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Standing Orders Index

INDEX

Numbers000

See triple zero40 km/h speed zones at incidents, 41

Aabbreviations for ranks, 255Aboriginal people

Reconciliation action plan, 545Statement of committment to reconciliation, 545welcome to and acknowledgement of country, 545working with, 545

Aboriginal sites, protection of, 126absence from duty, reporting, 295absent without leave, 295absorbent, dry

supply of, 765to be used to cleanup oil spills, 100

accelerant detecting canine, use of, 17acceptance of gifts, hospitality or benefits, 370accidents involving FRNSW vehicles, 51

FRNSW’s insurer, 53information for injured party, 51, 53information for Police, 51submission of accident reports, 53suspension of drivers, 53

accommodationacceptance of free, 370during training courses, 452

accounts payableprocedures, 483

accrued leaveSee consolidated leave

Acknolwedgement of country guidelines, 545address, residential, of employees, 625administrative staff

attending incidents, 75riding on fire appliances, 46submission of time sheets, 490

adoption leave, 325AE Baker, ordering of stores from, 788aerial appliances

depressurising the ground jacks of ladder platforms, 656driver practice and training on, 468driver/operators not included in platoon allocations, 349eligibility to operate, 468maintenance of log books, 468members of the public riding on, 46non-operational use, 46not exempted from speed limiting, 31notification of qualifications, 465operational crewing of, 349pumping into, 656relinquishment of qualifications, 470response of, 3training on, 467use of elevated work platforms as, 82use of life/rescue lines with, 657wearing of safety harnesses on, 656WorkCover certification of operators, 467

AFAC Knowledge Web, approval to publish on, 542AFAs

See automatic fire alarmsafter the fire brochures, 132agency temporary staff, hiring of, 270agricultural recycled water, use of, 91air bag warning stickers, 105air compressors, transportation of, 780air travel

by overseas visitors, 507frequent flyer points, 506in Australia, 505overseas, 505

aircraftcrashes, 79Rural Fire Service, radio communication with, 112use of, 15

airports, incident control at, 79AIRS

See Australasian Incident Reporting Systemalarms, smoke

See smoke alarmsalcohol

consumption on FRNSW premises, 166drivers blood limits, 44drug and alcohol policy, 166

alderman’s leaveSee councillor’s leave

Alexandria complexsecurity cameras at, 630use of facilities at, 529

allowancescash advances for travel expenses, 501community language allowance scheme, 548for permanent firefighters, 497payments for meals and refreshments, 500payments for meals and refreshments for retained

firefighters, 493remote area recreation leave travelling, 503travel, claim forms for, 501

alpine stations, 683Ambulance Service

breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment use by, 72

calling an ambulance, 178personnel riding on fire appliances, 46

animalsaccelerant detecting canine, 17disposal of carcasses during total fire bans, 237guard dogs, 76infection prevention while handling, 154reptile retrievals, 7

annual leaveflexible arrangements for operational support levels 1 to

3, 298groups for Recruit Firefighters, allocation of, 298groups shown on pay advice slip, 337information on permanent firefighters pay advice slips,

337mutual exchange of, 337payments in advance, 491

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recredit of due to sick leave, 318anti-discrimination

See discriminationANZAC Day March, 415ANZAC of the Year Award, 414ANZAC Peace Prize, 414appeals

relating to transfers, 290appliances

additional equipment for, 647aerial appliances, 656allocation of additional pumpers, 643approval of additional equipment for, 648change over of inventory, 648cleaning after firefighting, 83cleaning particulate traps, 673closing locker doors and retractable steps, 649diesel particulate defusers, 673driving, 25emergency service personnel riding on, 46foam trailers, 657inspection and testing, 670inventory for new appliances, 648jump starting, 649licences required to drive, 47maintenance of, 671major emergency fleet, progressive withdrawal of, 644members of the public riding on, 46mobile phones on, 771modifications to, 646movement of inoperable appliances, 674Mowarm engine heaters, 650operation of starter motor, 649positioning of, 43pumpers, urban, classification of, 653reducing exposure to exhaust fumes, 172registration inspections, 670reversing, 39risk assessments, 645running sheets for, 665safe gross operating mass, 647seats, weight tolerances of, 44SIMS worksheet, 670speed limiting devices for, 31use of appliance tank water, 90Varley Commander throttle modification, 655washing of, 672washing of, during water restrictions, 95windows, keeping closed, 83See also entries under particular types of appliances

applicationsfor leave, 296for long service leave, 319for promotion to Qualified Firefighter, 439for promotion to Senior Firefighter, 444

appointments, 277handover of positions, 284of Captains, Deputy Captains and Engine Keepers, 280of Duty Commanders in the country, 277of Station Officers to the country, 277of supernumeraries to retained brigades, 261re-appointment of firefighters, 280retention of selection committee documents, 282

to regional Communication Centres, 279aqueous film forming foam fire extinguishers, 741arrests, employees required to report, 397assets

sale of, 726transfer of, 716

Associate Chaplains, 185attendance at court, 326attendance management policy, permanent firefighters, 300attendance requirements, retained firefighters, 262attention, standing to, 415audible warning devices

use of when driving, 28when not to use, 28

Australasian Incident Reporting Systemdisclosure of information from, 583policy, 578reporting electrical equipment fires, 118reporting false alarms, 77reporting fires caused by cigarettes, 584

Australian Bone Marrow Registry, 318Australian Fire Service Medal, 399Australian Road Rules, 25

exemptions from, 25Australian Vocational Qualifications Framework

equivalencies with Institution of Fire Engineers qualifications, 481

authorised duties, hours of work for, 491authorised officers of the FBEU, 525automatic fire alarms

acceptance of keys to premises with, 516entry to premises where no keys provided, 75false alarms, management of, 77isolating, 78resetting, 78security of keys to premises with, 516

awardsANZAC of the Year Award, 414ANZAC Peace Prize, 414Commissioner’s Letter of Appreciation, 409Fire and Rescue NSW awards, 401Honours and Awards Committee, 398Ministerial Community Service Award, 413nominations for, 398Premier’s Emergency Service Award, 412wearing of, 415

awards, industrialSee Crown Employees (Fire and Rescue NSW Permanent

Firefighting Staff) Award

BBA

See breathing apparatusbadges, 254balloons, hot air, use during total fire bans, 236bank account of FRNSW, 487banks, disclosure of personal information to, 622barbecues, use of during total fire bans, 234barricade tape for hazardous materials incidents, 764basic life support training, 471BCF extinguishers, deposit of at fire stations, 527bedding, 350bee hive smokers, use of during total fire bans, 233

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benefitsacceptance of, 370code of conduct, 363

Blackberry devices, allocation and use of, 770blacking out bushfires, 80blankets, fire, 767blood

donations to Red Cross, 186blood alcohol limits for drivers, 44bodywork on appliances, maintenance of, 671bomb threats, 249bombs, use of lights and sirens when responding to, 28bone marrow donations, leave for, 318boots, wearing problems, 695breach of duty, handling of complaints of, 396breathing apparatus

cylinders, 736disposable particle masks, 740disposal of, 726external agency personnel wearing, 72routine checking, 513servicing, response delays during, 18torch for use with, 762untrained personnel wearing, 73use of during salvage and overhaul, 111

breathing apparatus cylindershydrostatic testing, 736marking, 736pressure checks, 736

bribes, reporting, 363Brigade exercises, 480Brigades numbers

See employee numbersBrigades’ Medical Officer, role of, 147Bronto appliances, depressurising the ground jacks of, 656brushcutters, 780building construction/demolition during total fire bans, 237buildings, reporting fire safety concerns about, 219bulletins

operations bulletins, 58safety bulletins, 146

bullying, prevention and management of, 387bus lanes, 36Bush Fire Management Committees, 225

preparation of evacuation plans, 118Bush Fire Services, NSW Department of

See NSW Rural Fire Servicebushfire goggles, 697bushfire hazard reduction

certificates, 245pile burns, 226

Bushfire Sub-Plan evacuation policy, 121bushfires

blacking out, 80danger period, 228evacuation decisions, 121evacuation policy, 118fuel reduction works request form, 246guidelines for protecting homes from, 240hazard reduction, 226hazard reduction certificates, 245notification of Police of breaches of Rural Fires Act, 226recording weather details during, 79

role of Bush Fire Management Committees, 225total fire bans, 230use of aircraft, 16use of personal fire blankets during, 767use of water tanks on properties, 94

business cards, 546business continuity, fire stations, 217

CCab Charge, use of, 664CABA

See breathing apparatuscalculation of long service leave, 319calendar of training and activities, 462calendars, fundraising, 544call offs

from rescue incidents, 19of incident management teams, 11

callsignsfor FRNSW/Police helicopter, 15for service exchange vehicles, 654for training appliances, 654

canvas goods, repair of, 777Captains

appointment of, 280at mixed crew stations, 262honorary, 257Station Management Program for, 457

carbohydrate/electrolyte replacement beverages, 130cards

customer cards, 546identification cards, 251

carer’s leaveSee personal/carer’s leave

carols by candlelight, during total fire bans, 231cars

hiring of, 663See also minor fleet

catering contract, 128CBT

See competency based trainingceremonial procedures, 415certificates

training, issue of, 432Championships, leave to attend, 332change of employee’s residential address, 625change of shift

during incidents, 347full or part changes of shift, 348procedure, 345station work routines, 513

