FYI – the November 2012 Bushfire CRC Fire Update newsletter has just been released. This month’s Fire Update features: a summary of the recent Research Advisory Forum held here at headquarters CEO Gary Morgan’s view of the inaugural Public Benefit Conversation the signing of
The VFFA Welcomes Reform of Funding for NSW Emergency Services
The Volunteer Firefighters Association of NSW, the ‘voice of volunteer rural firefighters’ in the Rural Fire Service welcomes the NSW State Government’s commitment to reform emergency service funding by replacing the current insurance based levy with a property based levy.
NSW RFS Library – August 2012
Thanks everyone who gave feedback on the June issue of New Arrivals, your comments are appreciated and will help us to improve future editions. Last month we featured the Celeste Geer documentary “Then the Wind Changed” presented at the 2012 Australian Community Engagement and
NSW RFS Library – June 2012
Welcome back to New Arrivals, our update on new resources available from the NSW RFS Library. For this edition of New Arrivals the Library and the Community Engagement Team have collaborated to highlight some interesting resources on the recovery of communities affected by natural
Local Councils vote to break away from RFS Involvement
MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 15th June 2012 Local Councils vote to break away from Rural Fire Service Involvement The Volunteer Firefighters Association (VFFA), the representative association for Volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service was saddened to hear of the outcome of
Volunteer Rural Fire-fighters could face prosecution under new WHS Laws
19 January 2012 The VFFA, the voice of the NSW volunteer rural fire-fighter is concerned that under the new safety laws, volunteer rural fire-fighters could be prosecuted if an accident occurs whilst protecting their communities from bushfires says President Peter Cannon. Volunteer
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) currently boasts a volunteer membership of 70,000 members made up of active fire fighters, communication and catering personnel and other support roles. There has been much debate recently within
Workers Compensation Review
Recent media publications outlining the State Governments plans to review existing Workers Compensation entitlements should not be viewed as a threat to the level of coverage currently afforded to RFS Volunteers. The VFFA is well ahead on this issue & have been in communication with the
Welfare Relief Fund for Volunteer Rural Firefighters
The Problem / Background Over the past 14 years, many parts of NSW have experienced a significant increase in major bushfire situations resulting in the declaration of numerous section 44 bushfire emergencies. The most notable fire seasons were 1994, 1997,
VFFA Welcomes Review of Rural Fire Service Levy
MEDIA RELEASE Friday, 15th June 2012 Review of Fire Service Levy The Volunteer Firefighters Association of NSW, the representative association for Volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service welcomes the NSW State Governments decision to review the funding model for