PRFOs in the pipeline

For the first time in 3 years the National Rural Fire Authority are running a course for training Principal Rural Fire Officers. I am fortunate to be on this course and have survived the first day-and-a-half of presentations. I must admit that it's quite a steep learning curve but so far so good.

The course is not unit standard based and is not intended to provide improved skills for use on the fire ground. The course is intended for managers who are responsible for the management functions associated with rural fire authorities including budgets and claims, risk monitoring, legislation and all that really exciting stuff. The collective experience of the participants is fantastic and I am learning as much from them as from the structured lessons. In some respects I have an advantage not having been in the business for very long... I'm not having to unlearn misconceptions and misunderstandings.

I am really glad we have Ross Fothergill and Tony Groome on board for our emergency response... their technical expertise will make sure we can provide professional services and advice on the fire ground where the rubber really hits the road!