List

RETF R F Lowe Murwillumbah 2 October 2006

DCAPT R G Phelps Casino 28 October 2006

Greg Mullins AFSM

Commissioner

27 October 2006