IN ORDERS

19 January 2007 2007/02

Current national security alert level: Medium

POLICY 2

Environmental policy 2

GENERAL 3

Relocation of Metropolitan South Area Command Office 3

Relocation of False Alarm Reduction Unit 4

ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES 5

Vacancy 5

Executive Officer, Commissioner’s Office, Clerk Grade 11/12 5

Appointment 5

Resignations 5

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 6

Vacancies 6

Supervisor, Wollongong Communication Centre 6

Operator, Newcastle Communication Centre 6

Senior Instructor Rescue 7

Appointments 8

Promotions 8

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES 9

Royal Easter Show 2007 9

New members appointed to Brigades 10

Appointed to Rank 10

Transfer 10

Resignation 10

Sydney Royal Easter Show 2007 Application Form 11

POLICY

Environmental policy

This instruction rescinds In Orders 1998/24, Environmental policy.

Our organisation

The NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) is the NSW government agency responsible for urban and bushfire fighting, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, fire safety and prevention, bushfire hazard reduction, and public education. In 2005/06 the NSWFB had 6463 firefighters; 3575 community fire unit members and 331 administrative and trades staff with a network of 338 fire stations across the State and a fleet of 882 vehicles.

Our purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, environment and economy of NSW.

Policy statement

The NSWFB is committed to the continual improvement of its environmental performance, recognising its obligations, both locally and globally, to the present and succeeding generations. We also aim to manage the activities over which we have control and which impact upon the environment in accordance with the principles of ecological sustainability. We will be guided by the following principles.

Principles

We will aim to:

* be guided by an Environment Strategy and an Environmental Management System

* incorporate environmental best practice into our operational and business services so that they are delivered through sustainable methods

* recognise that protection of the environment is an organisation-wide priority

* monitor the use of natural resources, both renewable and non-renewable, with the intent to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness with which they are used, and with a view to minimising environmental impacts

* minimise pollution and degradation of air, water, land and biodiversity

* minimise negative impacts to the environment through efficient reduction, reuse and recycling

* undertake regular monitoring and reporting on our environmental performance

* comply with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations

* review this policy every 12 months.

This policy statement confirms the NSWFB’s intent to create and implement sound environmental principles throughout the organisation and is available to all employees and to the public through our website and upon request.

Information and enquiries

Further information on the NSWFB’s Environmental Policy can be obtained from Shannon Heathcote, Environmental Risk Advisor, Corporate Risk Management, email shannon.heathcote@fire.nsw.gov.au, mobile 0439 046 334.

Contact Officer: Shannon Heathcote, Environmental Risk Advisor, (02) 9265 2854

File Reference: CHO/03077

GENERAL

Relocation of Metropolitan South Area Command Office

The Area Commander Metropolitan South and Zone Commander Metropolitan South 2 have relocated to offices at Montgomery Street, Kogarah.

The Metropolitan South Area Command Office includes:

Chief Superintendent Paul Rugg, Area Commander Metropolitan South

Superintendent Doug Williams , Zone Commander Metropolitan South 2

Mary Barthelemy Reason and Rasema Osmanagic, Administration Officers

Contact details are:

Metropolitan South Area Command

NSW Fire Brigades

1/45 Montgomery Street

KOGARAH NSW 2217

Phone: (02) 9588 2833

Fax: (02) 9553 8600

Contact Officer: Chief Superintendent Paul Rugg, Area Commander Metropolitan South, (02) 9588 2833

File Reference: PRS/000790

Relocation of False Alarm Reduction Unit

On 12 January 2007 False Alarm Reduction Unit was relocated to Greenacre.

The False Alarm Reduction Unit includes:

Superintendent Warwick Isemonger, Manager False Alarm Reduction Unit

Inspector Michael Gibson

Senior Firefighter Dave Coyte, Assessment/Reduction Officer

Sherridan Tunks, Administration Officer

The new contact details are:

False Alarm Reduction Unit

NSW Fire Brigades

Locked Bag 13

GREENACRE NSW 2190

Phone: (02) 9742 7300

Firenet: 7300

Fax: (02) 9742 7388

Note: The above details are subject to change.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Warwick Isemonger, Manager False Alarm Reduction Unit, (02) 9742 7300

File Reference: CHO/08180 and PRS/000790

ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF NOTICES

Vacancy

Executive Officer, Commissioner’s Office, Clerk Grade 11/12

Position No: 700010. Head Office, Sydney, Permanent full-time. Total remuneration package valued to $112,390 pa including salary ($88,066 - $101,849) employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Duties: Advise and make recommendations to the Commissioner on issues, proposals and policies. Research, investigate, critically analyse and develop reasoned argument on matters that impact upon current operations and foreseeable opportunities for the NSWFB.

