Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Operational Debrief Report - 2008/09 Fire Season

Good Afternoon All

A series of operational debriefs have been completed for 2008/09 fire season. The joint debriefing process is part of the normal continuous improvement practice between the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE).

The operational debrief process is designed to enable CFA and DSE to review and assess their performance in preventing, preparing and responding to fires. It also assists in identifying areas for improvement from local through to State level.

Issues, suggestions and findings from the debrief sessions and the regional workshops have been collated and the final report has been prepared outlining issues that impact at the State level.

Actions arising from the debrief process have been developed between CFA and DSE including timelines for implementation.

The Operational Debrief Report 2008/09 Fire Season has been forwarded to the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. This report may receive some focus from the media. All media enquires are to be referred to CFA Public Affairs for coordination.

This report will be available on CFA Connect by close of business today.

Thank you for your contribution to the Operational debriefing process.

Steve Warrington
Acting Chief Officer

Download the report



Please note that any media enquiries are to be referred to the Region as the Chief will be the only one to make comment…

Regards,

Tony O'Day
Operations Officer