Annual Report 2013-2014

Professionals in risk and emergency management Annual Report 2013-2014

From the President

Greg Mullins AFSM, FIFireE, FAIM Commissioner Fire and Rescue NSW AFAC President

This past year the Board has remained focused on Across this period, more than 2000 urban, rural and land strengthening AFAC’s national recognition and standing. management agency firefighters were deployed each day and over The approval of the Strategic Directions document was 400,000 Emergency Alert telephone warnings were sent, with mass the most significant development in the maturing of AFAC media, social media and online communication reinforcing this and gaining recognition at a national level. With Australian safety messaging. This effort was a major test for new information Government, State and Territory Government, ANZEMC and and warning systems recently put in place in Australia and a great member agency support, AFAC for the first time has been testament to all those involved. able to clearly communicate its priorities and what it values. Similarly, South Australia experienced its most demanding We now have four National Principles and five Strategic summer in 20 years due to the number and intensity of fires in Directions to help further shape and strengthen our industry. February. These fires were coupled with severe heatwaves and followed by widespread flooding across the State with Fire, We have also begun conducting Board meetings on a rotational SES, Health Services and Ambulance agencies partnering in basis around Australia. These meetings have included a their response to such extreme conditions. South Australia’s stakeholder event where Board Members had the opportunity experiences over the fire season were reflected across much of to meet and discuss AFAC’s achievements, current projects as the country and their response highlighted well the resilience of well as our future direction with local stakeholders. This has been communities and the proficiency and comradery of our industry. initiated to ensure that we remain connected and relevant to member agencies and parties who have an interest in the work of Victoria also experienced a series of grass and bushfires, AFAC, and the initiative has been very well received. with communities in the Grampians and outer metropolitan areas impacted. However it was the Hazelwood Mine Fire that Operationally the year presented some significant challenges, and demonstrated the capability of our sector with firefighters from interstate assistance arrangements were tested. Of particular note several states assisting their Victorian colleagues. Burning for was the interstate deployment of urban appliances and career 45 days, the fire placed significant strain on response crews firefighters in addition to the well-practiced interstate deployment as well as sending smoke and ash over the surrounding towns of volunteer rural crews. In October 10 pumpers and crews from causing significant community and recovery issues. The use of Melbourne backfilled Sydney fire stations, releasing crews to deploy compressed air foam systems (CAFS) proved to be decisive, to the various fire grounds, 10 pumpers and crews from Brisbane and AFAC later facilitated a seminar. An inquiry into the mine fire, joined Fire & Rescue NSW Strike Teams, and ACT Fire and Rescue the emergency response and the support provided to affected covered some NSW stations. In February appliances and crews communities has recently handed down its recommendations. from Sydney deployed to 10 CFA stations in Victoria to release career firefighters for operations at the Hazelwood mine fire. As we enter another potentially serious fire season, AFAC has facilitated a review of aviation capabilities and assisted with the The NSW fires in October 2013 were one of the most challenging development of new interstate assistance arrangements. and significant periods of fire activity experienced by the State in more than a decade. From 13-26 October, 627 bush and grass Finally, on behalf of the Board and Council, I wish to thank the AFAC fires burnt 164,053 hectares of land, causing major property loss staff and all those from member agencies who have supported and significant threat to local communities, particularly in the Blue and contributed to AFAC Collaboration Groups through the year. Mountains and Central Coast regions. The contribution of all involved ensures that AFAC can continue to represent our industry in a well coordinated and collaborative manner.

Greg Mullins AFAC President

Contents Mission AFAC Governance...... 2 AFAC Members and Affiliates...... 4 “The peak body for Australasian AFAC Staff...... 5 Statement of Financial Performance and Position...... 6 fire, land management and Financial Summary...... 7 Sponsors...... 7 emergency services, creating Industry Initiatives ...... 8 Professional Development Events ...... 15 synergy across the industry” AFAC 2013 Conference...... 18 Industry Awards...... 20 AFAC Collaboration Group and Network Members...... 21 Annual Report 2013-2014

From the CEO

Stuart Ellis, AM Chief Executive Officer, AFAC

The 2013-14 year has provided a range of opportunities In an effort to further strengthen the industry we have facilitated for AFAC to present as more than the peak body for fire overseas experts and local specialists to talk on critical incidents, and emergency services. AFAC is the national (with New on subjects as diverse as gas pipeline explosions and the London Zealand) council for fire and emergency services and floods, with 48 knowledge events delivered for members. This offers policy, strategy and operational outcomes for its has again been completed in conjunction with AFAC’s annual members, governments and the broader community. conference which continues to be the most important event for With 32 members and a further 14 affiliate members, knowledge sharing for the industry. operating a combined budget of over $4.0bn annually Lastly, we maintain the collaborative procurement arrangements and engaging almost 300,000 volunteer, part time and full that benefit all agencies through tendering processes and keep time employees, AFAC represents a significant element members updated on current positive practice in procurement. of Australian society that is working hard to reduce risk, raise awareness and keep individuals and communities This is a diverse and busy range of actions which has evolved safe. It is honorable work and all in the industry should be over many years and is overseen by the AFAC Council and Board. proud of what they are achieving. I trust it serves the industry well. During the 2013-14 year AFAC has specifically: The range of activities emanating from the AFAC Office in support • Progressed the ‘Strategic Directions’ document through of the industry is significant. Of course our managers and staff AFAC Council, ANZEMC and SCPEM for it to become the first facilitate and support the over 30 Collaboration Groups, Technical single document articulating a common approach to fire and Groups and Networks established to progress the industry in emergency service delivery. a broad range of concerns and endeavours which ultimately lead to AFAC Positions and approaches adopted in national, • Reviewed the AIIMS-4 offerings including progressing and at times international, contexts. In addition, AFAC has over commercial delivery of AIIMS to business, infrastructure and 30 representatives on Standards and Regulation Committees, commercial entities. advocating for improved safety, performance and specification. • Progressed the relationship with the Australian Government and While this work is understated, its impact is substantial. partnered in a range of projects such as the National Capability Further, we continue to enable operations through ongoing Statement and the Arrangements for Interstate Assistance. development of AIIMS-4 and supporting products such the Aides- • Delivered another successful industry conference this year in memoire App, e-books and e-learning resources. AFAC also Melbourne with 1900 industry representatives participating support community safety through focusing effort and consistency across the four days of the conference proceedings. on national warning frameworks. AFAC will continue to represent and serve the interests of the Our professional development offerings continue to expand and industry and welcomes the ongoing involvement of member be updated, with guides, handbooks and accredited courses agencies and individuals. Finally I wish to thank the committed supporting individuals and agencies to further develop the skills and and diligent AFAC staff for their efforts throughout the year. competencies of their people. Stuart Ellis CEO AFAC

National Principles: Strategic Directions: • Primacy of Life • Direction 1: Supporting resilient communities • Trust through risk reduction • Interoperability • Direction 2: Providing trusted response • Accountability • Direction 3: The source of credible and timely information • Direction 4: Effective Governance and resource management • Direction 5: Informed by research

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AFAC Governance

Elected by the AFAC Council, the Board provides governance oversight to the effective management of the organisation. The Board meets bi-monthly and members hold office for two years.

President Deputy President Treasurer

Greg Mullins AFSM, FIFireE, FAIM Paul Baxter Mick Bourke Commissioner Chief Executive / National Commander Chief Executive Officer, Fire & Rescue NSW New Zealand Fire Service Country Fire Authority, VIC

Greg was appointed Commissioner of Fire Paul officially commenced in the role as Mick joined the Country Fire Authority & Rescue NSW in July 2003. He is the first Chief Executive / National Commander of (CFA) in September 2009. Prior to his person to be appointed as both Chief Fire the New Zealand Fire Service in January appointment, Mick held the positions of Officer and CEO. He commenced his career 2012. Paul joined the New Zealand Fire Chairman and CEO of the Environment in firefighting in 1978 after serving for six Service as a volunteer, taking a career Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), and years as a volunteer firefighter with the NSW position in 1986, and after a number of Managing Director of City West Water. Bushfire Service (now Rural Fire Service). promotions, was appointed Fire Regional He is focused on teamwork and Manager for the Eastern Fire Region. Greg was appointed as President of innovation. More recently, Mick was AFAC in October 2013. He is also Deputy Paul holds a Degree in Business, has the Environmental Monitor for the Bay Chair of the NSW State Emergency completed the four year Executive Fire Dredging Project. He sits on the Board of Management Committee, and is the Officer Program, and recently completed Sustainability Victoria and is a member of Australian Director of the International the Advanced Management Program, the Hobsons Bay Community Fund. Association of Asian Fire Chiefs. In 1995 Melbourne School of Business. October 2012 - Present he was awarded a Churchill Fellowship December 2012 - Present and has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations including the Australian Fire Service Medal. September 2007 - Present

Mary Barry Mike Brown AFSM Neil Cooper PSM Former Chief Executive Officer, Chief Officer, Manager, Fire, Forests and Roads Victoria State Emergency Service Tasmania Fire Service ACT Parks and Conservation Service

Mary was appointed to the position of Mike’s fire service career began in 1977 Neil completed his BSC (Forestry) degree Chief Executive Officer in January 2006 and over his career he has worked in at the Australian National University in following the re-establishment of the operations and training before moving 1982. His early career saw him involved Victoria State Emergency Service as a through to District and Regional in plantation forestry establishment, Statutory Authority. management. He was promoted to silviculture and harvesting up until 1999 Deputy Chief Officer in 2006 and then when he took on the role of Manager of Previously, Mary held the position of the Chief Officer incorporating the role Fire with the then ACT Forests department. Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian of CEO and Chairman of the State Fire Association of Health and Extended Since then he has been involved in Commission in 2009. Care (VAHEC) and has held executive a number of large campaign fires in roles at the Shire of Melton and MECWA Mike’s roles on a national level include Australia and presented papers at Community Care. She has extensive Chairman of the National Aerial International forums including the United experience working with community based Firefighting Centre (NAFC) and past Nations in Rome in 2010 and 2012. organisations where service delivery is Deputy President of the Australasian He was also the Lead End User for the dependent on the efforts and commitment Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO). Fire in the Environment program under of both volunteers and paid employees. He successfully completed the United the Bushfire CRC. States Fire Administration - Executive October 2008 - January 2014 October 2013 - Present Fire Officer Program (EFOP) in 2002. October 2013 - Present

