David MacLean, Acting District Officer Training Development Support and Compliance SES and Marine Rescue, has provided an update from the Operational Delivery section of the FES Academy:
We had a few hands raised as a result of the request for people interested in the Comms PAT. We are just finalising preparations before organising a scoping meeting with everyone.
There have been a few tweaks made to General Rescue:
• All reference to Paslode has been removed, as per ERAP 02/2026
• We included a brief formula for calculating an object’s mass. It’s nothing dramatic, but helped us map a key criteria and helps people make a quick judgement before lifting or dragging an object.
Storm Damage timetable has been rejigged to reflect the removal of anchors and allow more time to practice your skills before being assessed in them.
We are just finalising the inclusion of some elements of the Ladder Safety System in BGR. It is just introducing the harness/rocker set up and understanding how to connect to an existing system. The on-line courses are not going to
be needed.
If anyone is interested in joining the Flood Rescue Boat Operator PAT, we are now looking for a few willing participants. Before John Ryan’s entire fanbase takes a step forward, please understand this is a heavily regulated course. While we have a degree of interpretation, a lot of the course content is dictated by AMSA.
Any expressions of interest can be sent to DOsesmracademy@dfes.wa.gov.au
The Association thanks David for his ongoing support of SES volunteers in WA!