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58-529: Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) previously known as NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) , is a agency of the New South Wales Government , Australia . FRNSW is responsible for firefighting , rescue and HAZMAT services in the major cities, metropolitan areas and towns all across the state of New South Wales . Fire and Rescue NSW is the fourth largest urban fire service in the world, with over 6,800 firefighters serving at 335 fire stations throughout

116-552: A bicameral legislature. The term "government agency" or "administrative agency" usually applies to one of the independent agencies of the United States government , which exercise some degree of independence from the President's control. Although the heads of independent agencies are often appointed by the government, they can usually be removed only for cause. The heads of independent agencies work together in groups, such as

174-681: A brand new building at Greenacre , which serves as a modern workspace for both operational and administrative staff. This was followed in 2018 by the construction of the new Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills , which provides firefighters with a modern practical learning environment to maintain and improve safety and skills. In 2018, FRNSW rolled out the ‘Plus Plan’, an organisational strategy to develop an internal model for success and community education with an emphasis on these new roles and technologies. FRNSW have been working to incorporate further new technologies into their fleet, including

232-448: A bushfire. The units operate until the fire brigades can get there, or to 'mop up' after a fire has passed. Fire units can then be released to attend more urgent incidents. CFU members are not firefighters. The aim of the CFU program is to reduce the impact of bushfires on the community and to protect life and property from bushfires. A typical team is made up of six to 12 members. Recruitment

290-529: A commission, board or council. Independent agencies often function as miniature versions of the tripartite federal government with the authority to legislate (through the issuing or promulgation of regulations), to adjudicate disputes, and to enforce agency regulations. Examples of independent agencies include the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve Board , U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),

348-667: A crew of 3 firefighters and a station officer per shift. Some multi appliance stations such as City of Sydney can have as many as 20 firefighters on a platoon. Permanent stations are typically located in metropolitan areas (Such as Sydney and Newcastle) and regional centres (Such as Lismore and Dubbo). Retained firefighters are part-time on call crews, who are notified by pager and travel to the fire station from home or work when an emergency occurs. Retained firefighters are predominantly located in outer metropolitan and regional areas. Retained firefighters operate off an availability roster, where each firefighter has to give their available hours for

406-679: A distance away from the medical emergency. Firefighters provide initial lifesaving patient care, who are supported by paramedics upon their arrival. Stations across the state are regularly called upon to assist NSW Ambulance in a general capacity, often providing manpower and specialist equipment when needed. These are just some of the diverse range of public calls for assistance that Fire and Rescue NSW attend every year. (Previous Class) @1000kPA @1000kPA @1000kPA @1000kPA (20 Type 4 and 11 Type 5 Pumpers) @1000kPA @1000kPA @1000kPA Government agency A government agency may be established by either

464-625: A domestic and international capability. In 2011, Fire and Rescue NSW deployed the Team in a Heavy capacity twice to both the Christchurch Earthquake and the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami . Fire and Rescue NSW are the sole responsible agency for Hazardous Materials incidents in inland New South Wales. They attended over 16,000 hazardous conditions incidents in 2017/18, ranging from gas leaks to chemical spills. Each station

522-625: A focus on further development of Personal Protective Equipment. New protective clothing featured a Nomex and Kevlar blend called Titan, combined with an inner moisture barrier to prevent steam burns in 2013. New MSA and Pac Fire Firefighting and General Purpose Helmets were introduced in 2015, MSA Breathing Apparatus sets in 2017, flash hoods and firefighting gloves in 2018. In 2016, FRNSW rolled out Mobile Data Terminals to every station to improve firefighter access to information including resources, call details, advanced maps, weather radars and data sheets. In 2016, FRNSW relocated their Headquarters to

580-495: A national government or a state government within a federal system. Agencies can be established by legislation or by executive powers. The autonomy, independence, and accountability of government agencies also vary widely. Early examples of organizations that would now be termed a government agency include the British Navy Board , responsible for ships and supplies, which was established in 1546 by King Henry VIII and

638-753: A number of locations, mainly the Specialised Operations Centre at the Orchard Hills Academy. Logistics – Responsible for equipment management and distribution, and the management and maintenance of Fire and Rescue's huge vehicle fleet and property infrastructure. FRNSW operate a number of other specialist support sections that include Finance, Governance and Legal, Information and Technology, People and Culture. These functions support frontline firefighters and operations. Community fire units (CFUs) are volunteer teams of local residents trained to safeguard their homes during

