Northern Beaches Training Nomination Form

Northern Beaches District

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Crew Awareness and Safety (CAS) provides learners with skills and knowledge for members required to manage themselves and assist their crew leader in the management of others whilst considering the safety and welfare of both themselves and the team at incidents
CAS is one of four courses required for the Advanced Firefighter qualification

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

CAS1-26 - 25/7 & 1/8/26 CLOSES 13/6/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Hydraulics (HYD) is an internal program for members to carry out pumping operations without the need for constant direct supervision. It is designed to enable suitable members to operate pumps, calculate and deliver adequate flow rates and pressure safely and effectively while working autonomously under orders.
HYD is one of four courses required for the Advanced Firefighter qualification

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) (Comms & Catering Personnel must have full BF to complete)

COURSES:

HYD1-26 - 10/3, 14/3 & 15/3/26 CLOSES 29/1/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Navigation (NAV) is an internal NSW RFS qualification to provide members with the level of competency needed to navigate in urban and rural environments in order to work at incidents and perform mapping tasks.
NAV is one of four courses required for the Advanced Firefighter qualification

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

NAV1-26 - 8/4, 11/4 & 12/4/26 CLOSES 25/2/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Wild Fire Behaviour (WFB) is an internal NSW RFS qualification to provide members with the level of competency needed to make independent judgements on the fireground with respect to observed fire behaviour along with interpreting fireground conditions to make sensible predictions of expected fire behaviour.
WFB is one of four courses required for the Advanced Firefighter qualification

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

WFB1-26 - 9/4, 16/4, 19/4 & 2/5/26 CLOSES 26/2/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

*Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)** course incorporates the completion of the ART eLearning module through Fuel prior to attending a one day face-to-face course incorporating practice of hands on learning tasks, theory assessment and practical assessment.
Recertification for ART must be completed annually

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)
First Aid Application (FAA) or Current External First Aid qualification that contains HLTAID011 – Provide First AId

COURSES:

ART1-26 - 7/3/26 CLOSES 25/1/26
ART2-26 - 16/5/26 CLOSES 5/4/26
ART3-26 - 9/8/26 CLOSES 28/6/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Arduous Pack Test (APT) involves participants undertaking a walk carrying a weight vest or rucksack:
4830m (4.83km)
Carrying a weight of 20.4kg
Completing the course in under 45 minutes
If participants weigh less than 68kg they are permitted to carry a 15.4kg vest
SAFETY NOTE: An APT is a high risk activity given the physical demands of the assessment on the participants. Serious injuries have occurred in the NSW RFS from personnel attempting the APT. Internationally a number of fatalities have occurred.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Advanced Firefighter (AF)
Current Medical Examination

COURSES:

APT1-26 - 12/9/26 at 0730-1100 CLOSES 2/08/26
APT2-26 - 27/9/26 at 0730-1100 CLOSES 16/08/26
APT3-25 - 4/10/26 at 0730-1100 CLOSES 23/08/26
APT4-25 - 9/10/26 at 1800-2100 CLOSES 30/08/26
APT5-26 - 17/10/26 at 0730-1100 CLOSES 6/09/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

*Breathing Apparatus Operator (BAO)** is targeted at members who wish to utilise self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during incidents and outside structures. The intention is that a sufficient number of active BAO qualified firefighters are available
Recertification for BAO must be completed every three (3) years.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)
Medical Examination (on successful nomination)
PLEASE NOTE - A single Medical is required from initial course to the age of 45. Once members reach 45yrs of age then a refresher medical is required to be completed every 2 years OR yearly if indicated by the medical practitioner.
PLEASE NOTE - Please make note of the closing dates, Due to having to order PPC a early closing date is require.

COURSES:

BAO1-26 - 19/3 & 22/3/26 CLOSES 8/1/26
BAO2-26 - 21/5 & 24/5/26 CLOSES 12/3/26
BAO3-26 - 6/8 & 9/8/26 CLOSES 28/5/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Code and conduct Ethics Workshop (CEW) supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for applying ethical conduct and accountability required of all members of the NSW RFS in accordance with Service Standard 1.1.7 Code of Conduct & Ethics (the Code).

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

NO COURSES SCHEDULED IN 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF) program provides people with the competencies to identify and evaluate risk in the community and select and implement strategies to improve community safety and promote a positive public image for the NSW RFS. Applicants will gain an understanding of the NSW RFS’s services, facilities and activities. Members of Brigades who manage the Community Engagement Facilitators roles within brigades will initially be targeted for this program followed by anyone else interested in participating

PREREQUISITES:

Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)
Introduction to Community Engagement (FUEL) (ICE)
Australian Fire Danger Rating System (2022) (FUEL)
Applying the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (FUEL)

COURSES:

CEF1-26 - 7/3 & 15/3/26 CLOSES 28/2/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Community Field Liaison (CFL) is an internal NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) course that provides members with the level of competency needed to effectively operate as a Community Field Liaison during an incident. It is designed to provide learners with the basic competencies to engage with communities during times of emergency.

