AFAC Annual Report 2010-2011

Annual Report

2011

AFAC Vision“Fire and emergency services strengthened through sharing, collaboration and innovation.”

AFAC achieves its vision through five strategic goals

• Leadershipandadvocacy

• Consistentandeffectiveapproachtotheprovisionofservices

• Thecollectiveexperienceandknowledgeacrossthesectoriscapturedandshared

• Afireandemergencyservicesectorwithcapabilityandcapacity

• ThevalueofAFACisrealisedthroughoutthemembership

ContentsHighlights .......................................................... 1

AFACGovernance ............................................. 2

President’sMessage ......................................... 4

CEO’sMessage ................................................. 5

AFACMembers,Affiliates&Staff ..................... 6

StatementofFinancialPerformance ................ 7

StatementofFinancialPosition ....................... 7

IndustryAwards ................................................ 8

NationalExecutiveCommandForum2010 ...... 9

AFACRepresentationandSubmissions .......... 9

ProfessionalDevelopmentEvents .................. 10

AFACBushfireCRCAnnualConference ........ 12

LearningandDevelopment ............................ 14

CollaborativePurchasingandContracts ....... 16

NationalChildren’sAwarenessand

EducationProgram ......................................... 17

KnowledgeWeb .............................................. 17

AFACintotheFuture....................................... 18

AFACGroupMembers .................................... 22

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SponsorsAFAC sincerely acknowledges and thanks our corporate supporters:

HighlightsAdvocacy and InfluenceDuring the year AFAC on behalf of its member agencies engaged with Federal and State governments on a range of consultation activities.

• submissionstothreemajorStateGovernmentinquiries

• morethan100peoplefrommemberagenciesinvolvedonStandardsCommittees,ReviewCommittees,formalinquiriesorotherwise engaged in consultation on industry matters

• MemorandumofUnderstandingsignedwiththeAustralianSecurity Industry Association Ltd.

Majorprojectswithimplicationsacrossthesectorwerealsomanagedorcompetedduringtheyearincluding:

• projecttopromotetheuseofhomefiresprinklers

• conceptandnowfundingfromtheAustralianGovernmentforworktowardsanationalbestpracticeguidelineonprescribedburning

• inconjunctionwiththeNationalBulkTankerAssociation, aTrainingResourceKitforresponders

AFACwillcontinuetopursueaprogramofinfluence,adviceandwherenecessaryandappropriate,lobbyingfunctionsonbehalfofthesector.

Effective and Consistent Approach to the Provision of ServicesAFACstaffandmembersthroughtheAFACGroupstructure,workedhardduringtheyearondevelopinganationallyconsistentapproachtoCommandandControlprofessionaldevelopmentandaccreditation.AllPublicSafetyUnitsforIMTroleshavebeencompletedandendorsednationally,includingthesafetyadvisorandsafetyofficerrolesandtheinformationfunction.

DuringtheyearamajorprojectonOrganisationDoctrinewascompletedinMarch.“FundamentalsofDoctrine:ABestPracticeGuide”,isavailabletoallmemberagenciesthroughthewebandfromtheAFACShop.

Workalsocontinuedonthefollowingmajorprojects:

• ANZtestingregimeforproductslistforbushfirefire-fightingchemicals

• developmentofLandscapeFirePerformanceMeasures

• scopingofaNationalBushfireFuelClassificationSystem.

Collective Experience and Knowledge Across the Sector is Captured and SharedOneofthecorestrengthsofAFACistheGroupstructurewherecollaboration is second nature and AFAC is recognised and used as aconduitforgatheringanddisseminatingindustryknowledge.

Duringtheyear:

• 1,800peopleparticipatedinmorethan42knowledgesharingorprofessionaldevelopmentevents

• closeon1000delegatesattendedtheannualAFACandBushfireCRCconferenceinDarwin

• around200peopleattendedaprofessionaldevelopmentworkshoporseminaratDarwin

Inaddition:

• 30AFACGroupsorsub-groupsmetinvolvingsome260pluspersonnel

• 68membersrepresentedtheinterestsofoursectoronStandards Committees

• significantinvestmenttoupgradingtheAFACKnowledgeWebwascompleted.

A Fire and Emergency Services Sector with Capability and Capacity Akeyperformancerequirementforanyindustryassociationisitsabilitytofacilitateacrossthesectoropportunitiesforlearning,development,skillsbuildingandtransportabilityofqualificationandcompetency.

Thefollowingsignificantlearninganddevelopmentprojectswerecompletedorsignificantlyprogressedduringtheyear:

• AFAC(Industry)Guidelinetopromoteportabilityofqualificationsandcompetencies–WorkforceManagementGroup

- ReviewoftheFireQualifications

- ModerationInstructionalKit–AdraftInstructionalKitdesignedtofacilitateanationalapproachtomoderationofcompetencehasbeendevelopedandiscurrentlyunderpilottesting

• retrospectivelongitudinalcohortstudyintofire-fighterhealthandmortalityscopedandagreedbyallmajorstakeholders.ResearchwillbeundertakenbyMonashUniversity(Vic).

Inadditionthefollowingtrainingresourceswerecompleted:

• FireAviationTrainingFramework

• PublicSafetyTrainingPackage

- CertificatelllinEmergencyCommunicationsCentre(Operator)

- CertificatelVinEmergencyCommunicationsCentre(Supervisor)

The Value of AFAC is Realised Throughout the MembershipEventssuchastheannualconference,exposuretoAFACthroughtheKnowledgeWeb,engagementwithAFACthroughourmanyandvariedtrainingresources,professionaldevelopmentcourses,orthroughparticipationonthenumerousGroups,clearlydemonstratetopeoplewithinourmemberagenciestheworkandachievementsofAFAC.LessvisibleistheinfluencingandadvocacyworkAFACundertakesonbehalfofthesector.

DuringtheyearAFACstaffcommencedworkonasuiteofprojectsunder the umbrella of guiding the organisation into the future. The‘AFACintotheFuture’programofworksincludedactivityonthefollowing:

• Governance,CharterandBoardstructureandprocess

• updatedAFACConstitution

• broadermembershipproject

• discussion,documentationandpreliminaryresearcharoundprofessionalisation

• newAFACcollaborationmodel.

Thisprogramofworkrecognisestheimportanceofallwellrunand successful organisations to manage for the future to remain sustainable, relevant and of great value to their constituents.

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AFAC GovernanceAFAC is governed by a Board of seven directors who are elected by the AFAC Council for a two year term.

AFACCouncilisrepresentedbytheHeadofeachMemberAgency.AffiliateMembersdonothaverepresentationatCouncilandhavenovoting rights.

AFACwouldliketothankandacknowledgethecontributionmadebyretiringDirectorMikeHall,whohasbeenonCouncilformorethentenyearsandwhohasbeenanAFACDirectorforsixyears.RepresentingNewZealand,MikehasplayedasignificantroleensuringacloserworkingrelationshipbetweenAustraliaand NewZealandinfireandemergencyservices.ThroughhiseffortsAFAChasextendedthefocusforthesectortoAustralasiaandthewiderAsia/Pacificregion.

MikeretiresasChiefExecutiveandNationalCommanderforthe NewZealandFireServiceinDecember2011.

AFAC Board

PresidentLee Johnson, Commissioner, Queensland Fire and Rescue Service AssocDipAppSc(FireTechnology),AFSM,MIFireE,FAIM

Leebeganhisfireservicecareerin1975andheldsuccessiveleadershippositionsinregionalandurbanlocations,culminatinginhisappointmentasCommissioneroftheQueenslandFireandRescueServicein2001.

In2004,LeewasawardedtheAustralianFireServiceMedal–thehighestindividualhonourawardedtoAustralianfirefightersandisalsotherecipientofanumberofawardsandcommendations.

InadditiontohisroleasPresidentofAFAC,LeealsorepresentsQueenslandasaDirectorontheBoardoftheNationalAerialFirefightingCentre(NAFC).

AFAC Board continued

Deputy President Greg Mullins AFSM, Commissioner, Fire and Rescue New South Wales M.Management,FIFireE,FAIM

Gregcommencedhiscareerinfire-fightingjoiningtheNSWFBin1978afterservingforsixyearsasavolunteerfire-fighterwiththeNSWBushfireService(nowRuralFireService).HewasappointedChiefFireOfficerandChiefExecutiveOfficerinJuly2003.

InadditiontohisroleasDeputyPresidentofAFAC,GregisalsoDeputyChairoftheNSWStateEmergencyManagementCommitteeand is the Australian Director of the International Association of Asian Fire Chiefs.

In1995hewasawardedaChurchillFellowshipandduringhiscareerhasbeentherecipientofnumerousawardsandcommendationsincludingtheAustralianFireServiceMedal.

TreasurerTony Blanks, Manager - Fire Management, Forestry Tasmania

TonyBlanks’careerinfire-fightingandfiremanagementspansmorethanthirtyyears,commencingwiththeTasmanianParks&WildlifeServiceandpresentlywithForestryTasmania.

TonyhasaclearfocusindevelopingeffectiveinteragencypartnershipsandprotocolsacrossthethreemainorganisationsthatprovidebushfireprotectioninTasmania(TasmaniaFireService, Parks&WildlifeServiceandForestryTasmania).

HehasservedasaboardmemberofAFACsince2005,electedTreasurerin2009.

Front Row (L-R): Naomi Brown AFAC CEO, Lee Johnson President, Bob Conroy Back Row (L-R): Tony Blanks Treasurer, Mike Hall, Mary Barr, Greg Mullins Vice President Unavailable for the photograph Jo Harrison-Ward.

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Directors

Mary Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Victoria State Emergency Service

MarywasappointedtothepositionofChiefExecutiveOfficerinJanuary2006followingthere-establishmentoftheVictoriaStateEmergencyServiceasaStatutoryAuthority.

PreviouslyMaryheldthepositionofChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheVictorianAssociationofHealthandExtendedCare(VAHEC)andhasheldexecutiverolesattheShireofMeltonandMECWACommunityCare.Shehasextensiveexperienceworkingwithcommunitybasedorganisationswhereservicedeliveryisdependentontheeffortsandcommitmentofbothvolunteersandpaidemployees.

