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New South Wales Fire Brigades
 NSW Fire Brigades insignia The NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) is the NSW government agency responsible for managing fire emergencies in the major cities, metropolitan areas and towns across rural and regional NSW. Under the Fire Brigades Act 1989 NSWFB also protect the State from hazardous material (HAZMAT) incidents and by extension of this capability, the consequences of terrorism. NSWFB also provide a rescue capability across the State. Image File history File links 325nswfbemindex. ...
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A hazardous material (HAZMAT) is any solid, liquid, or gas that can cause harm to humans, other living organisms, or the environment due to being radioactive, flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, a biohazard, an oxidizer, an asphyxiant, or capable of causing severe allergic reactions. ...
Rescue refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of additional injury. ...
The NSW Fire Brigades emblem
The NSW Fire Brigades emblem includes the NSW State emblem with the State motto 'Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites', which is latin for 'Newly Risen How Brightly You Shine'.
History
The New South Wales Fire Brigades (NSWFB)was established on 14 February 1884 replacing the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Sydney. Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ...
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and since its opening it has become an international symbol of Sydney Sydney (pronounced ) is the state capital of New South Wales, located on the east coast of Australia. ...
Commissioner Greg Mullins AFSM
The NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) is the seventh largest urban fire service in the world, with more than 6400 firefighters serving at 338 fire stations throughout the state, 300 support staff, and 3500 Community Fire Unit volunteers. Greg Mullins was appointed as Commissioner of the NSW Fire Brigades on 4 July 2003. He is the first person in the history of the NSWFB to be appointed as both Chief Fire Officer / CEO, and to have come from the Brigades’ ranks.
Commissioner Mullins joined the NSWFB in 1978 after serving for six years as a volunteer firefighter with the NSW Bushfire Service. He rose steadily through the ranks serving in operational and specialist positions, becoming a Station Officer in 1990, a District Officer (Inspector) in 1992, a Superintendent in 1995, and an Assistant Commissioner in 1996. In 2000 he was appointed as Director State Operations. He has represented Australian fire services nationally and internationally on issues concerning emergency management, managing the consequences of terrorist attacks, and urban search and rescue.
Organization A permanent firefighter is a full-time firefighter. Permanent firefighters work in a fire station as part of a platoon. Each fire station has four platoons on rotating shifts each containing anywhere between three to 12 firefighters of various ranks. The number depends on the size and nature of the fire station. Each platoon is supervised by a Station Officer. It has been suggested that Firefighter Assist and Search Team be merged into this article or section. ...
Each fire station is part of a Zone containing between nine and 27 fire stations and headed by a Zone Commander. These Zones are then grouped in Regions (North, South and West) headed by a Regional Commander.
A retained station is a ‘part time’ station where ‘part time’ retained firefighters work. The station is not a permanently staffed station, meaning the firefighters are ‘on call’ from home or work rather than on duty at the station. However retained stations respond to emergencies 24 hours a day. Retained firefighters use the same vehicles, equipment and uniforms as their permanent counterparts, the only visible differences being their shoulder and helmet ranks which are red as opposed to white/black. - Community fire unit volunteers
Community fire units (CFUs) are volunteer teams of local residents trained to safeguard their homes during a bushfire, until the fire brigades can get there, or to 'mop up' after a fire has passed so fire units can be released to attend more urgent incidents. CFU members are not firefighters. The aim of the CFU program is to reduce the impact of bushfires on the community and to protect life and property from bushfires. A typical team is made up of six to 12 members. Recruitment is within the local community. Local fire stations conduct regular training sessions with volunteers.The training focus is on bushfire education, prevention and preparation. Backburning in Townsville, Australia to prevent bushfires. ...
Area of service in New South Wales The NSW Fire Brigades has 338 fire stations across NSW protecting 90% of the State's population. The NSW Fire Brigades Rescue conduct a variety of rescue operations state wide, ranging from the release of persons from transport, domestic and industrial incidents to animal rescues. In addition there are specially trained teams that carry out swift water, alpine and vertical rescues and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR). NSWFB Rescue also works in conjunction with other government agencies including the NSW Police Force, Ambulance Service of NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service. Badge of the NSW Police The New South Wales Police (also NSW Police or NSWPOL) is the primary law enforcement agency in the State of New South Wales, Australia. ...
- Hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
The NSW Fire Brigades is responsible for protecting the whole of New South Wales from hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents. We have the authority to attend, combat and render safe any land-based or inland waterway spillage of hazardous materials within the State.
