Behind the Fireline: The Hidden Workforce of the NSW Rural Fire Service
About this episode
The episode uncovers the essential roles of the professional workforce behind the NSW Rural Fire Service.
In this episode, Assistant Secretary Troy Wright sits down with two PSA delegates from the NSW Rural Fire Service — Jim Killeen and John Osmond — to uncover the often-overlooked professional workforce that keeps the RFS running behind the scenes. They explore the essential roles staff play in community protection, risk planning, hazard reduction, volunteer support, fleet logistics, and emergency coordination across New South Wales. The conversation also dives into: The reality of year-round f...
People in this episode
Host: Troy Wright
Guests: Jim Killeen, John Osmond
Topics covered
- NSW Rural Fire Service
- community protection
- risk planning
- hazard reduction
- volunteer support
- emergency coordination
Keywords
- fire service
- public service
- emergency management
Mentioned in this episode
Places: New South Wales
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