Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighter State Championship

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1 Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighter State Championship

2 WELCOME The Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighter Championships Association Inc (FCA) wish to thank Fire and Rescue NSW for its continued support of the Association, which enables it to successfully conduct Firefighter Championships. The FCA and Fire and Rescue NSW welcome all firefighters, visitors and Official Guests to the 2016 State Championship, which is hosted by the Wyong Fire Brigade and we trust your stay will be most pleasurable. A particular welcome is extended to teams and guests from New Zealand, Australian States/Agencies and the NSW Rural Fire Service. Additionally, a warm welcome is extended to the many sponsors of this Championship. It is again our pleasure to entertain you during the Championship. To all competitors, may the spirit of comradeship and friendly rivalry thrive at the Championship and in those that follow. P a g e 2

3 Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Greg Mullins AFSM As I write this foreword, I reflect back on my induction into the Firefighter Championships fold some 20 years ago when I was Regional Commander South West. Having spent most of my career in inner Sydney fire stations and specialised units, I had not had a great deal of exposure to country retained Brigades, nor to the Championships. I remembered however when commanding operations during the 1994 bushfires in Lane Cove National Park, how, to my great relief, a tanker from 313 Gundagai roared into a street where homes were about to be consumed by fire. The composite crew including the late Captain Neil Booker AFSM from Yass sprang into action, and I was in awe of their skill. After the fire front passed through, I asked Neil, Do you guys train together a lot? It s a privilege to watch a crew like yours in action. His answer? We all train for the Demos and we all knew our roles. That brief discussion on the fireground encapsulates for me the huge benefits that come from the Firefighter Championships. The tanker had members from 4 different Brigades on board, some who had never worked together before, but came together safely and seamlessly. From that day in 1994 I became, and remain, a huge supporter of the Championships, and for very good reason. Apart from the enormous benefits in training, firefighter safety, and well protected communities, the Championships hold a special place in our Fire & Rescue NSW ethos and culture. Brigades in remote parts of NSW who participate in the Championships, although they may never have the need or opportunity to interact with other Brigades operationally, know through their association with the Championships that they are part of bigger, wider family. Aussie bush traditions of a fair go for all and helping out mates reinforce our Fire & Rescue NSW values. Men and women from all walks of life and backgrounds are welcomed and participate equally, and we regularly welcome our friends from the NSW Rural Fire Service, New Zealand, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and Western Australia. My wife Erris and I have felt enormously privileged to have been welcomed into the Championships fold, and as I count down the weeks to my imminent retirement in January 2017 (not without sadness), I will continue to reflect on the wonderful friendships and experiences that the Championships have brought to us. Rest assured that prominent in my handover brief to whoever is chosen to succeed me as the 22 nd Chief Officer / Commissioner, writ large, is make sure you support the FCA the small investment in dollar terms is repaid tenfold. My sincere thanks to the FCA Executive, to the host Brigade Wyong, to the Director Championships AC Rob McNeil AFSM, and a special thank you to recently retired Assistant Director Championships, CS Neil Harris AFSM. I wish all of the participants a safe and enjoyable time, and I look forward to seeing you on the ground for the last time in my official capacity. Thank you for your support and friendship over the years. Erris and I will miss you greatly you made it special for us. Greg Mullins AFSM, Commissioner P a g e 3

4 The Championship Environment Championships have been conducted throughout the history of the NSW Fire Brigades, with many records and photographs existing to document the achievements of firefighters in competitive events, especially since The Championships of today are directly associated with, and embody events developed over the past 84 years with constant review and change to mirror the contemporary operational firefighting environment. In 2016 as we enter our fifth year as Fire and Rescue NSW the evolution of Championships will continue. Fire and Rescue NSW has developed a visionary corporate plan based on our values; respect, integrity, service delivery and courage along with embracing safety as a guiding principal. These values are and will further evolve as the foundation for the environment the Championships operate within. What will also continue will be the focus on skills improvement, safety as well as using the Championships to market Fire and Rescue as a highly effective emergency service, serving Communities across NSW. This can be best achieved by displaying our sophisticated vehicles, equipment and operational capability to the Community. Additionally, we seek to use Championships as a means to improve community safety by providing fire safety education to a wide audience, including the business sector. Whilst respecting past traditions, I encourage all to engage and embrace the contemporary values of Fire and Rescue NSW as the platform for the Championships continued evolution. Assistant Commissioner Rob McNeil AFSM Director of Championships P a g e 4

5 Championship Values Develop, maintain and enhance the operational skills of firefighters Promote a professional image of Fire and Rescue NSW to the Communities of NSW Promote community safety and awareness to the Community Encourage teamwork, camaraderie and individual performance of competitors at Championships Demonstrate to the Community the various skills, knowledge and expertise of Fire and Rescue NSW and other services Championship Objectives Provide improved opportunities for firefighters to display a high level of skills Deliver improved community safety programs Provide an opportunity to market the services of the Fire and Rescue NSW to stakeholders P a g e 5

6 Wyong Fire Brigade The crew from 505 Wyong and I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Dignitaries, Firefighters, Competitors and their families to the 2016 State Firefighter Championship being held at Norah Head Sportsground, Norah Head. I would like to thank the entire crew from Wyong Fire Brigade who have all contributed in some way to the success of this event. We have been working tirelessly for 18 months on making this an enjoyable event for all. This year Wyong Fire Brigade is celebrating 80 years of service to the Wyong community and continues to provide a professional fire service through its current staff of twenty firefighters who attend approximately 450 calls each year. Wyong Fire Brigade maintains two firefighting appliances including a type 2 Urban Pumper and a Class 1 Bushfire Tanker. Both of these appliances have responded to numerous large fires over the years including large factory fires, house fires, motor vehicle accidents and major bushfires. The Wyong Championship Team formed in 2009; attending our first regional championship in Glen Innes. The original members of the team were Captain Jamie Loader, Deputy Captain Scott Toohill, Firefighter Scott Anlezark and Firefighter Jeff Berg. Firefighter Rick Cole joined the team later in 2009, and his partner, Firefighter Judith Alderdice also joined the team at the State Championship in Banora Point in This formed the nucleus of the team which has not only attended the majority of regional championships since that time, but have also competed at the Queensland State Championship in Townsville, NSW State Championships in Banora Point, Tamworth and Kelso and Australasian Championships in Port Macquarie, Launceston Tasmania and Echuca Victoria. Wyong are the current State Champions in the Breathing Apparatus event and State Champions and State Record holders in the Rescue Event. Firefighter Alderdice was also the first female firefighter to win a gold medal at a state championship, a feat she achieved in Kelso in This is the first time that a State Championship will be held on the Central Coast and the first Championship event hosted by Wyong Brigade. We figured if you are going to host one, why not host the big one! We would like to thank our sponsors for making this event possible and make special mention of Central Coast Council, Wyong Rugby League Club Group, and Bendigo Community Bank who have all supported us since we started planning this event. We encourage everyone to make the most of their trip to the Central Coast and take the time to experience the beautiful beaches and waterways, the stunning valleys and forests as well as the local attractions. Enjoy the competition, comradery and most importantly of all, stay safe. Thanks, Jamie Loader Captain Wyong Brigade P a g e 6

7 Official Guest List Member of the Legislative Council, Parliament of NSW Administrator, Central Coast Council Senior Assistant Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service Superintendent, Local Area Commander, Tuggerah Local Area Command, NSW Police Force Superintendent, NSW Rural Fire Service Superintendent, NSW Ambulance Region Controller, NSW State Emergency Service Scott Farlow MLC Ian Reynolds Bruce McDonald AFSM David Swilks APM VA Paul Jones Paul Edwards Alison Flaxman Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Field Operations Assistant Commissioner Regional Operations, Director Championship Area Commander Region West Area Commander Metropolitan North Area Commander Region South, Assistant Director Championships Zone Commander Metro North 2 Duty Commander Metro North 2, C Platoon FRNSW Chaplain Mr Greg Mullins AFSM and Mrs Erris Mullins Mr Jim Hamilton AFSM and Mrs Lindy Hamilton Mr Rob McNeil AFSM Mr Neil Harris AFSM and Mrs Lorraine Harris Mr David Felton and Mrs Vanessa Felton Ken Murphy Andrew Cozens Robert Barton Major Lyndsay Smith and Dawn Smith Firefighter Championships Association President FRNSW FCA Captain Greg Fredericks AFSM and Mrs Robyn Fredericks Major Supporters of Championships Emergency Services Business Manager, Ethics and Compliance Officer, UTC Building and Industrial Systems Business Development Manager, MSA (Aust) Pty Ltd Mr Matt Holloway Ms Debbie Taylor P a g e 7

8 Executive 2016 State Championship Fire & Rescue New South Wales Director Assistant Commissioner Assistant Director (Executive) Assistant Director (Logistics) Executive Coordinator Protocol Officer Assistant Commissioner Rob McNeil AFSM Chief Superintendent Ken Murphy Mr Mark Rutter Sandra Kyriakopoulos Superintendent Andrew Cozens Fire & Rescue New South Wales Firefighter Championships Association Inc. President Senior Vice President Junior Vice President Treasurer Executive Officer Manager, Program & Recording Computer Records Officer Executive Assistant Manager, Presentations & Trophies Captain Greg Fredericks AFSM Deputy Captain Shane Kearney Captain Jamie Loader Firefighter Craig Mayled (Ret) Firefighter Dave Hitchcock Captain Leslie Smith AFSM (Ret) Captain Eric Woolley AFSM (Ret) Firefighter Trevor Jones (Ret) Firefighter Robert Eckersley AFSM Association Management Committee Members Firefighter Captain Firefighter Captain Captain Deputy Captain Deputy Captain Captain Firefighter Firefighter E/K Paul Clarke John Dun Robert Eckersley Mick Edwards Greg Fredericks AFSM Gerard Hanscombe Shane Kearney Jamie Loader Col Bennett Sheree White David Wilks Championship Registrars Mrs Lorraine Eckersley Mrs Robyn Fredericks Mrs Lois Jones Mrs Janette Kearney Mrs Julie Mayled P a g e 8

9 Life Members of the Association Name Date Awarded Captain Cyril Pitman * Coffs Harbour Chairman 1980 Captain Noel Hamey * Sawtell Council Member 1980 Captain Kenneth White * Port Macquarie Vice Chairman 1982 Captain Albert Smith Toronto Vice Chairman 1990 Captain Ernest Donohoe OAM * Hay Chairman 1990 Captain Alexander McMurtrie OAM * Wangi Wangi Former Fire Comm Mr Alfred McGrath PSM NSWFB Exec/Dir Champs Mrs Raie Beare * Sydney Service to Champs 1992 Mr William Beare OAM * Sydney Association Sec 1992 Mr Frank Perrie * Sydney Major Sponsor 1992 Captain Neil Brooker AFSM * Yass Chairman 1994 Captain Maxwell Hyam AFSM * Nowra Treasurer 1994 Mr Brian Johnstone PSM * NSWFB Ass.Director Champs 1996 Ass. Comm. Noel Newson AFSM * NSWFB Director Champs 1996 Captain William Dahl AFSM Grafton Council Member 2002 Captain Ross Hoy AFSM Port Macquarie Executive Officer 2004 Mrs Beverly Hoy Port Macquarie Services to Champs 2004 C/Supt Douglas Messenger AFSM NSWFB Ass/Director Champs 2004 Captain Peter Quin AFSM Unanderra Executive Officer 2006 Dep Captain Kenneth Perrett AFSM Muswellbrook President 2008 Captain Kevin Ryan AFSM Bathurst Committee Member 2008 Captain Leslie Smith AFSM Macquarie Fields Executive Member 2008 Mrs Margaret Hyam * Nowra Service to Champs 2010 Mrs Cheryl McKee Moree Service to Champs 2010 Firefighter John McKee Moree Assistant Secretary 2010 Captain John Hand AFSM Finley Executive Member 2012 Captain (Ret) Glenn Goodwin Grafton Service to Champs 2014 Mr Thomas (Tom) Sutherland Chubb - Sydney Service to Champs 2014 Captain (Ret) Eric Woolley AFSM Nowra Service to Champs 2014 Vale Deputy Commissioner (Ret) John Benson AFSM Firefighter Allan Brindley (Bathurst) Captain (Ret) Neil Brooker AFSM (Yass) Captain (Ret) Stan Cork (Dorrigo) Ernie Lenahan Ass.Comm (Ret) Noel Newson AFSM Gwen Simmons (Levett) (Port Macquarie) P a g e 9

10 Honorary Members of the Association Name Date Awarded Captain Gordon Northey * Parkes Council Member 1986 Mrs Evelyn Johnstone Dubbo Service to Champs 1992 Mr Peter Rath AM NSWFB Director General 1994 Captain James Randall * Urunga Council Member 1994 Captain Geoffrey Cutler * Bathurst Service to Champs 1994 Captain Colin Graham AFSM West Tamworth Council Member 1994 Firefighter Allan Brindley * Bathurst Member 1994 Firefighter David Bullman * Yass Service to Champs 1994 Firefighter Parker Adams * Belmont Council Member 1996 Captain Lemuel Rose Muswellbrook Service to Champs 1996 Ms Elise Beauchamp NSWFB Special Events Mgr 1996 Chief Officer Stanley Hearn AFSM NSWFB Service to Champs 1996 Dep Comm. Ross Freeman AFSM NSWFB Service to Champs 1996 Mr James Butt NSWFB Service to Champs 1998 Mr Edmund Crook NSWFB Service to Champs 1998 Firefighter Raymond Hodge Canowindra Council Member 1998 Captain Raymond McTiernan AFSM Delroy Council Member 1998 Mr Stuart Sercombe AMP Insurance Major Sponsor 1998 Captain Gerard Cannon AFSM Tamworth Council Member 2002 Captain Keith Willis AFSM Condobolin Council Member 2002 Captain Desmond Fairfull AFSM * Lismore Council Member 2004 Captain David (Max) Nixon AFSM Armidale Service to Champs 2004 Captain Mervyn Reed AFSM Tocumwal Council Member 2004 Captain Vincent Wiegold AFSM Umina Service to Champs 2004 Firefighter Kevin Hapgood * Shellharbour Service to Champs 2006 Firefighter Tony Longford Balgownie Service to Champs 2006 Mrs. Lorraine Eckersley OAM West Tamworth Service to Champs 2008 Firefighter Robert Eckersley AFSM West Tamworth Committee Member 2008 Mrs Cheryl Fraser Ettalong Service to Champs 2008 Ms. Julie O Grady NSWFB Service to Champs 2008 Mrs. Robyn Perrett Muswellbrook Service to Champs 2008 Station Officer Paul Sydenham AFSM NSWFB Service to Champs 2008 Firefighter Ernie Vinecombe Deniliquin Service to Champs 2008 Ex. Captain John McLeod AFSM Victorian Association Service to Champs 2010 Mrs Rosemary Reed Tocumwal Service to Champs 2010 Mrs Cynthia Woolley Nowra Service to Champs 2010 D/C Albert McWhirter Port Macquarie Service to Champs 2012 Firefighter Terence O Brien Wollongong Service to Champs 2012 *Deceased P a g e 10

11 Chubb Fire & Security is proud to be associated with FRNSW Fire Fighting Championship Association Chubb Fire proudly supports the Fire & Rescue NSW Fire Fighting Championship Association and the 2016 State Championships. Chubb Fire provides a diverse range of fire and safety products that enable our fire fighters and first responders to do what they do best protect assets and save lives, reduce risk and work in safe environments. Other products that highlight Chubb s far reaching capabilities within the fire fighting and rescue arena include: Angus Fire UK quality Type 3 Fire Hose, Fire Fighting Foams and foam equipment Protek Fire Fighting Equipment from handline nozzles to monitors, Protek is a leader in the fire equipment industry and a preferred brand amongst Australian fire-fighters Respirex - a range of high quality personal and respiratory protective garments BlazeTamer380 Australian developed Aerial Fire Fighting Water Enhancer Technology. FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras and Aerial Thermal Imaging Systems for the future. Weber Hydraulic and Battery powered Road Rescue Equipment To learn more about the diverse range of products and services that Chubb Fire has to offer contact us: CSProducts@chubb.com.au Phone: P a g e 11

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13 2016 State Championship Schedule Wednesday 26 th October Championship Track Norah Head Sportsground Soldiers Point Drive, Maitland Street and Bungary Road, Norah Head Inspection of Competition Track and Equipment Registration of Brigades, Competitors, Officials and Visitors Briefing Officials involved in Ceremonies i.e. FRNSW Protocol Officer, band master torchlight committee etc. Track Officials Welcome Function - Wallarah Bay Recreation Club Sponsored by: 40 Wallarah Road, Gorokan Wadalba RFS Welcome Get Together - Firefighters, Families and Officials Thursday 27 th October Championship Track Norah Head Sportsground Soldiers Point Drive, Maitland Street and Bungary Road, Norah Head Meeting of Officials (water pressure tests etc.) Briefing of Brigades and Competitors Championship Events commence and include: Event 1. Urban Pump Booster Valve / Ladder and Internal Hose Reel All Brigades, Firefighters and Association officials including Retired and Honorary Brigades members will form up on the Championship ground as directed (1030 hours sharp) Official guests will be escorted to VIP seating Opening Ceremony will commence At the completion of the official opening the Parade will be dismissed. P a g e 13

14 Event 2. Booster Valve, Ladder and High Rise Bag Event 3. Ladder Practice 1 competitor Followed by Ladder Practice Hot Shots no trophy (top 20) Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 1 Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 2 Event 4. Urban Pump Collector and Ladder Event 5. Urban Disabled Pump and Davey Pump FRNSW Firefighter Championship Assoc AGM Friday 28th October Championship Track Norah Head Sportsground Soldiers Point Drive, Maitland Street and Bungary Road, Norah Head Meeting of Officials (water pressure tests etc.) Education and Fire Awareness Activities Championship Events continue and include: Event 6. Rescue Medal and Trophy Presentation- Event 3 Medal and Trophy Presentation- Event 4 Event 7. Hose and Hydrant 2 Competitor Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 5 Event 8. Hose and Hydrant 4 person Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 6 Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 7 Event 9. Hose, Hydrant and Extinguisher Medal and Trophy Presentation- Event 8 Event 10. Urban Pump and Breeching P a g e 14

15 The Community Engagement Event is at Memorial park, The Entrance from 17:00 to 21:00 The meeting/starting point for the torch light parade is Denning Street, outside The Entrance Surf Club Torchlight Procession including: All Brigades, firefighters and Association officials including Retired and Honorary Brigade members will marshal at 1915 hours sharp at Denning Street, outside The Entrance Surf Club. Brigade teams will wear Full Turnout Uniform /Helmet, carrying torches Local bands Fire Appliances old and new Local bands and Marching Brigades arrive at Memorial park, The Entrance Fireworks Spectacular Display Saturday 29 th October Championship Track Norah Head Sportsground Soldiers Point Drive, Maitland Street and Bungary Road, Norah Head Meeting of Officials (water pressure tests etc.) Education and Fire Awareness Activities Championship Events continue and include: Event 11. Hose, Hydrant and Breeching Urban Pump Medal and Trophy Presentation- Event 9 Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 10 Event 12. Urban Pump BA and Foam Event Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 11 Event 13. Urban Pump Collector Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 12 Event 14. Urban Pump Suction Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 13 Event 15. Veterans Urban Pump Suction Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 14 Medal and Trophy Presentation Event 15 P a g e 15

16 Official Function - Wyong Rugby League Club, 40 Lake Haven Drive, Kanwal Closing Ceremony Brigades, competitors and officials assemble for the 2016 State Championship closing ceremony Awards and presentation Evening Dress Uniform Presentation of major awards and presentations Dinner and dancing MSA Safety Trophy This Trophy is very prestigious with a history from the mining industry in Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the early 1900s there are only four in existence. The Trophy depicts a worker (miner) coming home at the end of the shift to his family. Internationally this Trophy is recognised as one of the highest awards for safety and is call the JT Ryan Trophy in memory of the founder of MSA and their established commitment to safety. JT Ryan experienced directly the impact of a mine explosion in West Virginia in 1913 with a significant loss of life. From that incident came the formation of MSA, the Safety Company in 1914 with the company mission to see that men and women may work in safety, and that they, their families and communities may live in health throughout the world clearly something close to all Firefighters. The JT Ryan Trophy remains the premier safety award in Canada. The original mould was broken when a second trophy was struck. The Trophy is provided to the FCA in recognition of the implementation of the new OHandS and safety requirements. It was made from the last mould taken from the original trophy in Canada. No more plans are in place to duplicate. The essence of providing this award to the FCA comes from the history of fire fighting, the alignment with the MSA mission and the geneses of the award. Firefighters today provide essential search and rescue functions in many environments and are intimately reflective of the desires, concerns and commitments of JT Ryan when establishing MSA nearly 100 years ago. In many ways, today s modern firefighters are kindred spirits in word and deed. It seems fitting the two go together in recognition of commitment and excellence. John Spokes MSA P a g e 16

17 Safety Trophy Point Score The Safety Trophy points score is calculated over the past two years of Championships, with the result not being known until after the State Championship is completed. A team is eliminated from the Safety Trophy event if it is disqualified in either the B.A. or Rescue event, during the running of the Championships over the last two years. The penalties incurred by a team at the B.A. and Rescue Events at all the Championships, are totalled and divided by the number of times a team has attended Championships. (i.e. If the total penalties a team has incurred in the BA and Rescue events over all the Championships is 40, and they have attended 5 championships then the net points incurred is 8.) The State Championship points and attendance will be added to arrive at the overall score for the team. Championship Point Score Finishing Position First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth and following Team Events (Three and Four Competitors) on by 2 for total of 25 places (Then all other teams completing evolution receive 1 point) Single and Two Competitor Events on by 1 for total of 24 places Then all other teams completing evolution receive 1 point) P a g e 17

18 Top 5 Times Regional Championships Urban Pumper Disable Event Team Time Championship NOWRA FORBES DORRIGO* KELSO FORBES DORRIGO GUNNEDAH KOOTINGAL GRAFTON Urbam Pump Collector and Ladder Team Time KOOTINGAL TAMWORTH DORRIGO GUNNEDAH DORRIGO* BEGA TAMWORTH BEGA GRAFTON TAMWORTH GUNNEDAH Urban Pump Booster Valve and High Rise Bag Team Time BEGA GRAFTON KOOTINGAL GRAFTON TAMWORTH* KELSO COOTAMUNDRA KELSO FORBES WYONG GRAFTON Ladder Practice Name Team Time C Towill BEGA 7.21 TAMWORTH J Platts* C Towill BEGA 7.39 GRAFTON BATHURST B Smith DUBBO 7.47 TAMWORTH B Smith DUBBO 7.61 BERRY S Noble DORRIGO 7.66 GUNNEDAH Urban Pumper and Breeching Team Time KOOTINGAL FORBES KOOTINGAL COOTAMUNDRA NOWRA* KOOTINGAL GUNNEDAH WYONG GRAFTON NOWRA FORBES Urban Pumper BA and Foam Team Time KELSO FORBES NOWRA FORBES KELSO* KELSO GUNNEDAH KOOTINGAL COOTAMUNDRA TAMWORTH GUNNEDAH Rescue Event Team Time KELSO TAMWORTH KOOTINGAL TAMWORTH TRANGIE* TAMWORTH TAMWORTH MUDGEE FORBES KOOTINGAL RFS GUNNEDAH Hose Hydrant and Extinguisher Team EXTING. Time KOOTINGAL RFS COOTAMINDRA KOOTINGAL RFS GRAFTON ECHUCA * KOOTINGAL RFS BERRY BERRY COOTAMINDRA ECHUCA COOTAMINDRA Hose and Hydrant 4 Competitors Team Time DORRIGO BERRY BEGA TAMWORTH DORRIGO* ECHUCA COOTAMUNDRA TAMWORTH GUNNEDAH WYONG TAMWORTH Urban Pump Suction Team Time KELSO FORBES KELSO TAMWORTH TAMWORTH* KOOTINGAL FORBES KOOTINGAL GRAFTON NOWRA FORBES Hose and Hydrant 2 Competitors Team Time KOOTINGAL RFS COOTAMUNDRA Thompson & Madden KOOTINGAL RFS GUNNEDAH KOOTINGAL RFS* KOOTINGAL RFS GRAFTON TAMWORTH GUNNEDAH KOOTINGAL RFS GRAFTON *State Record P a g e 18

19 Regional Championships Review Regional Championships conducted over the last two years suggest several teams will be vying for the ultimate prize, the Alfred Webb Cup. The last 84 years have seen just eleven teams successful for the thirty six Demonstrations/Championships conducted; three time winners Kelso along with 2014 Champions Dorrigo will have Nowra, (2002 and 2008 winners), the consistent RFS team Kootingal, and Bega to contend with if the results of Regional Championships are a guide of form heading into this State Championship. Nowra, Kelso and Dorrigo have been the best performers in the Urban Pumper Disable Event, although Nowra s at Forbes, was just 2.5 seconds outside Dorrigo s 2014 State record. Kootingal s outstanding effort in winning the Urban Pump Collector and Ladder at Tamworth bettered Dorrigo s State record by 1.5 seconds and led the rest by more than two seconds suggesting they should be favourites for this event. Bega recorded the quickest time in the Urban Pump Booster Valve and High Rise Bag Event at Grafton; though they will find tough competition from Kootingal and Kelso. The Ladder Practice has been dominated by Clinton Towill of Bega and Brad Smith of Dubbo, they should produce very good times at Wyong. Kootingal, Wyong and Nowra have the fastest times in the Urban Pumper and Breeching; less than a second separating the top five times. History was made in both the Urban Pumper and BA Event, and the Rescue Event at Kelso in 2014 when won by this year s host brigade Wyong. Representing Wyong was Judith Alderdice, the first occasion in which a female firefighter has been part of a State Champion team. The fastest times in these two events during 2015/16 have been recorded by Kelso, Nowra, Kootingal, Mudgee and Tamworth. In the Hose, Hydrant and Extinguisher Event, Kootingal have recorded the three quickest times at Regional Championships, their best at Cootamundra, more than a second under Echuca s state record of seconds set in The Hose and Hydrant for Four Competitors looks to be very open with four teams, Dorrigo, Bega, Tamworth and Wyong in contention. Hose and Hydrant for Two Competitors has been dominated by Kootingal, with four of the five fastest times in the last two years, their win at Cootamundra in seconds, quicker than the State Record they set at Kelso in Kelso and Kootingal share the four fastest times in the Urban Pump Suction, their best still outside Tamworth s record set at Kelso in Whilst consistency at Regional Championships provide us with a form guide for the ultimate trophy, there are always surprises from teams that have flown under the radar in the preceding two years, so we look forward to seeing new teams appear on the victory dais. Dorrigo were State Champions in 2014 after finishing fourth, third and second in Championships leading up to Kelso; is it Kootingal s time after top four placings at the last three State Championships? We look forward to a very competitive and enjoyable Championship at this new venue; the last time in this area was the 1934 State Demonstration at Newcastle. John Hand P a g e 19

20 Competing Teams Brigade Station Zone Bega 219 RS1 Coffs Harbour 257 RN1 Dorrigo 279 RN1 Dubbo 280 RW1 Griffith 311 RW3 Kelso 105 RW2 Kootingal RFS 756 RN3 Kurri Kurri 349 MN3 Lawson 359 MW3 Merrylands 1 72 MW2 Merrylands 2 72S MW2 Mittagong 378 RS2 Nowra 405 RS1 Port Macquarie RN1 Port Macquarie 2 424S RN1 Scarborough 442 MS1 The Entrance 460 MN2 Trangie 465 RW1 Uralla 475 RN3 Wangi Wangi 785 MN1 Wellington 493 RW1 West Tamworth 508 RN3 Wyong MN2 Wyong 2 505S MN2 Kaitangata (NZ) 727 VISITOR Wadalba RFS VISITOR Wadalba RFS 2 723S VISITOR WAFA VISITOR WAFA 2 757S VISITOR P a g e 20

21 Discipline Event Object and Eligibility The Discipline Event has been redesigned to reflect a more modern format that includes not only marching, but also the important disciplines of sportsmanship, conduct, work ethics and dress code. Background State and Regional/Metropolitan Championships are consistently reviewed and developed to reflect current FRNSW needs. With the recent transition of the five days State Championship to a three day State Championship, current events required a further review to ensure a full three day program could be successfully conducted. The Discipline Event was identified as one event that should undergo a review, as it would enable the FCA to save time for both Competitors and Officials. The Discipline Event has been modified to accommodate the three day State Championship program. Over the past seven years, the Regional/Metropolitan Championships have provided a Discipline Award in which Firefighters are judged on the following measures both on and off the track: Sportsmanship Conduct Work ethics Dress code (wearing of safety gear) Result To ensure a component of the original Discipline Event is maintained for State Championships, nominated judges will assess each team s ability to march onto the track for the Official Opening, thus ensuring competitors are judged on their ability to march, display appropriate sportsmanship, conduct, work ethics (track clearance) and the wearing of correct uniform over three days of competition. The Director, two Assistant Directors and the President of the FCA will judge the Discipline Event at the State Championship as they currently do at Regional/Metropolitan Championships. Note The listed Officers do not march in the Official Opening Ceremony and therefore are capable of adding this task to their current lists of duties that they similarly perform for Regional/Metropolitan Championships The Director, two Assistant Directors and the President of the FCA shall confer prior to the conclusion of the Championship to decide which team will receive the Discipline Award for the Championship. Trophy, Prizemoney, Medals and Certificates will continue to be awarded, however no points for this event will be awarded. Presentation will take place at the Official Presentation Evening. P a g e 21

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23 Event 1. Urban Pump Booster Valve/Ladder and Internal Hose Reel Perpetual Trophy Fire Brigade Employees Union. Donated by Fire Brigade Employees Union Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates Winner 2014: Kelso Best Time 2015/16: Not competed for at Regional Championships Order Station No. Brigade Name Port Macquarie Wellington Bega Dubbo Dorrigo Scarborough Mittagong Kurri Kurri The Entrance S Wyong Griffith Kaitangata (NZ) Kelso S Port Macquarie Kootingal RFS Wadalba RFS WAFA S Merrylands Lawson Wangi Wangi Coffs Harbour S Wadalba RFS Merrylands Trangie S WAFA Wyong Nowra Uralla West Tamworth P a g e 23

24 Event 2. Booster Valve and High Rise Bag The first target on the ground simulates an initial attack with water carried on the pump from outside a building which is not adequate to reach the fire. Once this target has been struck the isolating valve on the booster must be turned off then target two is struck with a hose line and water from an internal hydrant cabinet that has been boosted through the pump. Perpetual Trophy: The Reg Down Trophy Donated by Mr Reg Down (former NSWFB Board member) Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Winner 2014: Tamworth, Best Time 2015/16: Bega, Order Station No. Brigade Name Trangie Wadalba RFS S Merrylands S Port Macquarie The Entrance Wangi Wangi 7 72 Merrylands West Tamworth 9 723S Wadalba RFS Wellington Griffith Kelso Kaitangata (NZ) Uralla Port Macquarie S Wyong S WAFA Bega Wyong Kootingal RFS Dubbo WAFA Coffs Harbour Scarborough Kurri Kurri Nowra Dorrigo Lawson Mittagong P a g e 24

25 Event 3. Ladder Practice Individual competitors run 22.5 metres to a ladder, ascend the ladder and strike the target, the fastest competitor being declared the winner. Perpetual Trophy Donated by the family of late Life Member Captain C. Pitman - Coffs Harbour Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: R Hodge (Canowindra) 6.65 secs at West Tamworth 1994 (Record from 1994 to 2010 Ladder shortened in 2012) Winner 2014: Joseph Platts (Bathurst), Best Time 2015/16: Clinton Towill, Order Station No. Brigade Name Order Station No. Brigade Name Kelso One Kelso Two Bega One Bega Two Coffs Harbour One Coffs Harbour Two Dorrigo One Dorrigo Two Dubbo One Dubbo Two 6 72S Merrylands 2 One 35 72S Merrylands 2 Two Kurri Kurri One Kurri Kurri Two Lawson One Lawson Two Mittagong One Mittagong Two Nowra One Nowra Two Port Macquarie 1 One Port Macquarie 1 Two S Port Macquarie 2 One S Port Macquarie 2 Two Scarborough One Scarborough Two The Entrance One The Entrance Two Trangie One Trangie Two Wangi Wangi One Wangi Wangi Two Wellington One Wellington Two Griffith One Griffith Two Wyong 1 One Wyong 1 Two S Wyong 2 One S Wyong 2 Two Merrylands 1 One Merrylands 1 Two Wadalba RFS 1 One Wadalba RFS 1 Two S Wadalba RFS 2 One S Wadalba RFS 2 Two Kaitangata (NZ) One Kaitangata (NZ) Two Kootingal RFS One Kootingal RFS Two WAFA 1 One WAFA 1 Two S WAFA 2 One S WAFA 2 Two Uralla One Uralla Two West Tamworth One West Tamworth Two P a g e 25

26 Event 4. Urban Pump Collector and Ladder The object of this drill exercise is to extinguish a fire in a second storey building. A crew of four firefighters will work as a team to use hydrant water relayed through the pump, into two lines of delivery hose and up two ladders. Time is taken when the second stream of water hits the finish target. The team achieving the fastest time is declared the winner. Perpetual Trophy: Donated by Insurance Council of Australia Dedicated to Life Members the Late Mrs R. Beare and Mr W.R. Beare OAM Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Balgownie secs at Port Macquarie 2004 (Record from 2004 to 2010 Ladder shortened in 2012) Winner 2014: Dorrigo, Best Time 2015/16: Kootingal RFS, Order Station No. Brigade Name Kelso Coffs Harbour Nowra Trangie 5 424S Port Macquarie The Entrance Wellington Dorrigo Griffith Dubbo Lawson 12 72S Merrylands S Wadalba RFS Kootingal RFS S WAFA S Wyong Uralla Mittagong West Tamworth Kurri Kurri Bega Port Macquarie Merrylands Wangi Wangi Kaitangata (NZ) WAFA Wyong Scarborough Wadalba RFS 1 P a g e 26

27 Event 5. Urban Disabled Pump and Davey Pump A team of four firefighters using an urban pumper commence connecting a delivery line from pumper to internal manifold and using hose from first floor hose cabinet to extinguish a fire. After the fire is extinguished, the pump becomes disabled and the crew extinguish a second fire at ground level using the portable pump. Perpetual Trophy Former Trophy for Dennis (Big 6 Suction) Refurbished in 2002 as Urban Pumper Disable Event Trophy Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Dorrigo at Kelso 2014 Winner 2014: Dorrigo, Best Time 2015/16: Nowra, Order Station No. Brigade Name Wellington Wyong Dubbo 4 72S Merrylands S Port Macquarie Mittagong Scarborough Kurri Kurri 9 505S Wyong Uralla West Tamworth Port Macquarie Merrylands Coffs Harbour S Wadalba RFS Bega Dorrigo Kaitangata (NZ) Wangi Wangi Nowra WAFA Kootingal RFS Trangie Kelso Lawson Griffith S WAFA The Entrance Wadalba RFS 1 P a g e 27

28 Event 6. Rescue Perpetual Trophy Donated by Holmatro Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Wyong, at Kelso 2014 Winner 2014: Wyong, Best Time 2015/16: Kelso, Order Station No. Brigade Name Dorrigo Nowra Kootingal RFS Wadalba RFS S Wadalba RFS Kurri Kurri Uralla Griffith Dubbo Wyong Kaitangata (NZ) Scarborough Wellington S WAFA West Tamworth Mittagong Bega Lawson The Entrance Port Macquarie WAFA Merrylands Kelso Trangie 25 72S Merrylands S Port Macquarie Wangi Wangi Coffs Harbour S Wyong 2 P a g e 28

29 Event 7. Hose and Hydrant 2 Competitors This Event provides training for the two firefighters to work as a team by shipping a standpipe into the fire hydrant then connecting a length of hose with a branch attached to strike the target to stop the clock. The Event hones the procedures and teamwork required by the competitors for this action on the fire ground. The team with the fastest time is declared the winner. Perpetual Trophy Donated by Illawarra Fire Extinguisher Services Pty Ltd Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Kootingal Moonbi RFS at Kelso 2014 Winner 2014: Kootingal Moonbi RFS, Best Time 2015/16: Kootingal Moonbi RFS, Order Station No. Brigade Name Order Station No. Brigade Name Kelso One Kelso Two Bega One Bega Two Coffs Harbour One Coffs Harbour Two Dorrigo One Dorrigo Two Dubbo One Dubbo Two 6 72S Merrylands 2 One 35 72S Merrylands 2 Two Kurri Kurri One Kurri Kurri Two Lawson One Lawson Two Mittagong One Mittagong Two Nowra One Nowra Two Port Macquarie 1 One Port Macquarie 1 Two S Port Macquarie 2 One S Port Macquarie 2 Two Scarborough One Scarborough Two The Entrance One The Entrance Two Trangie One Trangie Two Uralla One Uralla Two Wangi Wangi One Wangi Wangi Two Wellington One Wellington Two Griffith One Griffith Two Wyong 1 One Wyong 1 Two S Wyong 2 One S Wyong 2 Two West Tamworth One West Tamworth Two Merrylands 1 One Merrylands 1 Two Wadalba RFS 1 One Wadalba RFS 1 Two S Wadalba RFS 2 One S Wadalba RFS 2 Two Kaitangata (NZ) One Kaitangata (NZ) Two Kootingal RFS One Kootingal RFS Two WAFA 1 One WAFA 1 Two S WAFA 2 One S WAFA 2 Two P a g e 29

30 Event 8. Hose and Hydrant 4 Competitors A team of four firefighters, utilising mains water from a hydrant into two lengths of hose to strike the targets with water. Perpetual Trophy Donated by Alexander Perrie & Co Pty Ltd Dedicated to the Memory of the Late Mr Frank Perrie and in appreciation to his wife the late Mrs Doreen Perrie. Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Dorrigo, at Kelso 2014 Winner 2014: Dorrigo, Best Time 2015/16: Dorrigo, Order Station No. Brigade Name Wyong Wangi Wangi Trangie Dorrigo Wellington 6 424S Port Macquarie Merrylands Kelso Scarborough West Tamworth Griffith Kurri Kurri Bega S Wadalba RFS WAFA Kaitangata (NZ) The Entrance Mittagong Port Macquarie Coffs Harbour Dubbo Wadalba RFS S Merrylands S Wyong Lawson Kootingal RFS Nowra S WAFA Uralla P a g e 30

31 Event 9. Hose, Hydrant and Extinguisher This event is used to simulate an attack on a fire in the first instance with a water fire extinguisher followed with one line of 70mm hose, which then needs to be lengthened to go deeper into the fire. Time is calculated by adding the time to hit the first disc with extinguisher water and the third disc with water from the two lengths of 70mm hose. Perpetual Trophy Donated by Peter and Dorothy Rath Honorary Member of the FCA and former Director General NSW Fire Brigades and Mrs Dorothy Rath Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Echuca at Tamworth 2012 Winner 2014: Tamworth, Best Time 2015/16: Kootingal Moonbi RFS, Order Station No. Brigade Name Uralla Kaitangata (NZ) Scarborough Bega Wellington Wangi Wangi Coffs Harbour The Entrance Dubbo Dorrigo S Port Macquarie S WAFA WAFA West Tamworth Mittagong Wyong Kurri Kurri Merrylands Lawson Port Macquarie S Wyong Kootingal RFS 23 72S Merrylands Trangie Kelso Griffith S Wadalba RFS Wadalba RFS Nowra P a g e 31

32 Event 10. Urban Pump and Breeching A team of four firefighters using an Urban Pump fire appliance with hoses obtain water from hydrants through the pump to strike the targets. Perpetual Trophy Original Trophy donated by Dennis Bros Limited England Refurbished in 2002 and Dedicated to the Memory of the Late Brian Johnstone PSM Life Member FCA Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Nowra, at Port Macquarie 2004 Winner 2014: Tamworth, Best Time 2015/16: Kootingal Moonbi RFS, Order Station No. Brigade Name Port Macquarie Wellington Bega Dubbo Dorrigo Scarborough Mittagong Kurri Kurri The Entrance S Wyong Griffith Kaitangata (NZ) Kelso S Port Macquarie Kootingal RFS Wadalba RFS WAFA S Merrylands Lawson Wangi Wangi Coffs Harbour S Wadalba RFS Merrylands Trangie S WAFA Wyong Nowra Uralla West Tamworth P a g e 32

33 Event 11. Hose, Hydrant and Breeching A team of four firefighters, utilising mains water from a hydrant and breeching into two lengths of hose to strike the targets with water. Perpetual Trophy Donated by Wormald International Limited Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Kootingal RFS, at Tamworth 2012 Winner 2014: Dorrigo, Best Time 2015/16: Event not run at Regional Championships Order Station No. Brigade Name Mittagong Uralla 3 72 Merrylands Dubbo Trangie Kootingal RFS Wellington Bega Wyong S Merrylands S Wadalba RFS Griffith S WAFA Dorrigo Coffs Harbour WAFA Kurri Kurri Nowra Wangi Wangi Scarborough S Wyong Lawson Kaitangata (NZ) Port Macquarie The Entrance Wadalba RFS S Port Macquarie Kelso West Tamworth P a g e 33

34 Event 12. Urban Pump BA and Foam Event A team of four firefighters get to work, utilising water from the hydrant to the pump and one length of delivery hose off the pump to strike a target. The two firefighters with the delivery hoses must wear Breathing Apparatus. Note: Firefighters are judged on their Pre-operational Procedures and Event Times 2016 Event Sponsor Presentation of Prizes and Prizemoney by MSA Perpetual Trophy Donated by Qld Fire and Rescue Service Championship Committee Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Kelso at Tamworth 2012 Winner 2014: Wyong, Best Time 2015/16: Kelso, Order Station No. Brigade Name Kootingal RFS Wadalba RFS S Wyong S Wadalba RFS Griffith 6 72 Merrylands Coffs Harbour Kaitangata (NZ) Kurri Kurri Trangie Bega Wangi Wangi S Port Macquarie Uralla 15 72S Merrylands Wyong Dorrigo Nowra Port Macquarie WAFA Dubbo S WAFA Mittagong Lawson Wellington Kelso Scarborough West Tamworth The Entrance P a g e 34

35 Event 13. Urban Pump Collector A team of four firefighters utilising an Urban Pumper fire appliance with hoses and water from the hydrants through the pump to strike the targets. Perpetual Trophy Donated by Alexander Perrie & Co Pty Ltd Dedicated to the Memory of the Late Mr Frank Perrie and in appreciation to his wife the late Mrs Doreen Perrie. Prizes 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: South Grafton at Banora Point 2010 Winner 2014: Dorrigo, Best Time 2015/16: Event not run at Regional Championships Order Station No. Brigade Name Bega 2 723S Wadalba RFS Coffs Harbour 4 72 Merrylands Dorrigo Kurri Kurri Nowra 8 72S Merrylands WAFA S Wyong Kaitangata (NZ) Port Macquarie Lawson Wadalba RFS Mittagong Scarborough Wangi Wangi The Entrance S Port Macquarie Trangie Dubbo Wellington Kelso Griffith Wyong West Tamworth S WAFA Uralla Kootingal RFS P a g e 35

36 Event 14. Urban Pump Suction A crew of four firefighters get to work pumping water from a reservoir utilising pump suction hose and delivering through one delivery and two lengths of 38mm hose connected together (one hose flaked and the second hose rolled) to extinguish a fire at ground level. Perpetual Trophy Donated by Dennis Bros. Limited, Guildford, England PRIZES 1st Trophy, Medals, Certificate 2nd & 3rd Medals and Certificates 4th & 5th Certificates State Record: Tamworth, at Kelso 2014 Winner 2014: Tamworth, Best Time 2015/16: Kelso, Order Station No. Brigade Name Kelso Coffs Harbour Nowra Trangie 5 424S Port Macquarie The Entrance Wellington Dorrigo Griffith Dubbo Lawson 12 72S Merrylands S Wadalba RFS Kootingal RFS S WAFA S Wyong Uralla Mittagong West Tamworth Kurri Kurri Bega Port Macquarie Merrylands Wangi Wangi Kaitangata (NZ) WAFA Wyong Scarborough Wadalba RFS 1 P a g e 36

37 Event 15. Veterans Urban Pump Suction A team of four firefighters, using an Urban Pumper fire appliance, obtain water through a suction hose from a portable dam. Two lines of hose are run out, striking the targets with water. Prizes: Perpetual Trophy: The Commissioners Trophy" Medallions: First. Second, Third Eligibility for 2016 State Championship: Any combination of serving or retired firefighters, over 50 years of age, from any attending Fire Service We are committed to serve Fire & Rescue NSW employees and their families We are managed by the members for the members We Are Not a Bank We Value People Before Profit Our service makes the difference Contact us to find out how you and your family can join on (02) or visit our website P a g e 37

38 Thanks for Your Service and Support The FCA and all those involved with Championships would like to thank and acknowledge Commissioner Greg Mullins AFSM and Chief Superintendent Neil Harris AFSM for their service and support to the Championships. P a g e 38

39 Event State Record Winner 2014 Winner 2016 Urban Pump Booster Valve/Ladder and Internal Balgownie, sec Kelso sec Hose Reel Booster Valve, Ladder and High Rise Bag Tamworth, sec Tamworth, sec Ladder Practice J Platts, sec J Platts, 7.16 sec Urban Pump Collector and Ladder Dorrigo, Dorrigo, sec Urban Disabled Pump and Davey Pump Dorrigo, Dorrigo, Rescue Wyong, sec Wyong, sec Hose and Hydrant 2 Competitor Kootingal, sec Moonbi Kootingal sec Hose and Hydrant 4 Competitor Dorrigo, sec Dorrigo, sec Hose, Hydrant and Extinguisher Echuca, sec Tamworth, sec Urban Pump and Breeching Nowra, Tamworth, sec Hose, Hydrant and Breeching Urban Pump Kootingal, sec Dorrigo, sec Urban Pump, BA and Foam Kelso, Wyong, Urban Pump Suction Tamworth, sec Tamworth, sec Urban Pump Collector Dorrigo, sec Directors Trophy for Moonbi Kootingal Discipline Discipline/Groundsmanship Jack Vincent Memorial Award Ken and Sue Morgan Team Award MSA Safety Trophy Team Safety Award Highest Aggregate Points Hose Events Reddaway Casket Highest Aggregate Points Motorised Events A&L McMurtirie Trophy Highest Aggregate Points Pump and Collector Events GAAM Trophy Highest Aggregate Points Runner Up 50 th Anniversary Trophy Highest Aggregate Points Alfred Webb Cup RFS Moonbi Kootingal RFS Bathurst Moonbi Kootingal RFS Dorrigo Dorrigo Tamworth Tamworth Dorrigo P a g e 39

40 Perpetual Trophies Alfred Webb Cup Donated by the Family of the Late Alfred Webb (Chief Officer NSW Fire Brigades) Awarded to the Brigade attaining Highest Aggregate Points in State Championship Events 5Oth Anniversary Trophy Dedicated to the Association Life & Honorary Members for Aggregate Points Score Runner-up in State Championship Events Reddaway Casket Donated by F Reddaway and Co Pty Limited, Manchester, England Awarded to the Brigade attaining the Highest Aggregate Points in Hose Events at the State Championship McMurtie Trophy Donated by The Late Captain Alec McMurtrie OAM (Life Member of the Association) and his wife Lorna McMurtrie Awarded to the Brigade attaining the Highest Aggregate Points in Motorised Events at the State Championship GAAM Pumps Trophy Donated by Gaam Pumps Pty Limited Awarded to the Brigade attaining the Highest Aggregate Points in Pump and Collector Events at the State Championship MSA Safety Trophy Donated in 2012 by MSA The Safety Company Awarded to the Brigade, over the two year duration of Region Championships and the current State Championship, who has the greater score on completion of the State Championship Best-Performed Brigade Competing for the First Time at a State Championship or, Brigade Competing After a Ten-Year Absence Donated by Ken and Sue Morgan, Evans Head Brigade Work Teams Award (NSW Teams) The Jack Vincent Memorial Trophy Donated by the Family of the Late Jack Vincent Awarded to the Brigade judged to be the most proficient Work team at the State Championship Discipline Trophy The Directors Trophy for Discipline Donated by the Former Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW Awarded to Brigade as Winner in Discipline Event Regional Training Officers Trophy Donated by Senior Instructors Country, NSW Fire Brigades Awarded to Brigade as Runner-up in Discipline Event P a g e 40

41 Administration of Championships All enquiries at the Championship are to be directed to the Association Office. This includes general announcements over the PA and Event Results. Trophies and Presentations will also be coordinated from this area. The Timing and Recording Caravan is restricted to rostered officials only. Workers Compensation All injuries received during the Championship must be reported immediately to a FRNSW Official. Any competitor who is injured must complete the necessary notice of injury form and if required complete a worker s compensation claim form. Report forms are available at the Association Office. Any enquires in relation to workers compensation matters may be referred to Chief Superintendent Neil Harris. Event Officials Nominated REO members will roster officials for each event. Rostered officials are to report to the Chief Track Marshal for each event 15 minutes prior to commencement. Officials will be correctly dressed in vests, armbands and compiled duty statement will be available at association office. Meeting of Ground Directors and Officials A meeting of all Ground Directors and Officials involved in the Championship will be conducted prior to and following completion of each day s Events. Items raised by Officials and Competitors are to be discussed at these meetings. Safety Officer Safety Officers will be appointed for each Championship with safety responsibilities on both the Competition track and external areas. The Safety Officer is responsible to ensure the safety of Officials, Competitors and Spectators at all times. The Safety Officer and Chief Track Marshal will ensure that the track is clear prior to each team competing. Appliances and Equipment not in use are to be removed and placed in a designated by the Logistics Director. NOTE: Alcohol is not to be consumed within the Championship perimeter. P a g e 41

42 Fire and Rescue NSW Code of Conduct Everyone in Fire and Rescue NSW has both an individual and organisational responsibility to act ethically. Every employee and contractor is responsible for observing the spirit, intent and content of this Code of Conduct in his or her work for FRNSW. All FRNSW Officials, competitors and support personnel attending Championships are required to comply with the FRNSW Code of Conduct, especially in the areas of respect for people, integrity, professionalism and diligence and take account for their actions. With regards to professionalism, approval is granted to attend the Saturday night function and to consume alcohol in dress uniform provided you do so responsibly and in the confines of the function room only. No personnel are to consume alcohol in uniform outside the designated function area. Copies of the FRNSW Code of Conduct are available on the FRNSW Intranet. Proud Sponsor Fire & Rescue NSW Firefighters State Championship Wyong P a g e 42

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