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WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS:
This course builds on standard first aid with skills for remote environments, including trauma care, evacuation, and advanced CPR, preparing members to respond effectively during emergencies at home or on operation.
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: 1670 Old Maitland Road Sawyers Gully NSW
DATE: Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th August 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: Approx. 3 Hours
PREREQUISITES: Must be Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready in Muster, have a Tetanus vaccine up to date and be qualified in Basic Tree Felling.
WHY THIS TRAINING MATTERS:
This training builds advanced skills in tree assessment and cutting, helping volunteers make informed decisions in complex environments. It focuses on forest dynamics, safety, and risk management beyond basic chainsaw use.
DRRT NSW STH – 4WD Certification Training – Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd January 2025
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3325 Operate four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads + FWPCOT3326 Recover four-wheel drive vehicle
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Newnes, Gardens of Stone national Park, Blue Mountains
DATE: Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th June 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 Both Days
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx.
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
TRAINING EVENT: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid and HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Riverina Veteran Wellbeing Centre, 240 Baylis Street
DATE: Friday, 28th June 2025
TIMINGS: First Aid: 0800 – 1600 – CPR Only: 0800 – 1100 (Couple hours only)
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = First Aid = 4 hours Approx. – CPR = 1.5 hours Approx.
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
DRRT NSW STH – 4WD Certification Training – Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd January 2025
TRAINING EVENT: FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads + FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle
COURSE PROVIDER: Emergency Australia
LOCATION: Newnes, Gardens of Stone national Park, Blue Mountains
DATE: Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd January 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600 Both Days
ONLINE PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENT: = 4 hours Approx.
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Operational Skills Weekend:
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Weekend CANCELLED
COURSE PROVIDER: DRRT NSW South
LOCATION: Boroowa (1329 Taylors Flat Road, Taylors Flat)
DATE: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd February 2025
TIMINGS: 0800 – 1600, participants can select to attend one, or both days
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
Operational Skills Weekend:
TRAINING EVENT: Operational Skills Weekend Cancelled
COURSE PROVIDER: DRRT NSW South
LOCATION:
DATE: Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th March 2025
TIMINGS: 0900 – 1600, participants can select to attend one, or both days
MUSTER STATUS REQUIRED: Engagement Ready or Deployment Ready
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
