This Site Was Last Updated On 22nd October 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!
(22/10/2024)
Another Report from Fire News Editor Kernin Lambert
of the 4th Alarm Campbelltown Service Station Fire
which occurred on Wednesday 8th May 2024. It has also been placed in Fire Rescue News Articles.
(18/10/2024)
Metro North - End of Year BBQ -
Area Commander Terry Farley would like to extend an invitation to Fire and Rescue NSW retirees and their families, to join us for the Metro North End of Year
BBQ on Saturday, 16th November
2024 1pm – 4pm
at Speers Point Park. Lunch and kids entertainment will be provided.
Please bring a picnic blanket or chair. We look forward to seeing you there!
CHARLOTTE COWIE Command Business Support Officer. Metropolitan North | Fire and Rescue NSW.
T: (02) 4979 3700 E: MNAOAdmin@fire.nsw.gov.au
40 Young Road, Lambton NSW 2290
(18/10/2024)
Send Off For: Firefighter Peter Brady Friday, 8th November 2024
Must RSVP & Pay by Oct 25th
Flyer
Details
(14/10/2024)
The Association has been advised of the passing of retired F/F Gregory Raymond HENRY (3366) on 13th October, 2024 after a short illness. Gregory joined the NSWFB in 1964 and retired in 1968.
A private funeral will be held shortly.
(11/10/2024)
The NSWFBR Association has been informed of the sad news that Retired Station Officer
(2642) Colin BULPETT,
passed away on Monday 7th October 2024. This sad news came from his Grandson Troy (0424 524 769).
Colin joined the NSWFB on 6/11/1959 and retired on 6/11/1989. Funeral
(10/10/2024)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of retired
Station Officer Kenneth Harold ALLSOPP (1216)
aged 96 years formerly of 13 Alexandria ‘D’ Platoon. Ken joined NSW Fire Brigades on 9th April 1948 and retired 25th April 1980. He served for over 31 years at various fire stations including 39 Randwick, 01 Headquarters, 76 Bondi, 03 The Rocks, Waterloo, 21 Kogarah and 13 Alexandria.
Funeral
(10/10/2024)
Latest
Commissioner's Orders
2024/20 received.
(03/10/2024)
NSW Fire and Rescue Illawarra Retirees Annual Luncheon 2024:
Retired members and their partners from the Illawarra or members now living there, are invited to come and meet up with old friends and workmates at a luncheon to be held on
Thursday, 21st November 2024. Location: Albion Park Training College,
Airport Rd, Albion Park
(near the jumbo!) Time: 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Come and enjoy a fully catered lunch and light refreshments with your old workmates and friends. You’ll get an opportunity to view new equipment, uniforms and appliances. Also please pass this message onto any Retired Members you may be in contact with.
Contacts: Andrew Barber andrew.barber@fire.nsw.gov.au
David Gill david.gill@fire.nsw.gov.au
Don Walshe donaldwalshe@yahoo.com.au
Please RSVP by Wednesday 13th November 2024 to assist with catering.
Flyer
(30/09/2024)
We have been advised that the Firefighter’s Mutual Bank will no longer be providing financial support to the Association due to changing financial regulations and corporate decisions. This is an unfortunate decision, which will undoubtedly have an impact on future events. The NSWFB Retirees Association is grateful for the support of FMB in the past.
(30/09/2024)
The NSWFB Retirees Association has been advised of the passing of retired Station Officer
Walter Roy 'Wally' MAIR (3385) on 29th September, 2024. Wally joined the NSWFB on 16/01/1965 and retired on 18/11/2001.
A private funeral service will be held in the near future.
(29/09/2024)
Photos of the 'E' District Reunion at The Redfern pub, Redfern, Friday 27th September
2024 have been added to the
Photo Gallery.
(25/09/2024)
The Commissioner regrets to advise of the sad passing of retired Retained Firefighter
Paul LONG (269011) formerly of 207 Albion Park. Paul joined NSW Fire Brigades on 15th August 1982 and served for over 35 years
at various fire stations including 269 Corrimal and 207 Albion Park.
Funeral
(16/09/2024)
Send Off For: 7517 Senior Firefighter Jon Cantrall Saturday 19th October 2024
Flyer
Details
(02/09/2024)
We have just received information that Retired Inspector Ken RODGER is now on palliative care in a nursing home and is not allowed visitors.
(02/08/2024)
Military and Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA - a charity of The Hospital Research
Foundation) is undertaking a study exploring the supports available to anyone impacted by the suicide
death of an emergency services first responder. They are recruiting volunteers
to assist with the study. Attached is a Flyer and
Information sheet for anyone interested.
(08/07/2024)
From Alan Hitchell Re- Parramatta BBQ: For over 20 years Parramatta Fire Stn. has supported retired firefighters with a station bar-b-q in November . This year 2024 we will be supported by " D " plt.
Thursday 7th November. 11am.
Retired Firefighters we need your attendance and support to keep this long tradition running. Join old mates and celebrate friendships made over the years serving as a NSW FIREFIGHTER.
Alan Hitchell J.P. SSAPS
61 02 96285675 M: 0414 477 467 alan.hitchell@gmail.com
(30/06/2024)
Reminder From Paul Cullen:
OK folks, this year's Comms 'B' long lunches are: Fri July 5th the Helm Bar Darling Harbour &
Tues, November 26th the Zetland Hotel Green Square, do ya best & spread the word, cheers
Cullo.
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 14/10/2024
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Commissioner's
Orders 10/10/2024
Photo Gallery
29/09/2024
*** Regional
Retiree Reunions 03/10/2024
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*** Retirement
Functions 18/10/2024
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*** Social Events
18/10/2024
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