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Bob Conroy Wayne Gregson APM Lee A Johnson AFSM, MIFireE, FAIM Director - Conservations Programs Division. Retired Chief Executive Officer Commissioner Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW Department of Fire and Emergency Services, WA Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Bob was Executive Director of the Wayne graduated from the WA Police Lee began his fire service career in Conservation Projects Division, NPWS, Academy in 1980. He served as Portfolio 1975 and held successive leadership within the NSW Office of Environment head of the Metropolitan Region, Frontline positions in regional and urban locations, and Heritage. Services, the Specialist Crime and the culminating in his appointment as Judicial Services Portfolios. Mr Gregson Commissioner of the Queensland Fire Bob holds a BA majoring in Geography took up the position of CEO of the Fire and and Rescue Service in 2001. and Botany, a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Services Authority in September Environmental Science, a Masters of In 2004, Lee was awarded the Australian 2011. He has been Commissioner of Management, and is a 1998 Churchill Fire Service Medal – the highest the Department of Fire and Emergency Fellow. He has also been awarded the individual honour awarded to Australian Services which commenced operations on National Fire Medal. firefighters, and is also the recipient of a 1 November 2012. number of awards and commendations. September 2009 – October 2013 Wayne is a graduate of the FBI National Lee has represented Queensland as a Academy and holds a BA in Politics Director on the Board of the National and Philosophy and a MA in Business Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) and Administration. He is a Graduate of the is currently a Director of the Bushfire & Australian Institute of Company Directors and Natural Hazards CRC. an Executive Fellow of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government. He was October 2005 - October 2013 awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2006. February 2014 - Present

Greg Nettleton Board Meeting Attendance Chief Officer, South Australian Country Fire Service Number eligible Number Directors to attend attended Greg was appointed Chief Officer of the South Australian Country Fire Service (SA Ms M Barry 3 2 CFS) in 2011, and is the Public Officer for the CFS Foundation. Mr P Baxter 5 5 Prior to joining the SACFS, he was the Mr M Bourke 5 5 Director and Chief Fire Officer for the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service. Mr M Brown 3 2 Greg also represents South Australia as Mr R Conroy 2 2 a Director on the Board of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC). Mr N Cooper 3 3 During 1998, as an inaugural Regional Mr W Gregson 2 2 Director, he helped with the formation of the Fire & Emergency Services Mr L Johnson 2 2 Authority, WA. Greg holds a Degree in Mr G Mullins 5 4 Engineering (Civil), a Masters’ Degree in Engineering Science, and a Masters’ Mr G Nettleton 5 5 Degree in Business. August 2011 - Present

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Members and Affiliate Members as at 30 June 2014

Australia Wide Members • Airservices Australia (Airservices) • Attorney-General’s Department (Emergency Management Australia) (AGD) Northern Territory Members • Bushfires NT (BushfiresNT) Australia Wide Affiliate Members • Northern Territory Emergency Service (NTES) • Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) • Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) • Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) • Geoscience Australia (GA) • Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)

International Affiliate Members • Hong Kong Fire Services Department (HKFSD) • Pacific Islands Fire Service Association (PIFSA)

Western Australia Members • Department of Fire and Emergency Services, WA (DFES-WA) • Department of Parks and Wildlife, WA (DPAW-WA)

Western Australia Affiliate Members • Office of Bushfire Risk Management, WA (OBRM-WA)

South Australia Members • Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, SA (DEWNR-SA) • ForestrySA (ForestrySA) • South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS-SA) • South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (SA-MFS) Tasmania Members • South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) • Forestry Tasmania (ForestryTAS) • Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania (PWS-TAS) South Australia Affiliate Members • Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) • South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) • Tasmania State Emergency Service (TAS-SES)

Council Representatives as at 30 June 2014

AFAC Council is represented by the head of each Member Agency.

Greg Mullins, FRNSW, President Mark Ashley, BushfiresNT Steve Rothwell, NTFRS Paul Baxter, NZFS, Deputy President Euan Ferguson, CFA-VIC Shane Fitzsimmons, NSWRFS Mick Bourke, CFA-VIC, Treasurer Murray Carter, DPAW-WA Jim Smith, NSWSES (Acting) Greg Nettleton, CFS-SA Shane Wiseman / Grant Pelton, DEWNR-SA Naomi Stephens, OEH-NSW Mike Brown, TFS Guy Thomas, DNPRSR-QLD Adrian Pyrke, PWS-TAS Neil Cooper, ACT-PCS Alan Goodwin, DEPI-VIC David Nugent, PARKSVIC Wayne Gregson, DFES-WA Nigel Foss, ForestryTAS Lee Johnson, QFES Dominic Lane, ACT-ESA Greg Saunder, ForestrySA Grant Lupton, SA-MFS Tony Graham, ACT-SES Ross Dickson, ForestryNSW Chris Beattie, SASES Glenn Wood, Airservices Jim Higgins, MFB-VIC Andrew Lea, TAS-SES Mark Crosweller, FED-AGD Andrew Warton, NTES Steve Griffin, VICSES

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Members and Affiliate Members AFAC Staff Queensland Members as at 30 June 2014 • Department of Community Safety, Queensland Government - Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) Stuart Ellis • Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing Chief Executive Officer - Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (NPRSR-QLD) Jillian Edwards • Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Director, Capability and Member Services formerly Department of Community Safety - Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Trevor Essex Director, Business and Finance Queensland Affiliate Members • HQPlantations Pty Ltd Amanda Leck Director, Information and Community Safety Erin Liston-Abel Director, Operations Support New South Wales Members Sandra Lunardi Director, Workforce Development • Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) • Forestry Corporation of NSW (ForestryNSW) Claire Brentnall • NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) Member Services Officer • NSW State Emergency Service (NSWSES) Claire Bundey • Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW (OEH-NSW) Project Officer, Workforce Development Mandy Cant Communications and Events Coordinator Kate Eagles Australia Capital Territory Members Finance Officer • ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACT-ESA) Gary Featherston • ACT Parks and Conservation Service (ACT-PCS) Bushfire Consultant • ACT State Emergency Service (ACT-SES) Shesiedo Frederiks Communications and Events Coordinator Judy Gouldbourn Manager, Human Resources

New Zealand Members Zoe Kenyon Project Officer, Operations Support and Volunteering • National Rural Fire Authority, New Zealand (NRFA NZ) • New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) Samantha Kitchen Project Officer New Zealand Affiliate Members Noreen Krusel Manager, Research Utilisation • Department of Conservation New Zealand • EMQUAL Rob Llewellyn Built Environment Consultant Kent MacCarter Print and Online Developer Jacob Riley Victoria Members Projects and Administration Officer • Country Fire Authority, Victoria (CFA-VIC) Alyce Scanlon-Batt • Department of Environment and Primary Industries, VIC (DEPI-VIC) Member Services Officer • Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board, Melbourne (MFB-VIC) Russell Shephard • Parks Victoria (PARKSVIC) Standards Manager • Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Benjamin Smith Technical Writer, Learning & Development Victoria Affiliate Members Margaret Staples • Fire Services Commissioner Victoria Receptionist/Accounts Assistant • Melbourne Water Lynette White • Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner (OESC) Executive Assistant to CEO

Workforce Percentage of Total Workforce by Segment Total Workforce - Percentage of Paid Staff to Volunteers

National 2%

Urban 11%

Rural 75% SES 8% Paid Staff 12% Land Management 4% Volunteers 88%

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Statement of Financial Performance For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

2014 2013 $ $ REVENUE Members Subscriptions 1,721,247 1,683,676 Gross Margin From Trading Activities 873,040 926,803 Other Revenue 1,372,269 1,259,012 Total Revenue 3,966,556 3,869,491

EXPENSES Salaries & Related Expenses 2,775,544 2,726,497 Travel & Meeting Expenses 191,183 148,470 Office Expenses 609,967 544,863 Other Expenses 317,223 279,851 Total Expenses 3,893,917 3,699,681

Surplus/(Deficit) 72,639 169,810

Other Comprehensive Income 50,694 (7,730) Total Comprehensive Income 123,333 162,080

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2014

CURRENT ASSETS Cash & Debtors 7,868,826 7,249,201 Others 225,215 125,252 Total Current Assets 8,094,041 7,374,453

NON CURRENT ASSETS IT & Office Equipment 127,049 482,590

TOTAL ASSETS 8,221,090 7,857,043

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors 1,257,302 1,381,384 Revenue in Advance 3,331,075 2,585,331 Special Project Funding 1,316,218 1,748,251 Total Current Liabilities 5,904,595 5,714,966

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES Others 258,960 207,875 TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 258,960 207,875

NET EQUITY 2,057,535 1,934,202

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Financial Summary Auditor’s Opinion

Financial Highlights In our opinion the financial report of Australasian Fire and • The 2013-14 year has been a busy period with AFAC Emergency Service Authorities Council Ltd reaching into new areas of business while reshaping some of is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, its existing activities. including: • AFAC has reported total income for the year of $123,333 (a) giving a true and fair view of the Australasian Fire and compared to last year of $162,080. Emergency Service Authorities Council Ltd financial position • The annual audit has been successfully carried out and as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance for the year no significant issues have been identified. The auditor has ended on that date; and provided an unqualified report. • The Melbourne 2013 conference was another highly (b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including successful event. A record number of trade exhibitors and the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the delegates attended the conference which contributed to Corporations Regulations 2001. another strong surplus. • During the year AFAC developed its first mobile phone app and e-book. These products are available for sale on mainstream online sites and are priced approximately 30% cheaper than their paperback equivalents. • The development of AFAC’s events program has continued to grow through 2013-14 with 48 events held around Australia during the year. The ongoing development of John S Creffield AFAC’s Association Management System will further 8 September, 2014 streamline and grow this area. • AFAC commenced the development of a Subscriber Platform via the Association Management System during 2013-14. It is early days and the AFAC office is working on refining a seamless offering that will be attractive to potential subscribers. Sponsors