All fire stations are equipped with trained personnel and resources for dealing with hazmat incidents. Each fire station receives hazardous materials awareness training and equipment to combat minor spills of hydrocarbons, gas leaks and emergency decontamination procedures. The NSW Fire Brigades has three specialist Hazardous Materials Response Units operating from Sydney (Greenacre), Newcastle and Shellharbour. They have advanced capabilities in detection of toxic industrial chemicals, volatile substances and chemical warfare agents.
Intermediate hazardous materials response is delivered by 14 strategically located units, including six with a waterways response capability. Each unit is equipped with detection equipment and has the capability to access chemical databases with information on chemical, biological, radiological and toxic industrial chemical substances.
The NSW Fire Brigades supports the Rural Fire Service of NSW during and after bushfires in New South Wales. The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) is a volunteer firefighting service and is responsible for providing fire protection to over 90% of the geographical area of the state of New South Wales in Australia. ...
The NSWFB Counter-terrorism and Aviation Unit was established in March 2003 to manage the planning, development and implementation of the counter-terrorism and aviation capability. Counter-terrorism refers to the practices, tactics, and strategies that governments, militaries, and other groups adopt in order to fight terrorism. ...
The NSW Fire Brigades jointly funds and operates a BK 117 helicopter in partnership with the NSW Police Aviation Support Branch. The helicopter's primary role is response during the crisis and consequence management phases of a terrorist event. It also provides general air transport of both equipment and personnel for complex and/or protracted hazardous materials or rescue incidents and firefighting operations. The Bell 206 of Canadian Helicopters Robinson Helicopter Company (USA) R44, a four seat development of the R22 A helicopter is an aircraft which is lifted and propelled by one or more horizontal rotors. ...
Badge of the NSW Police The New South Wales Police (also NSW Police or NSWPOL) is the primary law enforcement agency in the State of New South Wales, Australia. ...
A terrorist is one who promotes widespread feelings of overwhelming imminent danger in order to change the mindset of the general populous, usually for political purposes. ...
Rescue refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of additional injury. ...
- Fire investigation and research
The NSW Fire Brigades Fire Investigation and Research Unit (FIRU) provides a range of investigative and research services to both internal and external customers including research into human and structural behaviour during fire, and the associated impacts for performance based building design. The Fire Investigation and Research Unit assists with determining fire causes and liaises closely with Police and other investigators.
Fire Engines (Appliances)
 Varley Commander type Pumper All NSW Fire Brigades fire engines are custom designed. The specialised equipment to be carried on fire vehicles (called appliances) is drawn from a standardised listing which forms a managed inventory and is specific to each appliance type and model. Standardisation of inventory is extremely important as this ensures equipment is stowed in an approved and ergonomic manner. It is also ensures the appliance is not overloaded and is within its legal load carrying capacity. Image File history File links Varleysidefront. ...
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Pumpers
Chassis Make & Model: Isuzu FTS750 Body Manufacturer: Mills Tui Australia Pty. Ltd., Queensland Commissioned: 2003-2004 (8 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 6 Chassis Make & Model: Isuzu FTR800 Body Manufacturer: Skilled Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. Commissioned: 1999-2003 (139 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 6 Chassis Make & Model: VSV Commander Mk3 Body Manufacturer: Varley Specialised Vehicles Ltd. Commissioned: 2001 - 2005 (52 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 6 - PumperClass 4 (Scania P94D)
Chassis Make & Model: Scania P94 DB4x2NA 310 Crew Cab Body Manufacturer: Australian Fire Company Commissioned: 2000 - 2001 (12 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 5 - Pumper Class 4 (Varley Commander)
Chassis Make & Model: VSV Commander Mk2 Body Manufacturer: Varley Specialised Vehicles Ltd. Commissioned: 2000 - 2004 (37 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 6 Chassis Make & Model: VSV Commander Mk2 Body Manufacturer: Varley Specialised Vehicles Ltd. Commissioned: 2000
Aerials
Chassis Make & Model: Scania P94 GB6x4NB 310 Body Manufacturer: Mills-Tui Ltd., New Zealand Commissioned: 2000-2001 (10 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 5 Chassis Make & Model: Iveco EuroMover 190 E 34 Body Manufacturer: Iveco Magirus AG / Varley Spec. Vehicles Commissioned: 2001 - 2003 (2 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 2 - Aerial Ladder Platform 37m (Mercedes/Bronto)
Chassis Make & Model: Mercedes Benz K2435 Body Manufacturer: Alexander Perrie & Co. Pty. Ltd. Commissioned: 1996 - 2001 (6 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 2 - Aerial Ladder Platform 37m (Scania/Bronto)
Chassis Make & Model: Scania P124 GB 8x4 Body Manufacturer: Alexander Perrie & Co. Pty. Ltd. Commissioned: 2004 (1 Vehicle) Crew Capacity: 2 - Aerial Ladder Platform 27m (Scania/Bronto)
Chassis make & Model: Scania P94 GB 4x2 Body Manufacturer: Alexander Perrie & Co. Pty. Ltd. Commissioned: 2004 (1 vehicle)
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Chassis Make & Model: Mercedes Benz Actros 2648 (6x4) Trailer Manufacturer: Maxicube Trailers Pty. Ltd. Commissioned: 1999 (1 Vehicle) Crew Capacity: 2 Image File history File links Heavy_hazmat. ...