PREREQUISITES:

Bush Firefighter (BF)/Firefighter (FF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)
Crew Awareness & Safety (AF-CAS) & Wild Fire Behaviour (AF-WFB) for Comms & Catering Personnel
Introduction to Community Engagement (FUEL) (ICE)
Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF)
Australian Fire Danger Rating System (2022) (FUEL)
Applying the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (FUEL)

COURSES:

CFL1-26 - 2-3/5/26 CLOSES 28/3/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Conduct Briefings / Debriefings (CBD) is an internal NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) course to provide members with the level of competency needed to carry out relatively complex briefings and debriefings. It is designed to enable suitable members to prepare and conduct precise and effective briefings and debriefings. It covers situations from crew briefings/debriefings (for example, en-route to an incident) up to those required to be delivered by senior staff at major incidents.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)/Fire Fighter (FF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

CBD1-26 - 7-8/3/26 CLOSES 25/1/26
CBD2-26 - 18-19/7/26 CLOSES 7/6/26
CBD3-26 - 12-13/9/26 CLOSES 01/08/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

For a participant to be deemed Competent in Crew Leader, there are 3 Modules that need to be successfully completed
Crew Leader Wildfire (CLW) is a course for members required to supervise crews at wildfire related incidents that include small, medium sized bush or grass fires, and interface fires threatening people and assets. It is designed to take a person with existing Advanced Firefighter (AF) competencies and enable them to lead a crew, including being an incident controller of a small incident; or a crew leader within a sector at a larger incident. It also includes controlling a rapidly expanding incident from the initial response until handing over control to a more senior officer.
Crew Leader Village (CLV) is a course is designed to enable suitable members to supervise a crew at village-type incidents - in the context of incident controller at a small incident, or a crew leader/strike team leader/sector commander within a larger chain of command at a larger incident.
Crew Leader Supervision (CLS) provides learners with skills and knowledge for members required to supervise crews at incidents. It is designed to take a member with existing Advanced Firefighter (AF) competencies and enable them to lead a crew.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Advanced Firefighter (AF)
Village Firefighter (VF)

COURSES:

CL1-26 - 25/2, 12/2, 19/2, 26/2, 1/3, 23/4, 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 17/5, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 5/7 & 16/8/26 CLOSES 24/12/25

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To assist Brigades in managing finances within a volunteer organisation and to provide additional knowledge the District will be running a Treasurer Workshop that will cover content such as and not limited to:
Roles & Responsibilities of Brigade Treasurers
Donation Receipting
Appropriate Service Standards
Reporting & Auditing
Any potential Updates

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Treasurer of a Brigade or District Fund (e.g. Welfare or Donations Fund)
Brigade President, Captain or Group Officer who overlooks/manages above Brigade/District Fund

WORKSHOPS:

NO WORKSHOP SCHEDULED AS OF YET

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Fire Boat Crew (FBC18) is an internal NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) program to provide members with the level of competency needed to work as a deckhand operating a NSW RFS fire boat under the direction of a skipper while it is underway and when conducting firefighting and other emergency operations.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)
First Aid Application (FAA) or Current External First Aid qualification that contains HLTAID011 – Provide First AId

COURSES:

FBC1-26 - 16-17/2 & 21-22/2/26 CLOSES 25/1/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for suitable members with no or limited prior experience in bush firefighting, ideal for new volunteers aiming to become operational firefighters. It establishes the minimum standard required to actively participate in bush firefighting activities under direct supervision.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)

COURSES:

FF1-26 - 28/2, 1/3 & 22/3/26 CLOSES 18/1/26
FF2-26 - 23-24/5 & 14/06/26 CLOSES 12/4/26
FF3-26 - 25-26/7 & 30/8/26 CLOSES 14/6/26
FF4-26 - 26-27/9 & 25/10/26 CLOSES 16/8/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

FireMapper is the in the in-field mapping solution used by the NSW Rural Fire Service. These workshops will provide a basic overview of the FireMapper app (iOS/Android) and the FireMapper Portal and how it is used within the RFS. We will be covering how to setup FireMapper and use FireMapper application on the fireground and how it integrates with COP/ICON.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

FMW1-26 - 2/4/26 CLOSES 19/2/26
FMW2-26 - 28/5/26 CLOSES 16/4/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

First Aid Application (FAA) course incorporates the completion of the FAA eLearning module and FAA theory assessment through Fuel prior to attending a two day face-to-face course incorporating practice of hands on learning tasks and practical assessment.
Recertification for FAA must be completed every three (3) years.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

FAA1-26 - 7-8/2/26 CLOSES 28/12/25
FAA2-26 - 11-12/4/26 CLOSES 28/2/26
FAA3-26 - 11-12/7/26 CLOSES 30/5/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Food Safety Supervisors (FSS) oversee day-to-day food handling operations and ensure risks are managed.

The NSW FSS program helps businesses meet their obligations under the Food Standards Code, NSW Food Act and Food Regulation.

The role of an FSS is to minimise the risk of customers becoming ill from food poisoning because of incorrect handling and preparation of food.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)
Food Safety Handler (FSH)

COURSES:

FSS1-26 - 29/8/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The NSW Rural Fire Service LDP qualification is an internal NSW RFS qualification to provide members with skills in Leadership practices used within the NSW RFS.