Bob Conroy, Executive Director – Park Management, Office of Environment & Heritage, NSW

BobConroyisExecutiveDirectorParkManagementwiththeNSWOfficeofEnvironmentandHeritage.

BobholdsaBAmajoringinGeographyandBotany,aGraduateDiplomainEnvironmentalScience,aMasterofManagementandisa1998ChurchillFellowandhasbeenawardedtheNationalFireMedal.

HeisalsoamemberoftheNSWBushFireCoordinatingCommitteeandtheNationalBiosecurityCommittee.

Mike Hall,Chief Executive and National Commander, New Zealand Fire Service

MikecommencedhisfirecareerinManchester,UKin1969,movingtotheQueenslandFireandRescueServicein1974.MikehasheldeveryoperationalrankacrossthethreeServices,withkeyfunctionalrolessuchasstrategicplanning,humanresourcemanagementandtechnology integration.

MikewasawardedtheAustralianFireServiceMedalin1995forworkincommunicationscentrereforms.HeisaFellowoftheInstituteofFireEngineers(IFE)andaFellowoftheAustralianandNewZealandInstitutesofManagement.

Jo Harrison-Ward,Chief Executive Officer, Fire and Emergency Service Authority WA (FESA)

JoHarrison-WardwasappointedastheChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheFire&EmergencyServicesAuthorityofWA(FESA)inAugust2006.ThisfollowedherappointmentasExecutiveDirectoroftheWAPoliceinJanuary2005.Jojoinedthepublicservicein1993assenioradvisoronemergencyservicestotheMinisterforEmergencyServicesoverafive-yearperiod.From1998to2005sheheldmanyseniormanagementpositionsinFESA,includingtheExecutiveDirector,EmergencyManagement.

JoholdsaGraduateCertificateinManagementandMasterofLeadershipandManagement.ShewasawardedaChurchillFellowshipin2004andtheListInspireWinningAmbassadorCEO’sAwardin2008.

AFAC CouncilLeeJohnson,QFRS, President

GregMullins,FRNSW,DeputyPresident

TonyBlanks,ForestryTasmania,Treasurer

BobConroy,OEHNSW

MikeHall,NZFS

MaryBarry,VICSES

JoHarrison-Ward,FESA-WA

RossDickson,ForestsNSW

NeilCooper,ACTPCS

MurrayDudfield,NRFANZ

ShaneFitzsimmons,NSWRFS

MurrayKear,NSWSES

MarkCrosweller,ACTESA

MikeBrown,TFS

RebeccaWilliams,DERMQLD

GrantLupton,SAMFS

GregNettleton,NTFRS

GregNettleton,SA CFS

ChrisBeattie,SASES

DavidNugent,ParksVictoria

AdrianPyrke,Parks&WildlifeServiceTasmania

IslayRobertson,ForestrySA

AndrewLea,TASSES

PeterSmith,Airservices Australia

MurrayCarter,DEC-WA

CraigHynes,FESASES

BruceGrady,EMQ

StephenSutton,BushfiresNT

PeterDavies,NTES

EwanWaller,DSEVIC

MikeWilliams,DENRSA

NickEasy,MFB

MickBourke,CFAVIC

TonyGraham,ACTSES

KymDuggan,AG


Lee A Johnson AFSM MIFireE, Commissioner Queensland Fire and Rescue Service AFAC President

As I reflect on the 2010/2011 financial year, I cannot remember in my 36 year career a more turbulent phase for emergency management in our region.

Ibelieveamajorparadigmshifthasoccurredinourindustrywithoutmanyofusrealisingit.AsignificantfactorinthisshiftwastheVictorianBushfireRoyalCommission,aidedbysocietalchangesincludingnewmedia.Thespeedofchangehasaccelerated,facilitatedbyinnovationintechnology.Theperceptionandexpectationofhowemergencyservices should be or could be delivered, is now under enormous scrutinyfromadiverserangeofgroups.

Theexpectationthatemergencyservicescanprotectthecommunityfrom the forces of nature at all times is unrealistic and at best misguided.However,itshouldnotbeanunrealisticexpectationthatCommanders(Leaders)willprovidetimelywarningandclearandconciseinstructionsaboutwhatactionsneedtobetaken,andinwhattimeframe.Formethisistheparadigmshiftthathasoccurred. Thechallengeishowwemeetandthroughbettereducation,shapethatcommunityexpectation,intheenvironmentinwhichwenowoperate.

AwellpositionedindustrybodysuchasAFACwillbecriticalinassisting us to identify where those changes are leading and how we needtorespond.SinceitsinceptionAFAChasbeenacollectivevoiceseekingtofindthecommongroundandstrengthenoursectorthroughstandardsetting,professionaldevelopmentandknowledgesharing.

Itisagreatfrustrationtomethatinquiryafterinquiryhasfounddeficienciesintheareaofinteroperability,despitetheenormouseffortstodateindevelopingtheAIIMSframework.TheunderpinningtoolwhichconnectsallofuswithinemergencymanagementisAIIMS.CurrentlyAFACiswellengagedwithANZPAA(AustraliaNewZealandPolicingAdvisoryAgency)toseekgreateralignmentwithlawenforcementagenciesintheuseandunderstandingofAIIMS,andgoodprogresshasbeenmadeundertheleadershipofCommissionerGregMullins.

OneveryimportantpieceofworkwaslaunchedbyAFACthisyearwhichstrikestotheveryheartofourcapabilityasasector. ‘TheFundamentalsofDoctrine-aBestPracticeGuide’waspublishedwithlittlefanfareinMarch.Gooddoctrinecanhelpalignlocalactionswithorganisationpoliciesandsustaincontinuousorganisationlearningandimprovement.Putsimply,itcanstrengthentheconnectionbetweenwhatanorganisationknowsandwhatitteachesanddoes.Icommendthispublicationtoyou.ItisavailabletoallmembersthroughtheAFACKnowledgeWeb.

AFACplaysalargeroleinadvocacyandinfluenceonbehalfofoursectorandduringtheyearmadesignificantsubmissionstotheinquiriesregardingthefloodsinbothQueenslandandVictoria. AFACManagersandseniorpeoplefromtheAFACMemberAgenciesalsocontributedtotheconsultationprocessonanumberofindustryissues.AFAC’sworkcontinuestoensureourvoiceisheardonmorethan60StandardsCommittees.

Thisiscritical.Formethegrowingperceptionthatemergencyresponsewillsaveall,allofthetime,nomatterwhatsituationandnomatterwhattheresourcebacking,takesfocusawayfromotherareaswherefocuslegitimatelyneedstobeplaced.

We must ensure the message to both the community and governmentisheardontopicssuchaslanduseplanning,resilience,communityawareness,messagingandpreparedness.Ourindustrybodyhasbeenhighlysuccessfulcreatingtheopportunitiesforustoensureourvoiceisheardacrossaverydiversestakeholdergroup.Weneedtomakesurewetakefulladvantageandgive100%supporttotheseefforts.

AFACcontinuestolifttheperformancebaronprovidingourindustrywithhighqualityandengagingprofessionaldevelopmentevents.OnceagaintheannualconferenceinDarwinexceededallexpectationswithalmost1000registrationsandthelargesttradeexhibitiontodate.Morethan40eventshavebeenheldthisyearincludingforums,seminars,workshops,clinicsandmasterclasses.Further,AFAChasdevelopedanumberofpartnershipsforthedeliveryofjointevents,maximisingtheopportunitiesanddeliveringcost savings for our members.

TheabilityforAFACtoformstrategicpartnershipswithalignedorganisationswillbeincreasinglyimportant.Wehavemorestakeholdersintheemergencymanagementsectorthaneverbeforeincludinglocalgovernment,theminingandenergysectorsandkeyutilities to name but a few.

InthisrapidlychangingenvironmentIamverypleasedtoseethatAFACitselfhascommencedasignificantreviewoftheiroperatingmodel.ThisworkisbeingundertakentoensuretheorganisationiswellplacedtomeetitsVisionintothefuture.Iencourageyoutoreadaboutthissubstantialprogramofworkelsewhereinthisreport.

ItakethisopportunitytothankAFACCEO,NaomiBrownandherveryhardworkingteam.OnbehalfoftheBoardandCouncilIalsothankandrecognisetheworkofourverytalentedpeopleacrossAustralasiawhoparticipateontheAFACGroupsandwhoareandwillcontinuetobe,thepowerhouseinleadingourindustryforward.

Lee JohnsonAFAC President

From the President


Naomi Brown, CEO AFAC

To quote Charles Dickens – the past 12 months has seen “…the best of times and the worst of times…”. Images of the ‘inland tsunami’ flowing through the Lockyer Valley and Ipswich in Qld, the fast flowing flood waters of the swollen Brisbane River sweeping pontoons, boats and walkways before it and the devastation and damage sustained in WA through the worst fire season in the West for many years, are etched in all our minds. But so too are the images of the resourceful SES crews and fire-fighters in the leading roles they played in communities large and small during these disasters.

Theresponsebyourmemberstotheseemergencysituationswasoutstanding and drew the focus and admiration of the world. TheleadershipdemonstratedbyAustralianemergencyservicespeoplethroughtheseoftentragiceventshasprovidedamodelinaglobal sense, showing that communities when they band together andaresupportedbywelltrainedandappropriatelyresourcedemergencyservicescanprepareandrecover,eveninthefaceofsomeoftheworstnaturaldisasters.TropicalCycloneYasiwastestamenttoourabilitytomitigatetheimpactsofeventhemostsignificantdisastersthrougheducation,earlywarningandadvice,andrecoveryplanning.

WehadbarelydrawnbreathonourownsignificantdisastersandweweremobalisingUSARteamstoNewZealandandJapan.Wecanbejustifiablyproudthatwedohaveasectorwithcapabilityandcapacity.

InthewakeoftwosignificantInquirieswhichhavebeenhighlycriticalofourindustry,itiseasytoloseperspective,focusingonlyonthefailings, rather than celebrating what was well done.

