New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

FIRE BRIGADES (GENERAL) REGULATION 1997 - REG 9

9 Appointments to volunteer fire brigades

(1) An application for appointment as a retained firefighter must be in an approved form addressed to the officer in charge of the relevant brigade.

(2) The officer in charge must send the application, accompanied by the officer’s recommendation, to the Commissioner.

(3) Before appointing an applicant as a retained firefighter, the Commissioner must be satisfied that the applicant:

(a) is medically and psychologically fit to exercise the functions of a retained firefighter, and

(b) has achieved satisfactory educational qualifications, and

(c) holds a current driver licence under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1998 , and

(d) is of good character, and

(e) is otherwise suitable for employment as a retained firefighter.