ChaplainAssociate Chaplains, 185reporting of victim welfare concerns to, 118services of, 185

charges, 484for false alarms, 77for hazardous materials incidents, 484

Chemwatch database, 157chest harnesses, safe working practices, 657Chief Superintendents, professional development plan for,

456child finding stickers, 205

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childrennon-endorsement of child finding stickers, 205not to be allowed to wear helmets, 696visiting fire stations, 526

Christmas/New Year periods, applications for long service leave during, 320

cigarettes, reporting fires caused by, 584City of Sydney Fire Station, security cameras at, 630classification of information, 554clean areas in fire stations, 83clothing, protective

See protective clothingclothing, use of FRNSW logo on, 564code of conduct

for contractors at operational sites, 534for staff and contractors, 361

codes, radioSee radio codes

cold climate areasstations in, 683

commendationsCommendation for Courageous Action, 402Commendation for Meritorious Service, 403Commissioner’s Commendation, 408Fire Services Joint Standing Committee Commendation

for Excellence, 410Unit Commendation for Courageous Action, 406Unit Commendation for Meritorious Service, 407

Commercial Safety Training Services, 202Commissioner’s Letter of Appreciation, 409Commissioner’s Orders

authority of, 568committees, 612Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, 325Commonwealth property, 59Communication Centres

access to tape recordings, 586recording of messages, 770regional, appointments to, 279security cameras at, 630

communicationsat incidents, 112recording of, 770See also radio communications

communications equipmentallocation of, 770disposal of, 726pagers, 775triple zero system, 768use of, 770See also radio equipment, telephones, mobile telephones

Communications Services, address for dispatch of equipment, 735

communications, radioSee radio communications

Community Activity Reporting System, 593Community Fire Unit policies, 226community groups, presentations to, 201community language allowance scheme, 548community safety activities, 201

courses available from Commercial Safety Training Services, 202

fire safety talks, 203

permanent stations to schedule, 513reporting of, 593use of aerial appliances, 46

compassionate leave, 296competency based training, 431

driver training, 465logbooks, 431maintenance of probity and ethical standards, 461plagiarism unacceptable in, 461reimbursement of OTEN fees, 433Retained Station Management Program, 457

complaintsabout firefighters, 396about FRNSW’s environmental performance, 123of breaches of code of conduct, 369public interest disclosures policy, 386

complaints, workplace, resolving, 416composite appliance driver training, 470compressed air breathing apparatus

See breathing apparatuscomputer programs, FRNSW ownership of, 567computers

disposal of, 726electronic mail policy, 604NSWFB software not to be used on non-NSWFB

computers, 786rests breaks from keyboarding, 175unauthorised software not to be used on, 785using the Internet, 639

ComSafeSee Commercial Safety Training Services

conductcode of, 361ethical, 361resolving workplace complaints, 416

conferencesapproval of presentations at, 541papers to be donated to the Library, 453policy for attendance at, 450youth justice conferences, 204

confidentiality of personnel information, 620conflicts of interest

code of conduct, 364declaring, 376managing, 376policy, 373political participation by employees, 367register, 364, 376

consolidated leave, 323accumulation of, 324balance shown on pay advice slip, 338during Christmas and New Year, 297to observe religious duties and days of significance, 331

construction of buildings during total fire bans, 237consultants

disclosure of information to, 572use of, 294

contact lenses, wearing of, 177contamination from firefighting, 83contingency planning, fire stations, 217contractors

code of ethical conduct, 361conduct of at operational sites, 534

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disclosure of information to, 572site safety inductions, 536use of, 294

copying machines, safe working practices, 176copyright

code of conduct, 368intellectual property policy, 555ownership of FRNSW databases and computer programs,

567ownership of FRNSW information, 552statements, 562

cordageidentification of equipment, 717use of harpoon friction device for self rescue, 765use of life/rescue lines with aerial appliances, 657

Coroner, statements for, 589correspondence, 600

answering within 14 days, 611electronic mail, when to use instead of a memo, 603facsimiles, 610forms of address, 599letters, 601memorandums, 603ministerial correspondence, 611records management, 601references, 270reports, 610statement of employment, 270templates for, 600use of letterhead, 601use of postage paid envelopes, 612

corruptioncode of conduct, 365conflict of interest constitutes, 378prevention, 380

cost centres, establishing new, 489Councillor’s leave, 334counter-terrorism

approval of presentations on, 541during elections, 109field operations guide, 108security alerts, 68use of helicopter, 15

country stationsappointment of Station Officers to, 277recall to duty of Station Officers at, 11service reports on Station Officers at, 278

courier services, 718court attendances

dress policy, 328entitlements for, 328jury duty, 329leave for, 326subpoenas for, 326, 591use of incident notebook, 587

court statements, 589credit cards, policy and guidelines, 488creeks, use of water from, 90crewing levels for aerial appliances, 349criminal proceedings against employees, reporting of, 397Critical Incident Support Team

activation of, 135code 40, 135

role at emergency incidents, 136Crown Employees (Fire and Rescue NSW Permanent

Firefighting Staff) Awardamendments to relieving matrices, 355Clause 12.4, 353Clause 13.5.2, 437Clause 14.8, 449Clause 28.6, 279Clauses 13.4 - 13.6, 436Table 3, 497

Crown Employees (Fire and Rescue NSW Retained Firefighting Staff) AwardClause 28, 262

Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff Death and Disability) Awardretained firefighter contributions, 495

cultural awareness, 546cultural sites, protection of, 126customer cards, 546

Ddamage

to equipment, 732to private property, FRNSW not liable for, 510

dams, use of water from, 90databases, FRNSW ownership of, 567dates, how to write, 601dead people, images of, 613deaf people, smoke alarms for, 208Deakin Australia Undergraduate Certificate, fees for, 481deaths

See fatalitiesdebriefing

Critical Incident Support Team, 135operational debriefs, 133

declarations, statutory, 576decontamination after firefighting, 83Defence Force Reserves, leave for members of, 333defibrillators

at hot fire training sites, 173training, 471

delegationsadministrative, 483financial, 483for authorising time sheets and leave applications, 490for using aircraft, 15operational, 483powers of officer in charge, 60staff related, 483

delivery books, 725demolition of buildings during total fire bans, 237Demonstrations

See Championshipsdental certificates, 317Deputy Captains

appointment of, 280at mixed crew stations, 262honorary, 257

design, of fire stations, consultation on, 531detectors, smoke

See smoke alarmsdetergents, use of when washing appliances or hose, 672dialysis machines

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emergency procedures, 105location information, 106

dictionaries, Macquarie Dictionary to be used for spelling, 601

diesel fuel alternative, fire hazards of, 102diesel particulate defusers, 673disasters, fire station contingency plans for, 217discipline

code of conduct, 361for driving offences, 48guidelines for interviews, 425handling of complaints, 396Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, 396remedial action, 424suspension, guidelines for, 425

discriminationharassment prevention, 387in employment, 285

diseased animal carcasses, disposal of during total fire bans, 237

disinfection of Oxy-Viva equipment, 739disposable particle masks, 740disposal

fuel and oil, 652of diseased animal carcasses during total fire bans, 237of flags, 415of FRNSW uniform or insignia, 675of smoke alarms, 208policy, 726

District OfficersSee Inspectors

diversity in the workplace, 285documents, version control of, 568dogs

guard dogs, 76use of accelerant detecting canine, 17

domestic sprinklers, 208donations

of equipment, 709of NSWFB property, 726of pay to Police Boys Club, 496

doors, engine bay, manual opening, 779dress

code of conduct, 367for court attendances, 328policy, 678

drillcalendar, 462inability to assimilate, 478joint training for permanent and retained firefighters, 477make up drills, 477Station Training Program, 474street identification, 478Sunday drill, 476turnout drills, 477

drinking carbohydrate/electrolyte replacement beverages, 130

driver training, 462driving back, 465of Recruits, 465of Retained Firefighters, 465on aerial appliances, 467, 468on composites, 470

on rural pumpers, 470on water tankers, 470recording of driving back training, 465

driver’s licences, 47entry requirement, 462expiry of, 48heavy rigid, 462licence upgrades, 462loss of, 48medium rigid, 462must be carried while driving, 48required to drive FRNSW vehicles and appliances, 47

driversblood alcohol limits, 44liability when responding to calls, 27licence requirements, 47licence upgrades, 462responsibilities of, 29responsibilities regarding minor fleet, 660Retained Firefighters qualifying as, 465suspension of, 53to carry licences, 48

driving, 2540 km/h speed zones at incidents, 41appliances with partly full water tanks, 30Australian Road Rules, 25carrying licences while, 48changing gears on appliances with automatic

transmission, 42driver’s liability, 27driver’s licence requirements, 47exemption from speed limiting, 31exemptions from Australian Road Rules, 25giving way to emergency vehicles, 39heavy vehicle checking stations, 41maintaining safe distance, 32minor fleet vehicles, 660over railway lines, 34over tram lines, 34overtaking long vehicles, 33passing on near side, 38person in charge, 29position of drivers and passengers, 45reversing, 39speed limiting devices, 31through intersections, 32through level crossings, 34through stop signs, 32through toll gates, 36through traffic signals, 32towing trailers, 30use of audible warning devices, 28use of bus lanes, 36use of E Tags, 36use of lights, 28use of portable warning triangles, 115use of seat belts, 44use of sirens, 28use of tram lanes, 36use of transit lanes, 36use of truck lanes, 36when not responding to incidents, 30when not to use lights and sirens, 28