Manyoftheseeventsrequiredourmemberagenciestoworktogetherinthesetimesofneed.OurabilitytodosoreinforcestheroleAFAChasplayedininteroperability–particularlyincommandandcontrolsituationswheretheworkthroughAIIMStodatehasbeeninvaluable.

MuchoftherealworkofAFACoftenhappensbehindthescenes.Astheindustryorganisationforallfire,landmanagementandemergencyservicesinAustralasia,itisuptoustoidentifythefutureneedsofourindustry.Wemustworkwithgovernmentatalllevelsto ensure the needs of emergency management are recognised and addressed.Wealsoneedtoworkacrossthesectorengagingwithallourmemberagenciestoensurethatknowledgeisbeingsharedandapplied.Ourroleistofacilitateefficienciesinbothinfrastructureandhumancapital.Throughthatcollaborationwecancontinuetobuildasectorwithcapabilityandcapacitytorespondandmanagedisasterswhentheystrike.

Ourrecentspateofsignificantemergencieshasprecipitatedafocusandscrutinyonourwork,makingitallthemorecriticalthatwekeepoureyeonthecoreissuesthatwillmakeourindustrystrongerandbetterabletoplayourroleinkeepingourcommunitiessafe.

Change is constant and the rate of change in the emergency managementsectorisrapid.InthisenvironmentAFAChascommencedthetaskofreviewingourstructure,ourcollaborativemodelsandworkgroupsandourmembershiparrangementstoensureourfuturesustainabilityandrelevancy.Weoutlinethisbodyofworkinthisreportonpage18.TheAFACintotheFuture(AITF)programisextensiveandfar-reaching.OurCouncilandBoardhavebeenengagedfromconceptionandwillcontinuetoguidethisprocess.

AtthistimeofyearIacknowledgeandthankoursponsorsfortheircontinuedsupport.Oursponsorshiparrangementsallowustoextendthereachofsomanyofourprograms–particularlyourknowledgeandprofessionaldevelopmentevents,includingourhighlysuccessfulannualconferenceandouron-goingcommitmenttoknowledgesharingacrossthesectorthroughourKnowledgeWeb.

At AFAC we are acutely aware of the commitment and dedication displayedbysomanypeoplewhocontributetotheAFACGroups.Weknowthatyoutakeontheseresponsibilitiesinadditiontoyourownbusy‘day-job’andwesincerelythankyouforyourcontribution.

IalsothankandacknowledgethehardworkingAFACstaff.Ithasagainbeenaverybusyyearfullofsomeuniquechallenges.Iamveryproudoftheachievementsofmystaffandtheoutcomeswehavedeliveredonbehalfofourmembers.OurkeyachievementsandtheworkofeveryoneinvolvedwithAFAC,ishighlightedinthisreport.

TotheAFACBoardandalloftheCouncilmembers,mythanksforyourongoingsupportofAFAC,itsactivitiesandmepersonally.

Finally,Iurgeyoutoreadthisreportandshareitwithyourcolleagues.Evenleaveitinthetearooms.ThemorepeoplefromourmemberagencieswecanengageorevenjustmakeawareoftheworkAFACundertakes,willhelpusdemonstratethevalueofanefficientandeffectiveindustryassociationandinitselfwillleadtoastrongerandmorecapableemergencymanagementsector.

Naomi BrownChief Executive Officer

From the CEO


MembersAustralian Capital Territory•ACTEmergencyServicesAgency(ACTESA)

•ACTParksandConservationService(ACTPCS)

•ACTStateEmergencyService(ACTSES)

New South Wales•Fire&RescueNewSouthWales(FRNSW)

•NewSouthWalesRuralFireService(NSWRFS)

•ForestsNSW

•OfficeofEnvironment&Heritage,NSW(OEHNSW)

•NewSouthWalesStateEmergencyService(NSWSES)

Northern Territory•NorthernTerritoryFireandRescueService(NTFRS)

•BushfiresNT

•NorthernTerritoryEmergencyService(NTES)

New Zealand•NewZealandFireService(NZFS)

•NationalRuralFireAuthorityNewZealand(NZNRFA)

Queensland•DepartmentofCommunitySafety,QueenslandGovernment

-QueenslandFireandRescueService(QFRS)

•DepartmentofCommunitySafety,QueenslandGovernment -EmergencyManagementQueensland(EMQ)

•DepartmentofEnvironment&ResourceManagement(DERMQLD)

South Australia •ForestrySA

•SouthAustralianMetropolitanFireService(SAMFS)

•SouthAustralianCountryFireService(SACFS)

•DepartmentofEnvironment&NaturalResources,SouthAustralia(DENRSA)

•SouthAustralianStateEmergencyService(SASES)

Tasmania•TasmanianFireService(TFS)

•ForestryTasmania

•Parks&WildlifeServiceTasmania

•TasmaniaStateEmergencyService(TASSES)

Victoria•CountryFireAuthority,Victoria(CFA)

•DepartmentofSustainability&Environment,Victoria(DSE)

•MetropolitanFire&EmergencyServicesBoard,Melbourne(MFB)

•ParksVictoria

•VictoriaStateEmergencyService(VICSES)

Western Australia•Fire&EmergencyServicesAuthorityofWesternAustralia(FESA)

•FESAStateEmergencyService-WesternAustralia(FESASES)

•DepartmentofEnvironment&Conservation,WesternAustralia(DECWA)

National•CommonwealthAttorney-General’sDepartment(AG)

•AirServices Australia

Affiliates•BureauofMeteorology(BoM)

•CSIROForestryandForestProducts

•FireandRescueServicesIndustryTrainingOrganisation, NewZealand(FRSITO)

•Forestry Plantations Queensland

•HongKongFireServicesDepartment

•MelbourneWater

•PacificIslandsFireServiceAssociation(PIFSA)

•AustralasianRoadRescueOrganisations(ARRO)

•SouthAustralianFireandEmergencyServicesCommission(SAFCOM)

•NewZealandDepartmentofConservation(DOCNZ)

AFAC Members, Affiliates & Staff as at 30 June 2011

AFAC Staff

Naomi Brown, Chief Executive Officer

Paul Considine, Manager, Operations, Urban Fire and SES

Jill Edwards, Manager, Strategy

Trevor Essex, Manager, Finance

Gary Featherston, Manager, Operations, Rural and Land Management

Judy Gouldbourn, Manager, Volunteer and Employee Management

Amanda Leck, Manager, Knowledge Innovation

Rob Llewellyn, Manager, Community Safety

Sandra Lunardi, Manager, Learning and Development

Sue Pigdon, Manager, Marketing & Sponsorship

Russell Shephard, Manager, Standards

Claire Ciantar,Project Officer

Kent MacCarter, Online Services Coordinator

Ben Smith, Administration Officer

Margaret Staples, Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Corinne Taton, Group Administration Officer

Kate Twentyman, Finance Officer

Lynette White, Executive Assistant


Statement of Financial Performance For the Year Ended 30 June 2011

2011 $

2010 $

REVENUEMembersSubscriptions 1,642,832 1,471,716

GrossMarginFromTradingActivities 562,723 720,657

OtherRevenue 815,384 692,427

TotalRevenue 3,020,939 2,884,800

EXPENSESSalaries&RelatedExpenses 1,898,209 1,740,342

Travel&MeetingExpenses 199,506 178,911

OfficeExpenses 544,034 499,596

OtherExpenses 362,367 323,143

TotalExpenses 3,004,116 2,741,992

Surplus/(Deficit) 16,823 142,808

Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2011

CURRENT ASSETSCash&Debtors 6,466,957 6,425,613

Others 221,825 235,891

TotalCurrentAssets 6,688,782 6,661,504

NON CURRENT ASSETSIT&OfficeEquipment 278,280 338,307

TOTAL ASSETS 6,967,062 6,999,811

CURRENT LIABILITIESTradeCreditors 1,974,604 2,417,061

Revenue in Advance 1,737,629 2,131,277

SpecialProjectFunding 1,368,138 579,841

TotalCurrentLiabilities 5,080,371 5,128,179

NON CURRENT LIABILITIESDeferred Revenue 19,388 38,776

Others 121,977 104,355

TOTALNONCURRENTLIABILITIES 141,365 143,131

NET EQUITY 1,745,326 1,728,501


Laurie Lavelle Award

The Achiever of the Year Award was first introduced in 1997 to recognise individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to emergency services in any one year. This award is now appropriately named after Laurie Lavelle, in recognition of his life-long commitment to emergency services in Australia.

Lauriewasalong-standingChiefFireOfficeroftheMelbourne&MetropolitanFireBrigadesBoardandwastheinauguralChiefExecutiveOfficeroftheAustralasianFireAuthoritiesCouncil(AFAC)from1993–2001.In1989LauriewasmadeaMemberoftheOrderofAustralia.

JointwinnersoftheLaurieLavelleAwardfor2010areMrArthurTindall,Manager,InfrastructureandLogistics,attheSouthAustraliaCountryFireServiceandMrRussellShephard,ManagerStandardsatAFAC.

Theawardwasmadeinrecognitionoftheiroutstandingachievements in the AFAC Collaborative Purchasing Initiative, and for theircommitment,dedicationandabilitytoworktogethertowardscommongoalsandachieveoutcomesforallAFACMembers.

BothArthurandRussellhaveapassionforcollaborationandinteroperabilityandarededicatedteamplayerswhoarehighlymotivatedandoutcomefocused.Jointlyawardingthemthe2010LaurieLavelleAwardprovidesthenationalrecognitiontheircontribution deserves.

Laurie Lavelle Award winners Left: Arthur Tindall, Country Fire Service SA with Naomi Brown, CEO AFAC and Russell Shephard, AFAC.

AFAC & Bushfire CRC 2010 Special Recognition Award

Mark Chladil, Tasmanian Fire Service (TFS) and Damien Killalea, TFS, received their special Awards from Naomi Brown, AFAC CEO at the 2010 annual conference.

MarkandDamienwererecognisedforthecontributiontheymadeinprovidingsubmissionsonbehalfoftheindustrytothe2009VictorianBushfiresRoyalCommissionhearings.

