Please note that the following items have been reproduced by kind permission of the NSW Fire Brigades. Some items have been removed due to confidential & security issues.

In-Orders

10 December 2004 2004/25


HONOURS

Commendations for Courageous Action


1. Individual Commendations

For courageous action at an incident in Bexley Road, Bexley North, on 13 May 2003:

6539 Senior Firefighter Glenn Brown

For courageous action at an incident at the Roundhouse Childcare Centre on 15 December 2003:

5342 Senior Firefighter Anthony Farrell
6576 Senior Firefighter Wade Laverack

For courageous action at an incident in The Horsley Drive, Fairfield, on 17 April 2001:

7577 Senior Firefighter Kernin Lambert
7312 Senior Firefighter Christopher Andrews

For courageous action at an incident in Armentieres Way, Matraville, on 7 June 2004:

6427 Station Officer Kel McNamara
6490 Station Officer Cameron Northey
5770 Senior Firefighter Barry Wallace




2. Unit Commendations

For courageous action at an incident in Armentieres Way, Matraville, on 7 June 2004:

6427 Station Officer Kel McNamara
6490 Station Officer Cameron Northey
5770 Senior Firefighter Barry Wallace
6575 Senior Firefighter Dennis Robertson
7065 Senior Firefighter Stephen Lewis
6904 Qualified Firefighter John King
7802 Qualified Firefighter Holly Doyle
8009 Qualified Firefighter Lee Hyde


Commendations for Meritorious Service

1. Individual Commendations

For meritorious service at an incident in Duckmoloi Road, Oberon, on 30 August 2003:

343038 Retained Firefighter Graham Turner

For meritorious service at an incident at the Roundhouse Childcare Centre on 15 December 2003:

Station Officer Denis Goldsworthy

For meritorious service at an incident in Durham Street, Bathurst, on 30 May 2004:

105002 Deputy Captain Grahame Spurway

Posthumously for meritorious service at an incident in Denman Street, Doyalson, on 26 July 2004:

520166 Retained Firefighter Phillip Viles




2. Unit Commendation

For meritorious service at an incident in Edward Street, Wentworth Falls, on 5 December 2002:

5574 Station Officer George Irwin
5722 Station Officer David Ross
6434 Station Officer Edward Salinas
6890 Senior Firefighter Craig Smart
7602 Qualified Firefighter Paul Wright
7735 Qualified Firefighter Paul Symington
5037 Qualified Firefighter Brian Dudley
8204 Firefighter Gary Fuller
8334 Firefighter Andrew Borland
8361 Firefighter Wesley Hayes

For meritorious service at an incident at the Roundhouse Childcare Centre on 15 December 2003:

5516 Station Officer Denis Goldsworthy
7160 Station Officer James Murphie
5886 Senior Firefighter Kieth Ashman
6725 Senior Firefighter Steven Barnwell
5342 Senior Firefighter Anthony Farrell
6576 Senior Firefighter Wade Laverack
6033 Senior Firefighter Phillip Ashworth
7289 Senior Firefighter Mark Sawyer
7976 Qualified Firefighter James Randall
8384 Firefighter Kristen Jones

For meritorious service at an incident in Denman Street, Doyalson, on 26 July 2004:

4469 Inspector Ian Pentony
5686 Station Officer Dennis Rayner
5123 Senior Firefighter Ian Menteith
5482 Senior Firefighter Peter Bock
5926 Senior Firefighter Philip Brown
245001 Captain Bruce Simpson
245015 Deputy Captain Mark Holley
292012 Deputy Captain Cory Shooter
245004 Retained Firefighter Neil Simpson
245014 Retained Firefighter Darrel Poile
245017 Retained Firefighter Dennis MacDonald
245018 Retained Firefighter Stephen Gault
245021 Retained Firefighter David Brand
245024 Retained Firefighter Dennis Underwood
245025 Retained Firefighter Stephen Monahan
245027 Retained Firefighter John De-Zordo
520165 Retained Firefighter Jeffrey Barnett
520166 Retained Firefighter Phillip Viles
292003 Retained Firefighter Anthony Weber
292013 Retained Firefighter Scott Mead
292016 Retained Firefighter Daniel Woods
292017 Retained Firefighter Christopher Hodge
400020 Retained Firefighter Stephen O’Brien


Commendations to members of the community

Mr Nicholas Sweatman for his actions at a house fire in Charlotte Close, Terrigal, on 6 December 2003.

Ms Brooke Duffy and Mr Zac Sheppard for their actions at a house fire in Cowong Street, Cootamundra, on 1 October 2003.

Mr Stephen Bartlett and Mr Andrew Smith for their actions at a house fire in Rous Road, Goonellabah, on 10 October 2003.

Mr Shannon King for his actions at a house fire in Popondetta Road, Bidwell, on 25 September 2003.

Ms Patricia Singleton, Ms Eve Foster and Mr Daniel Wall for their actions at a fire in the Henry Kendall Hostel, Wyoming, on 12 January 2004.

Mr David O’Brien and Mr Luke Swinnerton for their actions at a house fire in Steyne Road, Saratoga, on 21 November 2003.

Mr Ross Carew, Mr Brendan Carew and Mr Joshua Carew for their actions at a house fire in Denman Street, Doyalson, on 26 July 2004.

