IN ORDERS

29 September 2006 2006/22

Current national security alert level: Medium

LEGISLATION……………………………………………………………………… 2

Charges for attending hazardous material incidents and false alarms, and for the

provision of other services by the NSW Fire Brigades……………………………… 2

POLICY……………………………………………………………………………… 6

Transfer review guidelines - permanent firefighters…………………………………. 6

AWARDS…………………………………………………………………………….. 7

Superability of extended leave at double pay………………………………………… 7

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES………………………………………… 8

Vacancies……………………………………………………………………………... 8

Manager Counter Terrorism and Aviation……………………………………………. 8

Station Commander, East Maitland…………………………………………………… 8

Station Commander, Queanbeyan…………………………………………………….. 9

Appointments…………………………………………………………………………. 9

Promotions……………………………………………………………………………. 10

Retirements…………………………………………………………………………… 11

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES……………………………………………. 12

New members appointed to Brigades…………………………………………………. 12

Relinquishment of ranks………………………………………………………………. 12

Appointed to Engine Keeper’s positions……………………………………………… 12

Transfers………………………………………………………………………………. 12

Terminations…………………………………………………………………………... 12

Resignations…………………………………………………………………………… 13

Retirements……………………………………………………………………………. 13

Transferred to Honorary List………………………………………………………….. 13

LEGISLATION

Charges for attending hazardous material incidents and false alarms, and for the provision of other services by the NSW Fire Brigades

The following instruction rescinds In Orders 2000/19, Fire Brigades (Charges) Regulation 2000.

1. Changes to legislation

The Fire Brigades (Charges) Regulation 2000 was repealed on 1 September 2006. It has been replaced by amendments to the Fire Brigades (General) Regulation 2003 which came into force on 1 September 2006.

The Fire Brigades (General) Amendment (Charges) Regulation 2006:

* changed the name of the Fire Brigades (General) Regulation 2003 to the Fire Brigades

Regulation 2003, and

* amended the Fire Brigades Regulation 2003 to incorporate the prescribed charges as provided by

sections 40 (Charges for attending fires or hazardous material incidents) and 42 (Charges for other services including false alarms) of the Fire Brigades Act 1989 by the addition of Part 6, Charges, Clauses 52 and 53, and Schedules 1 and 2.

2. Charges for hazardous materials incidents

The new charges for responses to hazmat incidents are set out in Schedule 1 to the Fire Brigades Regulation 2003. The charges for providing hazmat response services have been simplified and made more transparent. These charges have been recalculated on the basis of the hourly running cost of appliances and include an hourly salary component for NSWFB personnel, and the hourly cost of providing other NSWFB equipment. Provision has also been made for the recovery of the cost of all consumables used by the NSWFB during such incidents.

One half of the charges specified for hazmat incidents is prescribed in respect of each half hour, or part of a half hour, during which the equipment is used (or made available for use) at the site of the incident.

However, if any fully encapsulated gas suit or spillage suit is damaged or contaminated at the site to the extent that it cannot be reused, the prescribed charge in respect of the suit concerned is the cost of replacing the suit.

3. Charges for other services

The charges prescribed for the performance of a service specified in section 42 (1) (a)*(d) and (f) of the Act by a member of a fire brigade are set out in Schedule 2 to the Fire Brigades Regulation 2003. These charges are the charges per hour specified in Column 2 of that Schedule opposite the rank concerned. Provision has also been made for the recovery of the cost of all consumables used by the NSWFB during the performance of such service.

4. Charges for false alarms

The charge for false alarms as specified in section 42 (1) (d) of the Act remains unchanged.

5. The amendments to the Fire Brigades Regulation 2003

The text of the Fire Brigades (General) Amendment (Charges) Regulation 2006 is given below. The full revised text of the Fire Brigades Regulation 2003 is available on the NSW Government Legislation and Austlii websites.

Fire Brigades (General) Amendment (Charges) Regulation 2006 under the Fire Brigades Act 1989

1 Name of Regulation

This Regulation is the Fire Brigades (General) Amendment (Charges) Regulation 2006.

2 Commencement

This Regulation commenced on 1 September 2006.