Mark Roche (left), Assistant Commissioner, QFRS, accepts the Knowledge Innovation Award, Agency, from Dr Michael N’Guyen, General Manager, Direct Sales, Government and Public Safety Motorola.

Inaugural AFAC/Motorola 2010 Knowledge Innovation Award

Sponsored by Motorola and as part of Motorola’s commitment and partnership with AFAC to bring knowledge to emergency services, an industry award has been developed specifically to recognise innovation, creativity and contribution towards the advancement of knowledge management. This award is made both at an individual and agency level.

WinnersoftheinauguralKnowledgeInnovationAwardfor2010werepresentedduringtheopeningceremonyattheannualconference.

TheQueenslandFireandRescueService(QFRS)wontheagencyawardfortheirKnowledgeManagementFrameworkwhichprovidesamultidisciplinaryapproachtoKnowledgeManagementandcontributestoachievingmissionobjectivesbymakingthebestuseoforganisationalknowledge.

SimonHemer,OperationsManager,CoastalBranch,NSWNationalParksandWildlifeService,wontheIndividualAwardrecognisingSimon’sleadindrivingculturalchangetoimproveprescribedburnperformanceintheagency.Simon’sdriveandenthusiasmincludingintegratingknowledge,systemsandthebestavailablescience,andsystematicallyidentifyingandremovingimpedimentstoperformance,hasbeenabigfactorinchangingthecultureofhisorganisation’sapproachinrelationtoprescribedburningandurgencyindeliveringon targets.

Mark Chladil (left) and Damien Killalea receive their Special Recognition Awards from Naomi Brown, AFAC CEO.

Industry Awards


AFAC Representation and SubmissionsAFAC made a number of submissions on behalf of the sector during this financial year to the following inquiries:

Inquiries• submissiontothereviewof2010-2011FloodWarningsand

Response(Victoria)

• submissiontotheQueenslandFloodsCommissionofInquiry

• submissiononNEPMReviewAmbientAirQuality.

AFAC also responded to the following reviews or otherwise contributed to the consultultation process on the following issues:

• jointresponsefromAFAC/ANZPAA/CouncilofAmbulanceAuthorities regarding the Digital Dividend

• responsetotheDraftDiscussionPaper-‘TheAustralianNationalEmergencyResponsePrinciples’

• commentontheConsultationDraft-NationalStrategyforDisaster Resilience

• reviewofthe7thEditionoftheAustralianDangerousGoodsCode(ADG7)-Consultionexercise

• RMITledsubmissiontoRound4oftheAustralianSpaceResearchPrgramtitled“EarthObservatoryforFiresandFloods”

• draftModelWorkHealthandSafetyRegulations-PublicComment.

Standards• restructureAS2118.1-ABCB’sSprinklerReferenceDocument

• AustralianStandardAS1851-201XRoutineServiceofFireProtectionsystemsandequipmentforpre-publiccomment.

Built Environment• NationalConstructionCode-PlumbingCodeCommittee

• ExpandedPolystyreneManufacturersGroupCodeofPracticefortheinstallationofEPSPanels

• CodeofPracticeforSecurityFogSystemsandSecurityStrobes

• reviewof“SmokeAlarmsinDwellingsReport”byVictoriaUniversity.

Memorandum of UnderstandingAMemorandumofUnderstanding(MoU)wassignedwiththeAustralianSecurityIndustryAssociationLimited(ASIAL)inMay2011.

BycooperatingtogetherunderthetermsofthisMoU,AFACandASIALwillbeabletoidentifyopportunitiesforaligningourdistinctareasofbusinessinpursuitofourcommongoalsofpublicsafetyandsecurity.Wewilllooktoimprovetheprocessesbywhichourmemberagenciesworktogether.Inaddition,wewillcooperateinpubliceducationinitiatives such as enhancing understanding of the role of domestic smokealarmsandhowtheyshouldbeinstalledandmonitored.

Australian Standards Committee RepresentationAFACmembersarerepresentedonmorethan50AustralianStandardsCommittees.Forafulllistingpleaseseepage24.

National Executive Command Forum 2010The second National Executive Command Forum was held in Canberra in October and again feedback from those who attended was extremely positive. More than 35 heads of Agencies attend this event themed “Crisis and Resilience – Individuals and Agencies”.

Thisconceptofgatheringthemostsenioroperationalpeopleinaforumtoshareexperiencesandbeexposedtonewideasandpeopleoutside of our industry continues to meet the needs of our most senior members.

KeyactionsarisingfromtheForumincluded:

• todevelopastrategicCommandPrograminpartnershipwiththeAustralianInstituteofPoliceManagement

• toformaGroupofseniorAFACandotherexternalbodiestooverseethemaintenanceandnewdevelopmentswithAIIMS

• toputforwardthefirststepofanAFACagreedapproachtoaccreditationofLevel3IncidentControllers

• toconsiderchangingtheterm‘AFACPosition’to‘AFACBestPracticeApproach’. Exexcutive Command Forum 2010


AFAC’s events program has continued to expand over the past 12 months in response to meeting the knowledge needs of member agencies. A total of 42 events have been held involving nearly 1,800 participants from across the AFAC membership, some also involving non-members.

WiththelaunchoftheProfessionalDevelopmentEventsGuidelinelastyear,aspartoftheimplementationoftheKnowledgeManagementApproachandStrategy,AFAChasembeddedtheeventsprogramintonormalbusinesspractice.

Eventsdeliveredincludedforums,seminars,workshops,clinicsandmasterclasses,andtheyhaveprovidedopportunitiesforpeopletocometogethertoshareknowledgeandthinkingandtofacilitatethecreationofaknowledgetransferapproachacrosstheindustry.

AFAChasdevelopedanumberofpartnershipsforthedeliveryofjointevents.TheseincludeastrategicknowledgemanagementpartnershipwiththeBushfireCRCtofacilitatethedeliveryofeventsthatutiliseresearchoutputsthroughtoindustry.

AnotherimportantpartnershipiswiththeFireProtectionAssociationofAustralia(FPAA),whoAFAChasworkedwithtodelivertwoseminarseriesonrevisedAustralianStandards,AS3959–BuildinginBushfireProneAreasandAS3745–PlanningforEmergenciesinFacilities.TheseeventshaveattractedlargenumbersofparticipantsfromoutsidetheAFACmembership,includingfromthehealthandeducation sectors, as well as AFAC members, and have generated a revenue stream for AFAC.

OtherpartnersincludetheNationalBulkTankerAssociation(NBTA),MaddocksLawyersandMonashUniversity.

AstrategicpriorityforAFAChasbeentoworkwithmemberagenciestoassistthemtounderstandthenationalimplicationsoftherecommendationsoftheVictorianBushfiresRoyalCommission,ashandeddowninJuly2010.AFACworkedwithStuartEllisfromLeadingEmergencyServicestodeliveraforuminmostjurisdictionsontheConduct,Reporting,RecommendationsandImplicationsoftheVictorianBushfiresRoyalCommission.

AsuccessfulprogramofprofessionaldevelopmenteventswasheldaspartoftheAFACConferenceinDarwin,withnearly200participantsindicatingthateventsshouldcontinuetoberunasanoptionaladditiontotheconferenceprogram.

AFACisgratefulforthesupportofMotorolaAustraliaintheirsponsorshipoftheknowledgeeventsprogram.

TheAFACandBushfireCRCProfessionalDevelopmentEventGuidelineandEventProposalFormhavebeenproducedtoassistwiththeplanningofEvents.TheuseofthisGuidelineisbeingactivelyencouragedbyAFACandtheBushfireCRCandisavailableontheAFACKnowledgeWeb.

Professional Development Events


<< AFAC and the Bushfire CRC are working together to encourage and support the use of Professional Development Events as a mechanism to utilise research in agencies. Engagement and active involvement are seen as critical to the success of utilising research as this allows people to form their own understanding of what the research might mean to their own context. Pictured left are participants in a Fuel and Fire Clinic held in the Victorian Mallee region.

“Eventsdeliveredincludedforums,seminars,workshops,clinicsandmasterclasses,andtheyhaveprovidedopportunitiesforpeopletocometogethertoshareknowledgeandthinkingandtofacilitatethecreationofaknowledgetransferapproachacrosstheindustry.”

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Darwin 2010 a resounding successMorethan900fireandemergencyservicespersonnelattendedtheannualAFACandBushfireCRCconferenceinDarwinfromaroundAustralia, NewZealandandthePacificRegion.

TheAFACandBushfireCRCannualconferencehasgrowntobeoneofthemostsignificanteventsfortheemergencymanagementsectorintheregion.

AFAChasplayedaleadroleinfacilitatingcloserworkingrelationshipsbetweenallfireandemergencyserviceagenciesandthetalentedandcommittedpeoplewhoworkinoursector.Theannualconferenceisawonderfulopportunityforthemtonetwork,strengthenthoserelationships,broadentheirknowledgeandgainexposuretonewandinnovativeproductsand services through one of the largest trade shows for the emergency management sector.

Overthethreedaysoftheconference,delegatesheardfromexpertspeakersandresearchersfromaroundtheworldontopicsasdiverseas;thementaleffectsoftraumainemergencyservices,fireandcarbonsequestration,cyclonethreat,planning,forecastingandbushfires.

FormerHighCourtJudge,theHonMichaelKirby,gavetheopeningaddress,settingthetonefortheconferenceandchallengingdelegatestoreflectontheRoyalCommissionintotheFebruary2009bushfiresandthenationalimplicationsoftheensuingrecommendations.

Theconference,nowinits17thyearwasagainverywellreceivedbytheindustry.Anextensiveevaluationsurveywasconductedposttheconferencewithmorethan85%ofattendeesratingtheconferenceverygoodorexcellent.

MoreinformationontheAFACandBushfireCRCannualconferencesisavailablefromtheAFACKnowledgeWebat http://knowledgeweb.afac.com.au.