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when responding in private vehicles, 30when responding to calls, 27with hands on the steering wheel, 46

driving back, 465driving offences

disciplinary proceedings, 48loss of licence, 48parking infringements, 50penalty notices for, 49tollway infringements, 36

drugsconsumption on FRNSW premises, 166drug and alcohol policy, 166

dry absorbentsupply of, 765to be used to clean up oil spills, 100

dry cleaning, 699dry vacuum pump tests, 650drying of equipment, 731dust masks, 740duties of Station Officers, 513Duty Commanders in the country, appointment of, 277duty roster, 352dynamic risk assessment

manual, 56worksheets, 57

EE Tags, use of, 36ecologically sustainable development

environment policy, 123requirements of the Fire Brigades Act, 125

economy, code of conduct, 368EEO

See equal employment opportunityelections, incidents during, 109electric shocks

incident advice cards, 118electrical equipment

addressing of equipment sent for repair, 735inspection of, 731notification of Office of Fair Trading when involved in

fires, 118repair of, 731

electrical fire or shock incident advice cards, 118electrical hazards

at incidents involving the RailCorp network, 80electronic mail

answering within 14 days, 611etiquette, 607information distribution using, 565ownership of, 605policy on the use of, 604privacy of, 605recommended practice for using, 606requirement to read, 566threatening, dealing with, 249when to use instead of an memo, 603

electronic security access cardssecurity of, 521

electronic security access cards to FRNSW premises, 521Electronic Supply Catalogue

See ESCAT

elevated work platforms used as aerial appliances, 82emergency contacts, notification of, 626Emergency Legislation (Offences) Act 1996, 76emergency procedures for FRNSW workplaces, 164emergency stores

bulk foam supply, 788firefighting supplies, 787

employee housing manual, 343employee numbers

allocation of, 623unique numbering system, 623

employmentafter leaving the FRNSW, 366outside FRNSW, 363secondary, 288, 363

engine bay doors, manual opening procedure, 779engine bays, hosing of, during water restrictions, 97Engine Keepers, appointment of, 280entry to premises, 75

Commonwealth property, 59guarded by dogs, 76without keys, 75

envelopes, use of postage paid imprint, 612Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

Clause 146A, 206Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000

Part 9 Division 7A, 206environmental protection

Aboriginal, cultural and threatened species sites, 126ecologically sustainable development, 125handling enquiries and complaints, 123littering, 127policy, 123recycled purchasing, 711recycling, 711run-off water, 92waste reduction policy, 711water conservation during operations, 92water restrictions, 95

Environmental Risk Advisor, how to contact, 123equal employment opportunity

in appointment of Captains, Deputy Captains and Engine Keepers, 280

in recruitment of retained firefighters, 268job selection criteria, 269policy, 286statement, 285

equipmentallocation to positions, 716appliance inventories, 648approval of additional equipment for appliances, 647breathing apparatus, 736communications equipment, 768disposal of, 726donations of, 709drying of after inclement weather, 731evaluation of, 710failure of, 732fire extinguishers, 741hazardous materials equipment, 763hose equipment, 756identification of, 717inspection of, 731

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introducing new, 714lighting equipment, 761loaning or hiring of, 716procurement of, 710purchasing of recycled, 711quarantine of failed equipment, 732recommended practices, 705repair and servicing of, 734repair labels for, 735rescue equipment, 765suggestions about, 714transfer of assets form, 716use of for private purposes, 368

escape plans, 208ESCAT permissions, 713establishment

Captains and Deputy Captains at mixed crew stations, 262operational support positions, 257retained brigades, 258

ethanol blended fuel, 652ethical conduct, code of, 361etiquette for electronic mail, 607evacuation during bushfires

decision making, 121policy, 118

evacuation plans for FRNSW workplaces, 164evaluation of operational support positions, 257events

catering for, 129ceremonial procedures for, 415

evidence, preservation of, 116examination leave, 326examinations

probity and ethical standards in, 461Retained Firefighter’s motor driving, 465use of writers by injured candidates, 461

exchangeof FRNSW patches, 675of FRNSW uniform or insignia, 675

executive development program for Inspectors, 457exemptions

from Institution of Fire Engineers examinations, 481from jury duty, 329from total fire bans, 237See also recognition of prior learning

exhaust fumes, reducing exposure to, 172exposures

of firefighters to hazardous materials, 156external development programs, 454extinguishers

See fire extinguishers

Ffacsimiles

allocation and use of, 770requirements for sending, 610

false alarmsAFA False Alarm Reduction Group, 77charging for, 77

family leaveSee personal/carer’s leave

family support during major incidents, 186fatalities

at work, WorkCover investigations of, 163preservation of evidence from scenes involving, 116removal of personal items from, 117

fatigue management policy, 168Faxstream, use of, 565fees

for Deakin Australia Undergraduate Certificate, 481for filming, 540for membership of professional associations, 455for OTEN courses for CBT, 433for OTEN subjects for progression to Station Officer, 445for public education courses, 202for Retained Station Management Program, 457for Senior Firefighter courses at OTEN, 443reimbursement of OTEN fees for Retained Firefighters,

434field operations guide, counter-terrorism, 108filming

requests for, 540use of aerial appliances, 46

financeallowances, 497charges, 484credit cards, 488FRNSW’s bank account, 487insurance, 510payroll, 489petty cash, 488purchasing and accounts payable procedures, 483sponsorship policy, 543

financial delegations, 483financial institutions, disclosure of personal information to,

622Fire and Rescue NSW logos, use of, 564fire bans, total, 230fire blankets, 767

repair and maintenance, 741Fire Brigades Act 1989

addition of section 10A on ecologically sustainable development, 125

amendment of section 35, obstruction of firefighters, 76application to Commonwealth property, 59

Fire Brigades Employees’ Uniondefinition of authorised officer, 525officials visiting stations, 525

Fire Brigades Regulation 2008Clause 7, 255

Fire Command CentresSee Communication Centres

fire districtsextension of boundaries, 224relieving outside, 353review of boundaries by Fire Services Joint Standing

Committee, 223fire extinguishers

AFFF fire extinguishers, 741BCF/halon, deposit of at fire stations, 527repairs and recharging, 741vaporising liquid extinguishing agents, hazards of, 103

fire extinguishing systems, hazards of vaporising liquid extinguishing agents in, 103

fire fighting operations, 79at aircraft crashes, 79

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at airports, 79hazards of smoke screen security devices, 82involving the rail network, 80managing contamination from, 83on Commonwealth property, 59penalty for obstructing, 76use of elevated work platforms, 82use of water, 86

fire fighting uniform, 695fire hazards of waste paper bins, 785fire investigation

of fires involving electrical equipment, 118preservation of evidence, 116use of accelerant detecting canine, 17

fire permits, 241bushfire hazard reduction certificates, 245

fire poles, 171fire protection systems, use of water from, 89fire reports

See Australian Incident Reporting Systemfire restrictions during bushfire danger periods, 228fire safety concerns, reporting of, 219fire safety products

endorsement of, 205non-endorsement of child finding stickers, 205sale of, 205

fire safety talks, 203Fire Services Joint Standing Committee

commendation for excellence, 410Fire Services Joint Standing Committee Act 1998, 223fire station readiness contingency plans, 217fire stations

allocation of additional pumpers to, 643clean and dirty areas, 83consultation on design, 531contractor site safety inductions, 536contractors working at, 534electronic security access cards to, 521inspection of quarters, 538keys to, 518locking of, 524locking of key cabinets, 518locking of security boxes, 518parking of private vehicles at, 528pest control at, 537post occupancy reviews, 531redevelopment of, 533security, 516, 518, 521, 524standards for building by retained firefighters, 537visitors to, 525water use, 95

fire wardensat FRNSW workplaces, 164training of, 202

Firefighter Level 1 to Qualified Firefighterpromotion requirements, 436

fireground communications, 112fireworks

during total fire bans, 230licences for, 221

first aid, 178calling an ambulance, 178training, 471

first aid equipment, avoiding overheating of, 650first aid kits, 178first aid officers, 178fitness, policy, 185fixed wing aircraft, use of, 15flags, flying of, 415flashing lights

use of when driving, 28when not to use, 28

fleet management, minor fleet, 659flexible work practices

flexible working hours agreement, 339working from home, 339

flexitime sheets, submission of, 489foam

A and B class foam concentrates, 748emergency store for bulk foam supply, 788foam stocks, 750

foam trailers, 657forms of address, 599forms, new, 568fortnightly pay, 490fraud

code of conduct, 365prevention, 380

frequent flyer points, 506friction bollards, use of with life/rescue lines on aerials, 657fringe benefits tax

on private use of vehicles, 667on salary sacrifice arrangements, 494reporting for minor fleet vehicles, 663

FSJSCSee Fire Services Joint Standing Committee

fuelpurchasing and use, 652supply emergencies, 652

full change of shift, 348functions on FRNSW premises, consumption of alcohol at,

166fundraising calendars, 544funerals, 415

Ggalateas, supply of, 690gas detectors, record of use of, 763gifts

acceptance of, 370code of conduct, 363register of, 370

giving way to emergency vehicles, 39glasses

sunglasses, 175wearing of spectacles, 177

Godiva UMPX multi-pressure pumps, 650goggles, bushfire, 697Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, 573Greenacre complex, security cameras at, 630ground jacks, depressurising of ladder platforms, 656guard dogs, 76

