NSW RFS Training Academy

An outstanding turnout at the NSW RFS State Training Academy in Dubbo on 29–30 April for the Area Operations Administration Officer forum, with more than 80 participants attending from across the state.

The forum was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, build networks, share experiences and invest in personal and professional growth. The level of collaboration and engagement throughout the sessions highlighted the strength and capability within our Administration Officer cohort.

Thank you to everyone who attended, presented and contributed to making the forum such a success.

This week our Learning & Development Directorate spent 3 days of collaboration, sharing ideas and innovation focusing on the future of learning for the RFS.

Great outcomes come from great teams - and this week showed the power of bringing passionate people together to share experiences, challenge thinking and build solutions.

Watch this space - Learning & Development.

Today we celebrate St Florian's Day, honouring the courage, commitment and sacrifice of firefighters across Australia.

👏 👏 A special congratulations to our award winners - your dedication, leadership and service set the standard for all. Thank you for your countless hours, the tough calls and the unwavering commitment to protecting our communities. 👏👏

We are proud to stand alongside you today and everyday. 🚒🔥

NSW Rural Fire Service

Congratulations to the 6 dedicated candidates who graduated from the RFS Operational Officer Level 3 course this week at the NSW RFS Training Academy in Dubbo!

Over an intensive 5 week program, participants developed essential leadership and operational skills, preparing them for the broad range of roles and responsibilities critical to RFS operations. The program focused on both professional and personal growth, offering a deep dive into the leadership positions they may assume during emergency response periods.

The graduation marks a significant milestone in their RFS journey, and we thank each candidate for their commitment, effort, and passion for serving their communities.

Well done to all graduates — we look forward to seeing the positive impact you’ll make across the service.

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Congratulations to the 33 dedicated candidates who graduated from the RFS Operational Officer Level 1 course this week at the NSW RFS Training Academy in Dubbo!

Over an intensive 16-week program, participants developed essential leadership and operational skills, preparing them for the broad range of roles and responsibilities critical to RFS operations. The program focused on both professional and personal growth, offering a deep dive into the leadership positions they may assume during emergency response periods.

The graduation marks a significant milestone in their RFS journey, and we thank each candidate for their commitment, effort, and passion for serving their communities.

Well done to all graduates — we look forward to seeing the positive impact you’ll make across the service.

This week, our Operational Training team from the NSW RFS Training Academy headed out to the Orana District to support an Incident Management Exercise.

Peter Carter, David Nicholson, and Aidan Daly visited the Orana FCC to assist staff in conducting the exercise, providing a valuable refresher, and strengthening everyone’s incident management knowledge ahead of the upcoming fire season.

They were joined by four senior volunteers (Group Officers), making it a great collaborative effort between staff and volunteers.

The session was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen skills, build confidence, and ensure everyone is prepared before things get busy.

📸 Below: Peter Carter providing direction and encouragement to the Orana team and volunteers during the exercise.

NSW RFS Orana Team

Lest we forget.

🌟 Time for a shout out to the Mitigation crews at the Training Academy this week! 🌟

Over the past two weeks, Mitigation Crews from Western, South Eastern, and North Western Area Commands have been sharpening their skills through the Advanced Firefighter course.

This program covers Crew Awareness & Safety, Wildfire Behaviour, Navigation, and Hydraulics.

This training equips our teams with the knowledge and confidence to tackle a range of firefighting activities safely and effectively.

Meet the Academy Team!

We are the friendly faces here to assist you during your onsite training.

We’re dedicated to ensuring your visit runs smoothly, whether it’s arranging your accommodation, setting up training facilities, meeting your dining requirements, or answering any general questions about our facilities.

We look forward to seeing you at reception!

Jodie McQuillan– Facilities Manager, Sally Hoy – Business Officer, Julie Wood– Facilities Officer,
Rick Stubbs – Facilities Officer, Chloe Kerr– Facilities Officer