TRANSPORT & CONTACT DETAILS

Method of transport to and from the activity
Own transport to North West Orange RFS - 389 Molong Rd (at the roundabout near OAGS and The Agrestic)

5:30pm start, 7:30pm finish

 

SUPERVISION & PARTICIPATION

This activity will be under direct adult supervision: Yes

This activity involves both male and female youth members: Yes

Both male and female leaders will be present: No

ACTIVITY DETAILS

Activity overview
(Provide sufficient information for a parent/guardian or participant to give informed consent)

Youth members will be given a demonstration of Rural Fire Service (RFS) equipment and provided background on the operation of the RFS and provided information on how they can join the RFS when they reach an approrpiate age.

Activity cost
No costs.

Will participants remain on site at all times? Yes

SUPERVISION & ATTENDANCE

Who may attend (youth/adults)
Scouts, Venturers, Leaders, Parents

Adult screening requirements
(WWCC, Police Check, membership registration)
All leaders and adult helpers have current WWCC, police check, and are registered members of Scouts NSW

Other parents may attend who are not registered with Scouts NSW as this is not an overnight activity.

HEALTH, SAFETY & HYGIENE

Health expectations (e.g. illness exclusions)
Participants should not attend if they are unwell or showing symptoms of illness.

Participants may be sent home if they become unwell during the event.

BEHAVIOUR & PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS

Behaviour standards
This event will be using the patrol system and buddy system. Participants are required to stay with the group, with the exception of needing to use the amentiies, in this situation, they must go with a buddy and ensure that the patrol leader is aware of their whereabouts.

All participants are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully at all times, in accordance with the Scouts Code of Conduct, the Scout Promise and Law, and relevant federal and state laws.

Participants may be sent home in the case of non-compliance with the expected standards of behavior.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING

Participants must bring

Enclosed footware must be warn for safety reasons.

We will be outside or in the RFS sheds (which are not heated) and the weather forecast is for rain or a thunderstorm so warm clothing and a raincoat is required. It will be dark by the time we finish so a headtorch is recommended.

 

Please advise the activity co-ordinator if you are unable to attend on the day, if you are aware of this before the event day, please withdraw from this event by using the withdraw feature.