Hhairstyles, 678Halon Bank, 527

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Halons, deposit of at fire stations, 527hand signals, 115hand washing, 152handheld transceivers, security of, 768handover of positions, 284harassment, prevention of, 387harbours, use of water from, 90harpoon friction device, use of for self rescue, 765hazard reduction

building fire safety, 219bushfire fuel reduction works request form, 246bushfire hazard reduction certificates, 245calendar, 462permits to burn, 241protection of Aboriginal, cultural and threatened species

sites, 126risk management plans, 225role of Bush Fire Management Committees, 225

hazardous areashazards of vaporising liquid extinguishing agents, 103use of torches and portable lighting in, 761

hazardous materialsChemwatch database, 157control of in the workplace, 157diesel fuel alternative, 102fireworks, 221fuel and oil use, storage and disposal, 652material safety data sheets for, 157oxygen cylinders, 101radiation gauges, 102storage of, 157

hazardous materials operations, 98at polling centres, 109charges for, 484cleanup of oil spills, 100combat area control, 764exposure of firefighters to hazardous materials, 156exposure of firefighters to hazardous materials, reporting

of, 189MSA Orion Gas Detector Use Record, 763on State waters, 5response of additional appliances, 2response of heavy hazmat appliances, 3suspicious substances, 98

Hazardous Materials Service Centre, security cameras at, 630

hazmatSee hazardous materials

Head Office, security cameras at, 630health monitoring on the incident ground, 67health, fitness and wellbeing policy, 185hearing impaired people, smoke alarms for, 208heath information privacy, 616heavy vehicles

checking stations, 41licence requirements to drive FRNSW appliances, 47licence upgrades, 462

helicopterscallsign for FRNSW/Police helicopter, 15use of, 15

helmetsmulti purpose, 695not to be worn by children, 696

heritage wharves, response to, 10higer duties

administrative and trades staff, 356higher duties

retained firefighters claiming for, 493wearing rank insignia during, 678

hiringcars, 663FRNSW uniform or insignia, 675NSWFB equipment, 716temporary staff, 270

historical material, collection of, 575holiday periods, long service leave during, 320home telephone subsidies, 773Honorary Captains and Deputy Captains, 257honorary list, 293honours

Fire and Rescue NSW honours, 401Honours and Awards Committee, 398nominations for, 398

hose, 75625 mm hose, 756repair of layflat fire fighting hose, 758washing of, 672

hose equipment, 75625 mm dial-a-jet branches, 756

hose reels, repair and maintenance of, 741hospitality

acceptance of, 370code of conduct, 363

hot air balloons, 236, 237hot zone barrier tape, 764housing manual, 343hydrant inspections, 211

reporting faults to Sydney Water, 212station work routine, 513

hydrantsball valve hydrants, 214covers on, 213map books, 213pressure tests, 214reporting difficulty in opening, 213

hydrationcarbohydrate/electrolyte replacment beverages, 130policy, 179

hygienein the workplace, 83, 152infection control manual, 149

Iidentification

FRNSW identification cards, 251of equipment, 717wallets, 254

illnessreporting to Health Services, 189

impersonation of an emergency services officer, 675In Orders

awareness of, 569how to publish, 569publishing schedule, 569Standing Orders, 569

incident calls, receipt of at fire stations, 1

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incident communications, 112about non-operational personnel, 74

incident controlat airports, 79command structure, 60critical incident support, 136entry control, 72Incident Crew Management System, 63incident management team positions, 61incident management teams, response of, 11management of administrative staff, 75management of non-operational personnel, 74officer in charge, 60risk management, 55tabards, 696transfer of control after incidents, 131use of personal protective equipment, 72use of video technology, 632watching duty, 131

Incident Control Vehicles, video technology on, 632Incident Crew Management System, 63

operational guide, 66incident ground health monitoring, 67incident management teams

positions, 61response of, 11rosters, 11

incident notebooks, 586incident reports

See Australian Incident Reporting SystemIndependent Commission Against Corruption, statutory

powers to request information, 572inductions, contractor site safety, 536industrial recycled water, use of, 91infection prevention

hand washing, 152hygiene, 149manual, 149needle stick injuries, 150tick borne illnesses, 154vaccinations, 149while handling animals, 154workplace hygiene, 152

information managementdistribution of information, 565Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, 573intranet policy, 640password security, 637personnel information, 620policy, 551policy development, 565privacy policy, 616proposals for new forms, 568publicly available information, 571records management policy, 554requests for information, 571security, 554use of the Internet, 639version control, 568

information security, 573code of conduct, 363disclosure of information to consultants and contractors,

572

disclosure of information to government agencies, 572intranet information, 640policy, 554privacy policy, 616publicly available information, 571

infringement notices for tollways, 36initial issue of uniform and protective clothing, 680injured people

images of, 613removal of private property from, 117

injuriesneedle stick injuries, 150off duty, 317preservation of evidence at scenes involving serious

injuries, 116recurrence of work related, 193reporting of, 189sutured wounds, 155to civilians assisting at fires, 75to examination candidates, 461

injury management, 188insect repellent, 175insignia

exchange of, 675hire of, 675sale of, 675use of, 675

inspectionsof appliances, 670of electrical equipment, 731of equipment, 731of FRNSW quarters and residences, 538of hydrants, 211of vehicles for registration, 670work health and safety, 161

Inspectorsappointment as Duty Commander in the country, 277executive development program, 457

Inspectors Promotional Program, 447installation of smoke alarms by firefighters, 210Institution of Fire Engineers

equivalencies for holders of Certificate IV, 481exemption for Inspectors in Graduate examination, 481

insuranceclaims for damage to or theft of vehicles, 648cover for retained firefighters’ families, 512FRNSW’s third party, 53insurance assessors for workers’ compensation claims,

193of contractors working at FRNSW sites, 534of employees’ private property, 510of private property in vehicles, 648of private vehicles, 512of tradespersons’ tools, 511

intellectual propertycode of conduct, 368in electronic mail messages, 605in FRNSW database and computer programs, 567ownership of FRNSW information, 552

intellectual property policy, 555internal development programs, 453Internet

monitoring of use of, 639

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use of, 639Interpreter card and service, 547interviews, disciplinary, 425intranet

access to, 640information distribution using, 565security, 640

inventorieschecking of at permanent stations, 513of keys to premises, 516station inventories, 717

investigations, of deaths at work, 163ionisation smoke alarms, disposal of, 208isolation of automatic fire alarms, 78

Jjackets, winter, 693jacks, ground, depressurising of aerial ladder platforms, 656jewellery, 678job sharing

permanent firefighters, 344Joint Fire Services Standing Committee

See Fire Services Joint Standing Committeejournal articles, approval of, 541jump starting fire appliances, 649jumper leads, 649jury duty, 329

entitlements for, 330exemptions from, 329

Kkeyboard work, taking rest breaks from, 175keys

entry to premises without, 75inventory check, 516key bag seals, 517resealing of key bags, 516security of, 516, 518security of keys for vehicles, 648to FRNSW premises, 518use of by automatic alarm company representatives, 517

kidney machinesSee dialysis machines

Llabels identifying equipment for repair, 735lamp signals, 115language register, 548lateral transfers, administrative staff, 281laundering

after firefighting, 83protective clothing, 699uniform, 699

laundering, of PPE not to be done at home, 83lawn mowers, 780layflat firefighting hose, repair of, 758leasing of minor fleet vehicles, 659leather washers for brass standpipes, 777leave, 295

absence without leave, 295accrual of, 335adoption leave, 325

annual leave, 298applications for, 296applications from retained firefighters, 296attendance management policy, permanent firefighters,

300compassionate leave, 296consolidated leave, 323councillor’s leave, 334during Christmas and New Year, 297extended leave at double pay, 322for bone marrow donations, 318for Championships, 332for court attendances, 326for examinations, 326leave record cards, 338leave record information, 337leave without pay, 335long service leave, 319maternity leave, 325military leave, 333notification of, 295parental leave, 325paternity leave, 325pay advice slips to show entitlement, 337personal/carer’s leave, 325recrediting of, 318responsibility for authorisation, 490sick leave policy, administrative and technical staff, 308sick leave policy, permanent firefighters, 300to observe religious duties and days of significance, 331union leave, 336workers’ compensation leave, 192See also entries under different types of leave

leave record cards, 338leave record information on permanent firefighters pay

advice slips, 337leave without pay, 335

accrual of, 335lending of NSWFB equipment, 716letterhead

supply of, 793use of, 601

lettersanswering within 14 days, 611forms of address for, 599recommended practice for writing, 602standards for correspondence, 601templates for, 600use of letterhead for, 601who can sign, 602

level crossings, 34liability

not accepted for damage to staff’s private property, 510of drivers responding to calls, 27when installing smoke alarms, 210

Library, FRNSWto get copies of course and conference papers, 453to get copies of staff publications, 543

licences, driver’sSee driver’s licences

licences, fireworks, 221lifts, rescue from, 105lighting equipment

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portable lighting, 761torches, 761

lights, flashinguse of when driving, 28when not to use, 28

littering, 127lock outs, 6locker doors on appliances to be closed, 649locking fire stations, 524logbooks

for recording driving experience, 465for training, 431

logos, FRNSWsale, exchange or hire of, 564use of, 564

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 405long service leave, 319

applications for, 319calculation of, 319during peak holiday periods and special events, 320hourly formula for, 319quota for, 319recredit of due to sick leave, 318retained service being counted towards, 320

long vehicles, overtaking, 33loss of private property, FRNSW not liable for, 510LPOs

