Thank you for everything you do as a Volunteer with the RFS, it’s your time and commitment that makes the organisation what it is and keeps our fellow Australians safe from Bushfire, Flood, Storms and whatever Mother Nature throws at
The NSW RFS is simply the most Amazing Organisation
You may have read of late, the goings on within a major Australian Media Organisation regarding Bullying, Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. Last Thursday, the findings of an external investigation into those claims initiated by that Media Organisation’s Board, were
iCare fails RFS Volunteer’s Accident Coverage
At this point in time and until the NSW RFS can confirm resolution of an element of great concern, we have discovered that RFS Volunteers are Not covered by iCare should they be involved in an Injury/Accident while attending any
Status of bushfire preparation and preparedness for major bushfires across South East Australia during 2024/ 25.
Opinion piece John O’Donnell 14 August 2024 It is the author’s belief that South East Australia continues to be not adequately prepared for upcoming bushfires and to be frank we as a society have learnt very little following 2019/20 and
VFFA AGM and Ordinary Meeting 2024 at Murrumbateman
The 2024 AGM and Ordinary Meeting will be held at the Murrumbateman Country Inn on Saturday, 3rd August 2024 at 10 am. Members and Associate Members are invited to attend.
Review of forest fire intervals for planned burns and bushfires in South Eastern Australia
John O’Donnell A review of bushfire disasters and forest fire intervals for planned burns and bushfires in South Eastern Australia has been prepared by John O’Donnell and is attached. The author considers that the review is an essential component of
Opportunities for prescribed burning associations for Australia
John O’Donnell As outlined in NC State University (2022) Prescribed Burn Associations, 7 January: A Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is a group of landowners and other interested citizens that form a partnership to conduct prescribed burns. Association members pool their
In 2021, this cancer charity passed on just 9 per cent of donations directly to hospitals and families.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/in-2021-this-cancer-charity-passed-on-just-9-per-cent-of-donations-directly-to-hospitals-and-families-20240122-p5ez54.html By Max Maddison January 27, 2024 — 5.00am A charitable foundation that claims “100% of all donations” go towards supporting children with cancer and their families passed on just 23 per cent of the $56 million in contributions over
Suspended Rural Fire Service NSW superintendent Corey Anthony Philip found guilty of historic child sex offences at Tweed.
After some thoughtful consideration and speaking with members this case paralells a volunteer case early 2023. That case was openly put out on a blog as well as other cases when volunteers have appeared in court. The point of republishing
Increasing cost of living, natural disasters and rising insurance costs. It’s time for disaster mitigation action.
Opinion Piece John O’Donnell – January 2024 Increased costs of living is a very big issue across Australia and continues to increase. A key ABS document provides valuable information in regards to increasing Living Cost Indexes (LCI) and CPI: https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/living-costs-rising-fastest-employee-households#:~:text=Living%20costs%20for%20employee%20households,Bureau%20of%20Statistics%20(ABS). Increasing