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FRNSW & WAFA Recruitment Familiarisation Sessions (PATFams)
Dates: 12, 15, 29 April, and 10 May 2024
Cost: $25 per person
Duration: 3 hours
Location: FRNSW Emergency Services Academy, 1 Distribution Drive, Orchard Hills (Please note, there is no on site parking. Please park on Distribution Drive and enter through Pedestrian gate one. (PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE 30 MINS PRIOR TO YOUR START TIME.)
Purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wafa-and-frnsw-pat-famil-tickets-857999578837
About this event:
Recruitment Familiarisation Sessions (PATFams) offer valuable insights, and expert advice, including hands-on interaction with the Physical Aptitude Test course, followed by a strength and conditioning workshop focusing on effective physical preparation for the PAT. Places are limited, so secure your place early.
Important Information for Participants:
- Please read the information on this page, and ensure it is understood.
- Please bring your completed Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) with you. This will be sighted by FRNSW on the day. Download here.
- Wear standard gym/exercise clothes, including joggers.
- Please bring your own water, towel, and snacks.
- Only PAT Information Day participants may attend i.e. no bystanders, family or friends.
- WAFA is a voluntary organisation, and we welcome new members. For more information visit: www.wafa.asn.au
Please note: FRNSW recruitment takes place from time to time in line with operational needs. Campaigns are announced via PageUp here [https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/jobs/search]. To be notified of the next general recruitment campaign, please join the mailing list here [https://careers.fire.nsw.gov.au/permanent-firefighter].
Fire and Rescue NSW is committed to ensuring the health and safety of everyone who enters our sites and proactively reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Risk management procedures are in place for staff and visitors who attend Fire and Rescue NSW Stations, work sites, training facilities and offices. Upon arrival at our Emergency Services Academy, you may be required to undergo a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). If you test positive you will be asked to leave the premises immediately.
Please do not attend, and cancel your Eventbrite Ticket to free the spot for another candidate, if any of the following applies:
- You have been tested for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or are currently awaiting COVID-19 test results.
- You are experiencing flu-like symptoms.
- You have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, someone who is displaying flu like symptoms, is currently being tested or awaiting COVID-19 results in the last 14 days.
WAFA UNIFORM SURVEY
Female firefighter? Have an opinion on your gear?We’re doing a survey of female firefighters to understand their perceptions of the fit of their PPC and duty wear. We seek to understand how well female firefighters feel their PPC fits, as well as access to custom made and female-specific PPC and duty wear.The survey is aimed at female firefighters who are issued gear through their Service (not self purchased PPC). The survey is anonymous. The more responses we get, the better we can advocate. Please help us by taking 10 mins to fill this in and spread the word through your networks.
The WAFA PPC Presentation is available to watch on-demand on the WAFA YouTube Channel.
GENDER AND DISASTER AUSTRALIA: WOMEN IN FIRE AND EMERGENCY LEADERSHIP
Women in fire and emergency leadership
Reflections on the UK and Australian experiences and ideas for systemic change in gender inclusion. Join us as Commander Donna Wheatley talks to four inspiring women, all of whom have faced barriers – and overcome them – to become leaders within their communities and organisations.
In conversation with Donna are:
• Alex Johnson — Chief Fire Officer, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue UK, named “Most Influential Woman in Fire” in 2019
• Dawn Hartog — Captain, Toolangi Fire Brigade and Senior Program Manager, FFMVic, Culture and Diversity
• Quinn Cramer — President of Women and Firefighting Australasia
• Becci Bryant QFSM MBA MIFireE Hon DPP — Chief Fire Officer, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ Pirehill Stone, Staffordshire, UK
REDBUBBLE SHOP
In order to allow our members the opportunity to have a bigger range and variety of WAFA merchandise we’ve expanded to the Redbubble platform. There are 14 great designs to choose from with each available on some 60+ products. Clothing is available in ladies, men’s and kid’s sizes and you can pick from a range of different styles and colours.
Below is just a snapshot of the range available, just follow the link below to check out the full range and purchase:
WELLBEING AUSTRALIA - FIRST RESPONDERS SUMMIT
Special invitation for WAFA members to the First Responders Wellbeing Summit events. See members area Events Page.
WAFA acknowledges and recognises the indigenous peoples and cultures of Australasia and the sacred connection that they have as guardians of the land and environment. We are also dedicated to supporting our members in upholding any specific commitment to indigenous people that each of our member parties may have.