“….Thisismythirdconferenceandtheykeepongettingbetter. Aworldclassevent…”

International delegate, Canada

“Theindigenousstreamyesterdaywasexcellent.Tobroadenourperspectiveandlookatverydifferentcommunitiesandissueswasfantastic.”

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1. AFACPresidentLeeJohnson(right)withMichaelCarter,BushfiresNT.

2. TheDrägerKnowledgeLoungewasaverypopularmeetingplacehostingtheMeettheSpeakerandResearchWrapprogramsandalsothekioskslinkedtotheAFACKnowledgeWeb.

3. Thetradeexpowasaspopularaseverwithmorethan100exhibitorsmakingthetriptoDarwin.

4. AFACCEONaomiBrownaddressestheconferenceonthefirstday.

5. AndrewGissing,DirectorEmergencyManagementandCommunicationsSESVictoriapresentedonfloodmappingandplanning.

6. KiosksintheDrägerKnowledgeLoungelinkedtotheAFACKnowledgeWeb.

7. ThenewconventioncentreonDarwin’swaterfrontwasagreatvenueforAFAC2010.

8. MichaelN’GuyenGeneralManager,Government&PublicSafetydemonstratesthelatestinradiohandsetsfromMotorola.

9. ThetradeexpowasaspopularaseverandsomeofthetradesuppliershavebeeninvolvedsincethefirstAFACconferencesome18yearsago.

10.Scania’sStandatthetradeshow.

11.Oneofthe many great trade show stands.

12.GaryMorganCEOoftheBushfireCRC.

13.Dr.DanielleClodefromLaTrobeUniversity.

14.KateCarnellformerNTChiefMinistergaveapresentationbutalsostayedontobepartofthelivelydebateonday2.

15.Scaniahavebeentheconferencemajorsponsorforthepastsixyears.ManagingDirectorRogerMcCarthyattheconferencewelcome.

16.Almost1,000delegatesattendedDarwin2010.

17.Morethan300peopleattendedoneofthe6professionaldevelopmentsessionsontheMondayprecedingtheconference.

18.MickBourkegaveoneofhisfirstmajorspeechesinhisnewroleasCEOoftheCountryFireAuthorityVictoria.

19.KeynotespeakerTheHonMichaelKirby,formerHighCourtJudge,challengedtheaudienceandsetanupbeattone.

Bottom Far Left: Crocodiles–wemustbeinDarwin!ThefarewelldrinkswereheldatCrocosaurus Cove, a tourist highlight in Darwin and agreatplacetounwindaftertheconference.

“Thetradeshowwasinvaluable,inparticulartothoseofusfrommoreisolatedareas.”

Regional delegate

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Learning and DevelopmentThroughout the year we have completed a number of projects under the Learning and Development umbrella that will have significant impact on our member agencies and help us advance on our shared goals to increase the capability and capacity of fire and emergency services.

Anumberofsignificantprojectswerecompleted,notablythenationalendorsementofallPublicSafetyunitsforIMTroles,includingtheSafetyAdvisorandSafetyOfficerroles,andtheInformationFunction.AllthePublicSafetyunitsofcompetencyfortheAIIMSIMTfunctionshavebeenendorsedaspartofVersion8.1ofthePublicSafetyTrainingPackage,whichwasreleasedinDecember2010. ItisintendedthatthisworkwillinformtheMappingAlignmentReportshowingtherelationshipbetweeneachAIIMSroleandtheunitsofcompetency.Furtherworkwillsooncommencetoscopewhattheindustryrequiresintermsofaconsistentapproachtocommandandcontroldevelopment.

Thisyearwehavealsocompletedthespecificationsforthefollowing

• CertificateIIIinEmergencyCommunicationsCentre(Operator)

• CertificateIVinEmergencyCommunicationsCentre(Supervisor)qualifications.

BothqualificationshavebeenendorsedaspartofVersion8.1ofthePublicSafetyTrainingPackageinDecember2010.Thisisthefirsttimepersonnelworkingintheseareaswillhaveformalrecognitionoftheworkundertakenintheseareas.

TheFireAviationTrainingandAssessmentFramework(FATAF),Version1.0,hasalsobeencompletedandprovidesamodelandpilotforanationally-consistentapproachtorolebasedtrainingandassessment,recognition,certificationandagencyendorsement.

Inadditiontotheaboveprojects,the2010/11periodsawAFACco-ordinateacomprehensivereviewofthesevenPUA00FireQualifications,aspartofawider-reviewofthePublicSafetyTrainingPackageconductedbythePublicSafetyIndustryAdvisoryCommittee,undertheauspicesofGovernmentSkillsAustralia. Thiswasamajorundertaking,requiringextensiveconsultationacrossfourstreams–UrbanFire,Wildfire,BuildingFireSafetyandFireAviationManagement–eachcomposedofsubjectmatterexpertsfromAFAC’smemberagencies.

InconjunctionwiththeabovereviewoftheFireQualifications,AFACfacilitatedanindustry-wideconsultationtoachieveendorsementoffivenewlycreatedunitsinthefieldofsearchandrescue:

• developplansandmanagearrangementsfordeploymentofaUSARCategory3taskforce

• implementandmonitorUSARCategory3taskforceplans

• reviewUSARCategory3taskforceplansimplementedatanincident

• performlandbasedswiftwater/floodwaterrescueandrecovery

• undertakeswiftwater/floodwaterrescueandrecovery

AfinalreadjustmentoftherelationshipbetweencoreandelectiveunitswithinthestructureoftheFireQualificationswillbeeffectedattheSeptember2011LearningandDevelopmentGroupmeeting,atwhichtimethecompletedreviewwillbesubmittedforendorsementviaGovernmentSkillsAustralia.

Alsoduring2010-11,theNewZealandFireServiceundertookthelead-agencyroleinpartnershipwithVectorCommandandAFACtoproduceanewStrategicExerciseforusewithVectorCommand’sTrainingandExerciseSystem.

OperationTãwhirimãteaisbaseduponasevereweatherandfloodingeventasaresultofanextra-tropicalcycloneimpactingthecoastalarea,intheNorthIslandofNewZealand.TheexercisewaspilotedinWellingtoninDecember2010,andthefinishedproductdemonstratedattheAFAC/VectorCommandUserReferenceGroupIMTWorkshoponthe2ndand3rdofMay2011.ItincorporatedanumberofinnovationsandimprovementsonpriorTESscenarios,whichincreasethedegreeofrealismandparticipantimmersioninthescenario,aswellas greater ease of facilitation.

TheExercisehasbeenmadeavailabletoallAFACmembersholdinglicencestouseVectorCommand’sTrainingandExerciseSystem,andcomplementsanexpandingsuiteofscenariosavailabletoexerciseLevel2and3IncidentManagementTeams.

Finally,amajorprojectundertakenandalignedwithAFAC’sgoalofcultivatingafireandemergencyservicessectorwithcapabilityandcapacity,hasbeenthedevelopmentofanindustry-wideAFAC Capability Development Capability Strategy for 2011–2016. Thiswillensurevolunteers,staffandcontractorsaresafe,skilled,capableandresourced,andtheircompetenciesarefullytransportableandnationallyrecognised.

Agencies Grouped by the Number of People Trained Each Year


ThesethreeinputswerecriticalintheCapabilityDevelopmentStrategy:

• AFACStrategicPlan,2010–2012

• AFACPreliminaryDiscussiontoaCapabilityDevelopmentStrategy: Industry-wide Survey Report, 2011

• BushfireCRCResearchUtilisationStrategy,2011–2014

TheStrategy,whichwasendorsedbytheAFACcouncilinApril,isdesignedtobeprogressedacrossalloftheAFACGroups;whileamajorityofproposedprojectsandactivitiesmaybeallocatedtotheAFACLearningandDevelopmentGrouptoundertake,thereareothersthatcanonlybeprogressedbyotherAFACGroupsorbyindividual agencies.

TheLearningandDevelopmentGroupispresentlydevelopingadetailedworkplantostructureitsactivitiesoverthenexttwoyears,andhasalreadycommittedtothedevelopmentofaninstructionalkitonthedeliveryandmoderationofassessment.Itisintendedthatthekitwillfostergreaterawarenessofthevarietyoftechniquesthatcanbeusedtopromoteandensurequalityassessmentacrosstheindustry,andthroughitcreategreaterconfidencebothwithinand between agencies that training and assessment is resulting in capablepersonnel.

Identified Training Gaps and Their Relative Levels of Priority Among the Agencies that Respond to the L&D/Training Managers Survey

Knowledge Management Areas Identified as a Priority (Ranked in Order of Present Importance)


Collaborative Purchasing and ContractsAn important part of AFAC’s Vision is to facilitate efficiency across the industry. Over the past 5 years it is estimated our member agencies have saved millions of dollars through our collaborative purchasing initiatives, these include both actual dollar savings as well as those achieved through a reduction in the process of procurement.

AsignificantinitiativeinthisareahasbeenthedevelopmentofacollaborativepurchasingcontractssectionwhichwasaddedtotheKnowledgeWebduringtheyear.

ThisnewareaallowsAFACmemberagenciestheabilitytosearch,browseandidentifyexistingcollaborativepurchasingagreementsthatmaysuittheirprocurementneeds.

Contractsareloadedinthisonlinespacefortheappropriateandauthorisedpartiestoaccess.Theyaresettoautomaticallyexpireuponasetdate,assuringaccuracyforactivecontracts.Thisisaverypowerfultoolandenablesallouragenciestotakeadvantageofthemost recent tenders, no matter how large or small.

Whereapplicable,contractsarealsolinkedtopertinentspecificationsdocumentsthathavealreadybeenestablishedintheKnowledgeWeb.Thisnotonlystandardiseswhatisavailable,buteasesadministrationtimeforallinterestedparties.

DuringtheyeartheNSW292contractwaslaunched.ThisisajointtenderbetweentheNSWRuralFireService,FireandRescueNSWandtheNSWDepartmentofProcurementandGovernmentServicesincollaborationwiththeAustralasianFireandEmergencyServiceAuthoritiesCouncil(AFAC).