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696-789: A number of major wild fires that destroyed thousands hectares of bushland along with hundreds of houses. FRNSW operate a dedicated Bushfire and Aviation Section, based at Sydney Olympic Park, which is co-located with the NSW Rural Fire Service Headquarters. FRNSW work closely with the NSW Rural Fire Service along with other agencies including the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the NSW Forestry Corporation. Together, all four agencies come together to protect

754-720: A number of specialist operational and support sections including; Operational Communications – Responsible for Triple Zero call taking, dispatch and emergency communications, operating out of two Communications Centres at Alexandria and Newcastle. Fire Investigation and Research – Responsible for investigating the cause and origin of fires (including the operation of Australia's first accelerant detection dogs), as well as research into fire behaviour and fire dynamics, who operate out of their base at Greenacre and their research centre at Londonderry. Community and Fire Safety – Responsible for increasing community and business resilience to emergencies through community education as well as in

812-501: A rigid and lightweight plate is produced, which can improve the efficiency of the soundboard. While the 'laminated' technique was created by Matthias Dammann, the use of Nomex within was first employed by luthier Gernot Wagner. The deaths in fiery crashes of race car drivers Fireball Roberts at Charlotte, and Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald at Indianapolis in 1964, led to the use of flame-resistant fabrics such as Nomex. In early 1966 Competition Press and Autoweek reported: "During

870-431: A statewide basis with a range of highly specialised equipment such as Raman and Infrared spectrometers. Fire and Rescue NSW's Scientific Officers provide specialist scientific technical advice to crews statewide and can respond their mobile laboratory when required. HART can deploy the waterways response vessel, Otter II. Other capabilities include mass decontamination units. Fire and Rescue NSW are on hand 24/7 every day of

928-617: Is Latin for 'Newly Risen How Brightly We Shine'. A flag based on the British Blue Ensign with the FRNSW emblem is the official pennant. (Probationary) (Probationary) (Number 2 displayed on sides of helmet) (Number 1 displayed on sides of helmet) The Commissioner's official vehicle bears number plate 10, which has been on continuous issue to the head of the fire department from Transport for NSW and its predecessors since 1910. Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM

986-605: Is a common piece of racing and firefighting equipment. It is placed on the head on top of a firefighter 's face mask. The hood protects the portions of the head not covered by the helmet and face mask from the intense heat of the fire. Wildland firefighters wear Nomex shirts and trousers as part of their personal protective equipment during wildfire suppression activities. Racing car drivers wear driving suits constructed of Nomex and or other fire retardant materials , along with Nomex gloves, long underwear, balaclavas , socks, helmet lining and shoes, to protect them in

1044-773: Is a government agency of the Hellenic Republic that is responsible for the Greek regions of Macedonia and Thrace . The term agency in India has several meanings; for example, the Cabinet and the parliament Secretariat describes itself as a " nodal agency for coordination amongst the ministries of the Govt. of India". Most notably as an international feature, what appear to be independent agencies ( or apex agencies ) include some that have active roles for Ministers: such as,

1102-481: Is a trademarked term for an inherently flame-resistant fabric with meta - aramid chemistry widely used for industrial applications and fire protection equipment. It was developed in the early 1960s by DuPont and first marketed in 1967. The fabric is often combined with Kevlar to increase its resistance for breakage or tear. Nomex and related aramid polymers are related to nylon , but have aromatic backbones, and hence are more rigid and more durable. Nomex

1160-422: Is an example of a meta variant of the aramids ( Kevlar is a para aramid). Unlike Kevlar, Nomex strands cannot align during filament polymerization and have less strength: its ultimate tensile strength is 340 MPa (49,000 psi). However, it has excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance for a polymer material. It can withstand temperatures of up to 370 °C (700 °F). Nomex

1218-521: Is equipped to deal with HazMat incidents to an extent, such as absorbing fuels, basic hydrocarbon booming, atmospheric monitoring and decontamination. Across the state, Fire and Rescue NSW operate 6 Heavy HazMats which are capable of dealing with more serious incidents, which are supported by 26 intermediate HazMat stations regionally. Additional capability is provided by the HazMat Advisory Response Team (HART), who can deploy on

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1276-688: Is led by the Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW, Jeremy Fewtrell, appointed on the 30th of October, 2023. Early firefighting efforts in New South Wales were made up of a number of small insurance and volunteer based fire brigades located predominantly around central Sydney. Following a series of major fires, most notably the Garden Palace Fire in 1882 , firefighting in Sydney was formalised into one organisation on 14 February 1884,

1334-478: Is produced by condensation reaction from the monomers m -phenylenediamine and isophthaloyl chloride . It is sold in both fiber and sheet forms and is used as a fabric where resistance from heat and flame is required. Nomex sheet is actually a calendered paper and made in a similar fashion. Nomex Type 410 paper was the first Nomex paper developed and one of the higher volume grades made, mostly for electrical insulation purposes. Wilfred Sweeny (1926–2011),

