Question seeks data on fire incidents on state land reported to COMCEN (000) over the past five years, including primary responder breakdown between DBCA (formerly Parks and Wildlife) and DFES, and inquires about policy changes regarding primary responder dispatch.

AnsweredQoN 1878Legislative Council
Asked
19 February 2019
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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I refer to the fire related incidents called through to COMCEN (000), and I ask: (a) please provide a breakdown of how many fire related incidents have been received by COMCEN (000) on State land over the last five years; (b) please provide a breakdown of how many of these incidents were tasked by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, formerly the Departments of Parks and Wildlife, as the primary responders over the last five years; (c) how many of these incidents were attended by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services personnel; and (d) has there been a policy change as to which department is called out as the primary responder to bushfire related incidents?

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Answered
2 April 2019
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
9 days
Please refer to Question Without Notice 50 provided on Thursday 21 February 2019.

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