INQ150

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) implement a forward planning process specific to rural fire management as part of the QFRS strategic planning process, which involves regional and area offices and incorporates:
▪ a process for identifying risks and opportunities.

QFRS continue to support area training staff in the development and implementation of brigade training programs and calendars.

QFRS introduce a system to collate and analyse performance information for use in management reporting and to support effective decision making processes. 

QFRS establish a suitable process to reliably capture that information.

QFRS determine the performance information needed to support effective decision making .

QFRS implement a system to monitor the condition and safety of brigade buildings and equipment. 

QFRS utilise performance information on brigade activity as a factor in determining brigade resource and funding needs. 

QFRS provide assistance to brigades in determining and budgeting for their resource needs.

QFRS implement a system to collate and analyse brigade funding information.

QFRS review the financial accountability and audit requirements of the rural fire brigades to reflect their status as part of QFRS.

QFRS ensure compliance with the brigade accountability requirements for funding received by rural fire brigades as specified in the Rural Fire Brigade Manual

QFRS implement a brigade issues management process to capture, manage and report specific brigade issues. 

QFRS establish a structured risk management process for rural fire management, which involves regional and area offices, to enhance decision making processes and ensure opportunities are maximised and losses are minimised.

QFRS implement a process to review brigade plans and incorporate specific issues identified into forward planning at the area and regional levels. 

QFRS provide guidance and support to rural fire brigades in the development of their one year operational plan and three year management plan. 

QFRS improve the capacity to address the brigade training gap by continuing to encourage and facilitate the accreditation of volunteer trainers within brigades where appropriate.