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NSW RFS Policies

Policy documents (meaning any NSW RFS Policy, Service Standard, Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Protocol or Manual) are issued by the Commissioner under Section 13 of the Rural Fires Act 1997.

Policies and Service Standards are intended to provide:

a mechanism by which the activities of NSW RFS members can be coordinated across the State;
direction for compliance with relevant legislation and government policies;
a consistent approach to tasks and levels of service; and
a mechanism to assist with continuous improvement of the NSW RFS operational and management systems.

Service Standards

1.1.1 Management of NSW RFS Policy Documents.pdf (PDF, 173.7 KB)

1.1.2 Discipline.pdf (PDF, 335.2 KB)

1.1.3 Grievances.pdf (PDF, 184.0 KB)

1.1.4 Health Safety and Welfare Consultative Committees.pdf (PDF, 247.2 KB)

1.1.5 Environment.pdf (PDF, 20.4 KB)

1.1.7 Code of Conduct and Ethics.pdf (PDF, 683.2 KB)

1.1.9 Child Related Activities.pdf (PDF, 45.1 KB)

1.1.14 Personal Information and Privacy.pdf (PDF, 125.9 KB)

1.1.16 Fundraising Activities (Provision of Goods and Services).pdf (PDF, 54.5 KB)

1.1.19 Intellectual Property.pdf (PDF, 86.0 KB)

1.1.21 Stand Down Removal from Membership and Notification of Criminal Charges and Convictions.pdf (PDF, 139.7 KB)

1.1.24 Legal Assistance for Volunteers and members of the Staff of the Service.pdf (PDF, 109.8 KB)

1.1.26 Volunteer and Visitor Access to Network Services and Data.pdf (PDF, 42.4 KB)

1.1.28 Injury Accident Reporting and Investigation.pdf (PDF, 43.0 KB)

1.1.29 Reporting of Corruption Issues.pdf (PDF, 173.2 KB)

1.1.30 Public Interest Disclosures in the NSW RFS.pdf (PDF, 197.7 KB)

1.1.31 NPWS All Parks Passes.pdf (PDF, 120.1 KB)

SS1.1.32 Fraud and Corruption (PDF, 132.3 KB)

1.1.41 Photographic Identification Cards for NSW RFS Volunteer Members.pdf (PDF, 150.6 KB)

1.1.42-Respectful-and-Inclusive-Workplace.pdf (PDF, 528.8 KB)

1.2.1 NSW RFS Ranking and Rank Insignia.pdf (PDF, 721.6 KB)

1.3.1 Delegations and Authorisations (including supplementary delegations - unincorporated area of NSW).pdf (PDF, 216.0 KB)

1.3.2 Powers of Officers.pdf (PDF, 580.9 KB)

1.3.2A Powers of Officers (Jervis Bay Territory).pdf (PDF, 190.5 KB)

1.3.4 Rural Fire District Service Agreements.pdf (PDF, 41.4 KB)

1.4.1 Organisational Communication.pdf (PDF, 280.6 KB)

1.4.2 NSW RFS Brand (PDF, 363.7 KB)

SS 1.4.3 Public Access to Government Information (PDF, 600.3 KB)