AtthelaunchMrRussellShephard,ManagerStandardsAFAC,providedtheforumwithanoverviewoftheCollaborativePurchasingInitiative(CPI)outliningbenefitsthatexistforAFACmembersandforthe industry as a whole.

Russellcommendedbothagenciesfortirelesslyworkingtogethertoreachconsensusonalargenumberofspecificationsthatunderpinthis tender.

MrJohnHacking,ManagerProcurementandContractsfortheRuralFireService,NSW,explainedthatfireandemergencyservicesagenciesincreasinglyoperateinanenvironmentwherethereiscompetitionforavailablefundsfromareassuchashealth,policeandeducation.

“Asagenciesstrugglewithtighteningbudgetsweareconsistentlypursuingavenuesorinitiativestosavefinancialresourcesandsupplyfirefightersonthegroundwiththeequipmenttheyrequire,”hesaid.

TheNSWFireandRescueandNSWRuralFireService,inpartnershipwithAFAC,andalongwiththesupportoftheotherfireagenciesfromaroundAustraliaandNewZealand,havetogetherbeendevelopingasystemicjointapproachtoagencyspecifications.Thisisonlythestartofwhat’stocome.

ThesuccessofthisprojectisdemonstratedbythetwolargestfirefightingagenciesinAustralia,comingtogetherinapartnershiptoproducearangeofspecificationsthatbothagencieshaveagreedupon.Thiswillnotonlyimprovetheefficienciesbetweenagencies,butultimatelybetweenallfireagenciesacrossAustralia.

Pictured Below: AFAC CEO Naomi Brown addresses a meeting of the collaborative purchasing group who meet in Melbourne twice a year

“Theterm,‘CollaborativePurchasing’,isatermallvendors will be hearing moreofinthefuture…”

John Hacking, Manager Procurement and Contracts,

Rural Fire Service NSW

“…thisisthefirstimportantstepinachievingnationalspecificationsandindustrystandards.”

Russell Shephard, AFAC Manager Standards


National Children’s Awareness and Education ProgramIn February 2010, AFAC in partnership with SES Agencies applied for funding through the Federal Attorney-General’s Department 2010 - 2011 National Emergency Management Projects, to deliver a program to educate children and their families about natural hazards.

Thisapplicationwassuccessfulandtheprogramtargetedtoprimaryschoolagedchildren5-12,consistedofthefollowingkeyelements:

• 10x30secondtelevisioncommercialsintheformofsafetystoriesbasedontheLi’LLarikkinscharacterscreatedbyEttamogah

• apaidnationaltelevisionadvertisingcampaignrunningduringprimetimechildren’sviewing

• anationalPRandpromotionalprogram

• aschoolsresourcealignedtothenationalcurriculum

• websitesupportingthecampaign.

EditorialsupportforSESagenciesandtheLi’LLarikkinsSESNaturalHazardsChildren’sProgramalsoraninhighlyratedchildren’stelevisionprograms‘ToastedTV’and‘TotallyWild’.

InadditionAFACandSESagenciessupportedtheprogramthroughanationalmedialaunchwiththeFederalAttorneyGeneral, TheHon.RobertMcClelland,negotiationofsignificantcommunityserviceairtime(CSA)tosupplementthepaidadvertisingschedule,State/TerritorybasedPRlaunchesandactivitieslinkedtoSESAwarenessWeek.TheprogramwasintegratedintoexistingschoolseducationprogramsbylocalSESunitswherepossible.

TheDVD-ROMschoolsresourcewasacentralpartoftheprojectandwasdevelopedbytheAustralianChildren’sTelevisionFoundation(ACTF).BothAFACandACTFdevelopedacomprehensivepromotionsandcommunicationsprogramtosupportdeliveryoftheschoolsresourcekittomorethan8,000primaryschools throughout Australia.

Theschool’sresourcewontheBestPrimaryEducationVideoResourceattheprestigiousATOM2011Awards.Theseawards,established and run by the Australian TeachersofMedia(ATOM),recogniseexcellenceinfilm,televisionandanimation.

Knowledge WebThe AFAC Knowledge Web is a platform that provides new and existing members the opportunity to share their expertise, research and operations. All personnel of our member agencies are eligible to join the AFAC Knowledge Web.

AsmembershiptotheKnowledgeWebgrows,sotooincreasesthewealthofknowledgethatenriches,educatesandconnectstheAFACcommunity.OverallsitetrafficontheKnowledgeWebhasincreasedby6%fromthepreviousfinancialyearandattractedjustover500newmembers,bringingthetotalnumberofregistereduserstojustunder2,500.Significantgrowthinusersisprojectedfortheupcomingfinancialyear.

DuringtheyearasignificantinvestmentwasmadetoreorganiseandupgradetheKnowledgeWeb.

Redeveloped Content - Readability ProjectTheKnowledgeWebconsistsofnumerouslevelsofdrill-downinformation and research. All areas of the site have undergone a revisionviatheReadabilityProject,whichmakestheKnowledgeWeb easier to navigate and more intuitive to locate information. Internallinkshavebeenaddedthroughoutthesiteconnectingrelatedinformation. An assessment regarding current relevance, naming schemeandsubject/siteplacementofalldocumentsandinformationdeliveredbytheKnowledgeWebhasalsobeencompleted.

Pictured >> A video library is a new addition to the Knowledge Web and this feature will be fully developed in the coming year.

New Search EngineAnewsearchenginethatsignificantlyenhancesauser’sabilitytofindwhatthey’relookingforhasalsobeendeveloped.Funnelbacksearchtechnologyhasbeenintegratedacrossthesitetoprovideuserswiththe most effective tool for navigation and content location by using ‘contextual’and‘subjective’toolsthatassistwithanygivensearch. Afullycleansedandre-workedapplicationofmetadataonthesite’spagesanddocumentswasalsocompletedaspartoftheReadabilityProject.

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AFAC into the FutureEvery industry organisation must ensure some focus is always trained on the future needs of the sector it serves. This is particularly relevant in the fire and emergency services industry given the rapidly changing environment. The AFAC into the Future (AITF) is a major body of work sanctioned by the AFAC Board and Council who will continue to guide and approve the strategic direction this work will take. This work will build on the AFAC Strategic Plan 2010-2012.

• Tomanagethe‘project’–subprojectshavebeenformedwithresponsibilityinthefollowingareas

• BusinessDevelopment-(Newproductsandservices,newsubscribercategoryandexpandedincomestreams)

• CollaborationandNetworking–(TheefficientstructureandservicedeliveryoftheAFACworkgroups)

• GovernanceandCharter–(Reviewofconstitution,efficientstructuringandprocessesoftheBoardandCouncil)

• Membership–(MembershiprulesandlevelsincludingAffiliateMembershipcategoryandrelatedpolicy)

• AFACasanInfluencingandAdvisoryBody–(Reviewofrulesofengagement,structureandprocess)

• ProfessionalisationConcept–PhaseOne–researchingtheneedforfireandemergencymanagementworktobeaformallyrecognisedandcertifiedprofession.

Eachofthesesub-projectsisheadedbyanAFACManageralignedtothatspecificproject.

AttheCouncilmeetinginMarch2011,approvalwassoughtandgrantedtoprogressallsub-projectsandsomeofthesub-projectshavemovedforwardmorerapidly.

WorkonanewCollaborationandNetworkingModelhasprogressedquicklyfollowingtheresultsofasurveyofallmembersundertakeninMarch2011.Thesamegroupstructurehasbeenusedfor17yearsandoverthattimethenumberofGroupsandpeopleinvolvedhassignificantlygrown.Whilethisgrowthhasledtosomegreatoutcomesthereispressuretoensurethereturnoninvestmentofpeopleandmoneyiswelldemonstrated,measuredandunderstood.

The new Collaboration and Networking Model will be implented in 2012.

OveralltheresearchfoundthatGroupmembersvaluethegroupworkandnetworkingopportunitiesofthemeetingsandfeelthereshouldbemoreoptionsthantwiceyearlygroupmeetingsavailableforagencymemberstomeet,solveproblems,shareideasandexperiences.

Innovation in communications technology can and will be used to deliversomeoftheseoutputs.

AnewCollaborationandNetworkingModelhasbeendevelopedandwillbepresentedattheCouncilmeetinginAugust2011.Moreinformationonthissub-projectandtheresearchresultscanbefoundontheAFACKnowledgeWebatwww.knowledgeweb.afac.com.au.

WorkonallotherprojectscontinueswiththeguidanceoftheAFACBoardandCouncil,andabusinessplanforthefuturewillbetabledatAFACBoardmeetinginDecember2011.

Acommunicationsprogramkeepingallmembersuptodateonthestatusofthisworkwillbedevelopedastheseprojectscomeonstream.

Introduction of the new Collaboration and Networking Model AcomprehensivereviewoftheAFACGroupsstructurewasundertakenatthebeginningoftheyear,withaviewtoimplementinganewcollaborationmodelsometimeintheNewYear(2012).

Thedriversbehindthereviewincludedconcernsthatafter17years the same structure was increasingly becoming outdated with divergentviewson“returnoninvestment”developingbetweenCouncilmembersandtheirstaffparticipatingingroupactivities. Thiswasoneofthekeyissuesidentifiedthroughtheresearchphase.

Thiswaslinkedtotheacknowledgementthereneededtobegreateraccountabilityforgroupperformanceandoutcomes,giventhe considerable investment by AFAC secretariat and its member agencies.Anewstructurewouldallowgreaterflexibilityandtheuptakeofnewtechnologiestofacilitatethecollaborationornetworking.TherewasalsoacleardesiretoimprovethestrategicalignmentofAFACworkwiththoseofmemberagencies.

EffortandresearchtowhichAFACgroupmembers,BoardandCouncilcontributedsubstantiallyincluded:

• areviewofcurrentcollaborationpractice,focusedontheAFACGroupmodel

• asurveytoallAFACGroupMembers,withover180completeresponsesreceived

• anumberofone-on-oneinterviewswithkeyseniorstakeholdersnationally

• adesktopreviewof‘bestpractice’examplesofcollaborationinsimilarlycomplexorganisations,bothlocallyandinternationally.

