Innovation & Disruption: the importance of Knowledge and Collaboration

Jeremy is passionate about improving the professionalism of the sector and maximising community safety.

Key experiences for Jeremy include an international firefighter exchange with Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service in Liverpool, UK, and seven years in regional NSW, at Dubbo Fire Station and then across the western plains area where he built impactful connections with crews and communities.

Working in Community Safety he focussed on fire investigation and enhancing FRNSW’s fire safety research capability. As Capability Manager – Firefighting, Jeremy developed FRNSW’s Aerial Appliance Strategy setting this capability’s direction for the next 20 years. He also filled the two Deputy Commissioner roles of Strategic Capability and Field Operations.

In October 2023, Jeremy was appointed the 23^rd Commissioner of FRNSW and is dedicated to ensuring that FRNSW continues to deliver outstanding emergency services for the people of NSW, crucial education and prevention activities and preparing for the future.

Throughout his career Jeremy has been a strong advocate for the community engagement work of FRNSW and has seen firsthand the benefits that come from our prevention and education work. He also emphasises to his Firefighters the importance of showing care and compassion along with a high level of technical proficiency to ensure they do a good job.

Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Natural Resources from the University of New England and a Masters of Business Administration from Deakin University. He is the Patron of the Institution of Fire Engineers Australia Branch and was President from 2015-2018 and Leader of the Institution’s International General Assembly 2017-2018. He is currently the President of the Australasian Rescue Organisation.