Sources of AFAC Funding AFAC sincerely acknowledges and thanks our 2005/06 corporate supporters:

25%25% CommercialCommercial ActivitiesActivities $473,450 $473,450

75%75% MembersMembers Subscriptions Subscriptions $1,408,831$1,408,831

2013/14

34%34% CommercialCommercial ActivitiesActivities $873,040 $873,040

66%66% MembersMembers Subscriptions Subscriptions $1,721,247$1,721,247

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Industry Initiatives

Strategic Directions Data Strategy and Performance Measures For the first time across Australia and New Zealand, Fire and Council affirmed that quality data is valued and that a review of Emergency Services, their Governments and Ministers have agreed the way data collection and analysis is undertaken is warranted. to a common ‘Strategic Direction’. The four ‘Principles’ and five Further, they instructed that the review should commence with ‘Directions’ (reflected on page one) outline the broad delivery and the development of key performance indicators for the Strategic requirements of fire and emergency services. This bold approach, Directions 2014-2016. To this end the Business Intelligence with an inspiring vision of: ‘Integrated fire and emergency services Group led the development of a range of activities programmed supporting resilient communities’ has assisted in crystallising and to consider: articulating what the industry does and why. Understanding the strategic intent of each of the five Strategic This provides a level of direction for Australian and New Zealand Directions: considering what key activities are relevant to the Fire and Emergency Services not available previously. More than Direction; ever before, AFAC agencies are responding within an ‘all hazard, 1. Identifying Key Performance Questions (KPQ’s) relevant to all agency, all the time environment’, with an increasing need for each Strategic Direction: being clear as to what key questions strategic direction to be articulated in a single, collective, national data is required for; document. With clear priorities at a national level, a shared 2. Identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPI’S) relevant to each vision and joint commitment to enhanced community resilience, Direction: identifying the metrics that will give the answers to measures and reporting are now being put in place. the KPQs. These directions are supported by the Australia-New Zealand 3. It is intended that various strategies will be developed during Emergency Management Committee (ANZEMC), and were endorsed 2014-15 with a view to engage key stakeholders and report by the former national Standing Council on Police and Emergency against revised indicators at the earliest opportunity. Management (SCPEM) on 8 November 2013.

Representation on Australian and International Standards: AFAC hold position on a number of Australian/New Zealand and International Standards Committees (ISO). The AFAC representative is required to consult with all AFAC member agencies when providing comment in relation to the development and/or revision of Standards and in doing so put forward the collective view of all agencies. This year has seen AFAC work in collaboration with Standards Australia to host the ISO TC/94 SC/14 Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Committee held in Sydney. The opportunity to host such an important meeting in Australia has highlighted AFAC’s commitment to advancing the health and safety of our firefighters. In excess of 60 delegates from 15 countries attended the meeting. The following Committees have also seen significant contribution by AFAC representatives in the past 12 months: • BD066 Tiltup Construction “AFAC agencies are • CH009 Safe Handling of Chemicals • EL041 Recessed Luminaire Barrier responding within • EL042 Electrical Installations • FP002 Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems an ‘all hazard, all • FP002-01 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems • FP004 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Installations agency, all the time • FP004-03 Joint Working Group on Automatic Fire Sprinkler Installations & Fire Hydrant Installations environment’ with an • FP009Fire Hydrant Installations • FP019 Fire Doors increasing need for • FP020 Construction in Bushfire Prone Areas • SF004 Occupational Protective Clothing strategic direction • SF049 Firefighter’s Personal Protective Equipment • Standards Australia Council to be articulated in • ISO TC/94 SC14 Firefighter’s Personal Protective Equipment • ISO TC/94 SC13 Occupational Protective Clothing a single, collective, • NFPA Correlating Committee for PPE for all Fire and Emergency Services national document.”

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“The opportunity to host such an important meeting in Australia has highlighted AFAC’s commitment to advancing the health and safety of our firefighters.”

Positions and Guidelines Submissions Over the past financial year Council has endorsed the following 6 June 2013 AFAC Positions on: Australian Government – Productivity Commission • Wind Farms and Bushfire Operations AFAC’s response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into - Approved 19 October 2013 Natural Disaster Funding arrangements provided a broad • Class A Recycled Water for Firefighting Purposes overview of the contribution AFAC member agencies provide - Revised and Approved 4 February 2014 to the national emergency management capability of Australia, and how supporting and improving capability provided by AFAC Guidelines approved were: member agencies will in turn, improve and optimise mitigation and • Conducting AFAC Independent Operational Audits operational response, reducing the resources required for recovery. - Approved October 2013 • A Good Practice Guide: Operational Management for 12 June 2014 AFAC Agencies at the Regional Level 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry - Approved October 2013 AFAC’s submission to the 2014 Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry in • Principles for Educating Children in Natural Hazards Morwell, Victoria, was prepared by AFAC and the views expressed and other Emergencies within the response are consistent with the AFAC Strategic Directions - Approved 13 March 2014 for the Fire and Emergency Services in Australia and New Zealand 2014 - 2016. • Colour Coded Fuel Cans - Revised and Approved 1 May 2014 VET Reform Taskforce • Aerial Appliance – Safe Use and Minimum Maintenance AFAC also prepared several submissions to the VET Reform Task - Approved 19 June 2014 Force on: Guidelines and Positions are available at www.afac.com.au/doctrine • AFAC response to challenges faced by the Fire and Emergency Services in relation to current national VET policy, 15 January 2014. • AFAC and ANZPAA paper on Public Safety Industry Future Planning: Fire and Emergency Services and Police, articulating our vision for how to build a stronger, more accountable, efficient and productive set of arrangements for developing our workforce capability in both the vocational and higher education domains, March 2014. • The Industry response to the VET Reform Task Force on the Draft Standards for RTOs, June 2014, articulating the industry’s position in relation to the proposed amendments. continued on page 10 >>

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Industry Initiatives continued from page 9

Urban Service Delivery Standards Australian Firefighter’s Health Study As a priority for the 2013-14 financial year, Council agreed on the Work has continued on the Firefighter’s Cohort Study throughout need for a national approach to fire service delivery, commencing the last financial year with the Advisory Committee meeting twice with the urban environment. This work is part of a broader intent during this time, in December 2013 and May 2014. of ensuring current response models provide the best achievable As a result, all the necessary ethics approvals are now in outcomes for the community. place. A number of additional approvals were required due The overall intent of the project has been to work towards to changing requirements, which were not present when the a framework for outcome based reporting and comparative study commenced. Obtaining all the required datasets was a performance measurement at a national level, including improved challenging and time consuming process, however all datasets reporting of contemporary fire service activities. The project had of individuals were received as well as most incident datasets. two phases: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) identified • Phase 1 – Development of an Alternative Performance cases that matched the predetermined criteria and on sent them Measures Inventory to Monash University – with the clerical review completed by the AIHW to ensure privacy. A clerical review of all possible National • Phase 2 – Development of ANZ service delivery principles for Death Index matches has also been carried out. agencies with urban fire risk Statistical analyses of deaths and cancer incidence has now The service delivery principles have been developed as the commenced with the Advisory Committee meeting again in foundation for urban service delivery. They are intended to guide November 2014 and the final report expected before the end of year. the thinking of agencies in identifying appropriate service delivery standards for operational activities now and into the future.

“The service delivery principles have been developed as the foundation for urban service delivery. They are intended to guide the thinking of agencies in identifying appropriate service delivery standards for operational activities now and into the future.”

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“AFAC led a NEMP funded project aimed at improving the participation and engagement of both young and culturally diverse volunteers.”

Improving Youth and CALD Participation in National Capability Statement Emergency Management Volunteering Emergency Management Australia in collaboration with AFAC On behalf of the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer through the State and Territory fire and emergency agencies Forum (AEMVF), AFAC led a NEMP funded project aimed at have for the first time, produced an initial National Statement of improving the participation and engagement of both young and Capability of Fire and Emergency Services. culturally diverse volunteers. The project aligned with a key priority The intent is to provide a single, consolidated picture of the in the National Emergency Management Volunteer Action Plan. capabilities that enable Australia to respond to the challenges Project outcomes included engaging 15 young emergency posed by the increasing frequency and intensity of natural management volunteers in the development of initiatives to disasters. With this in place, the questions will then be asked, improve the attraction and retention of younger volunteers and the what can be achieved with this capability and is it what Australia production of a short promotional video. This video, showcasing needs. Are there limitations and indeed gaps in capability? young volunteers in action, is available for all emergency The Statement will provide a single consolidated picture of management volunteering agencies to use as a marketing tool to Australia’s fire and emergency service capability and is intended to attract new recruits. serve as a tool to inform operational planning and resourcing. At a AFAC also produced the Framework for Engaging Diverse strategic level, it will assist with the prioritisation and positioning of Volunteers. This booklet and the Diversity Model (below) capabilities during times of severe to catastrophic natural disasters. was developed by engaging members and harnessing their The Statement will continue to be updated and improved over knowledge, it too is available to all member agencies. the coming years to ensure its ongoing relevance in assisting with the optimal deployment of resources, the continual improvement of capability needs and development of fire and nd CALD Eng h a ag emergency services resources. ut em o e Y n hips t continued on page 12 >> ns tio la P e o li R c y