3 Amendment of Fire Brigades (General) Regulation 2003

The Fire Brigades (General) Regulation 2003 is amended as set out in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1 Amendments

(Clause 3)

[1] Clause 1 Name of Regulation

Omit “(General)”.

[2] Part 6 and Schedules 1 and 2

Insert after Part 5:

Part 6 Charges

52 Maximum charges for rendering services in respect of hazardous material incidents: section 40

(4A)

(1) The charges prescribed for services rendered at the site of a hazardous material incident as described in section 40 (4A) of the Act are, in relation to each item of equipment listed in Column 1 of Schedule 1 that is used (or made available for use) at the site, the charges per hour specified in Column 2 of that Schedule opposite the item of equipment concerned, together with the charge for consumables prescribed by that Schedule.

(2) One half of the charges specified is prescribed in respect of each half hour, or part of a half hour, during which the equipment is used (or made available for use) at the site of the incident.

(3) However, if any fully encapsulated gas suit or spillage suit is damaged or contaminated at the site to the extent that it cannot be reused, the prescribed charge in respect of the suit concerned is the cost of replacing the suit.

53 Charges for rendering other services: section 42

(1) The charges prescribed for the performance of a service specified in section 42 (1) (a)*(d) of the Act by a member of a fire brigade of a rank specified in Column 1 of Schedule 2 are the charges per hour specified in Column 2 of that Schedule opposite the rank concerned, together with the charge for consumables prescribed by that Schedule.

(2) The amount of $250 is prescribed for the performance of the service specified in section 42 (1) (e) of the Act (that is, the service of responding to an alarm that is afterwards discovered to have been a false alarm) if:

(a) the false alarm resulted from any activation of the alarm except in the course of a test of which prior notice was given to a fire brigade officer and that the Commissioner is satisfied was properly carried out, and

(b) it is the second or subsequent occasion of any such false alarm by the alarm during any period of 60 days.

Schedule 1 Charges for rendering services in relation to hazardous material incidents (Clause 52 (1))

Column 1 Column 2

Item of equipment Amount per hour per item

Each standard pumper $423

Each hazmat pumper $423

Each hazmat vehicle other than a hazmat pumper $286

Each hazmat delta decontamination shelter $286

Each special operations response vehicle $286

Each boat (including a trailer and vehicle to tow it) $286

Each helicopter $3,300

Each incident command vehicle $275

Each hose $55

Each fully encapsulated gas suit $275

Each spillage suit $55

Each self-contained breathing apparatus $55

Each standard gas detector $55

Each unit of specialised detection equipment $110

Consumables Amount

Consumables Such amount as is certified by the Commissioner to be the cost to the Commissioner of the consumables, plus 10% for handling costs.

Schedule 2 Charges for rendering a service referred to in section 42 (1) (a)*(d) of the Act

(Clause 53 (1))

Column 1 Column 2

Rank of member of fire brigade Amount per hour per member

Chief superintendent or above $132

Other superintendent $121

Inspector $99

Station commander or captain $83

Firefighter $66

Consumables Amount

Consumables Such amount as is certified by the Commissioner to be the cost to the Commissioner of the consumables, plus 10% for handling costs.

Contact Officer: David Bailey, Director Finance and Administration, (02) 9265 2925

File Reference: CHO/00144

POLICY

Transfer review guidelines - permanent firefighters

1. Introduction

A permanent firefighter who perceives a transfer decision to be harmful, unfair or unreasonable may submit a transfer review application to the Transfer Review Committee (TRC).

2. Transfer Review Committee

The TRC will consist of the following:

* the Human Resources Manager of the Area Command in which the firefighter concerned currently works

* the Area Commander of an adjoining Area Command, and

* an independent person from outside the Area Command.

3. Review process

The review application must be lodged to the TRC within 48 hours following notification of a transfer. An application for a transfer review should be lodged on a transfer review form (available on Station Portal).

The TRC is responsible for deciding what action will be taken on the matter and will commence proceedings within three working days of receipt of the complaint. Unless exceptional circumstances exist all proceedings should be completed within 10 working days.

Transfers will not be operative until the review process has been finalised.

The TRC will:

* acknowledge in writing to the firefighter concerned that a complaint has been received

* consider all written evidence presented to the TRC

* investigate the complaint (if necessary the TRC may nominate an independent person to undertake the investigative proceedings)

* document its findings, and

* make a decision.