1392-589: Is their snake handling capability, with firefighters across the state trained in the safe capture and removal of snakes from peoples homes. Rescuing children and pets locked in cars forms another important part of Fire and Rescue NSW's role, particularly in hot Australian summers. In eleven remote and rural locations across the state, Fire and Rescue NSW are involved in the Community First Responder (CFR) program. CFR firefighters respond to medical emergencies with NSW Ambulance, who are often located

1450-423: Is within the local community. Local fire stations conduct regular training sessions with volunteers. The training focus is on bushfire education, prevention and preparation. Responding from 335 Fire Stations across the state, Fire and Rescue NSW protect people across New South Wales from fires and emergencies and attend over 124,000 calls a year. The majority of Fire and Rescue NSW's workload comes from fires, with

1508-491: The 1999 Sydney Hailstorm , the 2001 Bushfires , the 2002/03 Bushfires, the 2003 Waterfall rail accident and the 2006 Bushfires. In 2011, following the brigade taking over primary rescue services from NSW Ambulance in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, the New South Wales Fire Brigades was renamed Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), to better reflect its increasing rescue responsibilities. There was also

1566-607: The Department of the Treasury . Most federal agencies are created by Congress through statutes called " enabling acts ", which define the scope of an agency's authority. Because the Constitution does not expressly mention federal agencies (as it does the three branches), some commentators have called agencies the "headless fourth branch" of the federal government. However, most independent agencies are technically part of

1624-627: The Fire Brigades Act was extended to cover not just Sydney but the entire state of New South Wales. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade as a result became the New South Wales Fire Brigades (NSWFB). The organisation continued to grow, with many towns across the state seeking to establish permanent fire services often after major fires of their own. The NSWFB's expansion continued through the early 20th century. The Brigades soon became responsible for hundreds of stations and thousands of firefighters even despite significant post-war cuts in 1945. Through

1682-530: The NSW Police in a number of areas in Sydney. This saw a shift in the brigade, as they began to increase their capabilities in technical and specialist rescue. This period also saw a number of major emergencies across the state, including the 1991 Palm Grove Hostel Fire, the 1994 Bushfires , the 1995 Speed Street Fire, the 1997 Thredbo Landslide , the 1997 Bushfires, the 1999 Glenbrook Train Derailment ,

1740-699: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A broader definition of the term "government agency" also means the United States federal executive departments that include the President's cabinet-level departments and their sub-units. Examples of these include the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is a bureau of

1798-1176: The National Security Council , the Medical Council of India , the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research , and the NITI Aayog , which is chaired ex officio by the Prime Minister. Russia has had many government agencies throughout its history. The USSR had the secretive KGB . Today, Russian government agencies such as the FSB , FSO , and the GRU use Spetsnaz or other masked operators for any missions. Other organizations include Kremlin and presidential security. The Government agencies in Sweden are State controlled organizations who act independently to carry out

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1856-616: The Parliament of the United Kingdom , Scottish Parliament or the Welsh Parliament . The Congress and President of the United States delegate specific authority to government agencies to regulate the complex facets of the modern American federal state . Also, most of the 50 U.S. states have created similar government agencies. Each state government is similar to the national government, with all but one having

1914-483: The Stiletto 27 . Nomex is used in industrial applications as a filter in exhaust filtration systems, typically a baghouse , that deal with hot gas emissions found in asphalt plants, cement plants, steel smelting facilities, and non-ferrous metal production facilities. Nomex is used in some classical guitar tops in order to create a 'composite' soundboard. When Nomex is laminated between 2 spruce or cedar 'skins',

1972-453: The 1968, 1974/75, 1979 and 1980 bushfire seasons. The 1990s and early 2000s saw significant changes in the NSWFB and in firefighting as a whole. Development in training and equipment saw the more widespread use of Breathing Apparatus and Thermal Imaging Cameras , along with improved Personal Protective Equipment and more modern appliances. In 1991, NSWFB took over primary rescue response from

2030-609: The Assistant Commissioner of Metropolitan Operations, whilst the Regional Areas report to the Assistant Commissioner of Regional Operations. Both of these officers then report to the Deputy Commissioner of Field Operations, who in turn reports to the Commissioner. This tiered system means that management can be tailored at each level to suit local operational needs. Fire and Rescue NSW operate

2088-624: The British Commissioners of Bankruptcy established in 1570. From 1933, the New Deal saw growth in U.S. federal agencies, the " alphabet agencies " as they were used to deliver new programs created by legislation, such as the Federal Emergency Relief Administration . From the 1980s, as part of New Public Management , several countries including Australia and the United Kingdom developed

