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
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
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
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,
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.
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