The TRC is responsible for ensuring the thorough investigation of the matter. In doing so, it may contact people who may have an interest in the review and may seek any information it considers relevant.

The TRC will ensure that:

* all TRC decisions are made in the presence of all TRC members, and

* all information placed before the TRC is kept confidential.

The decision made by the TRC will be final and no further action will be taken by the NSW Fire Brigades.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Marcus Baker, Manager Operational Personnel, (02) 9265 2830

File Reference: CHO/01550

AWARDS

Superability of extended leave at double pay

On 17 December 2004 the Premier’s Department issued Circular 2004-45, which in part advised of new provisions whereby employees could take extended leave at double pay.

Corresponding provisions were incorporating into various Awards including:

Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005

Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Retained Firefighting Staff) Award 2005

Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award

That part of the payment which represents the double payment is referred to as the ‘additional payment’. Further, the additional payment is described as being a non-superable taxable allowance.

However, the Premier’s Department has advised (Circular 2005-33) that it has ‘now received detailed legal advice which indicates that the double payment is superable for employees covered by the First State Superannuation Act 1992 only. These employees are members of First State Super or another complying fund of their choice.’

Contact Officer: Barry Larkins, Acting Industrial Officer, (02) 9265 2958

File Reference: CHO/00383v2

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

Vacancies

Manager Counter Terrorism and Aviation

Applications are invited from operational personnel for the position of Manager Counter Terrorism and Aviation, Operational Support Level 4, at Alexandria.

An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.

Inquiries: Chief Superintendent Jim Hamilton, Assistant Director Specialised Operations, (02) 9318 4872

Information packages: Rocio Cedres, Administration Officer, (02) 9318 4351

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

Closing date: 10 November 2006

File reference: CHO/03132

Station Commander, East Maitland

Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Station Officer to apply for the position of Station Commander at 373 East Maitland, Metropolitan North 3, working the 10/14 roster.

An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.

The successful applicant may make application for conditions contained in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Inquiries regarding the Award conditions and any entitlements should be directed to the Manager Operational Personnel on (02) 9265 2830.

Inquiries: Acting Superintendent Brett Crotty, Zone Commander Metropolitan North 3, (02) 4933 6197

Information packages: Angela Villanti, (02) 9901 2430

Applications to: Human Resources Manager. NSW Fire Brigades, 55-57 Dickson Ave, ARTARMON NSW 2064

Closing date: 10 November 2006

File reference: STN/00373C

Station Commander, Queanbeyan

Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Station Officer for the position of Station Commander, at 428 Queanbeyan, Zone Regional South 1, working the back to back roster.

An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.

The successful applicant may apply for the conditions in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for enquiries on Award conditions and any entitlement.

Inquiries: Superintendent Wayne Roberts, Zone Commander Regional

South 1, (02) 4472 3042.

Information packages: Administrative Services Officer, (02) 9742 7300

Applications to: Regional Human Resource Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Region Office, Locked Bag 13, GREENACRE NSW 2190

Closing date: 10 November 2006

File reference: STS/00428

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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

Roster Officer, OS2 8431 J Kirkegard 14 September 2006

Station Commander Armidale 6518 W Zikan 11 September 2006

Fleet Officer, OS3 5968 G Breen 12 September 2006

Workplace Assessor Region South 7771 Z Mehanna 20 September 2006

Recruit Firefighters

The following Recruit Firefighters were appointed to the NSW Fire Brigades on 29 September 2006:

