Part 4TYPES OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERSHIP

PART 4—TYPES OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERSHIP 4.1. Types of membership of bush fire brigade The membership of a bush fire brigade consists of the following— (a) fire fighting members; (b) associate members; (c) cadet members; and (d) honorary life members. 4.2 Fire fighting members Fire fighting members are those persons being at least 16 years of age who undertake all normal bush fire brigade activities. 4.3 Associate members Associate members are those persons who are not otherwise classified as an operational member or cadet member, who are prepared to render other assistance required by the bush fire brigade. 4.4 Cadet members Cadet members are— (a) to be aged 11 to 15 years; (b) to be admitted to membership only with the consent of their parent or guardian; (c) admitted for the purpose of training and are not to attend or be in attendance at an uncontrolled fire or other emergency incident; (d) to be supervised by a fire fighting member when undertaking normal brigade activities as defined by paragraphs (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of section 35A of the Act; (e) ineligible to vote at bush fire brigade meetings; (f) not to be assigned ranks under the Department’s rank structure. 4.5 Honorary life member The bush fire brigade may by a simple majority resolution appoint a person as an honorary life member in recognition of services by that person to the bush fire brigade. 4.6 Notification of membership The bush fire brigade is to report to the local government the name, contact details and type of membership of each brigade member on annual basis at a date determined by the local government.

31 May 2024 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 1335