For their actions at an incident at the Roundhouse Childcare Centre on 15 December 2003:

Ms Lizzie Carlin
Ms Caroline de la Mare
Ms Kerry Griffiths
Ms Laura Hayman
Ms Geata Jarrett
Ms Suzanne Johnson
Ms Margaret Lawrence
Ms Sandra Main
Ms Liz Strange
Ms Janet Windsham
Ms Amanda Zimmerman
Mr Michael Altenburger
Mr Andrew Anast
Mr Scott Black
Mr Augustinus Bruynius
Constable Daniel Gillis
Station Officer Ronald Stolfa
Paramedic Station Officer Terry Carr
Mr Nick Christophides
Mr Ian Cooper
Mr Vic Eisenhut
Mr Ramon Garner
Ms Belinda Glynn
Mr Jonathon McKay
Mr Neil Nutley
Mr Tony Peters
Mr Paul Price
Mr Cameron Ritchie
Mr Adam Semciw
Ms Elizabeth Sweetman
Mr Geoff White

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


NSW Fire Brigades logos

1. Introduction

The NSWFB logo defines the NSWFB’s identity in the community. Its correct use and appearance is essential in order to maintain the NSWFB’s good image and high visibility in the community.

2. Registration

The current NSWFB logo is registered under the Trademarks Act 1995 to the Crown in right of the State of NSW as the heraldic symbol of the NSWFB.

Old NSWFB logos are protected under the Copyright Act 1968.

3. Use of the NSWFB logos

No person or organisation may use the NSWFB logos for any purpose without the written permission of the Commissioner.

Individuals or organisations seeking approval to use the NSWFB logos must make a written submission to the Commissioner specifying the purpose, design, location, quantity and costing of the project.

As of 1 January 2005, use of the NSWFB logos on any items of clothing except official NSWFB uniform is not permitted.

Contact Officer: Inspector Kevin Adams, Acting Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 2965 2826


PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

Promotions

Firefighter Level 3 to Firefighter Level 4

.....................................Anniversary date ...Promotion date
8256 Matthew Daylight 2 November 2004 3 November 2004
8257 Rodney Dye ........2 November 2004 2 November 2004
8261 Jason Hardy ........2 November 2004 2 November 2004
8262 Matthew Jullienne 2 November 2004 8 November 2004

Firefighter Level 2 to Firefighter Level 3

.........................................Anniversary date ...Promotion date
8388 Phillip Giles .............1 November 2004 3 November 2004
8389 Peter Biela ..............1 November 2004 1 November 2004
8390 James McKinnon ....1 November 2004 23 November 2004
8391 Michael Pankowski .1 November 2004 1 November 2004
8397 Michael Packham ....1 November 2004 23 November 2004
8402 Karl Barclay ............1 November 2004 1 November 2004

Firefighter Level 1 to Firefighter Level 2

..................................Anniversary date .Promotion date
8599 Monty Dayman 17 October 2004 17 October 2004
8616 Jason Whitfield 17 October 2004 17 October 2004

Retirements

5765 Station Officer Richard Sykes 2 December 2004
5601 Senior Firefighter Sydney Stephenson 11 November 2004
5378 Senior Firefighter Darryl Toole 25 November 2004
4676 Senior Firefighter John Staples 25 November 2004
4721 Senior Firefighter Harry Irons 25 November 2004
5322 Senior Firefighter Douglas James 25 November 2004
5988 Senior Firefighter Graeme Houston 25 November 2004

Resignations

8393 Firefighter Level 2 Claude Biason 14 November 2004
8386 Firefighter Level 2 Kevin Reid 11 November 2004
8526 Firefighter Level 2 Craig Suddick 3 December 2004



RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

New members appointed to Brigades

P Johnson Merimbula 1 November 2004
C Allen Cooma 15 November 2004
S Langenbaker Eden 15 November 2004
J King Crookwell 1 December 2004
S Howells Wagga Wagga 1 December 2004
D Castley Albury Civic 1 December 2004
K Korgul Albury Civic 1 December 2004
J P Hoffman Belmont 1 December 2004
J Peterkin Kurri Kurri 1 December 2004
G Hooper Maitland 1 December 2004
J Small Merriwa 1 December 2004
M Power Murrurundi 1 December 2004
C Taylor Singleton 1 December 2004
Appointed to Engine Keeper’s positions

RETF R K Lohse Evans Head 1 December 2004
RETF C J Lawler Grafton 1 December 2004

Termination

RETF V G Alexander Umina 30 November 2004

Resignations

RETF R W Weber Murrurundi 20 October 2004
RETF D Sotheran Mortdale 20 October 2004
RETF J D Collins Kearsley 30 October 2004
RETF S Peterson Mittagong 31 October 2004
DCAPT P M Whalan Port Macquarie 15 November 2004
RETF R J Homann Terrigal 30 November 2004
RETF D Buchanan Wyong 30 November 2004
Retirements

CAPT D Avard Aberdeen 8 November 2004

Transferred to Honorary List

RETF D Hanson Nowra 10 July 2004
CAPT D Avard Aberdeen 9 November 2004
DCAPT P M Whalan Port Macquarie 16 November 2004


Greg Mullins AFSM
Commissioner
10 December 2004