9115 D Dennis

9116 D Knapp

9117 R King

9118 G Herrera

9119 J McPherson

9120 D Phelps

9121 J Oriel

9122 P Bellini

9123 M Nichols

9124 G Bowes

9125 T Breakspear

9126 D Miller

9127 G Brady

9128 D Phillippe

9129 S Parkhouse

9130 G Bruce

9131 I Battersby

9132 T Cruden

9133 M O’Farrell

9134 K Iskov

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Promotions

Station Officer Level 1 to Station Officer Level 2 17 September 2006

6226 C Eldridge

6557 M McGuire

7269 G Waring

7225 V Pelligra

7017 L Davidson

6682 P Lynch

7248 G Price

7103 J Turner

7251 C Drayton

7231 C Adams

7309 J Middleton

6281 M Williams

6108 M Griffiths

7176 C Mashman

7260 G Dickson

7045 J Chalkerl

6849 G Stewart

7328 G Nash

6591 I McDonald

7053 P Brady

6144 J Wood

7250 I Stubbs

7204 W Huggins

Leading Firefighter to Station Officer Level 1 22 September 2006

7576 G Wright

6986 D Dawes

7258 G Moffitt

6296 K West

7431 P Baker

6121 G Watson

7478 P Lewis

6102 R Marasso

7446 E O’Hara

6752 J Kaul

7503 M Jeffery

6972 K Schmitzer

7541 J Lewis

6763 P Church

6731 D Butler

6092 J Stewart

7453 N Beattie

7452 A Barrett

6413 B Edwards

7465 G Pace

Firefighter Level 3 to Qualified Firefighter

8424 M Clarke 17 September 2006

8448 G Cornish 31 August 2006

8470 C Wilson 2 September 2006

8480 G Salway 15 August 2006

8489 J Pope 12 September 2006

8491 D Wills 17 September 2006

8492 J Mackay 16 September 2006

8493 W Pearce 12 September 2006

8511 J Federer 8 September 2006

8517 A Richardson 30 August 2006

8531 C Brown 27 June 2006

8561 P Cooper 13 September 2006

Firefighter Level 2 to Qualified Firefighter

8546 S Bonsall 19 September 2006

576 P Brewin 27 August 2006

Firefighter Level 1 to Firefighter Level 2

8695 G Stevenson 12 May 2006

8711 N Trute 14 July 2006

8734 R Groenendyk 20 August 2006

8749 P Bailey 20 August 2006

Recruit Firefighter to Firefighter Level 1 28 September 2006

9041 A Cross

9053 T Haseley

9054 B McTiernan

9055 G Quin

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

Retirements

5721 Senior Firefighter K Moffat 28 September 2006

5802 Qualified Firefighter M Hogrefe 28 September 2006

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

New members appointed to Brigades

B D Kelly Walgett 1 August 2006

K A Brisbane Gilgandra 15 August 2006

P Doyle Warragamba 15 August 2006

J E Johnson Gilgandra 1 September 2006

R B Mcdonald Balranald 1 September 2006

M J U’Brien Mt Victoria 1 September 2006

A J Hennessy Lawson 15 September 2006

J Kryger Wentworth Falls 15 September 2006

S A Peate Tarro 15 September 2006

D Lyons Bowral 15 September 2006

J Braid Cootamundra 15 September 2006

G Pike Moruya 15 September 2006

J Foster Rhodes 15 September 2006

N White Unanderra 15 September 2006

Relinquishment of ranks

RETF A Linton Moss Vale Deputy Captain 7 September 2006

RETF G Potter Bangalow Captain 15 September 2006

Appointed to Engine Keeper’s positions

RETF M A Meredith Uralla 1 September 2006

RETF A Kelvin West Wallsend 1 September 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

RETF J Dreyer Queanbeyan to Wagga Wagga 15 August 2006

RETF R Lowe The Entrance Tamworth 30 August 2006

RETF P Lymbery West Wyong Ulladulla 1 September 2006

RETF L G Richards Ingleburn Campbelltown 22 September 2006

Terminations

RETF A J Partridge Armidale 15 July 2006

RETF L N Drechsler Merrylands 31 August 2006

Resignations

RETF R L Williamson Brewarrina 15 June 2006

RETF C J Chaffey Tenterfield 30 June2006

RETF L J Ford Moree 24 July 2006

RETF K D Siemsen Junee 25 August 2006

RETF M S Thomas Inverell 31 August 2006

RETF C S Lombe Bathurst 1 September 2006

RETF M K Sternbeck Paxton 1 September 2006

RETF J L Mirisch Carrington 8 September 2006

DCAPT P J Kelleher Warialda 15 September 2006

Retirements

RETF D F Van Wely Kellyville 11 July 2006

Transferred to Honorary List

RETF M S Thomas Inverell 1 September 2006

Greg Mullins AFSM

Commissioner

29 September 2006