FirePlan Update
Milestones in Integrated Fire Management Planning
Message from Norm Free, Manager
SFMST
I would like to take this opportunity to thank
you all for the hard work and dedication
demonstrated in the planning and
implementation of IFMP across the state.
A lot of work has been undertaken behind
the scenes in preparation for rolling out
IFMP at the regional levels. The OESC risk
assessment framework and the re-
development of the NSW Rural Fire Service
planning tool being re-shaped to fit Victorian
conditions are a couple of key examples of
this work in progress.
As we head towards the end of 2008, I
would like to take this opportunity to wish
you and your families a happy and safe
festive season. Take this opportunity to rest
and refresh and I look forward to seeing you
all back and ready to make 2009 a great
year for IFMP.
Corporate Communications staff and
emergency services media managers
contacted
Media contacts
An update on IFMP has been provided to
the state emergency services senior media
committee (EMJPIC). This group has
carriage of all media related issues affecting
emergency services.
The IFMP Communications Manager Sue
Fitzpatrick gave an update on the project
and briefed the meeting on the key
milestones of the work being undertaken. A
presentation will be made in January 2009
For further information:
Email info@ifmp.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 9262 8469
Vol. 23 - December 2008
by the Manager SFMST when he presents
an overview of IFMP plans for 2009.
Communications contacts
Each organisation represented on the State
Fire Management Planning Support
Committee has nominated a communication
contact to promote the work of IFMP within
their organisations and among their major
stakeholders.
A briefing and presentation has been
scheduled for 29 January 2009 to update
everyone on the state of play and to provide
opportunities for additional IFMP related
stories to be identified and published.
Regional Chairs share their hopes for the
implementation of IFMP
Barwon South West Region
The Barwon South West Regional Strategic
Fire Management Planning Committee was
established on 17 November 2008 at the
Corangamite Council Chambers in
Camperdown.
The committee comprises CFA, DSE, Parks
Vic, DHS, SES, DPCD, DPI, Victoria Police,
VicRoads, Utilities providers, Rail
Authorities, Catchment Management
Authorities plus the municipalities of
Queenscliff, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast,
Colac Otway, Corangamite, Moyne, Glenelg
and Southern Grampians.
The Committee elected Mr Paul Stacchino,
CFA General Manager Barwon Corangamite
as the Chair. Mr Stacchino is keen to ensure
that all committee members have the
opportunity to participate in identifying and
promoting the priorities and possible government and risk environments, will
treatments for fire risk within the region. mean that we have made huge steps in the
This will ensure that the Barwon South West advancement of community safety’".
Region is positioned to address current and
emerging fire risk to the people, assets, He also added that in order to accomplish
industry and the magnificent coastline of this, ‘we need to bring the community along
Victoria. with us. By doing this we will promote and
foster community ownership, as well as
He said, ‘one of the exciting elements of the enhance community capacity and
IFMP framework will be the people involved connectedness to prevent, prepare for,
in fire management planning at regional and respond to and recover from emergencies’.
municipal level undertaking a consistent
community engagement process. This will The next meeting is scheduled for February
ensure our local communities understand 2009.
what their risk is with respect to fire and how
they can contribute to the delivery of NETWORK MANAGERS
treatments to mitigate their risk’. For additional information on work being planned
in regions please contact the relevant Fire
Planning Network Managers
Grampians Region
The inaugural meeting of the Grampians Barwon South Western
Regional Strategic Fire Management Jill Golland jill.golland@ifmp.vic.gov.au
0488 678 532
Planning Committee was held in Stawell on
Thursday 4 December 2008 and was initially Eastern (Metro)
chaired by Mr Brian Parry AM, Chair of the Kim Morris kim.morris@ifmp.vic.gov.au
0447 385 962
State Fire Management Planning Gippsland
Committee. David Johnson david.johnson@ifmp.vic.gov.au
0438 743 134
The meeting was well attended by all major Grampians
stakeholders and followed on from Jeni Taylor jeni.taylor@ifmp.vic.gov.au
the Divisional Emergency Response 0488 304 560
Coordinating Committee - Summer Fire Hume
Briefing. Mr Don Kelly, CFA General Shaun Huguenin shaun.huguenin@ifmp.vic.gov.au
Manager Midlands Wimmera area was 0429 020 632
appointed Chair of the committee. Loddon Mallee
Darryl Glover darryl.glover@ifmp.vic.gov.au
When asked how the Committee might 0407 809 902
contribute to the IFMP aims of reducing fire North & West (Metro)
risk in the region, Mr Kelly said, 'my intent is Matthew Howe matthew.howe@ifmp.vic.gov.au
to have the committee work collaboratively 0488 327 567
with all organisations to create improved
Southern (Metro)
community fire safety outcomes, recognising Catherine Clancy
that various aspects IFMP will be new catherine.clancy@ifmp.vic.go
ground for many of us. The benefits will be v.au
evident in improved planning practices and 0458 356 799
planning outcomes across the
organisations.

To achieve this across land tenures, the

traditional silos of Preparation, Prevention,
Response and Recovery (PPRR), local

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Phone: (03) 9262 8469
 For further information:
Email info@ifmp.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 9262 8469