Scholarships
One of the key support programs offered by the NSW Rural Fire Service Association(RFSA) is its annual Professional Development Scholarships.
The purpose of these scholarships is to:
- Enhance the professional and personal development of Members;
- Improve career development and;
- Promote a high level of professional service to the community.
Registered Members are invited to apply for the annual scholarships with funding granted to assist with their ability to undertake tertiary studies.
Applications are open to both NSW RFS volunteers and staff and successful applicants must enrol in the selected course within 18 months of notification of the scholarship.
There are two scholarship categories:
President’s Scholarship – awarded to either (or both) volunteer and staff members.
Chris Lord Memorial Scholarship – awarded to the most suitable volunteer applicant.
Support and Counselling
The welfare of emergency service personnel has long been recognised as being essential to the maintenance of efficient and effective emergency services agencies. Counselling and support services available to volunteers and their immediate family members are the Critical Incident and Support Services (CISS) and the Member Assistance Program (MAP).
When Critical Incident Support Services are required, the CISS Team may be activated at any time during the day or night through the CISS Duty Officer contacted via RFS State Operations, telephone: 1800 049 933 (available 24 hours). All information is treated in strict confidentiality.
General Enquiries or Education Requests
For general information or to arrange education sessions, contact Paul Scott, CISS Manager at NSW RFS during business hours, telephone: 02 8741 5223.
Download the Chaplaincy and Family Support brochure
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