Disaster Relief Australia

Operational Skills Training: (DRRT VIC)
2026-02-21 | VEMI-153 waterfalls road Mount Macedon Victoria
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Training
COURSE PROVIDER: Internal Disaster Relief and Recovery Team

LOCATION: VEMI- 153 Waterfalls Road Mount Macedon Victoria
DATE: Saturday 21st February 2026
TIMINGS 0900 – 1600
PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have Tetanus vaccine up to date.

First Aid and CPR (DRRT VIC)
2026-02-21 | VEMI-153 waterfalls road Mount Macedon Victoria
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid & HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: TBC
DATE: Sunday 21st February 2026
TIMINGS: Full First Aid 0800 – 1600; CPR Only 0800 – 1100
ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: First Aid ~4 hours; CPR Only ~1.5 hours
PREREQUISITES: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and Tetanus vaccine up to date.

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: Do you have the skills to save a life, whether it’s a family member, mate, or someone in your community? This essential training builds the confidence and readiness to act when it counts. Whether responding to a minor injury or a critical emergency, your actions can make all the difference.

Rural Fencing Supervisor: (DRRT SA)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | DRRT SA
TRAINING: AHCINF307 – Plan and construct conventional fencing & AHCINF306 – Plan and construct an electric fence
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION:Balhannah (Exact location TBC)
DATE: Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd February 2026
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 – Both days
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: ~4 hours
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date

WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This supervisor-focused training hones essential rural fencing skills tailored for disaster relief, including fence line clearance, efficient dismantling with salvage practices, and repair techniques. It also covers construction of replacement fences with key components like end assemblies and gates. Designed for supervisors, the course empowers them to lead Strike Teams in securing property and livestock, crucial for community recovery after disasters.

Maintain Chainsaws, Trim & Cut Felled Trees and Pole Saw (DRRT WA)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | DRRT WA
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Perth Gnangara State Forest
DATE: Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd February 2026
TIMINGS:

Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days
Polesaw Only: 0800 – 1600, Second day

ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.

Maintain Chainsaws, Trim & Cut Felled Trees and Pole Saw (DRRT NSW STH)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | DRRT NSW STH
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT2254 Maintain chainsaws & FWPCOT2273 Trim and cut felled trees & FWPCOT3301 Trim tree using a Polesaw
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: South Coast (Exact location TBC)
DATE: Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd February 2026
TIMINGS:

Full Trim & Cut Course: 0800 – 1600, Both days
Polesaw Only: 0800 – 1600, Second day

ONLINE PRE-LEARNING: ~9 hours
PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster and have a Tetanus vaccine up to date.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS: This training equips you with essential skills for disaster recovery operations, where managing fallen trees and debris safely and efficiently is critical. You’ll learn how to assess, plan, and execute tree trimming and cutting tasks with confidence, skills that are often the first step in helping communities recover from disaster.