2146-639: The DuPont scientist responsible for discoveries leading to Nomex, earned a DuPont Lavoisier Medal in 2002 partly for this work. Nomex Paper is used in electrical laminates such as circuit boards and transformer cores as well as fireproof honeycomb structures where it is saturated with a phenolic resin . Honeycomb structures such as these, as well as mylar -Nomex laminates, are used extensively in aircraft construction. Firefighting, military aviation, and vehicle racing industries use Nomex to create clothing and equipment that can withstand intense heat. A Nomex hood

2204-622: The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB). The MFB initially operated out of the former Insurance Brigade Headquarters on Bathurst Street , but soon began to seek new locations for expansion. The first station opened by the MFB was No. 3 Stanmore (initially known as Marrickville ) in 1886. This was soon followed by the construction of their new Headquarters on Castlereagh Street (No. 1 Station) in 1888, which remains New South Wales' oldest operational fire station to this day. In 1910,

2262-657: The U.S. space program, Nomex has been used for the Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment on the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (in conjunction with Kevlar and Gore-Tex ) and ACES pressure suit, both for fire and extreme environment (water immersion to near vacuum) protection, and as thermal blankets on the payload bay doors, fuselage, and upper wing surfaces of the Space Shuttle Orbiter. It has also been used for

2320-903: The airbags for the Mars Pathfinder and Mars Exploration Rover missions , the Galileo atmospheric probe , the Cassini-Huygens Titan probe, as an external covering on the AERCam Sprint , and is planned to be incorporated into NASA's upcoming Crew Exploration Vehicle . Nomex has been used as an acoustic material in Troy, NY, at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center ( EMPAC ) main concert hall. A ceiling canopy of Nomex reflects high and mid frequency sound, providing reverberation, while letting lower frequency sound partially pass through

2378-428: The brigade responding to over 68,000 fire related calls in the 2017/18 period. These included over 6,000 structure fires, ranging from house fires to high rise fires and everything in between. Fire Rescue NSW's busiest station for fires is Ropes Crossing, who attend over 650 confirmed fires a year. FRNSW maintain a strong percentage of having 78% of structure fires contained to the room of origin, which can be attributed to

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2436-549: The canopy. According to RPI President Shirley Ann Jackson, EMPAC is the first venue in the world to use Nomex as an architectural material for acoustic reasons. Nomex (like Kevlar) is also used in the production of loudspeaker drivers. Honeycomb-structured Nomex paper is used as a spacer between layers of lead in the ATLAS Liquid Argon Calorimeter, and as a laminate core for hull and deck construction in custom boats such as Stiletto Catamarans like

2494-419: The day/week. This system ensures that there is always a minimum safe crew of four retained firefighters available to turnout at any given time. A number of stations, particularly in regional areas, have a mix of both permanent and retained crews, who work together and often provide backup for one another. Stations in New South Wales are organised geographically, often by region, into zones which are spread around

2552-633: The development of their two high tech Mobile Command Centres, the incorporation of Compressed Air Foam Systems into their appliances, the implementation of a remote Turbine Assisted Firefighting Unit, the development of the Hytrans Bulk Water Transfer System, and the development of Remote Piloted Aircraft systems. The Fire and Rescue NSW emblem includes the NSW state emblem with the State motto Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites , which

2610-417: The event of a fire . Military pilots and aircrew wear flight suits made of over 92 percent Nomex to protect them from cockpit fires. It is also worn as sailors' anti-flash gear . Troops riding in ground vehicles often wear Nomex for fire protection. Kevlar thread is often used to hold the fabric together at seams. Military tank drivers also typically use Nomex hoods as protection against fire. In

2668-527: The executive branch, with a few located in the legislative branch of government. By enacting the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in 1946, Congress established some means to oversee government agency action. The APA established uniform administrative law procedures for a federal agency's promulgation of rules and adjudication of claims. The APA also sets forth the process for judicial review of agency action. Nomex Nomex

2726-598: The field assessments and inspections. Education and Training – Responsible for providing education and training for firefighters, utilising the Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills. Capability Management – Responsible for developing and enhancing Fire and Rescue's operational capabilities, including Firefighting, Rescue, HazMat, Incident Management and others. Specialised Operations – Responsible for managing Fire and Rescue's Rescue, USAR, HazMat, Bushfire and Aviation Sections. They run from