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National Aerial Firefighting Centre New era of Research Utilisation for AFAC Throughout 2013-14 AFAC continued to work closely with the Over the last financial year AFAC’s strong collaboration with the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) to provide support Bushfire CRC has continued with Bushfire CRC research projects services under a management services agreement. It has been integrated into the work AFAC Groups and Networks. Highlights a busy yet highly productive year for NAFC, throughout which were the synthesis of ten years of Community Safety related procurement remained a high priority. The major invitation to tender research completed in conjunction with the Community Safety aerial firefighting resources for 2013 onwards was finalised and Group and Community Engagement Technical Group; ongoing a further process commenced in May 2014 which sought fixed integration of research into training and AIIMS-4 products via wing firebombing services and fixed wing air attack supervision the Learning and Development Group; the support for a series and reconnaissance services based in Victoria, Queensland of AFAC Safe Work Guidelines under the auspices of the Work and Tasmania. Contracts for these services are scheduled to be Health and Safety Technical Group; and continued integration of finalised in time for the 2014-15 fire season. At the conclusion of research utilisation into the Knowledge Management Network. this latest process, the majority of term-contracted aircraft services Further, AFAC and the Bushfire CRC partnered in 17 research employed for fire and emergency management across the country utilisation sponsored events, which attracted 828 participants. will be contracted through NAFC arrangements. The Research to Drive Change Webinar series, the final large NAFC worked closely with members throughout the year to scale communication of the completed Bushfire CRC research, investigate situational awareness technology; develop a National is running from May to October 2014. As of June 2013, three Registry for aircraft engaged in fire and emergency management events with 239 participating had been held. This legacy captures operations; and contributed to the work of the International Fire video, presentations, final reports and Fire Notes into one Aviation Working Group assisting with the development of the place, making it easier for end users to locate materials into the international Fire Aviation Guidelines. NAFC also facilitated a future. FireNotes, a joint publication with the Bushfire CRC, also national workshop on the implementation of changes to pilot continued with 16 editions published over the year. licensing regulations. The closure of the Bushfire CRC in June 2014 signalled the start of a new era of intensive research utilisation for AFAC. A $1.9 million trust fund has been set up for AFAC to undertake a comprehensive research utilisation program over the next three years, using the significant store of knowledge developed during the 11 year period of the Bushfire CRC. Under the terms of the trust, AFAC’s Research Utilisation Program will: • Create high quality products to support utilisation. • Support agencies in making the research meaningful for their specific requirements. • Build research utilisation capacity and capability within end user agencies. • Assist in nurturing a responsive learning culture within end user agencies​.

Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC On 1 July 2013 the BNHCRC began a multi-disciplinary research program on the major national issues across the natural hazards “For the 2014-15 fire spectrum with the support of all Australian and New Zealand fire, land and emergency service agencies and more than 30 universities. season the majority Backed with $47 million over eight years from the Australian Government, plus contributions from member organisations, the BNHCRC is undertaking research that supports the development of term-contracted of cohesive, evidence-based policies, strategies and programs to build a more disaster resilient Australia. aircraft services The BNHCRC is providing a long-term research base that directly supports the emergency services sector as they work to prevent, employed for fire prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters. The new centre, like the Bushfire CRC before it, is largely end user driven with various emergency service agencies, departments and and emergency non-government organisations, including AFAC, having significant say in the ongoing development of the research program. management across The research is based around three broad themes, covering 12 clusters of projects, most of which span the priorities for those the country will be working in a multi-hazard environment. The themes are: • Economics, policy and decision-making contracted through • Resilient people, infrastructure and institutions • Bushfire and natural hazard risks NAFC arrangements.” The utilisation of the research by the end users through AFAC, to the benefit of the broader Australian community, is critical to the whole process. This is one of the key drivers of the new CRC.

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“The project will enhance incident management capability and establish professional standards and criteria against which an individual’s expertise and credentials can be independently and formally validated.”

National AIIMS Certification Scheme AIIMS-4 Doctrine informed by Research In response to a range of adverse findings from inquiries and Throughout the last financial year AFAC and the Bushfire CRC reviews into incident management AFAC Council authorised the worked with researchers to develop resources that support the National AIIMS Certification Project, to design and implement a implementation of AIIMS-4. National AIIMS Certification Scheme for those fire and emergency One such resource, prepared by Dr Peter Hayes, describes the services personnel who perform AIIMS functional roles. decision making processes relevant to incident management When complete the project will enhance incident management teams and outlines useful techniques for incident management capability and establish professional standards and criteria decision-making. Case studies and examples of decision support against which an individual’s expertise and credentials can be tools are contained within the material. independently and formally validated. Dr Christine Owen and Dr Benjamin Brooks prepared an additional With a four year implementation timeline, the establishment of the three resources to promote a better understanding of how debriefs Scheme will complement accreditation undertaken by jurisdictions, can be used to build a culture of learning, and how they can be a and over time establish a consistent level of capability across those tool to encourage psychological mindedness in all review activities. in incident management roles. Additionally, it will formalise ongoing 1. A report containing a synopsis of key Bushfire CRC and other professional development and skills maintenance in incident published research literature on debriefings and ways to management as a national program for individuals. maximise on opportunities associated with these activities. Under the guidance of the National AIIMS Certification Development 2. Building on this foundation, a resource was developed to Panel, the Scheme comprises four essential components: Ethics - assist facilitators engaged in conducting debriefs. Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct; Education 3. An aide memoire to assist facilitators in preparing and (Skills and Qualifications); Experience (Actual and Simulated); and delivering debriefs. Examination (Panel of Experts). Also in the last financial year, AFAC engaged external consultants to design and develop an Intelligence Course centred on AIIMS-4 Code of Ethics and Standards doctrine. A formal evaluation of the pilot course was conducted of Professional Conduct and confirmed it was highly informative and beneficial.

Certified AIIMS Practitioner AIIMS-4 Support Tools and Resources Functional Roles • AIIMS Aides-memoire App - This mobile application contains all of the content found in the set of AIIMS Aides- memoire. Users of the App only need to download the Aides Professional Practical onto their mobile devices once, and will thereafter be able Education, Skills Development Experience utilise them operationally in the absence of mobile network and Qualifications – Maintain skills and – Successfully fulfilling reception. The Aides-memoire are also available in pocket- - Based on existing Qualifications the role book form and in laminated A4-cards. arrangements – Gain new knowledge – Exercises and experience • AIIMS-4 eBook - The AIIMS-4 manual is now available as an eBook. Examination: • 22202VIC Course in AIIMS-4 - AFAC submitted to the Conducted by a panel of experts, the portfolio of a candidate is evaluated and in some Victorian Recognition Qualifications Authority in late 2013 circumstances tested: to attain and retain certification the updated 22202VIC Course in AIIMS-4 which was then reaccredited and released in January 2014. This version is Figure 1: The elements of the National AIIMS Certification Scheme consistent with AIIMS-4 doctrine, as is the companion TRK released in mid-July 2013. The development of the Professional Standards for each of the essential components has commenced and will be finalised during • AIIMS-4 Webinar and Case Studies - A webinar 2014-15 with the intention to commence national certification of was developed, outlining the history of AIIMS and the eligible individuals later in the financial year. enhancements to AIIMS-4. Three additional case studies and videos have been prepared exploring the application of AIIMS-4 doctrine to a wildfire, flood and major structure fire, these are available via the AFAC website. • PUA Training Resources Kits - Seven new Training Resources Kits have been completed and made available to AFAC member agencies. continued on page 14 >>

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Industry Initiatives continued from page 13

Building Standards Warnings AFAC and member agencies continue to work with national and Following a resolution by AFAC Council to examine the issue of State/Territory legislative authorities to shape building and other community warnings in more detail, AFAC held a Community codes, legislation and regulations. AFAC provides significant input Warnings Workshop in August 2013 to review recent research into the development of the National Construction Code series findings and current research initiatives addressing the effectiveness and associated referenced Australian Standards. of warnings from a community perspective, to consider current national arrangements for emergency warnings, and to identify During the year the National Construction Code Series for 2014 good practice approaches to issuing community warnings. was released. The Building Code of Australia was amended to require interconnected smoke alarms in dwellings and in sole- A number of recommendations in relation to warnings were occupancy units. AFAC and member agencies lobbied hard for endorsed by Council in October 2013, with a view to encouraging these changes and successfully collaborated with the Australian outcomes in the shortest possible timeframe. Concurrently with Building Codes Board to achieve this outcome. AFAC also this work being undertaken, the Fire Services Commissioner participated with the Australian Building Codes Board, Engineers Victoria was successful in receiving funding for a National Review Australia and Society of Fire Safety to conduct a series of of Warnings and Information. In order to avoid duplication of effort, information seminars to raise practitioner awareness of the Code it was agreed that many of the recommendations endorsed by and its implications. Council be delivered under the governance of the warnings project. In mid-2013 the Australian Building Codes Board published AFAC, together with representatives of all jurisdictions, have a new information handbook – Lifts Used During Evacuation. contributed as members of the national steering committee for AFAC, with input from members, provided significant detail into this project. An analysis of local and international literature written this publication. Following release of the document AFAC then, in on the subject of warnings since 2008 has been conducted, as partnership with the Society of Fire Safety, conducted a national have interviews with more than 100 practitioners and subject seminar series to explore the challenges, management and matter experts across the country. The review is also investigating planning for the use of lifts during evacuation. the use of Emergency Alert, the telephony based warning system. During the year members also contributed to the development of With a vast amount of work undertaken in recent years to improve fire related Australian Standards that are referenced in the Building the way the emergency services provide information and warnings Code of Australia. A significant commitment was made to the Fire to the community, the National Review of Warnings and Information Detection, Fire Sprinklers, Fire Hydrants, Fire Testing, Bushfire aims to share jurisdictional knowledge, look for commonalities Construction and Fire Door suite of Standards. applied in practice, and develop a picture of good practice across a range of hazard types, such as fire, flood, storm and cyclone. The final report will be presented to the Australia New Zealand Emergency Management Committee (ANZEMC) in November 2014.

“The National Review of Warnings and Information aims to share jurisdictional knowledge, look for commonalities applied in practice, and develop a picture of good practice across a range of hazard types, such as fire, flood, storm and cyclone.”

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Professional Development Events

AFAC’s Professional Development Events program continues to provide the industry with the opportunity for valuable ongoing development of skills and capability. In addition these events contribute to shared understanding and support the adoption and creation of knowledge transfer.

