This Site Was Last Updated On 3rd December 2024
The
NSW Fire Brigades Retirees Association Incorporated, is a voluntary
association which aims to provide members with useful information, keep
members advised of upcoming events, send offs, dinners and functions
and maintains the comradeship and friendships formed during service
with NSW Fire Brigades. Depending on privacy considerations it may be
possible to help members keep in touch with or contact former comrades.
The association is open to any retired member of NSW Fire Brigades both
operational and administrative and includes wives and husbands. It
costs nothing to join the Association,
just write, call or email and give us your details or
complete the Membership Form on line.
Latest News!
(03/11/2024)
Another Report from Fire News Editor Kernin Lambert
of the 4th Alarm
Girraween Factory Complex Fire which occurred on Saturday 9th December 2023. It has also been placed in Fire Rescue News Articles.
(28/11/2024)
Hi Everyone, Our next breakfast meeting at Wamberal Surf Club, Dover Road, Wamberal, is next
Monday, 2nd December. This will be our last meeting until next February.
Hoping to see you on Monday, Mick
(26/11/2024)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing on 20th November 2024 of retired Inspector
Beresford (Bill) MASON (3559) formally of SR3 Zone Office. Bill joined NSW Fire Brigades on 11th September 1966 and served for over 36 years at 01 Headquarters, 61 Lane Cove, 25 Manly, 03 The Rocks, 13 Alexandria, 36 Crows Nest and Zone Office Wollongong.
Funeral
(07/11/2024)
Latest
Commissioner's Orders
2024/23 received.
(19/11/2024)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of 8004 Station Officer
Steven ELLIS formerly of 254 Cessnock Fire Station. Steve joined NSW Fire Brigades as a retained Firefighter on 15th July 1996 before joining the permanent ranks on 27th August 1999 and served for over 28 years at 371 Mackville, 75 Berowa, 40 Willoughby, 424 Port Macquarie, 257 Coffs Harbour, 254 Cessnock and 455 Rutherford.
Funeral
(14/11/2024)
Photos of Parramatta BBQ
held on 7th November 2024 uploaded to
Photo Gallery.
Photos kindly supplied by Alan Hitchell.
(04/11/2024)
Received from Superintendent Greg Wright: Hello Retirees Association, I was recently contacted by
Nicole Della Coste who was seeking assistance as per below. Nicole has an organisation,
Back up for life - https://backupforlife.com.au/
which supports Emergency Service staff. If you could please share this amongst the members I would appreciate it.
Regards, Superintendent Greg Wright, Zone Commander, Metropolitan
South 3 Command | Fire and Rescue NSW, M: 0418 169 629, T: 9335
6900, E: gregory.wright@fire.nsw.gov.au
This opportunity has NO link to FRNSW. Details:-Short term 2 week role. I am looking for 20 drivers that would be interested.
Drivers - 27th December 2024 -
6th January 2025. Location:- Sydney.
Duties:- Drivers required to drive Tennis players and Officials for the duration of
United Cup Tennis at Homebush. Hours:- 8 hours per day either 6am start or 2pm start. Have to be available
for the majority of the 2 weeks. Requirements:- Sub Contractor - requires
ABN, Police Check, Class C Drivers licence. Contact:- Nicole Delle
Coste, Founder Email: info@backupforlife.com.au
Ph: 0421 785 424 https://backupforlife.com.au
9 Swettenham Rd, St Andrews, NSW 2566 | P.O. Box 5447 Minto, NSW
2566
(31/10/2024)
Photos of the NSWFB Retirees Annual Luncheon
held on Wednesday
16th October 2024 at Club '99' on York and kindly provided by
Alan Hitchell. have been added to the
Photo Gallery.
(28/10/2024)
DEE WHY FIRE STATION CENTENARY: Friday, 6th December 2 0 2 4
1 0 . 0 0 a m - 1 1 . 3 0 a m. You are invited to join us as we celebrate the Centenary of the Dee Why Fire Station.
Dee Why Fire Station 38 Fisher Rd, Dee Why. Please join us for light refreshments following the ceremony.
Dress code: Ceremonial dress uniform to be worn including peak cap, light blue shirt, tie, and medals (no ribands). Galatea required.
Other guests to wear smart casual. Flyer
Permanent Messages
(05/04/2024)
From National Emergency Worker Support Service | Black Dog Institute:
Good afternoon NSWFB Retirees Secretary, I am an Implementation Practice Manager at Black Dog Institute, working on the National Emergency Worker Support Service
(NEWSS). NEWSS is a free, confidential mental health support for emergency service workers – both active and retired.
Details
(08/09/2023)
Workplace illness Claims including cancer - update from Darin Sullivan:
Retirees are still advised to contact FRNSW Health and Safety
Branch, as well as an experienced Solicitor, to ensure they receive support and guidance for workplace illness claims, including cancer related illnesses.
Masselos and Co are still the FBEU preferred/suggested solicitors as the most experienced in these matters. Contacting the FBEU directly may still be of some benefit if having trouble navigating these difficult issues.
- Darin Sullivan, Former FBEU President.
(11/08/2023
INTRODUCTION – FIRE NEWS EDITOR
The NSWFB Retirees’ Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of current serving FRNSW Inspector, Kernin Lambert as Fire News Editor. This position on our website has been vacant for some time.