See Local Purchase OrdersLyme disease, infection prevention, 154

Mmail, threatening or suspicious, 249maintenance

of appliances, 671of bodywork on appliances, 671of fire blankets, 741of fire extinguishers, 741of FRNSW properties, 531of hose reels, 741of minor fleet, 660of Oxy-Viva equipment, 738of permanent fire stations, 513of personal protective equipment, 678of service exchange vehicles, 673of stretchers, 765of uniforms, 678

major emergency fleet, progressive withdrawal of, 644make up drills, 477maladministration, code of conduct, 365manual handling, 169

team lifting, 170maps of hydrants, 213marching in parades, 415masks, dust, 740maternity leave, 325maternity management protocol, 342maternity uniform, 687matrices, relieving, 355meal allowances, payments for, 500meals

arrangements for purchasing, 530hydration and nutrition policy, 179retained firefighters claiming allowances for, 493

supply of at incidents, 128medals

Australian Fire Service Medal, 399Commendation for Courageous Action, 402Commendation for Meritorious Service, 403Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, 405Medal for Conspicuous Bravery, 401National Medal, 400Queen’s Fire Service Medal, 400wearing of, 415

media kit, 539media policy, 539

public comment by FRNSW staff, 367use of aerial appliances, 46

medical access emergencies, 104medical assistance and transportation, 178medical certificates

dental certificates, 317for off duty injuries, 317for personal/carer’s leave, 325for sick leave, 310for workers’ compensation claims, 191sick leave without, 316submission process, 316WorkCover medical certificates, 191

medical examinationsfor re-appointment, 280for visual acuity, 177for workers’ compensation claims, 193reimbursement of costs for retained firefighter applicants,

269medical information, Vial of Life, 107Members of Parliament

provision of information to, 574visiting fire stations, 574

members of the publicinjured while assisting at fires, 75riding on fire appliances, 46wearing breathing apparatus, 73

Memorandum of Understandinglist of, 22recommended practice for, 22with Department of Juvenile Justice, 204with NSW Rural Fire Service, 22with Sydney Water, 93

memorandumsanswering within 14 days, 611guidelines for writing, 603templates for, 600, 603

memorial services, 415mentoring, 451mess uniform, 692military leave, 333Ministerial Community Service Award, 413Ministerials, guidelines for, 611minor fleet

allocation of vehicles, 660, 716availability of vehicles, 660changeover of vehicles, 662establishment, 659fringe benefits tax reporting, 663leasing, 659maintenance, 660

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modifications to, 646operating procedures, 660ordering, 659pool cars, 664private use of, 667registration inspections, 670running sheets, 665servicing, 666specifications, 659tyre replacement, 666

minutes, of committee meetings, 612miscellaneous transaction vouchers, 713misconduct, handling of complaints of, 396mixed crew stations, retained establishment standards, 260mobile devices

allocation of, 770use of, 770

mobile telephonesallocation of, 770allocation of to positions, 716on fire appliances, 771use of, 770use of personal mobile telephones, 114

modifications to vehicles, 646monorail incidents, 81motor drivers

See driversmotor driving

See drivingmotor vehicle accidents

preservation of evidence, 116pump operations at, 650See also accidents involving FRNSW vehicles

motor vehicle fires, fire risk of diesel fuel alternative, 102motorcycles, parking of on FRNSW premises, 528movement of fire appliances, 674Mowarm engine heaters, disconnection of, 650MSA Orion Gas Detector Use Record, 763mutual aid agreements with NSW Rural Fire Service, 23Mutual Aid Zones, requesting Rural Fire Service response

to, 23

Nname badges

supply of, 679wearing of, 679

National Medal, 400near misses, reporting of, 189needle stick injuries, 150New South Wales

See NSWnext of kin, notification of, 626no burn days, suspension of fire permits during, 241nominations for honours and awards, 398non-operational personnel, use of at incidents, 74notebooks, incident, 586notification

emergency contacts, 626of a firefighter’s pregnancy, 342of absence from duty, 295of accidents involving FRNSW vehicles, 53of ComCens of rescue unit status, 3of ComCens of response of additional appliances, 2

of criminal proceedings against employees, 397of damage or theft of vehicles, 648of delegation of incident command, 60of exposure to hazardous materials, 156of fire safety concerns, 219of injury, illness, exposure or near miss, 189of Office of Fair Trading of fires involving electrical

equipment, 118of Police of breaches of Rural Fires Act, 226of qualifications for operating appliances, 465of response to an emergency call, 29of security threats, 249of use of pesticides, 537persons to be notified of incidents, 118

NSW Department of Bush Fire ServicesSee NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW Fire BrigadesSee Fire and Rescue NSW

NSW Fire Brigades Band, special leave for members, 332NSW Fire Brigades Sports Association, 186NSW Office of Fair Trading to be notified of electrical

equipment involved in fires, 118NSW Police Aviation Support Branch

security cameras at, 632NSW Rural Fire Service

consultation with on total fire ban exemptions, 238Memorandum of Understanding with, 22mutual aid agreements with, 23participation in Fire Services Joint Standing Committee,

223radio communication with, 112requesting RFS response to Mutual Aid Zones or

significant assets, 23use of aircraft, 16

nutritionpolicy, 179supply of meals and refreshments, 128

Oobstruction of firefighters, 76occupational health and safety

See work health and safetyOccupational Physician

See Brigades’ Medical Officeroccurrence books

correction of mistakes in, 597disclosure of personal information from, 595duty to ensure that statements in are honest and truthful,

575identification of, 594recording of incidents in, 596recording retained firefighter's driving competency in,

465retention and disposal of, 598roster entries in, 594

off duty firefighters assisting at incidents, 20off duty injuries, 317officer in charge, 255officer ranks, 255

how to address, 599oil, purchasing and use of, 652Olympic cauldron, 236open access information, 573

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Open Training and Education Networkenrolment for Retained Station Management Program,

457flexi learning plans, 434reimbursement of fees for courses with, 433Senior Firefighter Promotional Program, 443

operational risk managementdynamic risk assessment, 56policy, 55

operational support positionscreation of, 257flexible annual leave for, 298progression and promotion, 449relief arrangements, 355secondment to, 291

operations bulletins, 58OTEN

See Open Training and Education Networkoverhaul operations, safe working practices, 111overhead electricity cables

RailCorp network, 80overseas travel, 505overseas visitors travelling in Australia, 507overtaking long vehicles, 33overtime

for retained staff shortages, 263priority of reasons for, 352

oxygen cylinders, 101Oxy-Viva equipment, 738

contents of Oxy-Viva sets, 738disinfection of, 739maintenance of, 738

Ppagers

allocation and use of, 770allocation of to positions, 716recording of messages, 770repairs, 775

parades, 415parental leave, 325

Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave, 325parking

at Alexandria complex, 529at Sydney Airport, 665exemptions from Australian Road Rules, 26infringement notices, 50of pool cars, 664of private vehicles on FRNSW premises, 528on steep inclines, 43security of FRNSW vehicles, 648use of hand brake, 43use of portable warning triangles, 115use of wheel chocks, 43

part change of shift, 348part time roster, 344passenger vehicles

See minor fleetpassing on near side, 38password security, 637

for ESCAT, 713patches, sale or exchange of, 675pay advice slips

consolidated leave balance shown on, 338leave entitlements on, 337leave record information on, 337salary information on, 622

payrolldeduction of donations to Police Boys Club, 496direct payment of wages to banks, 490fortnightly pay, 490payment of annual leave in advance, 491payments for retained firefighters, 491salary packaging, 494salary sacrificing for superannuation, 494submission of flexitime sheets, 489submission of time sheets, 489

Pelican Super Sabrelite 2000 torch, 761, 762penalty notices for driving offences, 49permanent firefighters

job sharing arrangements, 344permission to drive for Retained Firefighters, 465permits

for fireworks, 221to burn, 241

personal benefits, acceptance of, 370personal distress units

See distress signal unitspersonal fire blankets, 767personal information

disclosure of to financial institutions, 622emergency contacts, 626giving references, 270images of dead or injured people, 613in occurrence books, 595privacy policy, 616residential addresses of employees, 625service record cards, 624subpoenas for, 591

personal property, FRNSW not liable for loss or damage of, 510

personal protective equipmentcleaning after firefighting, 83code of conduct, 367entry control at incidents, 72entry control sign, 72external agency personnel wearing, 72not to be worn while travelling to and from work, 83policy, 678return of on retirement or resignation, 730routine checking, 513supply of, 690use by administrative staff at incidents, 75use of by non-operational personnel, 74use of during salvage and overhaul, 111

personal/carer’s leave, 325during Christmas and New Year, 297medical certificates for, 316statutory declarations for, 316

pest control, 537pesticides

use on FRNSW premises, 537petty cash procedures, 488photocopying

reducing waste, 711safe working practices, 176

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photographsof dead or injured people, 613of rescue incidents, 615

pile burns, 226plagiarism, 461platoon allocations, driver/operators of aerials not included,