2784-473: The metropolitan areas state, which carry an extensive array of heavy and technical rescue equipment. Fire and Rescue NSW also operate one of Australia's two Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces (NSWTF1 / AUS-2), who are accredited as a Heavy USAR Team by the United Nations INSARG. The Team are based out of Sydney, with a number of operators and vehicles across the state capable of providing both

2842-467: The mid to late 20th century, NSWFB firefighters faced some of the most dangerous and deadly emergencies in the state's history, including the 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train Fire , the 1977 Granville Rail Disaster , the 1981 Sylvania Heights Nursing Home Fire, the 1981 Rembrandt Hostel Fire, the 1989 Downunder Hostel Fire and the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake , along with countless major bushfire emergencies including

2900-513: The outcome in individual cases as well. In addition to the State and its agencies, there are also local government agencies, which are extensions of municipalities and county councils . Agencies in the United Kingdom are either executive agencies answerable to government ministers or non-departmental public bodies answerable directly to parliament or the devolved assemblies of the United Kingdom. They are also commonly known as Quangos . Agencies can be created by enabling legislation by

2958-533: The policies of the Government of Sweden . The Ministries are relatively small and merely policy-making organizations, allowed to control agencies by policy decisions but not by direct orders. This means that while the agencies are subject to decisions made by the Government, Ministers are explicitly prohibited (so-called ban on ministerstyre ) from interfering with the day-to-day operation in an agency or

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3016-953: The state from bush and grass fires across all jurisdictions. In April 2018, over 70 FRNSW stations along with the RFS and NPWS attended a 17th Alarm Bush Fire which threatened hundreds of houses in Wattle Grove, Holsworthy, Menai and Alfords Point. Together, firefighters worked to prevent a single property loss as a result of the fire. As the primary rescue service in the state, Fire and Rescue NSW responded to over 12,000 rescues in 2017/18. Fire and Rescue NSW are equipped to deal with all varieties of rescue incidents, including Domestic, Industrial, Road Crash, Transport, Confined Space, Vertical, Heavy Vehicle, Alpine, Trench, Bariatric, Swift Water, Large Animal and Collapse rescues. Along with standard ‘Primary’ and ‘Secondary’ rescue units, Fire and Rescue NSW operate seven Heavy Rescues and four Technical Rescues across

3074-557: The state, supported by 465 administrative and trades staff and 5,700 community fire unit volunteers. FRNSW are the busiest fire service in Australia, attending over 124,000 incidents a year. The service operates under the Fire and Rescue Act 1989 . The organisation has a substantial history dating back well over 100 years to the establishment of Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1884, and the New South Wales Fire Brigades in 1910. The organisation

3132-557: The state. A zone consists of between 10 and 20 stations. Every station is staffed by a platoon. The platoon of every station is run by a Duty Commander, who not only manages the platoon but responds operationally as a commander to emergencies within the zone. Each zone then has an overall Zone Commander, who manages on a zone based level. Three zones then make up an area, which is managed by an Area Commander. In New South Wales there are 21 zones which form 7 areas. The 7 areas are split between metropolitan and regional. The Metro Areas report to

3190-538: The tenacity and hard work of firefighters, combined with the strong work of Fire Safety and Community Education. FRNSW attend an average of about 350 'Greater Alarm' fires a year, which are fires that require the attendance of four or more stations. The largest attendance at a structure fire in 2018 was a 9th Alarm Factory Fire in Seven Hills, which required more than 25 stations to get under control. FRNSW also responded to close to 9,000 bushfires in 2017/18, including

3248-625: The use of agencies to improve efficiency in public services. Administrative law in France refers to autorité administrative indépendante (AAI) or Independent Administrative Authorities. They tend to be prominent in the following areas of public policy; Independent Administrative Authorities in France may not be instructed or ordered to take specific actions by the government. The General Secretariat for Macedonia and Thrace ( Greek : Γενική Γραμματεία Μακεδονίας-Θράκης), previously Ministry for Macedonia and Thrace ( Greek : Υπουργείο Μακεδονίας-Θράκης)

3306-508: The year available to assist the residents in New South Wales in their times of need. Fire and Rescue NSW work closely with the NSW State Emergency Service to respond to incidents during and following storm/weather events, such as chainsawing downed trees, tarping roofs and pumping out flooded areas. This is in addition to Fire and Rescue NSW's flood/swift water rescue role. Another one of Fire and Rescue NSW's unique roles

3364-408: Was appointed Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner on the 30th of October 2023. He previously served as Deputy Commissioner. Fire and Rescue NSW operate two levels of staffing, permanent and retained. Permanent firefighters are full-time career crews who work predominately 24 hour shifts. Each permanent station is made up of four platoons, A B C & D. Each station is assigned a minimum of one Pumper with

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