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David Allen Manager Community Safety Country Fire Authority
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Government Authority under CFA Act 1958 CFA is a volunteer and community –based fire and emergency services organisation. Vision – to work together with communities to keep Victorians safe from fire and other emergencies. Mission – To protect lives and property Coverage – All the “country area” of Victoria excluding the Metropolitan Fire District and Crown Lands. 58,000 volunteers supported by 500 career fighters, 1000 support staff
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Currently 8 Regions across the State (soon to be 5- pizza model), 20 Districts Main Departments – ◦ Fire and Emergency Management ( Operations and Community Preparedness ◦ Finance / administration ◦ Training ◦ Human Resources Brigades ◦ 1220 Fire Brigades
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Response ◦ Activity 2012/13 – Response 43,084 Incidents Community Engagement 805 Fire Ready Victoria (18,981attendees) 98 Bushfire Planning workshops 567 Community Fire Guard meetings 2,224 Home Bushfire Advice Service 1540 Structural Referrals 7500 Land use planning referrals-BMO. 257 Community events
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Fire Triangle
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Prevention- ◦ reduction in combustible fuel either native or man made across the landscape Preparedness- ◦ Preparing the community, have a fire plan – stay and defend or leave early Response ◦ Brigade preparation and capability Recovery ◦ Work to reinstate life back to normal after an event.
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Government Policy--protection of life is fundamentally No 1 importance Variety of Government Legislation/ Policies to address this- Planning And Environment Act Bushfire Management Overlay- BMO Land use planning – subdivisions that create a road Fire related referrals – non mandatory Building Act Bushfire Prone Area Mapping Regulation 309/ 1003 CFA Act Municipal Fire Management Planning Committees MFMPC Fire Prevention Notices Declared Fire Danger Period Various Policies/Recommendations Residential Tenancies Legislation Caravan Parks/ Residential Villages Dangerous Goods Act DG approvals/ inspections Other associated Legislation – Water Industry Act, Subdivision Act,
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CFA Referral Authority – ◦ Section 55 -Subdivision that creates a road ◦ Section 55- BMO ◦ Section 52 – Any other issue that a Regulatory Authority (Council) considers has a fire implication.
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Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee – establishment of a plan to address fire risk within Municipality ◦ Identification of Risk –Victorian Fire risk Register Agency Actions include RoadsidesEducation Parks/GardensMaintenance of assets Communications Development of annual work plan ◦ Designation of Primary/ Secondary Fire Breaks Roadsides slashed/ maintained during the FDP Assessment treatment of hazardous trees Neighbourhood Safer Places
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Community Expectations- ◦ Know what the Government policy is! ◦ Know what your community expects! Fire safety/environment balance ??? - but they can be complimentary Risk based approach – identify, analyse, treat,review Implementation of all works prior to FDP Issue of Notices to landholders Community awareness- keep them informed! Build strong relationships - work together
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Strategic siting of “deemed open space”- parks, gardens, ovals walkways- no back fences onto parklands “Boulevard effect” Full slashing of reserves/parks or Slashing/ maintenance of buffers ◦ Theory based on AS3959 Flat grassland 500 mm high -25m buffer 100mm high 1000 mm high – 35 m buffer 100mm high 10 degree slope 500mm grass 35 m buffer 1000mm grass 45m buffer Access – tracks, creek crossings, gates(keys) Have an effective Emergency Management Plan Water supply points FDP patrols Signage – fire safety
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Good use of open space!
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Boulevard Effect
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Unmanaged /managed vegetation
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Increased fuel reduction burning
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Planning and engagement – multi agency and with the community
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Working with the community!
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