349pocket doors on appliances to be closed, 649poles, fire, 171Police

breathing apparatus and personal protective equipment use by, 72

employees required to report arrest by, 397information to be given about accidents involving

FRNSW vehicles, 51liaison with on bushfire evacuations, 121notification of damage or theft of FRNSW vehicles, 648riding on fire appliances, 46statements for, 589

Police Accident Investigation Squad, 116Police Boys Club, donations to, 496Police Physical Evidence Section, 116policy development, 565political participation by employees, 367polling centres, managing incidents at, 109pollution

environment policy, 123prevention of during minor fuel and oil spills, 100to be avoided when washing appliances, 672

pool cars, use of, 664port authorities, may request assistance with hazmat

incidents, 5portable radios, security of, 768portable toilets, 130portable warning triangles, 115positioning of appliances

in proximity to fires, 40on private property, 40on unsealed surfaces, 40use of portable warning triangles, 115

post-FRNSW employment, 366post-nominals

use of AFSM, 399use of IFE’s, 481use of QFSM, 400

pre incident planning, 215dialysis machines, 106part of occupational health and safety risk assessment,

137station work routine, 513

pregnancymaternity management protocol, 342notification of, 342uniform entitlements during, 687

Premier’s Emergency Service Award, 412presentations to community groups, 201pressure testing of hydrants, 214privacy

code of conduct, 367disclosure of personal information to financial

institutions, 622information security, 554occurrence book information, 595

of dead or injured people, 613of electronic mail, 605of personnel information, 620policy, 616

private propertyFRNSW not liable for loss or damage of, 510, 648left in vehicles, 648protection of at emergency incidents, 116removal from injured/deceased persons, 117

private useof FRNSW resources, 368of vehicles, 667

private vehiclesclaiming allowances for the use of, 501insurance of, 512parking on FRNSW premises, 528Retained Firefighters responding in, 30

procedures, development of, 565professional development

external development programs, 454internal development programs, 453mentoring, 451plans, 456professional fees, payment of, 455training policy, 450

professional fees, payment of, 455Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, 396promotion

from Recruit to Qualified Firefighter, 436Qualified Firefighter application form, 439Senior Firefighter application form, 444to Senior Firefighter, 443to Station Officer, 445

protected disclosures, 383protective clothing

boots, wearing problems, 695cold climate and alpine stations, 680disposal of, 726duty wear, 678initial issue, 680introducing new, 714laundering, 699policy, 678raincoats, 694repairs, 690replacement issue, 683return of on retirement or resignation, 730re-use of, 688suggestions about, 714sunglasses, 175supply of, 690See also uniform

protocolcultural and religious protocols, 546

public affairs, 539cultural and religious protocols, 546customer cards, 546fundraising calendars, 544media kit, 539media policy, 539public comment by FRNSW staff, 367requests to film the FRNSW, 540sponsorship policy, 543

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public educationchildren visiting fire stations, 526protecting homes against bushfires, 240

Public interest disclosures policy, 386public relations

See public affairsPublic Safety Training Package

equivalence, 441recruit training program, 440

publicationexternal, approval of, 541on AFAC Knowledge Web, 542protection of intellectual property, 555

publications, methods for distribution of, 565publicly available information, 571pump operations

at motor vehicle accidents, 650involving aerial appliances, 656practice for water tanker drivers, 471Recruit training, 465training of Retained Firefighters, 465training on rural pumpers, 470use of cross-over valve on Godiva UMPX multi-pressure

pumps, 650pumpers

allocation of additional pumpers to stations, 643classification of, 653rural, driver training, 470Varley Commander throttle modification, 655

pumpsdry vacuum tests, 650Godiva UMPX multi-pressure pumps, 650reducing exposure to exhaust fumes during pump tests,

172purchasing

credit cards, use of, 488ESCAT permissions for, 713financial delegations, 483fuel, 652minor fleet vehicles, 659occupational health and safety risk assessment, 137oil, 652policy, 706procedures, 483recycled stationery, 711recycling, 711unsolicited product offers, 714waste reduction, 711

Qquarantine of failed equipment, 732Queens Fire Service Medal, 400

Rradiation gauges, 102radiation, ultra violet, protection against, 174radio codes

code 40, 135code 7, 29for activation of Critical Incident Support Team, 135

radio communicationsin shopping centres, 113recording of messages, 770

with Rural Fire Service, 112with Rural Fire Service aircraft, 16, 112

radio equipmentdonation of, 709security of, 768

railway incidents, safe working procedures at, 80railway lines, driving over, 34raincoats, 694rainwater tanks, use of water from, 89rank insignia during higher duties, 678rank structure, 255recall of off duty firefighters, 20recharging fire extinguishers, 741recognition of prior learning course participation policy,

450recommended practices for operational equipment, 705reconciliation with Aboriginal people, 545

action plan, 545recording of communications, 770recording of radio, telephone and paging messages, 770records management

code of conduct, 367correspondence, 601policy, 554retention of selection committee documents, 282zone office records, retention and disposal of, 598See also information management

recovery kits, 132Recruit Firefighters

allocation of annual leave groups, 298recruit training

retained firefighter, 435units of competency, 440

recruitment, 268of retained firefighters, 268of temporary staff, 270selection criteria, 269

recurrence of work related injuries, 193recycled water

agricultural, use of, 91industrial, use of, 91MOU with Sydney Water, 93use of reticulated recycled water, 87

recycling policy, 123, 711Red Cross Society, blood donations to, 186reduced fire risk cigarettes, reporting fires caused by, 584references, policy, 270reflective tape on standpipes, 776refresher training, 479refreshments

hydration and nutrition policy, 179litter disposal, 127payment of allowances, 500refreshment packs, 128retained firefighters claiming allowances for, 493

registerof conflicts of interest, 376of gifts, 370

rehabilitationobligations under workers’ compensation act, 193return to work program, 196travelling entitlements while on, 508

reimbursement of fees

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for Deakin Australia Undergraduate Certificate, 481for OTEN courses for CBT, 433for retained firefighter applicants’ medical examinations,

269for Retained Station Management Program, 457not available for flexi learning plans for Senior

Firefighters and Station Officers, 434relieving

amendments to relieving matrices, 355in operational support positions, 355outside your Fire District, 353

relieving allowances, payment of during station redevelopments, 533

relieving firefightersallocation of at change of shift, 345priority for allocation of, 352submission of time sheets, 489

religious ceremonies, exemption from total fire bans for, 237

religious duties and days of significance, observance of, 331

religious protocols, 546remedial action policy, 424remote area recreation leave travelling allowance, 503rental rates for employee housing, 343repairs

to canvas goods, 777to equipment, 734to fire extinguishers, 741to hose reels, 741to layflat firefighting hose, 758to pagers, 775to standpipes, 776

report writing, 610reporting

corrupt conduct, 382fraud, 382protected disclosures, 383

reportsCommunity Activity Reporting System, 593court statements, 589duty to ensure that statements in are honest and truthful,

575incident reports, 578of accidents involving FRNSW vehicles, 53of breaches of code of conduct, 369of fire safety concerns, 219of injury, illness, exposure or near miss, 189on extensions of fire district boundaries, 224on off duty injuries, 317on training programs, 453on transfer of personnel, 289

reptile retrieval, 7requisition of stores from AE Baker, 788rescue equipment

disposal of, 726reporting of damage or loss, 766rescue stretchers, 765use of harpoon friction device for self rescue, 765

rescue operations, 104air bag warning stickers, 105call offs, 19involving dialysis machines, 105

involving the rail network, 80lift rescue, 105medical access emergencies, 104penalty for obstruction, 76photographs and videos of, 615reptile retrievals, 7response of additional appliances, 2response of heavy rescue appliances, 3urban search and rescue, 13

Rescue Section, Ingleburn, security cameras at, 630rescue training, 471

basic life support training, 471rescue units, notification of status, 3resetting of automatic fire alarms, 78residential address of employees, 625residential qualification of retained firefighters, 268resignations, 293

incident notebook to be archived, 588placement on honorary list, 293return of personal protective equipment, 730return of uniform, 730re-use of protective clothing, 688

responseavailability of rescue units, 3availablility of retained stations, 263delayed, 18mutual aid agreements, 23notification of, 29of additional appliances, 2of off duty country Station Officers, 11of Recruit Retained Firefighters, 435of senior officers, safe driving practices, 28of specialist appliances crewed by two firefighters, 3of specialist officers, safe driving practices, 28of urban search and rescue task forces, 13out of area, 23rescue call offs, 19safe driving practices during, 27to commonwealth property, 59to hazmat incidents on State waters, 5to heritage wharves, 10to incident calls received at fire stations, 1to lock outs, 6to medical access emergencies, 104to Mutual Aid Zones, requesting Rural Fire Service

response, 23to no caller on line incidents, 4to reptile retrievals, 7to significant assets, requesting Rural Fire Service

response, 23turnout drills, 477use of lights and sirens during, 28using fixed wing aircraft, 15using helicopters, 15

restricted duty firefighters on watchroom duty, 351resuscitation

shields, 740training, 471

resuscitators, Oxy-Viva, maintenance of, 738Retained Firefighter Telephone Alerting System, recording

of messages on, 770Retained Firefighters

applications for annual leave, 296

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applications for long service leave, 296appointment of supernumeraries, 261attendance requirements, 262authorised duties, hours of work for, 491availability of, 263building on fire station premises, 537claims for higher duties, 493crewing levels, 263death and disability contributions, 495establishment standards, 258establishment standards for mixed crew stations, 260family members covered by FRNSW insurance, 512insurance of private vehicles, 512make up drills, 477payments for activities, 491qualifying as motor drivers, 465recruit training, 435recruitment of, 268recruits, response by, 435reimbursement of costs for medical examinations, 269reimbursement of OTEN fees, 434relinquishment of seniority, 289residential qualification, 268responding in private vehicles, 30response by recruits, 435response coverage, 263response of additional appliances for transport, 2return to work program, 198secondary employment, 288seniority after transfer to another Brigade, 291service as counting towards long service leave, 320staffing water tankers, 266Station Management Program, 457suitable duties for, 198supernumeraries, appointment of to retained brigades,