Selection criteria: Demonstrated knowledge of the public sector and machinery of government, together with a knowledge of legislation and policies that impact upon the NSWFB and its workforce. Demonstrated superior, written and oral communication, liaison, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated high level analytical, research and conceptual skills and demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in the ethical and confidential handling of sensitive issues. Proven experience managing complex projects and achieving desired outcomes. Demonstrated experience in policy development at a senior level. Relevant tertiary qualifications. Common selection criteria also apply.

Inquiries: David Bailey, (02) 9265 2925

Information packages: Julia Simonides, (02) 9265 2932, julia.simonides@fire.nsw.gov.au

Applications to: Personnel Officer, NSW Fire Brigades, PO Box A249, Sydney South NSW 1232, or online at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au. Electronic applications must be MS Word compatible

Closing date: 9 February 2007

Appointment

Position Name Commencement date

Public Information Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Sydney Tammy Joan Ingold 9/2/2007

Resignations

28325 Michelle Carlon 5 January 2007

30074 Fiona Hardy 5 January 2007

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

Vacancies

Supervisor, Wollongong Communication Centre

In accordance with Clause 28A.6.1.1 Regional Communications and BA/Hazmat, of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005, Stage 1 applications are invited from staff holding the rank of Station Officer for Supervisor positions that are or may become available in the Wollongong Communication Centre.

Note: Stage 1 applicants are those who are currently stationed within the Regional Transfer Register area.

The appointment will be for a minimum period of two years. Appointment will involve an interview by a selection panel and successful completion of a training course by the selected applicant. An information package must be obtained before submitting an application. An application form must be completed in full.

This position attracts an allowance of $280.54 per fortnight which is superable.

Inquiries: Response Coordinator A, B, C or D, (02) 9318 4354

Information packages: Karen Collins, Operational Communications Administration Officer, (02) 9318 4811

Applications to: Administration Officer, Operational Communications, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street, ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015

Closing date: 2 March 2007

File reference: CHO/01580

Operator, Newcastle Communication Centre

In accordance with Clause 28A.6.1.1, Regional Communications and BA/Hazmat of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005, Stage 1 applications are invited from staff holding the rank of Qualified Firefighter or Senior Firefighter for Operator positions that are or may become available in the Newcastle Communication Centre.

Note: Stage 1 applicants are those who are currently stationed within the Regional Transfer Register area.

The appointment will be for a minimum period of two years. Appointment will involve an interview by a selection panel, and successful completion of a training course by the selected applicant. An information package must be obtained before submitting an application. An application form must be completed in full.

This position attracts an allowance of $258.72 per fortnight which is superable.

Inquiries: Response Coordinator A, B, C or D, (02) 9318 4354

Information packages: Karen Collins, Operational Communications Administration Officer, (02) 9318 4811

Applications to: Administration Officer, Operational Communications, NSW Fire Brigades, 189 Wyndham Street ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015

Closing date: 2 March 2007

File reference: CHO/01559-1

Senior Instructor Rescue

Applications are invited from operational personnel for the position of Senior Instructor Rescue, Operational Support Level 2, at Greenacre.

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

Inquiries: Inspector Warwick Kidd, Deputy Manager Rescue/USAR,

(02) 9742 7175

Information packages: Receptionist, Specialised Operations, (02) 9318 4351

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

Closing date: 2 March 2007

File reference: CHO/01906

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Appointments

Recruit Firefighters

The following Recruit Firefighters were appointed to the NSW Fire Brigades on 19 January 2007:

9174 S Tobin

9175 T O’Kane

9176 N Hutchinson

9177 J Hendricks

9178 K Mathiesen

9179 S McDonnell

9180 S Walton

9181 R Wright

9182 L Garden

9183 M Haig

9184 B Grugan

9185 J Schejnin

9186 L Parkin

9187 S Edwards

9188 B Redwin

9189 D Sharp

9190 M Nguyen

9191 S Askew

9192 G Nottage

9193 M Gray

Promotions

Firefighter Level 2 to Qualified Firefighter

8514 J Taylor 14 December 2006

Firefighter Level 1 to Level 2 7 January 2007

8771 B Williams

8772 P Meier

8773 T Sullivan

8774 G Langford

8778 J Calabretta

8779 J Mackintosh

8780 A Harris

8781 M Penning

8782 M Moore

8783 B McIntyre

8788 A Riepma

8789 N Wigley

Recruit Firefighter to Firefighter Level 1 18 January 2007

9115 D Dennis

9117 R King

9118 G Herrera

9119 J McPherson

9120 D Phelps

9121 J Oriel

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

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

Royal Easter Show 2007

Applications are invited from retained firefighters who would like to be part of the NSWFB contingent providing fire protection services at the Royal Easter Show, to be held at Homebush Bay from 5 April 2007 to 18 April 2007.

