Rationale:

Clause 6 of the Rural Fires Regulations requires the Brigade to define the procedure for attaining membership and list the requirements for attaining membership.

The procedure for attaining membership of Blaxland Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade:

* Applicant completes appropriate BMRFS "Application to Join" Senior Member (17 years of age or over) or "Application to Join" Junior Member (14 to 16 years of age).

* The Station Officer will explain the eligibility for membership and induction process; and issue a membership pack.

* Captain reviews application for eligibility and ensures that parent/guardian has signed where appropriate; makes recommendation for membership

· Applicant's name to be published in the Brigade’s monthly FLAME newsletter

· Approval of application will be sought at the next monthly Brigade meeting

· Upon approval applicant becomes "Probationary" member and will serve a six (6) month period of probation, unless otherwise determined by the responsible authority

* Membership fee is paid to the Treasurer at the monthly meeting at which the member is accepted by the Brigade.

· Secretary forwards "Application to Join" to BMRFS

* The Captain issues new member with Brigade Member Card.

* Secretary registers application in the Brigade Membership Register

The requirements for eligibility for membership of Blaxland Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade are:

* Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the Blaxland Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade

* A commitment to the NSW Rural Fire Service

* Physical and medical fitness will determine classification of membership

This SOP determines procedures and eligibility to become a member of Blaxland Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade and should be read in conjunction with
the Brigade’s Constitution,
Blue Mountains RFS SOP AM- 01
and RFS Service Standards 2.1.3.

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