Hundreds of newly trained firefighters have officially joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) following a graduation ceremony at the Emergency Services Academy located in Orchard Hills, Western Sydney. The new recruits consist of 61 permanent firefighters and 164 on-call firefighters, all ready to serve various locations across New South Wales (NSW).
Deployment Across NSW
Jihad Dib, the Minister for Emergency Services, stated that the 180 men and 45 women in this graduating class would soon start their careers at different locations throughout NSW. Among the graduates is Haydn Langdon, who experienced a unique moment as his father, Heath Langdon, was one of his instructors during the training program.
Making a Positive Impact
Speaking about the motivation behind joining FRNSW, Mr. Dib emphasized, “It speaks volumes that the overwhelming motive for joining Fire and Rescue NSW is to make a positive difference to the community and protect the irreplaceable: our loved ones, pets and homes.” He further highlighted the courage required to take on such a role, saying it takes a special person to risk their lives for the safety of others. The group of 225 graduates comes from varied backgrounds, and Mr. Dib congratulated them on joining one of the globally respected emergency service organizations.
Starting a Rewarding Career
FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter remarked that the graduation marks the start of a demanding yet rewarding career for the new firefighters in NSW. “A career at Fire and Rescue NSW involves more than fire. Our firefighters are ready to support our community at their time of greatest need in all sorts of ways,” stated Commissioner Baxter.
Prepared for Diverse Challenges
Commissioner Baxter further elaborated on the responsibilities awaiting the graduates, noting, “They will conduct important prevention and education activities, as well as respond to a wide range of incidents across all of our capabilities, including technical rescue and road crashes, fire and hazardous material incidents, natural disasters like floods and bush fires and so much more.” Recognizing their hard work and determination through the competitive selection and rigorous training, Baxter affirmed that these firefighters are equipped with specialist skills to handle any challenge.
Hundreds of new firefighters have joined the ranks of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), with a graduation ceremony held at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchard Hills, Western Sydney.
Making up the new intake are 61 new permanent firefighters, with an additional 164 qualifying as on-call firefighters.
Deployed all over NSW
Jihad Dib, said the 180 men and 45 women will be deployed all over NSW as they begin their new careers
Within the graduation is a great family story, with Heath Langdon (Father) being one of the instructors who taught his son, Haydn Langdon, who was part of the graduating class.
Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, said the 180 men and 45 women will be deployed all over NSW as they begin their new careers.
Fire and Rescue NSW's positive difference
“It speaks volumes that the overwhelming motive for joining Fire and Rescue NSW is to make a positive difference to the community and protect the irreplaceable: our loved ones, pets and homes,” Mr. Dib said.
“It takes a special type of person to risk their own life, to protect the lives of others but that’s what each of these firefighters have signed on for after spending up to 14 weeks studying their trade.”
“The 225 firefighters graduating today come from all walks of life and I congratulate all of them on their decision to join one of the most professional emergency service organizations in the world.”
NSW’s newest firefighters
FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said the graduation ceremony represents the beginning of a challenging
FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter said the graduation ceremony represents the beginning of a challenging, yet rewarding, career for NSW’s newest firefighters.
“A career at Fire and Rescue NSW involves more than fire. Our firefighters are ready to support our community at their time of greatest need in all sorts of ways,” Commissioner Baxter said.
Fire and hazardous material incidents
Baxter added: “They will conduct important prevention and education activities, as well as respond to a wide range of incidents across all of our capabilities, including technical rescue and road crashes, fire and hazardous material incidents, natural disasters like floods and bush fires and so much more."
“The firefighters graduating today have shown great determination, from the competitive application process to the demanding physical training, and they will go out into our communities armed with specialist skills to be prepared for anything.”