PREREQUISITES:

Advanced Firefighter (AF) or Crew Awareness & Safety (Comms & Catering Personnel)

COURSES:

LDP1-26 - 30/4, 2-3/5/26 CLOSES 18/3/26
LDP2-26 - 9/7, 11-12/7/26 CLOSES 28/5/26
LDP3-26 - 5/8, 8-9/8/26 CLOSES 22/6/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Protect Preserve Incident Scene (PPIS) course provides members with the knowledge and skills to protect and preserve an incident scene prior to any investigative activities taking place.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)

COURSES:

NO COURSES SCHEDULED AS OF YET

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Rural Fire Driver (RFD) is a course for members required to drive NSW RFS vehicles on road under a range of operational conditions, including emergency and non-emergency driving.
Off Road Driver (ORD) is an internal NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) course for members required to drive NSW RFS vehicles under a range of off-road conditions
PLEASE NOTE: RFD and ORD are usually run in conjunction with each other. Although ORD is weather dependant therefore contingency dates may be put in place or the course may be cancelled and members will need to re-apply for a separate ORD course.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
- Bush Firefighter (BF) or Bush Firefighter Support (BFS) (Comms & Catering Personnel)
Rural Fire Driver (RFD) (Prerequisites for ORD)

COURSES:

NO COURSES SCHEDULED AS OF YET

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Safe Working on Roofs (SWR) – The SWR program provides knowledge and skills relating to working safely on roofs, in a variety of operations, to members of all brigades. The program is designed to provide the minimum standard needed for members to actively participate in emergency operations, such as storm damage and structure fire salvage, involving working on roofs.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)

COURSES:

SWR1-26 - 11/3 & 14/3/26 CLOSES 28/1/26
SWR2-26 - 13/5 & 16/5/26 CLOSES 1/4/26
SWR3-26 - 22/7 & 25/7/26 CLOSES 10/6/26
SWRRec1-26 - 13/6/26 CLOSES 2/5/26
SWRRec2-26 - 26/9/26 CLOSES 15/8/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Structural Firefighter (SFF) is an internal NSW RFS, specialist program for members who undertake interior structural. It is designed to take a member with existing Breathing Apparatus Operator (BAO) knowledge and skills, and enable them to attack fires inside structures and carry out similar activities using breathing apparatus, when safe.
Recertification for SFF must be completed every three (3) years.
PLEASE NOTE - A single Medical is required from initial course to the age of 45. Once members reach 45yrs of age then a refresher medical is required to be completed every 2 years OR yearly if indicated by the medical practitioner.
PLEASE NOTE - Please make note of the closing dates, Due to having to order PPC a early closing date is require.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Village Firefighter (VF)
Breathing Apparatus (BAO)
Current Medical Examination

COURSES:

SFF1-26 - 3/3, 5/3, 7/3, 8/3 & 21/3/26 CLOSES 6/1/26
SFF2-26 - 14/4, 16/4, 18/4, 19/4 & 3/5/26 CLOSES 17/2/26
SFF3-26 - 14/7, 16/7, 18/7, 19/7 & 2/8/26 CLOSES 26/5/26
SFFRec1-26 - (Tumbledown Dick RFB) - 23/5/26
SFFRec2-26 - (Davidson RFB) - 30/8/26
SFFRec3-26 - (Candle & Duffys RFB) - 12/9/25

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Trim and Cut Felled Trees (TFT) is a internal NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) course with the aim to take a member with existing Bush Firefighter (BF) knowledge and skills and enable them to obtain the skills and knowledge required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)

COURSES:

TFT1-26 - 7/4, 9/4, 11-12/4/26 CLOSES 24/2/26
TFTRec1-26 - 28/2/26 CLOSES 17/1/26
TFTRec2-26 - 2/5/26 CLOSES 21/3/26
TFTRec3-26 - 22/8/26 CLOSES 11/7/26

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Village Firefighter (VF) provides learners with skills and knowledge for members to respond to an isolated structure fire when working as a member of a team under direct supervision. It includes defensive external structural firefighting. It does not cover offensive firefighting.

PREREQUISITES:

PUAFIR210 - Prevent Injury (Membership Induction - FUEL)
Bush Firefighter (BF)

COURSES:

VF1-26 - 7/5, 9/5, 17/5, 24/5, 30/5 & 31/5/26 CLOSES 26/3/26

You must be available for ALL dates of the course you nominate for.

Course Dates

Dual Membership

Are you a dual member of a Brigade?

Yes

Eligibility

I confirm the following

I am available for all course dates

I meet the pre-requisites for the course

If applying for a RFD Course, You have updated your drivers licence details with the FCC

I can confirm that I have spoken to my Primary Brigade about the application, as well as my Secondary Brigade if I am a member of one.

Are you currently under a NSWRFS Health Management Plan?

Services

Do you require information on the following services?

Reading, Writing or Numeracy

Application for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Members Signature