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❓ Hon. Darren West asks about DFES training provided to volunteer fire brigades under the City of Albany's control, including details of the training and personnel receiving Incident Controller Level 1 recognition. The Minister's answer indicates DFES provides training opportunities but doesn't compel attendance, and clarifies the Incident Controller Level 1 course wasn't available during the specified period.

AnsweredQoN 293Legislative Council

Asked

12 September 2013

Member

Hon Darren West

Portfolio

Emergency Services

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(1) Will the Minister advise what training the Department of Fire and Emergency Services delivered to any of the 16 volunteer fire brigades under the control of the City of Albany between 1 January 2011 and 11 October 2012, with details of: (a) the nature and duration of that training; (b) to which brigade(s) it was given; and (c) by whom it was delivered? (2) Will the Minister further advise, for that time period, now many personnel from each brigade listed received Incident Controller Level 1 recognition?

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Answered

24 October 2013

Responded by

Attorney General representing the Minister for Emergency Services

Response time

42 days

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) does extend training opportunities to Local Government brigades in the interest of community safety, however DFES does not possess the power to compel Local Government volunteer brigades or individual volunteers to undertake training. Local Government authorities are responsible for the establishment and maintenance of bush fire brigades.
(1) (a) -(c) [See Tabled Paper Number]
(2) Prior to 13 November 2012 there was no Incident Controller Level 1 course.

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