261supplementary workers’ compensation benefits, 194time sheets, 493training with permanent firefighters, 477transfers, 291variations to staffing retained brigades, 258visiting permanent stations, 459

Retained Station Management Program, 457reticulated water supply systems, 87retirement

abolition of age retirement, 293incident notebook to be archived, 588placement on honorary list, 293return of personal protective equipment, 730return of uniform, 730

return to work program, 196re-usable protective clothing, 688reversing vehicles, 39Right of Information Officer, 573risk assessment

dynamic risk assessment, 56of suspicious substances, 98of white powder, 98work health and safety risk assessment policy, 137

risk managementbullying, 387bushfire risk management, 225Community Activity Reporting System, 593

community safety activities, 201conflicts of interest, 373corruption, 380fire safety in buildings, 219fire station readiness contingency plans, 217fraud, 380gifts, benefits and hospitality, 370information security, 554operational risk management policy, 55policy, 201pre incident planning, 215security alerts, 68security policy, 247

riversnon-tidal, use of water from, 90tidal, use of water from, 90

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1998, 47, 48Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road

Rules) Regulation 1999, Clause 139, 31road transport legislation, 25Roads and Traffic Authority

licence upgrades, 462roll call, 513roster entries in occurrence books, 594rosters

duty roster, 352part time roster, 344

RPLSee recognition of prior learning

rubber stamps, not to be used instead of signatures, 575running sheets, 665Rural Fire Service

See NSW Rural Fire ServiceRural Fires Act 1997

Section 99, 237rural pumper driver training, 470

Ssacred ceremonies, exemption from total fire bans for, 237safety bulletins, 146safety harnesses to be worn on aerial appliances, 656safety officers’ risk assessment responsibilities, 57safety representatives, 143salary information, disclosure of to financial institutions,

622salary packaging, 494

impact of FBT and GST, 494superannuation, 494

saleof equipment, 726of FRNSW uniform or insignia, 675of NSWFB property, 726of uniforms, 726

salt water, use of, 90saluting, 415salvage operations

care to be taken not to destroy evidence, 116safe working practices, 111

salvage sheets, repair of, 777SCBA

See breathing apparatusschool children visiting fire stations, 526school holidays, long service leave during, 320

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seals, key bag, 517seat belts, 44

inability to use, 44wearing of, 44

secondary employment, 363policies, 288

secondment of permanent firefighters, 291security

alerts, 68at the Greenacre complex, 524boxes, 518code of conduct, 368identification cards, 251information security, 554of Commonwealth property, 59of electronic security access cards, 521of fire stations, 516, 524of FRNSW premises, 518, 521of FRNSW vehicles, 648of hand held radios, 768of key cabinets, 518of keys to FRNSW premises, 518of keys to private premises, 516of passwords, 637policy, 247reporting threats, 249security cameras, 630

security camerasat Ingleburn Rescue Section, 630at Tamworth Fire Station, 630at Tweed Heads Fire Station, 630overt video surveillance policy, 627

security devices, smoke screen, 82selection committee documents, retention of, 282self contained breathing apparatus

See breathing apparatusseminars

approval of presentations at, 541policy for attendance at, 450

semi-official telephones, 773Senior Firefighters Promotional Program, 443seniority, 289

of transferred retained firefighters, 291retained firefighters may relinquish, 289

service exchange vehiclescallsigns for, 654location and use of, 644maintenance of, 673

service numbersSee employee numbers

service record cards, 624service reports

derogatory reports to be shown to subject firefighter, 624for promotion, 439on Station Officers at country stations, 278

servicinglabelling of equipment for, 735of equipment, 734of minor fleet vehicles, 666of station equipment, 513

sewage farms, use of water from, 91sexual harassment, prevention of, 387sharps

handling, 150needle stick injuries, 150

shiftschange of, 345eight hours to elapse between, 348full or part change of, 348

shopping centres, radio repeaters in, 113short messaging service, recording of, 770sick leave

dental certificates, 317during Christmas and New Year, 297medical certificates for, 316permanent firefighters attendance management, 300policy for administrative and technical staff, 308recredit of annual and long service leave during, 318reporting of, 295without a medical certificate, 316

signalshand, 115lamp, 115

signatures on books or documents, 575significant assets, requesting Rural Fire Service response to,

23signing official documents, 575

use of signature, 575sirens on appliances

See audible warning devicessite handover forms, 131skill hire policy, 270sleeping on night shift, 350Smoke Alarm and Battery Replacement Program facilitator

guide, 210smoke alarms

disposal of, 208endorsement of, 205enquiries, 209for the deaf and hearing impaired, 208installation of by firefighters, 210ionisation, 206legislation, 206, 209location of, 207photoelectric, 206policy, 206

smoke detectorsSee smoke alarms

smoke screen security devices, 82smoking

disposing of cigarette butts, 127policy on, 167

SMSSee short messaging service

soap, 152social clubs not permitted to sell fire safety equipment, 205software

FRNSW copyright in, 567not to be used unless approved, 785NSWFB software not to be used on non-NSWFB

computers, 786spare appliances, maintenance of, 671special events, long service leave during, 320special leave for Band members, 332specifications for minor fleet, 659spectacles

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sunglasses, 175wearing of, 177

speed limiting devices on appliances, 31speed zones, 40 km/h, at incidents, 41spelling in correspondence, 601Sphagsorb, 765spillages

cleanup of oil spills, 100supply of dry absorbent for, 765

sponsorshippolicy, 543

sporting events, participation in by FRNSW employees, 186

Sports Association, NSWFB, 186spotted fever, infection prevention, 154sprinklers, domestic, 208staffing

of water tankers, 266retained stations, 263

standard operational guidelines, 55standbys, lights and sirens not to be used when responding

to, 28Standing Orders, 569

authority of, 568standing to attention, 415standpipes

application of reflective tape to, 776connection with ball valve hydrants, 214leather washers, 777repair of, 776use of on hydrants, 776

starter motors, 649State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989

penalty for obstruction of rescue unit, 76Section 63B, 675section 63B, 564

State Emergency Service Act 1989penalty for obstruction, 76

State Fleet, hiring cars from, 663State waters, response to hazmat incidents on, 5statement of commitment, 545Statement of commitment to reconciiliation, 545statement of earnings, process for obtaining, 622statement of employment, 270statements of attainment, 432static water supply

program, 93use of water from, 89

station inventories, 717Station Management Program for Retained Firefighters,

457Station Officers

appointment to country stations, 277country, responding to incidents when off duty, 11duties, 513promotional program entry requirements, 445recall to duty at country fire stations, 11reports on service at country fire stations, 278senior firefighter to take charge of station in the absence

of, 289station records, retention and disposal of, 598station registers, 598Station Training Program, 474

station work routines, 513stationery

corporate stationery, 793evaluation of unsolicited product offers, 714purchase of recycled, 711purchasing of recycled, 711recycling of, 711

stations, fireSee fire stations

statutory declarations, 576for personal/carer’s leave, 325for personal/carer’s leave, submission process, 316

stop signs, 32stopping, exemptions from Australian Road Rules for, 26storage tanks, use of water from, 89stores, 787

AE Baker contract, 788direct supply to fire stations, 788emergency supply of, 787excessive accumulation of, 793purchase of recycled, 711supply of corporate stationery, 793use of miscellaneous transaction vouchers, 713

stowage, modifications to, 646street identification drills, 478stretchers

maintenance of, 765rescue stretchers, 765safe working practices when using with aerial appliances,

657structure collapse operations, 13sub-leasing of FRNSW premises, 538subpoenas, 591

for court attendance, 326subsidies for home telephones, 773suggestions

about equipment, 714about protective clothing, 714

suitable dutiesfor Permanent Firefighters, 197

suitable duties for Retained Firefighters, 198Sunday drill, 476sunglasses, 175sunlight, protection from, 174sunscreen lotion, 175Super Sabrelite torch, 761, 762superannuation

payments during extended leave at double pay, 322salary sacrificing for, 494

Superintendents, professional development plan for, 456supernumeraries, appointment of, 261supplementary benefits for retained firefighters on workers

compensation, 194Supply Catalogue

appliance equipment to be ordered from, 647equipment to be ordered from, 710

Supply Catalogue, ElectronicSee ESCAT

supply of meals and refreshments at, 129surveillance

at incidents, 632overt video surveillance policy, 627security cameras, 630

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suspensionguidelines, 425of drivers, 53

suspicious substances, risk assessment of, 98sutured wounds, 155swimming pools

use of in static water supply program, 93use of water from, 89

Sydney Airport car park, use of, 665Sydney Communication Centre’s toll free telephone

number, 769Sydney Water

memorandum of understanding with, 93reporting hydrant faults to, 212

syringes, handling of, 150

Ttabards, ICS, 696Tamworth Fire Station

security cameras at, 630tank to pump valves, closure of, 651tanks, appliance, use of water from, 90tape recordings, access to Communication Centres, 586tape, barricade, for hazardous materials incidents, 764team lifting, 170telephones

allocation of, 770how to answer, 599insurance cover for retained firefighters’ families

answering, 512recording of messages, 770reporting of problems with triple zero system, 768subsidies for semi-official, 773threatening calls, dealing with, 249tracing calls, 249use of, 770use of personal mobile telephones, 114

templates for correspondence, 600temporarily off line stations

for fire safety talks, 203for pile burns, 226for training activities, 462retained stations, 263

temporary staff, hiring of, 270tenancy agreements for FRNSW premises, 538tenants not to sub-lease FRNSW premises, 538termination of incidents, 131terrorism

