Ten of Canberra’s Senior Firefighters have undergone an intensive 16-week training program prior to being promoted to the rank of Station Officer.
ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) congratulated the new Station Officers and thanked them for their ongoing service to the Canberra Community.
“The Station Officer Development Program (SODP) graduates leave the program having worked to receive their Diploma in Public Safety (Firefighter Management),” ACTF&R said.
“All whilst learning valuable skills preparing them to manage ACTF&R crews and face frontline duties alongside ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT State Emergency Service and members of Community Fire Units,” it said.
Acting Chief Officer of Fire & Rescue, Chris Zeitlhofer said he was very pleased to see the 10 graduates take such a significant step forward in their careers.
Between the graduates, there is collectively more than 90 years of operational experience, so it brings me great joy to see them promoted,” Acting Chief Officer Zeitlhofer said.
“I wish them luck in leading teams within Fire & Rescue and have great faith in their abilities to keep the Canberra community safe and protected,” he said.
