Our Commissioner

Commissioner Trent Curtin

Commissioner Trent Curtin commenced at the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) in July 2025, bringing with him over three decades of experience in fire and emergency management, crisis leadership and organisational strategy.

Commissioner Curtin’s career began as a volunteer firefighter with the Country Fire Authority, an experience that shaped his enduring respect for volunteers and their vital role in safeguarding communities. This foundation has driven his lifelong commitment to community safety and the wellbeing of those who serve in emergency management.

He has held senior leadership roles in Victoria and NSW, including Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Fire Rescue Victoria and Assistant Commissioner at Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), where he was responsible for supporting Community Fire Unit volunteers. As well, he has led complex, multi-agency operations from industrial and high-rise building fires to devastating bush fires and floods.

Before joining the RFS, Commissioner Curtin was with SafeWork NSW, where he led the agency’s transformation to become a trusted and independent work health and safety regulator, ensuring safer workplaces across the state.

Commissioner Curtin is committed to fostering inclusive and diverse workplace cultures and embraces a collaborative leadership approach informed by extensive operational experience. He strongly advocates for the vital role of volunteerism, meaningful interagency partnerships and strengthening community resilience amid the increasing complexity of emergency management challenges.