A total of 48 events were held over the past year, with 2,250 delegates attending from around Australia. Below is a snapshot of our key industry events:

AFAC Commissioners and Gas Pipeline Explosion at Ghislenghien, Chief Officers Executive Forum Belgium, July 2004 – Lessons Learned AFAC’s annual Commissioners and Chief Officers Executive The 2014 Knowledge Event Series was successfully delivered Forum, now in its fifth year, was held 2 - 4 June 2014 at the across Australia in April 2014. AFAC, with the support of Motorola Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) in Manly, Solutions, was pleased to host Kaptein Commandment Jan NSW. Proudly sponsored by Tait Communications, the theme Jorissen of the Lommel Fire Brigade, Belgium to present on the for this year’s Forum was ‘Good Governance and Performance lessons learned from a gas pipeline explosion. Kaptein Jorissen For Operational Agencies’. This was derived from discussions presented in all major cities, with New South Wales hosting on regarding the heavy focus on operational activities in agencies, behalf of the Australian Capital Territory. Over 450 delegates and the need to ensure that there is also support for executive attended the Knowledge Event Series. officers considering their other responsibilities. On 30 July 2004, a high-pressure natural gas pipeline exploded A range of speakers were invited to the Forum to provide personal in Ghislenghien, Belgium. The incident claimed the lives of 24 and professional perspectives from within Australia and overseas. people, including four firefighters and the Fire Chief of the local fire Amongst them, international speaker Mark Jones of UK’s brigade, and injured an additional 122 people. The Ghislenghien Buckinghamshire Fire Service conveyed a passionate account disaster was the first of its kind and has been described as the of the strategic issues faced by his agency when managing worst catastrophe for Belgium. The explosion resulted in large resources and stakeholder expectations. Chief Fire Officer Jones pillars of flame, crushed buildings in the industrial area and debris, demonstrated how an innovative approach to leadership assisted such as burnt out vehicles, being thrown more than 100m. in developing organisational capacity that was able to adapt in a The disaster caused gas disruption to Belgium and France, with turbulent and challenging environment. Ray Creen, Chief Executive the material damage estimated at over $160 million. NSW Ambulance Service, also provided a personal account of his Australia, as a major producer of natural gas with a number professional development. Throughout his career Mr Creen has of high pressure gas pipelines, faces similar risks and as remained determined to deliver quality frontline medical treatment such has much to learn from this disaster. The presentation through new, non-traditional approaches to care. provided delegates with good tactical detail as well as broader By the end of the three days, the Forum had discussed the need to: mitigation measures. Through the sharing of current practices, i. explore the future fire service role in Emergency Medical from a national and international perspective, attendees had Response. the opportunity to gain sound guidance for effective response to, command and control of, incidents relevant to natural gas. ii. gain a better perspective on what leadership style and culture Attendees also discussed Australian practices that may need exists across the industry review based on lessons learned from Belgium. iii. provide additional agency support during incidents to Presentation highlights as well as interview footage with Kaptein maximise real-time lessons Jorissen has been made available via the AFAC website. iv. progress the development of principles for supporting interstate deployments v. better utilise Strategic Directions for Fire and Emergency continued on page 16 >> Services in Australia and New Zealand 2014-2016 and identify measures of success to meet operational outcomes

Commissioners, Chief Officers and fire managers from across Australia gather at the Kaptein Commandment Jan Jorissen of the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) in Manly, NSW. Lommel Fire Brigade, Belgium, presents on lessons learned from a gas pipeline explosion.

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AFAC Simulation Forum AFAC Leadership Programs at AIPM 74 representatives from Fire, SES, Land Management, Police AFAC in partnership with the Australian Institute of Police and Ambulance agencies came together in May to discuss Management (AIPM) again held a number of professional the approaches, tools and challenges of using simulation to development courses during the year. Representatives from enrich incident management training. Researchers, vendors and emergency services across Australia and New Zealand, as well as representatives from Simulation Australia were also in attendance. Police, attended the various programs. The integration of urban and rural fire, SES and land managers, together with Police officers, has The decision to host the Simulation Forum acknowledges that for proven a valuable learning environment. AFAC member agencies many years AFAC member agencies have been actively using a had a combined total of 76 delegates attend the leadership variety of simulation tools to augment their training, professional program courses in 2013-14 financial year. development and skills maintenance programs. Potential exists for members to benefit from AFAC playing a stronger role facilitating Volunteer Leaders Program: Targeted at current and emerging the sharing of knowledge and experience, making access to leaders of volunteer emergency services and associations. industry expertise and practical advice more available, and Developing Future Leaders Program: Targeted at operational providing wider opportunities to save through the collaborative and non-operational personnel with demonstrated leadership purchasing of simulation tools. potential. Dr Peter Hayes from La Trobe University and Bushfire CRC set the Executive Development Program: Graduate Certificate in scene by presenting research on the essential aspects that need Applied Management (Policing and Emergency Services). to be considered for simulation-based training to be effective. Dr Targeted at managers with significant experience and a capability Hayes argued that thinking critically about the best way to use for higher office. simulation to achieve the desired training outcome, and backing this up with skilfully managed debriefings, will allow training and Executive Leadership Program: Graduate Diploma of Executive exercising programs to contribute improvements to operational Leadership (Policing and Emergency Services). Targeted at senior performance at minimum cost. public safety leaders identified by their organisation as having the capacity for executive leadership. Attendees were also apprised of recent developments in simulation technology and provided insight into the place of simulation Strategic Command Program: Targeted at senior leaders with within the overall budgetary context of emergency management the strategic operational management and leadership capability to organisations. Representatives from Police, Ambulance and Fire manage emergencies at zone, regional and state levels. provided detailed presentations of benefits and challenges of integrating simulation exercises into the training programs of their respective agencies. These discussions showed how simulation could be tailored to fulfil specific training needs, as well as what other investments in people and equipment needed to be made to make the most effective use of the technologies available. Finally, during the closing session, Russell Shephard, AFAC Standards Manager, led an open discussion between agency representatives about their needs, and the potential for future inter-agency collaboration in preparing the most effective uses for simulation.

“Potential exists for members to benefit from AFAC playing a stronger role facilitating the sharing of knowledge and experience, making access to industry expertise and practical advice more available.”

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Queensland Fire & Emergency Services Commissioner Lee Johnson, alongside Young emergency management volunteers from around Australia presenter Jonathan Barnett, Society of Fire Safety and sponsor Trevor participate in the ‘Change It Up’ event to launch their ideas for change. Thompson, Adair Evacuation Consultants, at the Brisbane seminar.

Using Lifts for Evacuation: Change It Up Challenges, Management and Planning On behalf of the Australian Emergency Management Volunteer AFAC with the support of Society of Fire Safety, completed a Forum (AEMVF), AFAC worked in partnership with the Foundation for national seminar series that saw over 200 delegates explore the Young Australians (FYA) to facilitate a two-and-a-half day residential challenges, management and planning for the use of lifts during workshop designed to develop ideas about how to better engage evacuation. The event, proudly sponsored by Adair Evacuation young people in emergency management (EM) volunteering. Consultants and Olsson Fire & Risk, was designed to bring 15 young EM volunteers travelled from across the country to together industry leaders, fire safety engineers, emergency participate in the ‘Change It Up’ event to launch their ideas planning consultants and building owners to discuss issues for change. These participants were shortlisted from over 90 pertaining to evacuation. applications from volunteer agencies across Australia including The introduction of Performance Requirement DP7 in the National Fire, Marine Rescue, State Emergency Service, Surf Life Saving Construction Code, has led to a new era of safe accessibility for and Volunteer Ambulance. the disabled and others who find the use of stairs impossible or Workshop activities addressed concepts such as the value of challenging. The seminar identified how the design community volunteering, issues that young volunteers face, and how these can address DP7 taking into account the associated issues of concepts differ amongst agencies. Participants were then asked fire brigade intervention, equality and dignity for the disabled to formulate ‘the big question’. The basis for this question was community, and challenges facing the lift manufacturer, including the same, how to better engage young volunteers, however, there the need to protect lifts against smoke, fire and water. The myriad were many different ideas about how to tackle this issue and of issues that must be addressed by the fire safety engineer develop a program to put this concept into action. as they develop an appropriate alternative solution were also discussed. These varied from issues around human behaviour to The event culminated in each participant delivering a two-minute basic building design issues. ‘pitch’ on a program they would design to better engage young volunteers. The pitch was delivered to a guest panel including “The use of lifts in an emergency will be a complete mindset Hayley Bolding and Jan Owen from the FYA, Andrew Coghlan of change for generations of people and this may cause Australian Red Cross and Chair of the AEMVF, Wendy Banfield complications if we do not recognise the issues and determine from the Attorney General’s Department and Commissioner the correct management strategies to overcome them or prevent Shane Fitzsimmons from the NSW Rural Fire Service. their occurrence” said Craig Watkins, General Manager of Adair Evacuation Consultants and sponsor of the event series. In recognition of their engagement and presentations, all participants were awarded the opportunity to present at the 23rd The seminar also included presentations on Australian Standard International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) World Youth 3745, in particular Amendment 1 - planning for emergencies in Conference on the Gold Coast. facilities, and Australian Standard 1851 Section 14 - maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment. The focus of these This event forms part of a broader National Emergency Management sessions was discussing the impact of the Standards as they relate Project to improve youth and culturally and linguistically diverse to the lifecycle of emergency planning and evacuation using lifts. (CALD) participation in emergency management volunteering.