Kernin has been a Member of the NSWFB / FRNSW for twenty-seven years and is currently a Deputy Commander at Metropolitan West 1, C Platoon, Western Sydney.
Since joining the fire service Kernin has always had a strong desire to contribute to the improvement of operations by studying and learning from operational incidents of an unusual, complex or significant nature. His knowledge, coupled with an enormous insight into all aspects of Fire Service operations Statewide, enables him to produce comprehensive operational submissions.
Kernin sent his first article to Fire News in 1997 and in 2000 the Commissioner generously allowed him to write an insert in Fire News known as Fire Operations Journal. Over the years this publication has come and gone a number of times due to changes in editorial direction. However, he never stopped believing in the importance of learning and sharing from operational incidents.
Kernin’s aims have always been to improve fire fighter safety and the effectiveness of operations. This is particularly important as the materials involved in building construction are constantly changing. Some important examples include insulated sandwich paneling, combustible external cladding, tilt slab buildings and now we are seeing a wave of fires due to lithium-ion batteries, not to mention the always present dangers of bush fires.
Congratulations Kernin on this very important appointment of Fire News Editor. We are looking forward very much to reading, viewing and enjoying your Fire News reports, the first of which is already on our website – Port Kembla Ethanol Storage Tank fire.
Regards,
Bill Powell AFSM President
(10/08/2023)
Updated:
Further
EAP provider information for retired members
The Association has received from FRNSW Retirees' Peer Support
Officer, retired Superintendent Chris Jurgeit, the following new document recently published by FRNSW about
Transitioning into
Retirement. It contains great information both for staff contemplating retirement/separation and for those who have already made the move.
Chris states - Two important points will be added at the next review of the document, however they are pertinent now ie
- Page 10 (Section 4) - Under EAP that the service is now also available to staff who have left FRNSW (up to 5 years post leaving)
- so they can continue to get support for their transition out of FRNSW after they have officially left
- Page 16 - All staff have access to 6 free sessions with a financial counsellor per year (through EAP
"Money Assist" program) - this could be useful for those planning to transition away from
FRNSW.
Various sections of this document are both applicable and helpful to current retired firefighters. For example, Section 4 - Well Being, Section 6 - Volunteering, Section 7 - Know Your Finances and Page 21 - Check List.
For information or questions, please contact the FRNSW Retirees' Peer Support Duty Officer 0477 342
750.
Bill Powell AFSM President NSWFB Retirees Association
(02/03/2023)
FORMATION OF NSW FIRE AND RESCUE CEREMONIAL TEAM:
Senior Fire Fighter George Lloyd, under the guidance of Superintendent Peter
Stathis, (now retired), and Superintendent Greg Houston have assembled a
NSW Fire & Rescue Ceremonial Team. This team currently comprises
twenty four Members who volunteer their time to represent FRNSW at funerals, as well as Anzac Day and Graduation ceremonies.
Protocol procedures play out an important role in the Brigade’s future. Over the past two years the Ceremonial Team has attended a number of funerals for both retired and currently serving Members.
Please find attached a short video of the Ceremonial Team at the funeral of Bruce Johnson.
If any NSW retired fire fighters or their family would like to have the Ceremonial Team participate in a service, please contact the President, Bill Powell at
bill.p133@live.com
(1/12/2022)
Updated email address:
Need someone to talk to? The Retiree’s Peer Support Team is a group of retired firefighters, who are there to support other firefighters when personal difficulties arise in their life.
Right now, many people are experiencing further challenges caused by draught, bushfire crisis and now a worldwide pandemic.
The members of retiree’s peer support are not counselors, but someone to talk to and if appropriate, guide you to professional help.
All conversations are treated with confidentiality. Contact Information:
Email: retiredpeersfrnsw@gmail.com
Website: www.retiredfirefightersupport.com.au
Duty Officer: 0477 342 750
(04/06/2020)
Online Condolence Book:
With the recent sad passing of firefighters within our FRNSW family,
it is fitting to honour them and reflect on their service by
creating a personalised online condolence book.
Details
(09/03/2019)
From: Darin Sullivan:
Hi all, If you have had a cancer that may be related to firefighting but think it may be outside the current legislation that we got through parliament, please contact me for more information. Feel free to pass this and my email address on to others this may also assist.
Regards, Sully darinsullivan1@gmail.com
(12/10/2017)
Another report on the problem with old type Foam.
(16/08/17)
Latest PFAS information
supplied by Chief Superintendent Dave Felton AFSM.
1.
Information Sheet - PFAS Questions & Answers
2.
Information Sheet Firefighting Foam and PFAS
3.
Timeline - FRNSW Historical Use of PFAS Containing Firefighting Foam
(11/01/16)
Letter From Roger Bucholtz Re: Defined Benefit Income. Letter
(14/03/12)
The FRNSW Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. These
medals are not automatically issued to existing retirees. If you
qualify you must submit a Request To Be Recognised For Long
Service And Good Conduct Award form. Form
Dates Items Last Updated
Commissioner
Corner 25/03/2017
*** Funeral
Notices 26/11/2024 ***
*** Commissioner's
Orders 21/11/2024 ***
Photo Gallery
14/11/2024
Regional
Retiree Reunions 03/10/2024
Retirement
Functions 26/10/2024
*** Social Events
28/11/2024 ***