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PART FOUR : NSW GOVERNMENT AGENCIES GAMES SUPPORT SERVICES • NSWFB Superintendents and other officers shared the 24-hour positions of Liaison Officer in the Police Olympic Precinct and Regional Operations Centre and the Common Domain Operations Centre during the Games. Officers also attended the Olympic Transport Operations Centre. • NSWFB had the ability to activate its Major Incident Co-ordination Centre at Alexandria if a major incident occurred. • NSWFB leased electric carts to act as Rapid Intervention Vehicles (RIV) for fire crews to get into and around congested areas in the Stadium and the International Broadcast Centre. • Other supporting vehicles included a prototype four wheel drive RIV, purchased during the lead up to the Games and used at the RAS Fire Station, leased petrol driven Combo vans used throughout the Homebush Olympic site and a new Type 4 Urban Pumper trialed at Olympic venues during the Games. Venue Protection In conjunction with OSCC, NSWFB developed extensive plans, policies and procedures to ensure safety, and adopted the following strategies: • The Fire Safety Division ensured that venues complied with the Building Code of Australia. • Regular inspections of Olympic facilities and venues were conducted before and during the Games. • Prior to the Games an extensive inspection regime was established for Backpackers Hostels and other city and suburban accommodation. • Sufficient resources were strategically located for each venue. During the Games there were three levels of NSWFB response resources for Sydney Olympic Park (SOP). These were resources within venues, the surrounding precinct and outside the Olympic area. Seven temporary fire stations were constructed and fitted out within SOP, Darling Harbour and the Media and Athletes' Villages. Road events such as the Torch Relay and marathons were serviced by deployment of resources at strategic locations along the route. Other venues were supplemented by dedicated external resources to support venue staff during competition hours. The Urban Domain was supported by increasing staff on duty and providing additional standby equipment. NSWFB worked closely with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) in matters concerning Western venues located in RFS fire districts. Chemical, Biological and Radiological Response To address the risk of terrorism, including a possible chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) incident, the Olympic Security Working Committee brought together relevant Commonwealth and State organisations. The following key CBR initiatives were established: • A CBR awareness training program was provided to NSWFB, Police and Australian Defence Force personnel. • Specialised equipment was purchased to enhance NSWFB’s CBR capability, including chemical detectors, protective clothing, mass decontamination shelter, bulk storage module for protective clothing and supplies, pharmaceuticals and victim identification kits. • A sampling kit was developed to ensure that substance samples could be taken as soon as possible after an incident. • The Hazardous Materials Emergency Sub-Plan (“Hazmat Plan”), which details special arrangements for all NSW hazardous materials emergencies, was revised to cover CBR. The reissued Hazmat Plan became the overarching plan for the State. • Fire Stations carried out decontamination drills in conjunction with hospitals. • Nine hospitals throughout Sydney were equipped with permanent decontamination facilities. 71
PART FOUR : NSW GOVERNMENT AGENCIES GAMES SUPPORT SERVICES Games-time Results Sydney did not experience any major incidents during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Stringent safety and prevention measures, such as dedicated staff at venues, minimised the risk of fire and other emergency incidents. In addition, effective response capabilities minimised incidents that did occur. At the beginning of the Games period, unusually hot weather led to an outbreak of bushfires in NSW and total fire bans were declared in the Sydney area. Minor grass fires occurred within the Sydney Olympic Precinct, however all were quickly contained and strategies put in place to manage this hazard. The Police Olympic Precinct and Regional Operations Centre processed a number of bomb threats. The majority of these threats did not require a response from NSWFB. Four incidents required NSWFB to provide standby resources to the NSW Police Bomb Disposal Squad. During the Games period the NSWFB responded to 143 calls to Olympic related incidents and 20 calls to Paralympic related incidents Legacy The following legacies have arisen from NSWFB's involvement in the Sydney 2000 Games: • NSWFB improved its capacity to deliver a world-class fire and emergency service. • Enhanced understanding of the operational requirements for large events. Both planning and delivery stages provided NSWFB with critical experience. • NSWFB resources and logistics can be managed efficiently in a complex operational environment. Examples include rosters, accreditation, training, and resource mix given diverse Games venues. • Partnerships with other agencies to deliver an integrated service to the community. • New skills provided by Games planning and training will improve future NSWFB services. • A major legacy resulting from the Games is NSWFB's enhanced capability and expertise in dealing with Chemical, Biological and Radiological threats. 2. Department of Sport and Recreation The Department of Sport and Recreation played a major role in providing training facilities and accommodation for the Games. The cost of capital expenditure on training facilities was $8.8 million and an additional $0.2 million was spent on providing training and accommodation services. The following initiatives represent key services and achievements delivered during the Games: • Olympic Training Facilities and Support • Olympic Games Accommodation • Other Programs • Legacy Olympic Training Facilities and Support The Department of Sport and Recreation contributed to the construction of training facilities for athletes attending the Games. These facilities were provided in line with Sydney 2000 Bid requirements and consisted of upgrades to sporting venues to provide 5 world class training facilities. The facilities consist of 2 athletics tracks, 1 water polo venue, 1 athletics throws and 1 baseball training facility. The Department provided a co-ordinated approach to the promotion of NSW as the most appropriate centre for pre Olympic and Paralympic Games training. Advisory services were provided to the National Olympic Committees to assist them with the planning and preparation of pre-Games training at NSW venues. 72
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