NSW RFS Supportive Employer Nomination

Section 1: About you
This form is to nominate supportive employers. Anyone can nominate an employer as supportive (including self-employed volunteers).

All approved nominations will receive a certificate and join a pool of nominations in which the most supportive employers will be selected to receive a NSW RFS Special Commendation for their support.

All nominations received via: workforceplanning@rfs.nsw.gov.au will be forwarded to relevant District Offices for endorsement.

For some ideas of what other previous volunteers told us about their employers support please refer to the following:
- YouTube
- NSW RFS Public Website
First name*
Last name*
Position in Business (if applicable)
Mobile number*
Email address*
Region*
District*
Brigade name
Does this brigade support this nomination?

YesNo
Are there other NSW RFS volunteers in the workplace? If so how many?
Are they also nominating this organisation/business?

YesNo
How many names would you like to include:
Volunteer 1:
First name
Last name
Mobile number
Email address
Volunteer 2:
First name
Last name
Mobile number
Email address
Volunteer 3:
First name
Last name
Mobile number
Email address
Volunteer 4:
First name
Last name
Mobile number
Email address
Volunteer 5:
First name
Last name
Mobile number
Email address
Volunteer 6:
First name
Last name
Mobile number
Email address
Section 2: Details of the organisation/business you are nominating
Organisation/Business trading name*
Type of business*

Self employed volunteerPrivate SectorPublic SectorNot for Profit
Size of business*

1-19 Employees20-200 Employees200+ Employees
Your Manager's details
First name*
Last name*
Position in Business (if applicable)
Mobile*
Email address*
Section 3: Tell us how this organisation/business supports volunteering with the NSW RFS
If called to an emergency incident during work hours, how often are you (or the NSW RFS member) able to attend?

25% of the time50% of the time75% of the time100% of the timeNot at all
Do you have a story to share with us about an emergency incident you attended and how your employer was supportive?

Perhaps they;
- support your deployment
- encourage volunteering
- provide extended periods of leave
- re-arrange your work duties?
- are flexible with your work hours?
- have supported your volunteering for many years?
- work premises used for NSW RFS matters such as a drop of point for donations for those who have lost possessions during fires or does an open door policy apply where NSW RFS related matters are discussed openly?
Let us know the details of your story below:
During work hours, how often are you released to attend specialist NSW RFS training exercises?

25% of the time50% of the time75% of the time100% of the timeNot at all
Do you have a story to share with us about attending NSW RFS training exercises or NSW RFS matters and how your employer was supportive?

Perhaps they;
- allow time off to attend to NSW RFS matters such as conducting a fire awareness training at a school, community group etc….
- allow time off to conduct the Cadet Program or other Programs
Let us know the details of your story below:
Are you provided with special leave provisions, which means you can attend emergency incidents or training without being financially disadvantaged?

25% of the time50% of the time75% of the time100% of the timeNot at all
Do you have a story to share with us about special leave provisions with nil or minimal financial disadvantage your employer has provided you with?

Perhaps they;
- have a volunteering policy
- flexibility to work from home while on pre-emptive strike teams
Let us know the details of your story below:
Are your NSW RFS skills used in the workplace?

YesNo
Do you have a story to share with us about how your NSW RFS skills are used in the workplace?

Perhaps;
- your skills are used in the training and education of staff in fire awareness and emergency procedures.
Let us know the details of your story below:
Is there anything else you would like to tell us? Feel free to attach supporting documentation.

Perhaps they;
- check you are home safely
- recognise your volunteering (perhaps through an achievement award) etc
Let us know the details below:
Upload supporting documentation

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this nomination form. If you have any questions regarding the nomination, please feel free to email us workforceplanning@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
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NSW RFS SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYER PROGRAM NOMINATION

Section 1: About you

Section 2: Details of the organisation/business you are nominating

Section 3: Tell us how this organisation/business supports volunteering with the NSW RFS