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Service Standards
SS 5.4.1 Asset Disposal
Published 15 May 2002 - The NSW RFS is committed to the proper management of surplus or deficient physical assets that might otherwise reduce efficient, effective and safe service delivery. One of the key elements of asset management is the timely, appropriate and cost effective disposal of assets in a frame work that ensures probity, honesty and conformity to Government Policy.
SS 6.1.2 Qualifications for NSW RFS Members
Published 5 December 2017 - This Service Standard specifies the minimum qualifications required to be eligible for appointment to key positions in the NSW RFS.
SS 6.1.3 Training in the NSW RFS
Published 13 June 2012 - Members of the NSW RFS are required to have the relevant competency to carry out the functions for which they have volunteered or for which they have been employed.
SS 6.1.5 Live Fire Training
Published 19 August 2013 - This Service Standard provides guidance for the conduct of live fire training in the NSW RFS, both as part of skills acquisition training i.e. initial training, and competency maintenance activities.
SS 6.1.6 State Training Academy
Published 14 March 2023
SS 7.1.1 Chaplaincy
Published 29 October 2009 - The Chaplaincy program specifically provides spiritual support to volunteer firefighters and their families in times of death, illness and personal tragedy and generally overlaps with other areas in providing a range of morale, welfare and financial support in times of need.
SS 7.1.2 Critical Incident Support Services (CISS)
Published 14 December 2009 - The NSW RFS has an obligation and responsibility to ensure the health, safety and welfare of members involved in performing their duties.
SS 7.1.3 Workers Compensation for NSW RFS Volunteers
Published 22 May 2020 - This new Service Standard has been developed to provide details on the requirements and processes for lodging a workers compensation claim for volunteers. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.
SS 7.1.5 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Published 6 November 2012 - This Service Standard has been developed to ensure the distribution and use of Automated External Defibrillators within the Service is appropriate.
SS 7.1.6 Health and Safety Management System (HSMS)
Published 8 March 2019.
