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Fire Commissioner’s message – world firefighter games

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Darin Sullivan in Fire, Main

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6zrt3FS7ko#

I know we are looking at fire station station closures, changed work conditions, changes Award conditions, reduced safety at work, community risk increased, and the largest attacks on our job in a generation, but it’s good to see one million dollars worth of wages here getting a positive message out.

About Darin Sullivan (1970 Articles)

Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 25 years’ experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.