Collaboration and Networking Model


Alternative Energy Systems Project Group

Chair: MalimWatts, SACFS AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

MichaelMorgan,SAMFS

MarkPhillips,ACTESA

TrevorArnold,VICSES

DanMeijer,NSWRFS

JeffHarper,TFS

LesHolden,FESA

IanKennerley,NSWRFS

RichardSpiteri,FRNSW

DamianFoletti,MFB

BenMurphy,MFB

DaveEllis,NTFRS

AnthonyStyring,MFB

StephenJohnston,FESA

SteveWarrington,CFA

Built Environment Sub Group

Chair: GregBuckley,FRNSW AFAC Manager: RobLlewellyn

AndrewAndreou,CFA

RodBahr,SAMFS

AdamDalrymple,MFB

SimonDavis,NZFS

JarrodEdwards,MFB

TonyFlaherty,ACTESA

TerryJackson,FESA

PaulMcBride,Airservices Australia

PhilOakley,TFS

AlanOates,NTFRS

NeilReid,QFRS

PatRyan,SACFS

LewShort,NSWRFS

Business Management Group

Chair: MikeGallagher,TFS AFAC Manager: JillEdwards

AudreyKo,NTPFES

RussellNeuendorf,QFRS

WilliamNorfolk,QFRS

TonyNorman,SAMFS

FrankPasquale,FESA

TrevorPearce,SAFECOM

KevinStacey,NZFS

NevilleStephenson,SAFECOM

AdamSummons,FRNSW

LotaVargas,FRNSW

GlendaWarren,NSWRFS

HarryWiedemann,MFB

MichaelWootten,CFA

Chief Information Officers Group

Chair: MikeHall,NZFS AFAC Manager: JillEdwards

JohnBarratt,ACTESA

PaulBunker,VICSES

AndrewEdwards,NSWSES

MichaelForeshew,CFA

AlmaHong,NZFS

RichardHost,FRNSW

IainLarner,TFS

RobbieLefroy,FESA

GaryMcKinnon,FRNSW

FeminaMetcalfe,DEC,WA

AlenSlijepcevic,DSEVIC

MatthewSmith,NSWRFS

GlennWalker,QFRS

JohnWeippert,NTPFES

NeilWheeler,MFB

Collaborative Purchasing Group

Chair: MikePearce,SAFCOM AFAC Manager: RussellShephard

IanBarnes,MFB

AndreBelterman,MelbourneWater

ColinDawes,ACTESA

JohnGrech,CFA

MikeGallagher,TFS

JohnHacking,RFS

PeterKiernan,NZFS

AudreyKo,NTPFES

RussellNeuendorf,QFRS

FrankPasquale,FESA

RonPreston,VICSES

TimRhodes,ACTPCS

AmandaSingleton,NSWSES

MichaelSomers,DSE

OwenSwanton,DSE

GuyTesorier,FRNSW

ArthurTindall,AFAC

WayneWillimott,ACTESA

AFAC Group MembersThe work of AFAC is effected through a range of Groups which meet usually once or twice per year to collaborate on a wide range of issues and topics.

All AFAC Member Agencies are eligible to have representatives on AFAC groups. The number of representatives is governed by an agency’s capacity to participate and interest in the focus of a particular Group.

For an explanation of acronyms, please refer to the Member Agencies list on page 6.

AFAC Groups Members Continued >>


Community Educations Sub Group

Chair: LisaSturzeneggar, CFA AFAC Manager: RobLlewellyn

SandraBarber,TFS

GwynneBrennan,CFA

VirginiaDixon,ACTESA

FionaDunstan,SACFS

AllanFoster,SAMFS

GaryGilby,QFRS

ChristineJenkinson,AEMI

MaryanneMartin,DSE

RobMcNeil,FRNSW

MaryanneMartin,DSE

GlendaRamage,NTFRS

ScottSargentina,NZFS

SuellenShea,FESA

JimSmith,FRNSW

RobTaylor,MFB

TanyiaTuckey,NSWRFS

DaveWebber,NSWRFS

Community Safety

Chair: PaulaBeever,NZFS AFAC Manager: RobLlewellyn

KeithAdamson,MFB

MickAyre,NTFRS

DavidCaporn,FESA

ChristineJenkinson,AEMI

DavidKemp,SAMFS

DamienKillalea,TFS

MaryanneMartin,DSE

LeighMiller,SACFS

BethMoloney,NTFRS

SteveOpper,NSWSES

MarkRoche,QFRS

RobRogers,NSWRFS

JimSmith,FRNSW

AndrewStark,ACTRFS

LisaSturzenegger,CFA

CorrineTaton,AFAC

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Work Group

Chair: DavidWeir,FRNSW AFAC Manager: CorrineTaton

ConPatralis(Co-chair),MFB

SandraBarber,TFS

FionaDunstan,SACFS

ChristineElliott,CFA

AllanFoster,SAMFS

GaryGilby,QFRS

JulienNicholas,AEMI

GlendaRamage,NTFRS

ScottSargentina,NZFS

SuellenShea,FESA

ElenaSione,ACTESA

JimSmith,FRNSW

RobTaylor,MFB

TanyiaTuckey,NSWRFS

DavidWebber,NSWSES

Data Management Sub Group

Chair: NickNicolopoulos,(FRNSW) AFAC Manager: JillEdwards

GlenBenson,NSWRFS

HelenBow,NSWSES

GloriaCaruso,MFB

ChrisCowley,CFA

AnnDePiaz, SACFS

AnthonyGriffiths,DSE

GrantHamon,NTFRS

JamesLonergan,OEHNSW

RoxeneMurphy,FESA

SelenaStanley,QFRS

DavidvanGeytenbeek,TFS

Employee Management Sub Group

Chair:IainMckenzie, QRFS AFAC Manager: JudyGouldbourn

ConradBarr,ACTESA

PaulCortese,ACTESA

PhilRobeson/NarelleKoteff,NSWRFS

JanineHearn,NZFS

LarryCocker,NZFS

KarenRoberts,FESA

MaryKinsella,FESA

LauraDewson,NTFRS

DavidvandenBerg, CFA

RobynPearce,TFS

DanielleByrnes,MFB

SeanHogan,MFB

Fire Engineering Project Group

Chair: JarrodEdwards,MFB AFAC Manager: RobLlewellyn

DaveBoverman,NSWRFS

EdClaridge,NZFS

JeffDau,ACTESA

StephenDoran,CFA

BenjaminHughesBrown,FRNSW

JeffKnight,TFS

StephenKeel,FESA

RobLlewellyn,AFAC


StevenMcKee,QFRS

JohnOliver,NTFRS

AmySeppelt,SAMFS

CihanSoylemez,MFB

Fire Investigation and Analysis Project Group

Chair: AdamDalrymple,MFB AFAC Manager: RobLlewellyn

BobAlexander,FRNSW

MarkCiantar,TFS

SteveEdwards,ACTESA

NicoleHarvey,CFA

IanHunter,MFB

MarkKlop,TFS

ChrisLewis,FRNSW

BobMathieson,NSWRFS

BernardNunn,QFRS

ShaunRuxton,SAMFS

PeterVanBoxtel,NTFRS

LesVearing,DSE

CraigWaters,FESA

PeterWilding,NZFS

RichardWoods,ACTESA

AFAC Group Members...


Fleet Group

Chair: GarryKravainis,FESA AFAC Manager: RussellShephard

JohnAllardyce,NZFS

BradBurgess,FESA

GavinBrown,MFB

AndrewCanderle,RFS

TiaChristenson,OEHNSW

PeterFanning,FRNSW

KeithHarrap,RFS

KenHare,CFA

CarlHollis,OEHNSW

RichardKowalewski,QFRS

GrahamMilton,FESA

BruceMcDonald,NSWRFS

JohnMcLeod,NTFRS

TimNorris,ACTESA

HuePham,FRNSW

RonPreston,VICSES

SandyPaterson,SACFS

AndrewPurvis,QFRS

RobertRankin,CFA

NigelRobertson,DSE

DavidSchmerl,SAMFS

LeonSmith,TFS

RobertWalker,QFRS

GarryWatson,MFB

RobWilson,MFB

WayneWillimott,ACTESA

GeoffWilliams,SAMFS

Hazardous Materials Sub Group

Chair (New): GavinFreeman,TFS Chair: RobMcNeil,FRNSW AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