1.4.5 Social Media.pdf (PDF, 321.0 KB)

1.4.6 NSW RFS Websites.pdf (PDF, 123.1 KB)

1.5.1 Management of NSW RFS Policy Documents.pdf (PDF, 442.0 KB)

1.4.8 Media (PDF, 384.5 KB)

1.5.3 NSW RFS RFSA Consultative Committees (PDF, 326.4 KB)

2.1.1 Formation and Disbandment of Brigades and Groups of Brigades.pdf (PDF, 48.7 KB)

2.1.2 Brigade Constitution.pdf (PDF, 254.7 KB)

2.1.3 Brigade Registers.pdf (PDF, 26.1 KB)

2.1.4 Appointment of Field and Group Officers.pdf (PDF, 190.1 KB)

2.1.5 Child and Youth Participation in NSW RFS Activities.pdf (PDF, 261.8 KB)

2.1.6 Joining the NSW RFS as a Volunteer Member (including Transfer Applications).pdf (PDF, 147.5 KB)

2.1.8 Criminal History and Disciplinary Record Checks for NSW RFS Volunteer Members.pdf (PDF, 116.5 KB)

2.1.9 Participation by Staff in Brigade Activities.pdf (PDF, 55.1 KB)

2.1.13 NSW Rural Fire Service Community Fire Units.pdf (PDF, 187.4 KB)

2.1.14 Management of Deductible Gift Recipient Status for NSW RFS Brigades.pdf (PDF, 238.4 KB)

2.3.1 Appointment of Fire Control Officers and Deputy Fire Control Officers.pdf (PDF, 25.5 KB)

3.1.2 Incident Dispatch.pdf (PDF, 55.2 KB)

3.1.3 Incident Reporting.pdf (PDF, 60.0 KB)

3.1.4 Remote Area Firefighter Fitness Testing .pdf (PDF, 40.2 KB)

3.1.6 Operational Protocols and Procedures.pdf (PDF, 59.2 KB)

3.1.8 Handling of Crisis Events.pdf (PDF, 53.4 KB)

3.1.9 Fire Investigation.pdf (PDF, 49.4 KB)

3.1.11 Application of Food Safety Standards.pdf (PDF, 420.0 KB)

3.1.14 Fatigue Management.pdf (PDF, 129.1 KB)

3.1.15 Bush Fire Building Impact Analysis.pdf (PDF, 361.6 KB)

3.2.1 Coordinated Firefighting and Air Operations.pdf (PDF, 61.1 KB)

3.2.2 Assistance to Other Agencies.pdf (PDF, 54.2 KB)

4.1.4 Neighbourhood Safer Places.pdf (PDF, 145.5 KB)

SS 4.1.5 Assistance for Infirm Disabled and Elderly Residents (PDF, 821.9 KB)

4.2.1 Bush Fire Danger Periods.pdf (PDF, 53.1 KB)

4.2.2 Fire Permits.pdf (PDF, 29.8 KB)

4.3.1 Community Education.pdf (PDF, 48.6 KB)

5.1.3 Communication Systems.pdf (PDF, 236.3 KB)

5.1.4 Fire Fighting Appliance Construction Standards.pdf (PDF, 244.0 KB)

5.1.5 Protective Clothing and Accessories.pdf (PDF, 390.8 KB)

5.1.6 Secondhand Appliance Transfer Program.pdf (PDF, 144.0 KB)

SS 5.1.7 Appliance and Vehicle Category Details (PDF, 339.5 KB)

5.1.9 Breathing Apparatus.pdf (PDF, 252.3 KB)

5.1.10 Fire Control Centre Accommodation and Facilities.pdf (PDF, 303.3 KB)

5.2.2 Return of Equipment Allocated to Members of the Service.pdf (PDF, 268.6 KB)

5.3.1 Equipment Maintenance.pdf (PDF, 45.2 KB)

5.3.3 Annual Inspection of Unregistered Rural Fire Service Vehicles Trailers and Plant.pdf (PDF, 70.4 KB)

5.3.4 Maintenance of Buildings.pdf (PDF, 26.4 KB)

5.3.5 Fleet Insurance.pdf (PDF, 421.8 KB)

5.4.1 Asset Disposal.pdf (PDF, 50.9 KB)

6.1.2 Qualifications for NSW RFS Members.pdf (PDF, 413.9 KB)

6.1.3 Training in the NSW RFS .pdf (PDF, 265.6 KB)

6.1.5 Live Fire Training.pdf (PDF, 150.0 KB)

7.1.1 Chaplaincy.pdf (PDF, 114.0 KB)

7.1.2 Critical Incident Support Services (CISS).pdf (PDF, 115.7 KB)

7.1.5 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).pdf (PDF, 379.6 KB)

7.8.5 Smoking in the Workplace.pdf (PDF, 70.2 KB)

8.1.1 Uniforms for NSW RFS Members.pdf (PDF, 145.7 KB)

8.1.2 Vehicle Marking and Identification.pdf (PDF, 1.5 MB)

8.1.3 Ceremonies and Events.pdf (PDF, 77.3 KB)

9.1.1 Internal Service Awards.pdf (PDF, 1.1 MB)

9.1.2 External Service Awards.pdf (PDF, 149.1 KB)

Operational Protocol

OP 1.1.2 - Remote Area Firefighting (RAF).pdf (PDF, 239.1 KB)

OP 1.2.3 - Working in the Rail Corridor.pdf (PDF, 559.7 KB)

OP 1.2.6 - Management_of_Asbestos_Incidents.pdf (PDF, 1.0 MB)

OP 1.2.7 - Working on Roofs.pdf (PDF, 201.4 KB)

OP 1.2.18 - Rapid Aerial Response Teams.pdf (PDF, 1.3 MB)

OP 1.2.19 - Medical Evacuation of Fireground Personnel.pdf (PDF, 1.0 MB)