See counter-terrorismthirty eight hour week leave, information on permanent

firefighters pay advice slips, 337threatened species sites, protection of, 126throttle modification to Varley Commanders, 655tick borne illnesses, infection prevention, 154time sheets

capturing work health and safety costs, 148duty to ensure that statements in are honest and truthful,

575recording of workers’ compensation absences, 192responsibilities of managers and supervisors, 490retained firefighters, 493submission of, 489submission of administrative and technical staff’s, 490

submission of relieving staff’s, 489to private premises, 516toilet facilities at incidents, 130TOL stations

See temporarily off line stationstoll exemptions, 36toll free telephone number for Sydney Communication

Centre, 769torches

Pelican Super Sabrelite 2000, 761, 762Wolflite hand lamp, 761

total fire bans, 230exemptions, 237exemptions for building construction/demolition during,

237exemptions for disposal of diseased animal carcasses, 237exemptions for hot air balloons, 237exemptions for religious/sacred ceremonies, 237exemptions under Schedule 18, 238lighting fireworks during, 221, 230permits to burn during, 241staffing water tankers during, 266use of barbecues, 234

towingfoam trailers, 657trailers, 30

traffic signalsdriving through red lights, 32

trailersfoam, 657loading, 30modifications to, 646parking private trailers on FRNSW premises, 528towing, 30

train incidents, safe working procedures at, 80training, 129

accommodation entitlements, 452Brigade exercises, 480calendar, 462certificates, issue of, 432Commercial Safety Training Services, 202competency based training, 431external development programs, 454in basic life support, 471in first aid, 471in reptile retrieval, 7in rescue, 471in work health and safety, 473Inspectors Promotional Program, 447internal development programs, 453joint training for permanent and retained firefighters, 477Level 1 to Qualified Firefighter program, 437library to receive copies of course papers, 453logbooks, 431mentoring, 451of fire wardens, 202of public, 202plagiarism unacceptable in, 461probity and ethical standards for examinations and

assessments, 461professional development training policy, 450protection of Aboriginal, cultural and threatened species

sites during, 126

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recruit retained firefighters, 435refresher training, 479reports on training courses, 453requests for commercial, 202Retained Station Management Program, 457selection of courses, 451skills maintenance at permanent stations, 513statements of attainment, 432Station Training Program, 474travel entitlements, 452use of facilities at Alexandria complex for, 529use of water, 86water conservation during, 92

training appliances, callsigns for, 654training logbooks, 431tram lanes, 36tram lines, driving over, 34transfer of assets form, 716Transfer Review Committee, 290transfers, 289

handover of equipment allocated to position, 716of retained firefighters, 291review guidelines, 290secondment of permanent firefighters, 291Station Commanders to report, 289

transfers, lateral, of administrative staff, 281transit lanes, 36travel

air travel in Australia, 505by overseas visitors, 507cash advances for expenses, 501compensation for while on rehabilitation, 508entitlements for training courses, 452frequent flyer points, 506overseas travel, 505

travel allowancesclaim forms for, 501for air travel in Australia, 505for overseas travel, 505remote area recreation leave, 503

triple zero callsrecording of, 770reporting problems with, 768response to no caller on line, 4when people call fire stations instead, 1

truck lanes, 36turn out duties, 351Tweed Heads Fire Station

security cameras at, 630tyres

replacement of in the minor fleet, 666SIMS worksheet, 670

Uultra violet radiation, protection from, 174unifom, 695uniform

ankle boots, 692code of conduct, 367cold climate and alpine stations, 680disposal of, 726dress uniform, 678duty wear, 678

exchange of, 675for ceremonial occasions, 415hire of, 675honorary members, 293initial issue, 680jewellery, 678laundering, 699maternity uniform, 342maternity wear, 687mess uniform, 692policy, 678raincoats, 694repairs, 690replacement issue, 683return of on resignation or retirement, 730sale of, 675supply of, 690use of, 675wearing of name badges on, 679winter jackets, 693See also protective clothing

union leave, 336union officials visiting fire stations, 525unions, who can sign letters to, 602unique numbering system for employee numbers, 623unsolicited product offers, 714urban search and rescue policy, 13use during total fire bans, 236

Vvaccinations, 149Varley Commander throttle modification, 655vehicles

damage to FRNSW, 648fires in FRNSW, 648fringe benefit tax on private use, 667private use of, 667registration inspections, 670reversing, 39risk assessments, 645running sheets, 665SIMS worksheet, 670theft of FRNSW, 648

version control of documents, 568Vial of Life, 107victims, reporting welfare concerns about, 118video surveillance

at incidents, 632policy, 627security cameras, 630

videosof dead or injured people, 613of rescue incidents, 615

vilificationprevention and management of, 387

visitors to Alexandria complex, 529visitors to fire stations

children’s groups, 526entry in occurrence book, 525Members of Parliament, 574retained firefighters visiting permanent stations, 459to deposit Halons, 527union officials, 525

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Volunteer FirefightersSee Retained Firefighters

Wwarning triangles, 115washers, leather, for brass standpipes, 777washing, 152

during water restrictions, 95of appliances, 672of hose, 672

waste paper bins, fire hazards of, 785waste reduction

code of conduct, 365in purchasing, 711policy, 123

watching duty, 131watchroom duties, 351

of restricted duty firefighters, 351sleeping on N duty, 350

waterauthority to use, 86conservation of, 92operational use, 86restrictions, 95salt, use of, 90use of for washing appliances, 672

water restrictions, 95exemptions for hosing engine bays, 97

water supplyagricultural recycled water, 91appliance tanks, 90conservation of, 92creeks, 90dams, 90fire protection system, use of, 89harbours, 90hydrants, 211industrial recycled water, 91operational use, 86rainwater tanks, 89recycled water, use of, 87reticulated potable water, use of, 87static water supply program, 93storage tanks, use of, 89swimming pools, 89tidal rivers, 90water tanks in bushfire prone areas, 94

water tankersdriver training, 470pump operations practice, 471response of, 3staffing of, 266

water tanksin bushfire prone areas, 94on appliances, driving when partly full, 30rainwater tanks, 89storage tanks, 89

weather, recording of during bushfires, 79websites, approval to publish on external, 541Welcome to and acknowledgement of country guidelines,

545welfare assistance for families during major incidents, 186wellbeing, policy, 185

Westpac bank account, 487wharves, heritage, response to, 10wheel chocks

correct positioning of, 43inspection of, 43use during pumping operations, 43use when parking, 43

whipper snippers, safe use of, 171white powder incidents

at polling centres, 109risk assessment, 98

winter jackets, 693wireless cards, allocation and use of, 770work health and safety, 137

bullying, prevention and management of, 387consultation arrangements, 143contractor site safety inductions, 536control of hazardous materials, 157costs, 148during keyboard work, 175during manual handling, 169during overhaul operations, 111during salvage operations, 111during station redevelopments, 533dynamic risk assessment, 56emergency procedures for FRNSW workplaces, 164exposure to hazardous materials, 156fatigue management policy, 168harassment, prevention of, 387health, fitness and wellbeing policy, 185hyrdation, 179in design of buildings, 531incident ground health monitoring, 67infection prevention, 149inspections, 161job selection criteria, 269medical assistance and transportation, 178no smoking policy, 167nutrition, 179of administrative and technical staff at incidents, 75of contractors working at operational FRNSW sites, 534of non-operational personnel at incidents, 74operational risk management policy, 55policy, 137post occupancy reviews, 531privacy of health information, 616risk assessment policy, 137safety bulletins, 146safety representatives, 143training, 473use of copying machines, 176use of whipper snippers, 171workplace hygiene, 152

WorkCoverapproved first aid course, 471certification of aerial appliance operators, 467fireworks licences, 221inspectors, powers of, 572investigations into deaths, 163medical certificates, 191

workers’ compensation, 188for sporting events, 186making a claim for, 191

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medical examinations, 193recording of absences, 192recurrence of work related injuries, 193rehabilitation, 193reporting of injuries, 189return to work program, 196supplementary benefits for retained firefighters, 194WorkCover medical certificates to be provided, 191

working from home, 339Working with Aboriginal people protocol, 545workplace complaints, resolving, 416workplace inspections, 161workplace safety

See occupational health and safetyworkshops, policy for attendance at, 450wreath laying, 415

YYouth Justice Conferences, 204

Zzone boundaries, changes to, 489

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