Six Rotarians took part in a NSW Rural Fire Service bush firefighter support training day on Saturday, September 16.
The NSW RFS program, with theory and practical elements to the training, lays the foundation committed to developing the capability of members, so they can respond appropriately, effectively and safely in times of emergency.
The Rotary Club of Narrabri is required to be qualified at RFS support level for their own personal safety before members are permitted to access bush fire areas.
The aim of the club is to be able to offer the provision of refreshments and food, and when needed, a lift home for exhausted firefighters who may have reached the end of their shift.
The NSW RFS offers a wide variety of training programs to cater to the different operational and non-operational needs of the service.
The training offered to members is developmental and encourages personal advancement as a member’s experience within the service increases.
The NSW RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and the majority of training offered is linked to national qualifications, which are recognised outside the service.
The training class: Back, Rotarians Tricia Hadley and Phil Norrie, training assistant Luke Solomon, Rotarians Liz Campbell and John Ridley, front, Rotarians Karen Kirkby and Di Ainsworth with NSWRFS trainer Josh Clayton.