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The AFAC and Bushfire CRC Annual Conference

Shaping Tomorrow Together 2013 AFAC & Bushfire CRC Annual Conference

The annual AFAC & Bushfire CRC conference was Beginning with the Research Forum, the conference attended by nearly 2000 delegates at the Melbourne encompassed 88 speakers, including six keynote presentations, Convention Centre from 2-5 September 2013, making it nine invited speakers, four panel and 61 oral presentations. The the largest all hazards conference in Australasia and a Debate ‘Is it only Disasters that bring us Together?’ closed the record attendance for the event. Delegates from Australia, conference. In addition, a series of six professional development USA, UK, New Zealand, Israel, South Africa and the Pacific events attended by nearly 300 industry representatives, were held Islands had the opportunity to network, share knowledge on the last day of the conference, and a further three Field Trips and collaborate on international matters across the three were run in conjunction with the conference. days of conferencing activities. Similar to previous years, an extensive social program that The event theme Shaping Tomorrow Together recognised the provided valuable networking opportunities for delegates was need for emergency services to work together collaboratively with held. This comprised the Welcome Drinks function sponsored the community and other partners from the education, health, by Isuzu, the Gala Dinner and Sponsor Drinks function for trade business and research sectors, and all levels of government, to exhibitors and sponsors. shape our future. Now in its fourth year, the Dräger Knowledge Lounge also made The conference, sponsored for the 8th year by Major Conference a return following its success at previous conferences. Delegate Sponsor Scania, marked a significant milestone for the industry feedback was captured using Twitter hashtag #afac2013 with a celebrating 20 years of AFAC, 10 years of the Bushfire CRC, and record number of Tweets received. Further, conference proceedings 10 years of the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC). It was were made available on the new AFAC website in ‘real time’. also the final year that Bushfire CRC partnered with AFAC to deliver The trade exhibition, a record in both size and exhibitor numbers, the conference. All of these milestones were acknowledged and covered 6,000 square metres and involved 114 trade exhibitors, of celebrated during the conference’s Gala Dinner. which 23 were new to the conference, and 173 booths. This was the The event proved once again to be the leading knowledge sharing largest trade exhibition in the history of the conference and its scope event for fire, land management and emergency services. received very positive feedback from attending delegates. The program across the three days featured an outstanding line- up of speakers from Australia and overseas who contributed to delegates’ understanding of the some of the key issues facing the sector such as how we deliver services in the future, particularly during out-of-scale events, and how emergency management is responding to future challenges.

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Snapshot Delegates provided the following feedback: • 95% rated the overall conference as good, very good or excellent • 92 % said the conference met or exceeded their expectations • 95% rated the Trade Expo as good, very good or excellent • 84% said they would recommend the conference to others

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Industry Awards

AFAC & Motorola Knowledge Innovation Award Laurie Lavelle Award For the fourth consecutive year, AFAC, in partnership with The prestigious Laurie Lavelle Achiever of the Year Award was Motorola Solutions, has awarded the AFAC & Motorola presented to joint recipients Superintendent Greg Reynolds, Knowledge Innovation Award. Executive Manager, School of Fire and Rescue Service Training (SFRST) of Queensland Fire & Rescue Service and Mr Geoff Awarded in two categories, the NSW State Emergency Service Brown, Shift Manager – Corio Fire District of Country Fire were the recipients of this year’s ‘Agency’ award for the Authority, Victoria. development of the Virtual Library Project, which has allowed the NSWSES to share valuable knowledge consistently across its The Award was presented to Greg in recognition of his 10,000 members, and has also provided volunteers and staff with outstanding commitment to the enhancement of the knowledge, essential and unique access to knowledge that previously could skills, operations and performance in the emergency services not be delivered through traditional means. sector in the area of Education and Training. Greg has played a pivotal role in the development of The Officer Development More importantly, the implementation of the Virtual Library Project Program Level 1 at SFRST. The program provides the knowledge has formed the foundation of the NSWSES’s knowledge sharing and skills for frontline managers to manage incidents and the framework, which is crucial for the organisation and the industry. everyday operations of a fire station. Greg’s leadership and This work has the commitment of the NSWSES and strong commitment to ensuring the project reached its many goals was executive support across all levels of the organisation for the limitless, the mentoring he provided to his team was critical, and concept of the Virtual Library Project. his contribution was paramount to the outcomes achieved. The second award winner in the ‘Individual’ category was Inspector Geoff was awarded to acknowledge his exceptional leadership Robyn Favelle from the NSW Rural Fire Service. Robyn was and management skills, and to recognise his initiative and vision recognised for her efforts in working with volunteer members shown in working to overcome the challenges faced by the of remote rural brigades in far Western NSW, in developing an community that he strives to protect. Adopting a philosophy operations response coordination system using existing social borne of CFA’s Corporate Goals, Geoff developed objectives media sites, such as Facebook, to allow individual members of and comprehensive strategy that he hopes will reverse the social remote brigades to obtain critical fire related information in a timely disintegration of the community within Corio. This program manner, which has previously presented many difficulties for these will develop an understanding of education and employment brigades. Through the development of the communication system, pathways, whereby Geoff and his team build confidence, self- the capability of the NSWRFS has been enhanced significantly. knowledge and practical skills that help others discover new Steve Crutchfield, Managing Director of Motorola Solutions for opportunities and networks in the wider community. Geoff’s Australia and New Zealand, presented both recipients with their dedication and positive influence has extended beyond his ‘shift’ awards at the Welcome Ceremony at the AFAC & Bushfire CRC and influenced CFA from the bottom up. Conference in Melbourne.

Steve Crutchfield of Motorola Solutions presents the Individual Laurie Lavelle presents the prestigious Laurie Lavelle Achiever of the Year Award Knowledge Innovation Award to Robyn Favelle (top left) of to joint winners Corio Fire District Team, CFA (top right) and Greg Reynolds NSWRFS and Agency Award to Heather Stuart (bottom left) on (bottom right) of QFRS. behalf of NSWSES. 20 Annual Report 2013-2014

AFAC Group, Network and Technical Group Members

Much of the work of AFAC is undertaken by AFAC Collaboration and Networking Model representatives drawn from member agencies, supported by the AFAC Office. Group and Network Members combine their knowledge, experience, skills and commitment and through their collective efforts and the

strategicKNOWLEDGE &direction RESEARCH of AFACCOMMUNITY Council, SAFETY develop and design practices, generate initiatives& ENGAGEMENT and explore opportunities. Collectively they innovate and practice continuous improvement for the industry.

AFAC collaboration has produced national positions, created learning and development materials, developed the Australasian Interagency Incident Management System (AIIMS), created Standards and programs, generated collaborative purchasing and developed equipment,REGULATIONS & STANDARDSpractices and technologyCAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT used by the industry.

Rural and Land Management Group Urban Operations Group Chair: Murray Carter, DPAW-WA Chair: Malim Watts, CFS-SA (former chair Paul Swain ACT-ESA) Emergency Management AFAC Manager: Gary Featherston AFAC Manager: Erin Liston-Abel Practice & Systems Christopher Arnol, DFES-WA Craige Brown, Melbourne Water Trevor Arnold, SASES Mark Chladil, TFS Mark Brown, FRNSW EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS & WORKFORCE Justin Cook, ForestrySA Bruce Byatt, NTFRS PRACTICE & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Emergency Management Neil Cooper, ACT-PCS David Ellis, NTFRS Practice and Systems Malcolm Cronstedt, OBRM-WA Gavin Freeman, TFS Luigi Cucchiaro, NTFRS Jim Hamilton, FRNSW AIIMS Steering Group Murray Dudfield, NRFA-NZ Paul Jones, NSWRFS Chair: Lee Johnson, QFES Nigel Foss, ForestryTAS Dan Meijer, NSWRFS AFAC Manager: Stuart Ellis Neil Gallant, QFES Ian Mitchell, QFES Executive Officer: CommunityGeoff Conway, Safety Andrew Graystone, PARKSVIC Michael Morgan, SA-MFS Crossbow Consulting Services & Engagement John Haynes, CFA-VIC Gabrielle Pesce, DFES-WA Christopher Arnol, DFES-WA Robin Hicks, BOM Rodney Reith, Airservices Mark Brown, FRNSW Leigh Kleinschmidt, HQP-QLD Stu Rooney, NZFS KNOWLEDGE & RESEARCH COMMUNITYMurray SAFETYCarter, DPAW-WA Noreen Krusel, AFAC Brad Stringer, DFES-WA & ENGAGEMENT John Cawcutt, QFES Peter Leeson, NPRSR-QLD Steve Warrington, CFA-VIC Tony Graham, ACT-ESA Adam Lewis, GA Andrew Werner, Airservices Damien Killalea, TFS Tim McGuffog, ForestryNSW David Youssef, MFB-VIC Andrew Lawson, CFS-SA Darrin McKenzie, DEPI-VIC Chief Information Officers Network Cameron Leary, OEH-NSW Rob McNeil, FRNSW AFAC Manager: Jillian Edwards Paul McGill, NZFS Gary Morgan, Bushfire CRC Stuart Midgley, NSWRFSKnowledge & Research David Nugent, PARKSVIC Justin Bree, CFA-VIC Greg Mullins, FRNSW Adrian Pyrke, PWS-TAS Andrew Edwards, NSWSES REGULATIONS & STANDARDS CAPABILITYDavid DEVELOPMENT Nugent, PARKSVIC Rob Rogers, NSWRFS Andrew Ferrarese, VICSES Steve Warrington, CFA-VIC Rob Sandford, CFS-SA Michael Foreshew, CFA-VIC KNOWLEDGE & RESEARCH KNOWLEDGECOMMUNITYTrevor & RESEARCH SAFETY White, VICSES COMMUNITY SAFETY Dean Sheehan, ForestryTAS Deniz Gozukara, CFA-VIC & ENGAGEMENT & ENGAGEMENT Chris Smith, SA-MFS Anthony Griffiths, DEPI-VIC SES Operations Group Jeremy Smith, TFS Jane Hao, MFB-VIC Chair: Chris Beattie, SASES Andrew Stark, ACT-ESA Alma Hong, NZFS Collaboration Model AFAC Manager: Erin Liston-Abel Naomi Stephens, OEH-NSW Richard Host, FRNSW Tracey Allen, ACT-ESA Stephen Warren, VICSES Iain Larner, TFS Lloyd Bailey, DFES-WA Shane Wiseman, DEWNRS Robbie Lefroy, DFES-WA Clare Barker, NTESCapability Development Craig Lloyd, MFB-VIC Anthony Bradstreet, SLSA Femina Metcalfe, DPAW-WA George Cretu, TAS-SES Owen Samuel, CFS-SA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS & WORKFORCE PRACTICE & SYSTEMS PeterMANAGEMENT Jeffrey, QFES Matthew Smith, NSWRFS REGULATIONSJeremy & STANDARDS Logan, ACT-ESA CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT John Weippert, NTFRS REGULATIONS & STANDARDS CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGEMark Morrow, & RESEARCH NSWSES COMMUNITY SAFETY KNOWLEDGE & RESEARCH COMMUNITY SAFETY & ENGAGEMENT Stu Rooney,& ENGAGEMENT NZFS continued on page 22>> Trevor White VICSES Tim Wiebusch VICSES

Regulations & Standards

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS & WORKFORCE PRACTICE & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS & WORKFORCE PRACTICE & SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Annual Report 2013-2014

AFAC Group, Network and Technical Group Members continued...

