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NSW Rural Fire Service Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest are invited for the role of District Assistant, RFS Level 4/5- Snowy Monaro District.
Role title Location Duration Grade
District Assistant Monaro (Cooma) Up to 6 months RFS 4/5
Closing Date- Sun 2 April 2023.
The role assists with implementing a range of projects and activities across the District, consistent with their personal work plan, so as to support and improve service delivery for members of the NSW RFS and the community.
Candidates should address their suitability for the role by providing the following:
1. Cover letter, which also addresses the essential requirements
2. Resume, including two referees and their contact details
Essential Requirements:
› A Certificate III in a relevant discipline or equivalent expertise.
› Current RFS AF certification or equivalent expertise in fire behaviour.
› Current RFS CSF certification or equivalent expertise.
› Current RFS CLS certification or equivalent expertise.
› Current RFS RFI and ASA certification.
› No condition preventing normal field activities of the job (i.e. non-arduous).
› May be required to participate on an after-hours and/or on call roster.
› A current driver’s licence and the ability to travel.
› During periods of heightened operational activity, the incumbent may be required to support operational management. activities consistent with their skills and background.
Role enquiries:
If you’re interested in this opportunity please contact role expert A/District Manager Darren Marks 0429 031 798.
For general enquiries, please feel free to reach out to recruitment@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply:
Forward your application by email to Tracie.Bahun@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
The useful resources below can be obtained by contacting the Cooma Office on 02 6455 0455:
• Role Description
• Applying for a job in the NSW Public Service
• NSW PSC Capability Discovery Tool
• NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
EOI Reference: R23-117
Jack Matthews you could do this with your eyes closed 🤣
Dalgety Road Fire is currently under control
Firefighters continue to mop up and black out hotspots on the Dalgety Rd Fire south of Berridale. The predicted weather forecast for this afternoon has the potential to effect firefighting efforts on the fire ground. Members of the public are reminded to stay vigilant, monitor conditions and take care to ensure no further outbreaks occur.
Road closures are currently in place for Bobundara Road and Arable Road. Road closures will be reassessed later today.
Stay informed by following the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ and ensure you have downloaded ‘Hazards Near Me’ app on your smart device.
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NSW Rural Fire Service
Monaro Police District
Tracey Lee Scarlett Michelle Nelson - fire being mopped up near Berridale. Amazing the aerial tanker has stopped one edge of the fire in its tracks. Hope you are OK up there Tracey.
Huge well done all !
Nice firebreaks Well done guys 👍⭐️⭐️
Simon Bateman
Jo Altair 😮
The Fire Danger Rating for this coming Sunday, 19th March 2023 is forecast to be HIGH. As a result, all fire permits will be suspended. If you have been carrying out any permit burns in the last week we suggest you actively patrol for this period of time. The 3 fires on the Monaro are being patrolled by RFS volunteers and are not expected to flare up. 2 of these fires are located to the East of Bredbo and the 3rd to the South West of Cooma. If you see smoke that is not from either of these fires or you wish to report a fire call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Stay informed by following the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ and ensure you have downloaded ‘Hazards Near Me’ app on your smart device.
If you take the ACT predictions into account as well as ours it means DO NOT RELAX and keep an eye out for any smoke.
The Fire Danger Rating for tomorrow, Thursday 16th March 2023 will be HIGH. As a result, all fire permits have been suspended. Currently there are 2 separate fires on the Monaro that are being actively attended to. These are both located to the East of Bredbo. If you see smoke that is not from either of these fires or you wish to report a fire call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Stay informed by following the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ and ensure you have downloaded ‘Hazards Near Me’ app on your smart device.
We have been called out to a number of fires started by slashers and ride on mowers, these have started mid afternoon when the relative humidity is at its lowest and grass is at its driest, general advise is avoid this time of day to carry out these activities. Time to revisit what precautions need to be taken when undertaking these activities.
Can I carry out slashing operations? This includes driving or using machinery in any grass, crop or stubble land.
General Requirements
Yes, as long as any heated area of the machinery does not come in contact with combustible matter; The machinery is in a good and serviceable condition; The machinery is fitted with a spark arrestor (steam powered machines); and you have the following prescribed fire safety equipment on site; 16L knapsack spray pump filled with water; or 9L liquid fire extinguisher; or 0.9kg dry powder fire extinguisher.
During Total Fire Ban Days
Yes, as long as you follow the same general requirements (above).
Note: you should also check with your insurance company to understand your policy and ‘duty of care’ should your machinery cause a fire on a Total Fire Ban day
Blue Range Rallysprint
Alan
Residents of Snowy Monaro, were you in an area that was threatened by a bushfire in the last 4 years? If you are over 18, we want to hear from you!
RMIT and Natural Hazards Research Australia are conducting a study to improve how emergency information is communicated to the public using maps. We will be asking about what information you received and what you did in response to the 2019-2020 bushfires, what role (if any) maps played in your response, and your thoughts about two newly developed maps that will be shown to you during the interview.
Please register online, email philippa.perry@rmit.edu.au or gita.pupedis2@rmit.edu.au or phone (03) 9925 3267 to express your interest in participating in the study. Your experiences are important to us and will help to improve the safety of bushfire prone areas across Australia.
Register here: bit.ly/3fnOChN
Or visit our project page here: bit.ly/3ZL94ez
#rmituniversity
Elizabeth Gales
Cherie Smith 🤔
Sonja Valenta
Photos from Adaminaby Rural Fire Brigade's post
Top work Ado. 👏 Good outcome with the help of the awesome locals jumping in and lending a hand. They were great!
Great job 👏
Great job
Good save Monaro
T
The Fire Danger Rating for today, Monday 6th March and tomorrow Tuesday 7th March 2023 will be HIGH. As a result, all fire permits have been suspended. If you see smoke or you wish to report a fire call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Stay informed by following the RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ and ensure you have downloaded Hazards Near Me app on your smart device
Stay safe.
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