BarryByrne,MFB

BobCrockford,SAMFS

BrianWhittaker,MFB

CraigBrownlie,CFA

DannyBrighenti,ACTESA

DaveEllis,NTFRS

JeffHarper,QFRS

LloydBailey,FESA

MalimWatts,SACFS

MartinBraid,MFB

MatthewDaniels,CFA

MichaelLogan,QFRS

PaulBailey,FRNSW

RonWeston,ACTESA

ScottPerry,NTFRS


StuartMales,TFS

WarrenGlover,CFA

WayneAtkins,SACFS

Knowledge Management Group

Chair: MickAyre,NTFRS AFAC Manager: AmandaLeck

FatimaAbbas,FRNSW

GloriaCaruso,MFB

AndrewComer,TFS

MarkDawson,SAFECOM

AnnDePiaz, SACFS

AndrewEdwards,NSWSES

ElizabethHides,FESA

ChristineJenkinson,AGD

DylanKendall,ACTPCS

LizTasker,OEHNSW

CameronWade,ForestsNSW

GlendaWarren,NSWRFS

TimWatkins,QFRS

AndrewWilson,DSE

Landscape Performance Measures Work Group

Chair:NeilCooper,ACTPCS AFAC Manager: GaryFeatherston

GrantAllan,BushfiresNT

JustinCook,Forestry SA

CaroleDowd,FESA

AnthonyGriffiths,DSE

MichaelJoyce,ACTESA

GaryLockyer,NZNRFA

StuartMidgely,NSWRFS

GreggPaterson,CFA

SelenaStanley,QFRS

DavidTaylor, Parks&WildlifeServiceTasmania

Learning and Development Group

Chair: DavidGuard,NZFS AFAC Manager: SandraLunardi

JulieNolan,ACTESA

TimRhodes, ACTPCS

NaomiGilders,Airservices Australia

TonyDuckmanton,SA CFS

StephenClayton,DENRSA

CameronLeary,DECWA

DavidRawet,DECWA

AndrewBuckley,DSE

LizHamilton,EMQUAL

DavidEvenis,FESA

MichaelRyan,FRNSW

BrendanAngwin,MFB

StephenGlassock,NSWRFS

DaveOwen,NSWSES

MarkSpain,NTFRS

AlisonEdwards,NTFRS

AndrewShort,QFRS

SteveCrouch,QFRS

LeeWatson,SA CFS

DeborahParsons,SAMFS

MikePryjma,Forests,NSW

SuzanneBacon,TFS

GregButters,TFS

LorettaOrsini,VICSES



Occupational Health and Safety Sub Group

Chair:RobynPearce,TFS AFAC Manager: JudyGouldbourn

AlisonDonohoe,FRNSW

AndrewMcKay,MFB

AlanHarris/DerrickOliver,NSWRFS

DavidKemp,SAFECOM,repSACFS

GaryZuiderwyk,NSWSES

IanLeaves,MFB

JanineWebb,DSE

JeffGreen,CFA

JohnBartholomew,QFRS

JulianHughes,NZFS

KarenRoberts,FESA

LeahParlour,FESA

MicahSpedding,VICSES

MikePryjma,ForestsNSW

PhilMcInerney,MFB

RichardWoods,ACTESA

PeterStephenson,Airservices Australia

StevePavlich,SAFECOM,repSAMFS

Pacific Islands Liaison Officers Group

Chair: GrantLupton,SAMFS AFAC Manager: JillEdwards

GlennBenham,SAMFS

DarrenConlin,MFB

TonyDavidson,TFS

AdamDewberry,FRNSW

RichardGriffiths,FRNSW

DavidGuard,NZFS

MarkRoche,QFRS

DavidSchmerl,SAMFS

SteveWarrington,CFA

GaryWhite,FRNSW

Personal Protective Equipment Group

Chair: ArthurTindall, SACFS AFAC Manager: RussellShephard

AndreBelterman,MelbourneWater

MikeBrown(CouncilSponsor),TFS

GerryByrne,FRNSW

StephenCaust,ACTESA

TiaChristenson,OEHNSW

JohnDuggan,ParkTAS

KeithHarrap,NSWRFS

CarlHollis,OEHNSW

HughJones,TFS

DavidMack,SAMFS


BruceMcDonald,NSWRFS

AlbertMcLean,QFRS

MikePryjma,ForestsNSW

TimRhodes,ACTPCS

IanRidge,NSWRFS

MichaelSomers,DSE

GrahamSwift,FESA

MarkTarbett,CFA

RobertTrewartha,NTFRS

BillWeir,MFB

CraigWilson,ACTSES

KeithWhale,NZFS

Rural and Land Management Group

Chair: MurrayDudfield,NZNRFA AFAC Manager: GaryFeatherston

AndrewStark,ACTRFS

AndrewSullivan,CSIRO

ChrisArnol,FESA

CraigeBrown,MelbourneWater

DarrylDunbar,FRNSW

DaveStevens,ForestrySA

DavidNugent,ParksVictoria

EwanCayzer,QFRS

EwanWaller,DSE

GaryMorgan,BCRC

JamesLonergan,OEHNSW

MarkChladil,TFS

MurrayCarter,DECWA

NeilCooper,ACTPCS

PeterLeeson,DREMQLD

RichardAlder,NAFC

RobinHicks,BoM

ShaneWiseman,DENRSA

StephenWarren,VICSES

SteveRothwell,QFRS

TimMcGuffog,ForestsNSW

AdrianPyrke,ParksTasmania

ChrisSmith,SAMFS

GrantAllan,BushfiresNT

KerryHilliard,DOCNZ

LeighKleinschmidt,Forestry Plantations QLD

MarioMalovic,MelbourneWater

RobRogers,NSWRFS

RobSandford,SACFS

SteveWarrington,CFA

TonyBlanks,ForestryTasmania



SES Community Safety Group

Chair: SteveOpper,NSWSES AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

AndrewGissing,VICSES

BobStevenson,SASES

ClareBarker,NTES

DavidCaporn,FESA

ColleenRidge,TASSES

MarkDole,EMQ

PaulCortese,ACTSES

SuellenShea,FESA

SES Operations Group

Chair: TonyGraham,ACTSES AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

ClareBarker,NTES

ElkeBrown,TASSES

GaryGifford,FESA

KeithFitzgerald,NSWSES

MarkDole,EMQ

MarkMorrow,NSWSES

TrevorWhite,VICSES

MattMaywald,SASES

Unwanted False Alarm Sub Group

Chair: NeilReid, QFRS AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

ChrisWyborn,CFA

ChristineHerridge,FRNSW

GrantHamon,NTFRS

JoRosenhain,MFB

JohnStreets,TFS

MarkPhillips,ACTESA

RodBahr,SAMFS

RonHaines,MFB

RussellDickson,NZFS

SophieDoukas,MFB

TrevorWigg,FESA

WarwickIsemonger,FRNSW

Urban Operations Group

Chair: GregNettleton,NTFRS AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

DanMeijer,NSWRFS

DaveEllis,NTFRS

GavinFreeman,TFS

IanMitchell,QFRS

LloydBailey,FESA

MalimWatts,SACFS

MarkBrown,FRNSW

MichaelMorgan,SAMFS

MichaelWalker,MFB

PaulMcGill,NZFS

PaulSwain,ACTESA

SteveWarrington,CFA

TrevorArnold,SASES

USAR / Technical Rescue Sub Group

Chair: JohnDenny,FRNSW AFAC Manager: PaulConsidine

BillDrysdale,MFB

ColinLindsay,SAMFS

CraigBrownlie,CFA

GlennBenham,SAMFS

GrahameParker,AG

GregKent,ACTESA

JimDance,AG

MarkDobson,TFS

MichaelHutton,NTFRS


StephenSmith,QFRS

TimothyFox,FRNSW

TrevorArnold,SASES

Vector Command User Reference Group

Chair: DavidKey,NZFS AFAC Manager: SandraLunardi

DannyBrighenti,ACTFireBrigade

DavidBrooks,ASA ARFF

AaronStockton,CFA

WayneMiller,FRNSW

SteveMatthews,FESA

PaulRowe,MFB

KevinWhite,QRFS

DavidFrench,SAMFB

JamesCoyne,VectorCommand

Vector Command Strategic Management Reference Group

Chair: DavidGuard,NZFS AFAC Manager: SandraLunardi

StephenWalls,CFA

RickParkes,FRNSW

DavidEvenis,FESA

MarkSwiney,MFB

JamesCoyne,VC

DavidBrooks,ASA ARFF

AndrewShort,QFRS

DannyBrighenti,ACTFB

DavidKey,(URGRep),NZFS

PeterButton,SAMFS

Volunteer Management Sub Group

Chair: MarkGroote,SAFECOM,SA AFAC Manager: JudyGouldbourn

CharlesKing,CFA

ChristineJenkinson,AGD

JanineHearn,NZFS

KarenRoberts,FESA

KenBurns,TFS

KerriePurcell,QFRS

LucasvanRijswijk,TFS

NarelleKoteff,NSWRFS

TonyParkinson,NTFRS



Wildfire Aviation Technical Sub Group

Chair:DavidCant, South Australia AFAC Manager: GaryFeatherston

RichardAlder,NAFC

PaulBaker,NZ

WayneBates,QLD

HaydenBiggs,ViIC

MaryanneCarmichael,NSW

DavidCrust,NSW

AnthonyFerguson,NSW

JanetInman,SA

RaymondJasper,VICSES

TimMcGuffog,ACT

TerryMaher,WA

AndrewMatthews,VIC

IanMillman,NZ

DavidPearce,SA

MattPlucinski,CSIRO

PeterSaint,WA

PaulSalter,TAS

BarryScott,VIC

PaulSimakoff-Ellims,ACT

BrianSmith,QLD

JeremySmith,TAS

AndrewStark,ACT

AndrewTurner,NT

DougWhitfield,WA

Workforce Management Group

Chair: IainMackenzie, QFRS AFAC Manager: JudyGouldbourn

ConradBarr,ACTESA

DanielleByrnes,MFB

DarrenHusdell,FRNSW

DavidRawet,DECWA

DavidRae,NSWSES

FrankPasquale,FESA

JanineHearn,NZFS

MarkGroote,SAFECOM,SA

MickAyre,NTFRS

NarelleKoteff,NSWRFS

PaulGarvey,CFA

RobynPearce,TFS

AFAC Standards Committees Representatives

AFAC Managers: RLlewellyn RShephard

PBeever,NZFS

PBeylerian,FRNSW

SBilsborough,FRNSW

JBlack,FRNSW

RBott,QFRS

GBuckley,FRNSW

MCastelli,FRNSW

MChladil,TFS

ADalrymple,MFB

BDavey,NZFS

SDavis,NZFS

REast,MFB

JEdwards,MFB

MEelman,FRNSW

JFerguson,MFB

JFirestone,NZFS

TFox,FRNSW

BFradd,CFA

MGleeson,FRNSW

SGupta,FRNSW

JHarper,QFRS

SHarvey,FRNSW

THayes,CFA

BHughes-Brown,FRNSW

WIsemonger,FRNSW

TJackson,FESA

MKidd,NZFS

MKlop,TFS

JKnight,TFS

RLlewellyn,AFAC

MLogan,QFRS

SMcKee,QFRS

RMcNeil,FRNSW

SMoore,MFB

NNicolopoulos,FRNSW

PNugent,FRNSW

JO’Brien,NZFS

SParkins,FRNSW

JParrot,CFA

MPorter,FRNSW

MPotter,CFA

MRidgway,QFRS

PRyan,SA CFS

IShephard,QFRS

RSmith,FESA

CSoylemez,MFB

RSpiteri,FRNSW

JStuart-Black,NZFS

TStyring,MFB

MTarbett,CFA

KWhale,NZFS

SXia,FRNSW



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