Emergency Management Practice and Systems continued Fire and Emergency Aviation Unwanted False Alarm Network Technical Group Chair: Neil Reid, QFES Chair: Andrew Stark, ACT-ESA AFAC Manager: Erin Liston-Abel AFAC Manager: Gary Featherston Rod Bahr, SA-MFS Richard Alder, NAFC Syd Bignell, DFES-WA Paul Baker, NZFS Carolyn Blake, CFA-VIC Wayne Bates, QFES Kevin Churchward, CFS-SA Greg Butters, TFS Peter Curran, DFES-WA Community Safety Maryanne Carmichael, NSWRFS Ron Haines, MFB-VIC and Engagement Glen Crombie, OEH-NSW Grant Hamon, NTFRS Anthony Ferguson, NSWRFS Christine Herridge, FRNSW Community Safety Group Peter Holier, QFES Stephen Lowe, TFS Chair: Damien Killalea, TFS Janet Inman, CFS-SA Phillip McDonough, CFS-SA AFAC Manager: Amanda Leck Raymond Jasper, NSWSES Peter McMahon, Airservices Greg Bawden, MFB-VIC Bernard Kates, NSWSES Alan Merry, NZFS Glenn Benham, SA-MFS Adam Lawson, DEPI-VIC Todd O’Donoghue, NZFS Mick Coombes, MFB-VIC Terry Maher, DPAW-WA Mark Phillips, ACT-ESA Belinda Davies, NSWSES Andrew Marnie, QFES Jo Rosenhain, MFB-VIC Mark Edwards, GA Richard McNamara, NRFA-NZ Annette Vandersluis, NTFRS Gary Gifford, DFES-WA Ian Millman, NRFA-NZ Grant Hamon, NTFRS Derek Parks, DFES-WA USAR and Technical Rescue Technical Group Terry Hayes, CFA-VIC David Pearce, CFS-SA Chair: John Denny, FRNSW Neil Head, AGD Matt Plucinski, CSIRO AFAC Manager: Erin Liston-Abel Ian Laing, ForestryNSW Peter Saint, DFES-WA Rob Llewellyn, AFAC Paul Simakoff-Ellims, ACT-ESA Trevor Arnold, SASES Leigh Miller, CFS-SA Graham Swift, DFES-WA Jon Broomhall, DFES-WA Jennifer O’Beirne, DEPI-VIC Andrew Turner, BushfiresNT Craig Brownlie, CFA-VIC Neil Reid, QFES Phil Canham, ACT-ESA Alan Rhodes, FSC-VIC Fire Weather Technical Group Mark Dobson, TFS Rob Rogers, NSWRFS Chair: Rob Sandford, CFS-SA Bill Drysdale, MFB-VIC Rob Saunders, NZFS AFAC Manager: Gary Featherston Tony Flaherty, ACT-ESA Andrew Stark, ACT-ESA Fergus Adrian, QFES Scott Hanckel, NSWSES Mark Whybro, FRNSW Paul Brockhoff, FSC-VIC Mick Hutton, NTFRS Samuel Woodman, Airservices Mark Chladil, TFS Bruce Jones, DFES-WA Simon Heemstra, NSWRFS Colin Lindsay, SA-MFS SES Community Safety Group Robin Hicks, BOM Gary Mann, MFB-VIC Chair: Ben McFadgen, VICSES Laurence McCoy, NSWRFS Gary McKinnon, FRNSW AFAC Manager: Amanda Leck Rick McRae, ACT-ESA David Pettit, NTFRS Tracey Allen, ACT-ESA Murray Mitchell, DPAW-WA Daryl Rush, QFES Clare Barker, NTES Andreia Siqueira, GA Brian Smart, FRNSW Anthony Bradstreet, SLSA Claire Yeo, BOM Gavin Travers, NZFS Peter Cinque, NSWSES Peter Willett, AGD Belinda Davies, NSWSES Hazmat Technical Group Peter Jeffrey, QFES Chair: Gavin Freeman, TFS Jeremy Logan, ACT-ESA AFAC Manager: Erin Liston-Abel Colleen Ridge, TAS-SES Wayne Atkins, CFS-SA Bob Stevenson, SASES Paul Bailey, FRNSW Craig Brownlie, CFA-VIC Fire Investigation Network Barry Byrne, MFB-VIC Chair: Adam Dalrymple, MFB-VIC Steve Clyde-Smith, ACT-ESA AFAC Manager: Rob Llewellyn Jamie Cranage, SA-MFS Bob Alexander, FRNSW Pat Finlay, SA-MFS Charles Barnard, Airservices Stephen Gibbs, ACT-ESA Gary Baxter, DFES-WA Warren Glover, CFA-VIC Nicole Harvey, CFA-VIC Barry Gray, MFB-VIC Gordon Hemphrey, QFES Jeff Harper, QFES Ian Hunter, MFB-VIC Stuart Harvey, FRNSW Mark Klop, TFS Bruce Jones, DFES-WA Bob Mathieson, NSWRFS Jason Jones, ACT-ESA Bernard Nunn, QFES Costa Katsikis, MFB-VIC Shaun Ruxton, SA-MFS Colin Lindsay, SA-MFS Peter Van Boxtel, NTFRS Michael Logan, QFES Les Vearing, DEPI-VIC Stuart Males, TFS Craig Waters, DFES-WA Gregory Mason, ACT-ESA Peter Wilding, NZFS David Pettit, NTFRS Richard Woods, ACT-ESA Dick Thornton-Grimes, NZFS

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Fire Engineering Network Chair: Greg Buckley, FRNSW AFAC Manager: Rob Llewellyn

David Boverman, NSWRFS Simon Davis, NZFS Stephen Doran, CFA-VIC Stephen Keel, DFES-WA Jeff Knight, TFS Knowledge and Research Capability Development Paul McBride, Airservices Business Intelligence Group Learning and Development Group Steven McKee, QFES formerly Data Management Group Chair: Cassandra Curtis, SA-MFS John Oliver, NTFRS Chair: Nick Nicolopoulos, FRNSW AFAC Manager: Sandra Lunardi Amy Seppelt, SA-MFS AFAC Manager: Jillian Edwards Cihan Soylemez, MFB-VIC Suzanne Bacon, TFS Brian Talbot, ACT-ESA Helen Bow, NSWSES Geoffrey Barnes, NTFRS Jamie Vistnes, FRNSW Gloria Caruso, MFB-VIC Helen Bow, NSWSES Chris Cowley, CFA-VIC Jocelyn Brace, NZFS Community Engagement Technical Group Ann De Piaz, CFS-SA Eddie Brizzio, MFB-VIC Chair: Andrew Stark, ACT-ESA Carole Dowd, DFES-WA Josephine Buck, NTFRS AFAC Manager: Amanda Leck Paul Fletcher, SA-MFS Andrew Buckley, DEPI-VIC Sarah Anderson, SLSA Fraser Fyfe, NZFS Sophie Chaney, OEH-NSW Sandra Barber, TFS Anna Georgalis, OESC-VIC Nick Connolly, TAS-SES Tamara Beckett, DEPI-VIC Anthony Griffiths, DEPI-VIC Michael Cuthbertson, FRNSW Gwynne Brennan, CFA-VIC Russell Hay, GA Tony Duckmanton, CFA-VIC Anthony Clark, NSWRFS Catherine Mitchell, CFA-VIC Alison Edwards, NTFRS Alan Cooper, FRNSW Jose Montemayor, NSWRFS David Evenis, DFES-WA Fiona Dunstan, CFS-SA Roxene Murphy, DFES-WA Naomi Gilders, Airservices Sunara Fernando, NSWRFS Sara Pulford, SASES Stephen Glassock, NSWRFS Suellen Flint, DFES-WA Selena Stanley, QFES Liz Hamilton, EMQUAL Debbie Gee, NZFS Heather Stuart, NSWSES Max Hood, NZFS Neil Head, AGD Roy Thompson, SA-MFS Daniel Hooley, EMQ Greg Howard, SA-MFS David Van Geytenbeek, TFS Tracey Kick, FRNSW Darryl McCormick, Airservices Annette Vandersluis, NTFRS Cameron Leary, OEH-NSW Glenda Ramage, NTFRS Diana MacMullin, SASES Knowledge Management Network John Rampling, MFB-VIC Greg Mennie, SASES AFAC Manager: Amanda Leck Andrew Richards, NSWSES Fadia Mitri, MFB-VIC David Sutch, QFES Mick Ayre, CFS-SA Julie Nolan, ACT-ESA Michael Bourne, CFA-VIC Loretta Orsini, VICSES Built Environment Technical Group Gloria Caruso, MFB-VIC Deborah Parsons, SA-MFS Chair: Mark Whybro, FRNSW Andrew Comer, TFS David Rawet, DPAW-WA AFAC Manager: Rob Llewellyn John Davis, NSWRFS Paul Salter, TFS Andrew Andreou, CFA-VIC Ann De Piaz, CFS-SA Sam Sanderson, DEWNRS Rod Bahr, SA-MFS April Flux, NZFS Tracey Sharpe, Airservices Gary Baxter, DFES-WA Stephen Glassock, NSWRFS Chhavi Shaw, FRNSW Greg Buckley, FRNSW Grant Hamon, NTFRS Andrew Short, QFES Adam Dalrymple, MFB-VIC Noreen Krusel, AFAC Jarna Vilayrack, QFES Simon Davis, NZFS Bernie Marshall, CFA-VIC Cameron Wade, ForestryNSW Steve Edwards, ACT-ESA John Schauble, FSC-VIC Liz Walker, NTFRS Jeff Knight, TFS Heather Stuart, NSWSES Lee Watson, CFS-SA Paul McBride, Airservices Mark Sullivan, CFA-VIC Andrew Werner, Airservices Allan Oates, NTFRS Liz Tasker, OEH-NSW Colin Paton, CFS-SA Raelene Thompson, AGD continued on page 24>> Neil Reid, QFES AIRS User Network Paul Ryan, DFES-WA AFAC Manager: Jillian Edwards Corey Shackleton, NSWRFS Brian Talbot, ACT-ESA Anne-Marie Bayly, SA-MFS Yvette Dowling, CFS-SA Jared Ebrall, DFES-WA Jodie Helmore, SA-MFS Russell Passmore, DFES-WA David Van Geytenbeek, TFS

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AFAC Group, Network and Technical Group Members continued...

