Fire and Rescue NSW Regulation 2023
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In this regulation—
approved means approved by the Commissioner.
Commissioner’s directions—see section 4(1).
corrupt conduct has the same meaning as in the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988, Part 3.
departmental premises means a fire station or other premises leased or operated by Fire and Rescue NSW.
departmental property means property used by or for the purposes of Fire and Rescue NSW, including the following—
(a) a building,
(b) land,
(c) an asset,
(d) equipment,
(e) a uniform,
(f) a fire appliance,
(g) intellectual property.
disciplinary action, in relation to a firefighter, means one or more of the following—
(a) terminating the firefighter’s appointment,
(b) directing the firefighter to resign, or to be allowed to resign, within a specified time,
(c) a demotion in rank,
(d) the imposition of a fine not more than 10 penalty units,
(e) a caution or reprimand.
final fire safety report has the same meaning as in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, section 50.
fire appliance means a vehicle that—
(a) forms part of the equipment of Fire and Rescue NSW, and
(b) is equipped with an audible warning device and flashing lights.
fire safety system report has the same meaning as in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, section 51.
firefighter means a permanent firefighter or a retained firefighter.
initial fire safety report has the same meaning as in Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021, section 25(1).