OP 1.3.1 - Hazardous Trees and Appropriate Use of Chainsaws.pdf (PDF, 208.4 KB)

OP 1.4.4 - Fatigue Management.pdf (PDF, 275.7 KB)

Policies

P1.1.3 Conflicts of Interest (PDF, 168.4 KB)
P1.1.4 Gifts and Benefits (PDF, 382.5 KB)
P 1.1.6 Travel - General (PDF, 240.0 KB)
P1.1.6 Reporting and Disclosing (PDF, 294.5 KB)
P1.1.7 Continuous Disclosure (PDF, 230.9 KB)
P1.1.7 Private Motor Vehicle Allowance (PDF, 340.8 KB)
P1.1.13 Fire Mitigation Funding Program (PDF, 204.4 KB)
P2.1.1 NSW RFS Administrative Delegations (PDF, 529.6 KB)
P2.1.2 Management of HQ and Regional assets (PDF, 251.2 KB)
P2.1.3 Headquarters Security (PDF, 310.9 KB)
P2.1.3 Intranet Management (PDF, 162.6 KB)
P2.1.4 Corporate Sponsorship (PDF, 131.8 KB)
P2.1.4 System Data Management and Ownership Firezone (PDF, 164.8 KB)
P2.1.5 State Warehouse Inventory Management Operations (PDF, 348.5 KB)
P2.1.6 Waste Management and Resource Efficiency v1.0 (PDF, 230.4 KB)
P3.1.1 Equal Employment Opportunity.pdf (PDF, 106.9 KB)
P3.1.1 Communications (PDF, 177.9 KB)
P3.1.7 SMSS Criminal Record Checks (PDF, 147.1 KB)
P3.2.1 NSW RFS Employee Workplace Consultation (PDF, 258.7 KB)
P3.2.2 Working Hours (PDF, 378.2 KB)
P3.2.3 Annualised Conditions Allowance (PDF, 220.3 KB)
P3.2.4 Working from Home (PDF, 313.0 KB)
P3.2.6 Zoning and Teaming (PDF, 118.1 KB)
P3.2.7 Request for Review of Promotion Decisions v1.0 (PDF, 280.2 KB)
P3.2.9 NSW RFS Operational Officer (OpO) Program (PDF, 778.9 KB)
P3.3.1 Professional Development.pdf (PDF, 354.8 KB)
P3.3.3 NSW RFS Participation in Fed Govt Work Exp Activities (PDF, 115.0 KB)
P3.4.1 Workers Comp and Injury Management (PDF, 512.2 KB)
P4.1.1 Financial Delegations.pdf (PDF, 128.9 KB)
P4.1.1 State Operations Roster and Overtime (PDF, 199.1 KB)
P4.1.3 Procurement (PDF, 335.3 KB)
P4.1.5 Corporate Credit Cards (PDF, 243.3 KB)
P4.1.6 Financial Accounting for NSW RFS Assets v1.0 (PDF, 469.6 KB)
P4.1.7 Fuel Cards (PDF, 122.2 KB)
P4.1.14 Petty Cash (PDF, 297.8 KB)
P5.1.1 ICT Equipment Standards and Security (PDF, 316.5 KB)
P5.1.2 Acceptable Use of ICT (PDF, 300.5 KB)
P5.1.6 Records Management (PDF, 390.0 KB)
P5.1.7 ICT Disaster Recovery (PDF, 225.5 KB)
P5.1.9 Obtaining Legal Advice (PDF, 227.0 KB)
P6.1.1 Development Assessment and Plannin.pdf (PDF, 705.4 KB)
P6.1.1 Air Travel (PDF, 190.6 KB)
P6.1.2 Penalty Notices.pdf (PDF, 59.8 KB)
P6.1.3 Environmental Assessment for Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Works.pdf (PDF, 56.3 KB)
P6.1.4 Bush Fire Hazard Complaints and Notices.pdf (PDF, 68.4 KB)
P7.1.1 Project Management (PDF, 293.1 KB)
P7.1.2 Complaints Management (PDF, 541.7 KB)
P7.1.4 NSW RFS Corporate Planning and Reporting (PDF, 298.7 KB)
P7.1.6 Employee Work and Prof Dev Planning and Review (PDF, 281.5 KB)
P7.1.9 Business Continuity Management (PDF, 477.3 KB)
P7.1.10 Organisational Risk Management.pdf (PDF, 655.5 KB)
P8.1.1 Passenger Motor Vehicle Usage (PDF, 230.1 KB)
P8.1.2 Fleet Management of Passenger Motor Vehicles (PDF, 132.2 KB)