Capability Development continued Pacific Islands Liaison Officers Network Fleet Technical Group Chair: Grant Lupton, SA-MFS Chair: Leon Smith, TFS AFAC Manager: Jill Edwards AFAC Manager: Russell Shephard

Glenn Benham, SA-MFS Andrew Canderle, NSWRFS Adam Dewberry, FRNSW Paul Carr, DFES-WA Nick Ferrante, FRNSW Jeff Davis, QFES Barry Gray, MFB-VIC Hanut Dodd, DEPI-VIC Max Hood, NZFS Regulations and Standards Peter Fanning, FRNSW Bruce Jones, DFES-WA Rowland Goldsbrough, ForestryNSW Standards Representatives Network Chris Jurgeit, FRNSW Carl Hollis, OEH-NSW Chair/AFAC Manager: Russell Shephard Darryl McCormick, Airservices Mick Ivill, ACT-PCS Neil Reid, QFES Andrew Andreou, CFA-VIC Dan Jones, CFA-VIC Mark Roche, QFES Stephen Apps, FRNSW Allan Jones, DPAW-WA Jeremy Smith, TFS Paul Bailey, FRNSW David Lloyd, QFES Mark Swiney, MFB-VIC Paul Beylerian, FRNSW Peter Mason, SA-MFS Steve Warrington, CFA-VIC Scott Bilsborough, FRNSW Bruce McDonald, NSWRFS Malim Watts, CFS-SA Jonathon Black, FRNSW Natalie McLean, NSWSES Raymond Bott, QFES John McLeod, NTFRS VectorCommand Technical Group Barry Byrne, MFB-VIC Natalie Middleton, OEH-NSW Chair: Aaron Stockton, CFA-VIC Mark Castelli, FRNSW Mike Moran, NZFS AFAC Manager: Sandra Lunardi Mark Chladil, TFS Tim Norris, ACT-ESA Phillip Crossley, SA-MFS Matthew Dahlberg, FRNSW Sandy Paterson, CFS-SA Max Hood, NZFS Adam Dalrymple, MFB-VIC Corey Paton, MFB-VIC Robert Lightfoot, FRNSW Rod East, MFB-VIC Andrew Plush, CFS-SA Mike Mealings, NZFS Martin Eelman, FRNSW Nigel Robertson, DEPI-VIC Wayne Miller, FRNSW Barry Foss, CFA-VIC Satinder Sahota, ACT-ESA Chris Mower, SA-MFS Tim Fox, FRNSW Sam Sanderson, DEWNRS Aaron Waterreus, NZFS Bernard Fradd, CFA-VIC Amanda Singleton, NSWSES Kevin White, QFES Michael Gleeson, FRNSW Tim Smith, CFA-VIC Warren Glover, CFA-VIC Arthur Tindall, CFS-SA VectorCommand Strategic Jeff Harper, QFES Peter Turner, MFB-VIC Management Group Stuart Harvey, FRNSW Hue Van Pham, FRNSW AFAC Manager: Sandra Lunardi Warwick Isemonger, FRNSW Rob Walker, QFES Steve Baker, FRNSW Bruce Jones, DFES-WA Geoff Williams, SA-MFS David Brooks, Airservices Jeff Knight, TFS Personal Protective Equipment Peter Button, SA-MFS Rob Llewellyn, AFAC Technical Group Max Hood, NZFS Michael Logan, QFES Chair: Arthur Tindall, CFS-SA Greg Rankin, FRNSW Steven McKee, QFES AFAC Manager: Russell Shephard Andrew Short, QFES Steve Moore, MFB-VIC Aaron Stockton, CFA-VIC Nick Nicolopoulos, FRNSW Shane Batt, TFS Stephen Walls, CFA-VIC Peter Nugent, FRNSW Andre Belterman, Melbourne Water Andrew Werner, Airservices John Parrôt, CFA-VIC David Bowing, NSWSES Kevin White, QFES Mark Porter, FRNSW Mike Brown, TFS Mark Potter, CFA-VIC Paul Carr, DFES-WA Michael Ridgway, QFES Andrew Dixon, MFB-VIC Andrew Sharrad, SA-MFS David Falla, MFB-VIC Ian Shepherd, QFES Carl Hollis, OEH-NSW Deanne Smith, CFA-VIC Mick Ivill, ACT-PCS Ralph Smith, DFES-WA Hugh Jones, TFS Cihan Soylemez, MFB-VIC Bruce Jones, DFES-WA Richard Spiteri, FRNSW Geoff Laidlaw, VICSES Mark Tarbett, CFA-VIC Ian Laing, ForestryNSW Arthur Tindall, CFS-SA Maria Lambrinos, DEPI-VIC Jamie Vistnes, FRNSW Sreten Landolac, CFA-VIC Malim Watts, CFS-SA Richard Li, VICSES Keith Whale, NZFS David Mack, SA-MFS Shaohua Xia, FRNSW Greg Mason, ACT-ESA Paul McBride, Airservices Bushfire Standards Technical Group Nicole Middleton, DEPI-VIC Chair: Andrew Stark, ACT-ESA Natalie Middleton, OEH-NSW AFAC Manager: Rob Llewellyn, AFAC Gary Picken, FRNSW David Boverman, NSWRFS Ragini Pope, DEPI-VIC Mark Chladil, TFS Mike Pryjma, ForestryNSW Len Leslie, CFA-VIC Michael Somers, DEPI-VIC Leigh Miller, CFS-SA Mark Tarbett, CFA-VIC Corey Shackleton, NSWRFS Robert Trewartha, NTFRS Ralph Smith, DFES-WA Harry Vertsonis, NSWRFS Mark von Nida, Airservices Keith Whale, NZFS 24 Annual Report 2013-2014

Workforce Management Network Work Health & Safety Technical Group Chair: Darren Husdell, FRNSW Chair: Robyn Pearce, TFS AFAC Manager: Judy Gouldbourn AFAC Manager: Judy Gouldbourn

Conrad Barr, ACT-ESA Martin Braid, MFB-VIC Bruce Byatt, NTFRS Angela de Weger, QFES Danielle Byrnes, MFB-VIC Alison Donohoe, FRNSW Peter Cordova, CFA-VIC Jeff Green, CFA-VIC Business and David Ellis, NTFRS David Heslop, NSWRFS Workforce Management Janine Hearn, NZFS Terese Howlett, VICSES Bronwyn Jones, NSWRFS David Kemp, SAFECOM Collaborative Procurement Group Lyn Lambert, SAFECOM John Kingsbury, NZFS Chair: Frank Pasquale, DFES-WA Frank Pasquale, DFES-WA Maria Lambrinos, DEPI-VIC (former chair Michael Gallagher, TFS) Robyn Pearce, TFS Peter Langridge, CFA-VIC AFAC Manager: Russell Shephard David Rae, NSWSES David Letheby, NTFRS Robert Allen, OEH-NSW David Rawet, DPAW-WA Andrew McKay, Airservices Gerard Balmanno, QFES Observer Mark Roche, QFES Leah Parlour, DFES-WA Ian Barnes, MFB-VIC Chris Wells, NZFS Steve Pavlich, SAFECOM Andre Belterman, Melbourne Water Ragini Pope, DEPI-VIC Employee Management Network Bruce Byatt, NTFRS Diane Wilkinson, TFS Chair: Darren Husdell, FRNSW Stephen Caust, ACT-ESA Richard Woods, ACT-ESA AFAC Manager: Judy Gouldbourn Anthony Dick, TAS-SES Cyrel Wright, QFES Rowland Goldsbrough, ForestryNSW Conrad Barr, ACT-ESA Gary Zuiderwyk, NSWSES John Grech, CFA-VIC Bruce Byatt, NTFRS Volunteer Management Technical Group John Hacking, NSWRFS Danielle Byrnes, MFB-VIC Chair: Karen Roberts, DFES-WA Matthew Kay, Airservices Glenn Carthew, QFES AFAC Manager: Judy Gouldbourn Peter Kiernan, NZFS David Ellis, NTFRS Sharon King, QFES Observer Janine Hearn, NZFS Tracey Allen, ACT-ESA Russell Neuendorf, QFES Mary Kinsella, DFES-WA Lorna Calder, NSWSES Amanda Singleton, NSWSES Michael Morgan, SA-MFS Samantha Colwell, FRNSW Michael Somers, DEPI-VIC Derrick Oliver, NSWRFS Madonna Day, QFES Paul Springett, NSWRFS Robyn Pearce, TFS Kate Harrap, CFA-VIC Mick Strange, TFS Karen Roberts, DFES-WA Janine Hearn, NZFS Owen Swanton, DEPI-VIC Mark Roche, QFES Narelle Koteff, NSWRFS Guy Tesoriero, FRNSW Jason Skiba, CFA-VIC Toni Richardson, SAFECOM Arthur Tindall, CFS-SA Chris Wells, NZFS Lucas van Rijswijk, TFS Scott Wilson-Haffenden, TFS Kristine Wendtman, NSWRFS

Business Management Network Chair: Frank Pasquale, DFES-WA (former Chair: Michael Gallagher, TFS) AFAC Manager: Jillian Edwards

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