Work Groups and Shifts

Crews at the Royal Easter Show will be organised as follows:

Group Period Dates

Group 1 Start of show 5 April 2007 - 11 April 2007 (inclusive)

Group 2 End of show 12 April 2006 - 18 April 2006 (inclusive)

Note: each group will be divided into three shifts:

Shift Hours

Day 0700-1500

Afternoon 1430-2230

Night 2230-0700

Applications

Applications must be made on the form attached to this In Orders. Copies of this form are also available from Zone Offices. There are sections on the form relating to the effect of a firefighter’s attendance on their Brigade and Zone. These sections must be completed by the Station Commander and Zone Commander. Those officers are responsible for monitoring the number of applications from each station and the effect on service availability.

Applications from all Zones must be forwarded to:

Metropolitan East 3 Zone Commander

New South Wales Fire Brigades

Locked Bag 13

GREENACRE NSW 2190

Closing date for applications is Friday 23 February 2007.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Garry McBain, Zone Commander Metropolitan East 3, (02 )9742 7312

File Reference: CHO/09297

New members appointed to Brigades

D Coles Camden 1 January 2007

R Elmes Cootamundra 1 January 2007

G Glaves Warragamba 1 January 2007

G Mallitt Warragamba 1 January 2007

T Timmer Warragamba 1 January 2007

T Palmer Narrabri 1 January 2007

A Irwin Warialda 1 January 2007

M Dayman Mullumbimby 1 January 2007

B Priestly Kyogle 15 January 2007

Appointed to Rank

RETF S E Baistow Wagga Wagga Deputy Captain 19 January 2007

This appointment is 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.

Transfer

RETF C J Hartmann Walgett to Narrabri 1 January 2007

Resignation

RETF N B Slater Alstonville 31 December 2006

Greg Mullins AFSM

Commissioner

19 January 2007

Sydney Royal Easter Show 2007

Application to attend firefighting contingent

Zone Office to forward application to Metropolitan East 3

Locked Bag 13 Greenacre NSW 2190 or fax to 02 9742 7388, attention Superintendent ME3

PRINT IN BLOCK LETTERS AND COMPLETE ALL RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION FORM

Application must be endorsed by Zone Commander and Station Commander.

Applications not endorsed or completed will not be accepted at Metropolitan East 3

and will not be returned for completion

Family Name: First Name:

Station No: Station Name: Zone:

Payroll No: Date of Appointment:

Rank: (tick appropriate box)

Captain Deputy Captain Engine Keeper Firefighter Recruit

QUALIFICATIONS (circle appropriate answer and give relevant details)

SCBA YES / NO Driver YES / NO Rescue YES / NO

Model: ******* Appliance type: ******* Accreditation #: *******

PREVIOUS SHOW ATTENDANCE: (circle appropriate answer and give relevant details)

Attended before

YES / NO No. of times

Applied before

YES / NO No. of times Yr last attended Yr last applied

ATTENDANCE - Preferences

DESIRED GROUP Group 1

05/04/2007 to 11/04/2007 Group 2

12/04/2007 to 18/04/2007 Any Group

DESIRED SHIFT

DAY AFTERNOON NIGHT Any shift Residential Address:*****************.********************************************Post Code:********.

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (BH) (AH)

Applicant’s Signature:**********.**** Date:*********..

Convenient to Station and Zone (must be completed by Station Commander and Zone Commander)

Convenient to Station YES NO

COMMENT:**************************************************************************************************************..Station Commander’s Signature:******..******.

Convenient to Station/Zone YES NO

COMMENT:****************************************************************************************************************.Zone Commander’s Signature:*********....**.

METROPOLITAN EAST 3 OFFICE USE ONLY:

Date Received Stamp

Acknowledged:

YES NO

Date: ******** Accepted:

YES NO Advised YES NO

Date:*******

Letter/Telephone

Init: