043/2023: Rollout of protective hoods to volunteer brigades
Rollout of protective hoods to volunteer brigades.
Rollout of protective hoods to volunteer brigades.
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If you have a new leased MultiRae Lite gas detector on station and have not completed the online training you must complete this.
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Volunteers who suffer a loss of personal income as a result of exposure to the COVID-19 virus during operational activities may claim reimbursement, in accordance with the process outlined in this notice.
Firefighters should not respond alone to incidents without their crew, on occasions where this may be required, contact must be maintained with the officer in charge.
Fire and Emergency ID cards are not compulsory for volunteer firefighters, but all volunteers are eligible and can obtain an ID Card to show they are part of Fire and Emergency.
If you have helped out with the Pigeon Valley fire as a volunteer for Fire and Emergency, you can apply to be reimbursed for costs such as loss of wages/leave, dependent care, or replacement staff.