❓ A parliamentary question addresses the response to a scrapyard fire in Picton, including resource allocation, backup measures, and risk assessment in the Bunbury region. The Minister's response details resource deployment, planned infrastructure improvements, and review processes.
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PICTON SCRAPYARD FIRE — POST-INCIDENT REVIEW
I refer to the fire at the J&P Group scrapyard in Picton earlier this month. (1) Can the minister confirm that a number of firefighters had to travel from Perth to assist in fighting this blaze; and, if yes, what was the reason for that? (2) What measures is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia taking to ensure that additional backup is closer at hand? (3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the fire at the J&P Group scrapyard in Picton earlier this month. (1) Can the minister confirm that a number of firefighters had to travel from Perth to assist in fighting this blaze; and, if yes, what was the reason for that? (2) What measures is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia taking to ensure that additional backup is closer at hand? (3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(1) Can the minister confirm that a number of firefighters had to travel from Perth to assist in fighting this blaze; and, if yes, what was the reason for that? (2) What measures is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia taking to ensure that additional backup is closer at hand? (3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(2) What measures is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia taking to ensure that additional backup is closer at hand? (3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(1) Can the minister confirm that a number of firefighters had to travel from Perth to assist in fighting this blaze; and, if yes, what was the reason for that? (2) What measures is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia taking to ensure that additional backup is closer at hand? (3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(2) What measures is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia taking to ensure that additional backup is closer at hand? (3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(3) Given the population growth in the Bunbury region, and the increased industrial and port activity, when was the last risk-to-resource review undertaken for the area? (4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(4) Did this review recommend additional career personnel; and, if so, how many? (5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(5) Will a post-incident review be conducted for this fire; and, if so, when will it be completed, and will the review be made public? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I answer on behalf of the Minister for Energy. (1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(1) Two appliances and crews were mobilised to assist at the fire to ensure sufficient fire and emergency coverage for the area was maintained while local resources were committed to a prolonged incident. This is normal practice throughout Western Australia as part of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia managing its service delivery and ensuing appropriate dynamic positioning of resources to meet risks. (2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(2) Bunbury and environs is protected by a career fire and rescue station, and a surrounding network of both volunteer fire and rescue stations and bushfire brigades, including access to statewide FESA resources as required. This government has committed to the establishment of a new Australind-based career station planned for construction during 2011–12. (3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(3)–(4) In 2009–10, a review was undertaken. In the 2010–11 budget, funding was received to construct a new Australind fire station with 22 full-time equivalent career fire fighters, and new appliances. A replacement station for the existing Bunbury career and volunteer fire station is earmarked for future budget negotiations. (5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
(5) All incidents are reviewed as part of normal practice through an established system of internal debriefs and reviews, depending upon the scale and consequences of an incident. The scrapyard incident did not present any extenuating circumstances or issues that were not dealt with by the normal dynamic statewide adjustment and allocation of resources. It will not be reviewed as a major incident review.
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