Operational Protocols

Published 15 March 2016 - This Operational Protocol provides organisational guidelines and general information for managing fatigue. The Protocol should be read in conjunction with Service Standard 3.1.14 Fatigue Management. 3.2 Service Standard 3.1.14 Fatigue Management highlights the role that fatigue plays in the effectiveness and safety of firefighting operations and describes the responsibilities of all members of the NSW RFS in relation to fatigue management during incidents.

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

Published October 2018 - The NSW RFS Trail Bike programme utilises Trail Bike Teams (TBTs) consisting of two Riders. A TBT will carry with them equipment for basic firefighting, communications, first aid, navigation and basic bike maintenance. TBTs are able to be deployed for a number of purposes

• OP-1.4.7-Trail-Bikes-Operations1.pdf (PDF, 3.0 MB)

Published February 2020 - The NSW RFS has a recognised helicopter rescue capability involving a number of personnel trained and equipped to conduct helicopter rescue operations. Authorised NSW RFS personnel will be attached to aircraft tasked by the NSW State Air Desk (SAD) for SAR Operations.

• OP-1.4.9-Helicopter-SAR.pdf (PDF, 490.7 KB)

• RFS-OPG-Heavy-Plant.pdf (PDF, 1.3 MB)

• Joint-Agency-Guideline-Hazardous-Trees.pdf (PDF, 1.8 MB)

• RFS-OPG-Hazardous-Trees.pdf (PDF, 1.2 MB)

• RFS-OPG-Chainsaw-Operations.pdf (PDF, 306.9 KB)

• RFS OPG - Asbestos Containing Materials (PDF, 764.5 KB)

• RFS OPG - Notice to Media Organisations and Third Party RPAS Operators (PDF, 136.4 KB)