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Chassis Make & Model: International 1850G LPV Body Manufacturer: Mills-Tui Limited (New Zealand) Commissioned: 1999 - 2000 (3 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 3 Chassis Make & Model: Isuzu FRR550 Crew Cab Body Manufacturer: Mills-Tui Limited (Australia) Commissioned: 2001 (1 Vehicle) Crew Capacity: 3 Chassis Make & Model: Mercedes Benz Sprinter 413CDI high roof Body Manufacturer: Caddy Storage Systems Commissioned: 2000-2002 (22 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 2
Rescue
Chassis Make & Model: Isuzu FVR950 Heavy Duty Body Manufacturer: Mills-Tui Limited (Australia) Commissioned: 2000 - 2001 (10 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 2 - City of Sydney Varley Rescue Pumper
Chassis Make & Model: VSV Commander Mk2 Body Manufacturer: Varley Specialised Vehicles Ltd. Commissioned: 2001 (1 Vehicle) Crew Capacity: 6 Chassis Make & Model: Mercedes Benz Sprinter 413CDI high roof Body Manufacturer: Caddy Storage Systems Commissioned: 2000-2002 (42 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 2 - Modular (Pod) Transport System
Chassis Make & Model: International 2350G Body Manufacturer: Commercial Engineering and Technology /Cooks Body Works Pty. Ltd. Commissioned: 1999 (2 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 3 Chassis Make & Model: Mercedes Benz Actros 2653 (6x4) Body Manufacturer: Peki Transport Equipment Pty. Ltd Commissioned: 2004 (1 Vehicle) Crew Capacity: 2 Image File history File links Usar_1. ...
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Kawasaki BK 117 helicopter Officially commissioned 7 December Jointly owned by NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Police and used for the rapid deployment of specialist resources for tactical operations, forensic services, bomb disposal, chemical, biological, and radiological detection/decontamination, and urban search and rescue. Chassis Make & Model: MAN 11.160 HOCL Body Manufacturer: PMC (Adelaide), Fitted out by NSW Fire Brigades Commissioned: 1997-1998 (2 Vehicles) Crew Capacity: 3
Uniform As well as the obvious dangers of heat, firefighters are exposed to toxic fumes, sharp objects, uneven ground, slippery surfaces, biological fluids, spilt chemicals and electricity. Because of this firefighting uniforms need to provide the best protection possible for firefighters. Firefighting ensembles are known as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and generally consist of the following items: The tunic, Flash hoods, Boots, Helmet, Gloves, Breathing Apparatus (CABA), Overtrousers and other assorted items such as Bushfire jackets, High visibility safety vests, Cold and extreme climate clothing and Wet weather clothing. Image File history File linksMetadata Wallsend_fire_15. ...
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See Also
Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ...
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) is a volunteer firefighting service and is responsible for providing fire protection to over 90% of the geographical area of the state of New South Wales in Australia. ...
Firefighter with an axe A firefighter, sometimes still called a fireman though women have increasingly joined firefighting units, is a person who is trained and equipped to put out fires, rescue people and in some areas provide emergency medical services. ...
The current CFS corporate logo. ...
The Country Fire Authority is the name of the mixed Rural and Urban fire service that provides fire fighting services to some of the outer suburban areas of Melbourne and all of the country areas and regional townships within the state of Victoria, Australia not covered by the Metropolitan Fire...
External Links - NSW Fire Brigades official website[1]
- NSW Rural Fire Service Website [2]
- Museum of Fire [3]
- NSW Fire Brigade Employees Union [4]
- Unofficial NSW Fire Brigades "HAZMAT" page [5]
- Station 86 (Penrith) homepage [6]
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