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2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report was tabled in Parliament on Monday 17 August 2009. Download a copy of the Commission's Interim Report and Executive Summary below.
2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report No. 2 – Priorities for Building in Bushfire-Prone Areas was provided to the government by the Commission on Tuesday 24 November 2009.
ABC Local Radio As part of an on-going partnership, ABC Local Radio Victoria and the Emergency Services provide listeners with quick, free access to the most up-to-date information and advice available during emergencies.
Ambulance Victoria From 1 July 2008, Victoria has had one ambulance service covering the whole state, with the Metropolitan Ambulance Service, Rural Ambulance Victoria and Alexandria and District Ambulance Service merging to create Ambulance Victoria.
Ash Wednesday The bushfires that occurred across Victoria and South Australia on 16 February 1983 became known as Ash Wednesday. In Victoria, 47 people lost their lives, including 14 volunteer firefighters. 210,000 hectares were burnt, 2,090 structures were destroyed resulting in 8,000 people becoming homeless, as well as 25,000 head of stock lost. Ash Wednesday remains one of the worst natural disasters in Victoria's history.
Australian Emergency Management Institute - Advanced Training The Australian Emergency Management Institute offers a range of units from the Public Safety Training Package that can be used towards the Advanced Diploma in Public Safety (Emergency Management). Click on the link below to see course details.
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Victorian Squadron The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard website details the operations of the group, as well as providing marine safety information and safety education resources.
Black Friday The Black Friday bushfires of 13 January 1939 were the result of a prolonged drought and hot, dry and windy weather. Prior to 13 January, many fires were already burning in the affected areas unable to be extinguished. Some started as early as December 1938, but most of them started in the first week of January 1939. Soaring temperatures and severe northerly winds on 13 January led to the fires joining, creating one large fire front that devastated the communities in its path.
Black Saturday The Victorian bushfires of 7 February 2009 became known as Black Saturday, and are Australia’s worst bushfire disaster, with 173 people losing their lives, 2,029 homes destroyed and 430,000 hectares burnt.
Bureau of Meteorology The Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology's Victorian regional office is a partner to the ABC Victoria and Victorian Emergency Services Organisations Memorandum of Understanding.
Bushfire CRC The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre is conducting research into the social, environmental and economic impacts of bushfires. The Bushfire CRC is made up of all the fire and land management agencies in Australia and New Zealand, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Attorney General's Department and several other fire related organisations.
Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor Progress Report July 2011 The Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor tabled the progress report in Parliament on Friday 29 July 2011.
Careers with the Victorian Government The 'Careers with the Victorian Government' website provides information about vacancies within the Victorian Public Service, graduate opportunities and senior appointment, as well as informatino about working in the Victorian Public Service.
Community Safety Month Community Safety Month is held every October and reminds us that we all have a role to play in making our communities safer.
Country Fire Authority The Country Fire Authority website includes information about the organisation and its role in emergencies, fire restrictions and a summary of current fire incidents.
Department of Primary Industries
Department of Human Services - Emergency Management The Department of Human Services' (DHS) website provides information about DHS's responsibilities in emergency management, including emergency recovery and health services and hospitals.
Department of Justice Information about emergency policies, procedures and the emergency services is available on the Department of Justice website.
Department of Planning and Community Development Grants The Department of Planning and Community Development administers a number of grant programs.
The Department of Primary Industries The Department of Primary Industries is committed to the sustainable development of primary industries for the benefit of all Victoria.
Department of Sustainability and Environment The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) website includes information about DSE's role in managing fires and other emergencies and up-to-date reports on current fires and burns.
Department of Sustainability and Environment - Fire and Other Emergencies A link to information about fire and other emergencies on the Department of Sustainability and Environment website.
Emergency Management Australia Emergency Management Australia is the Australian Government's emergency management website.
Emergency Management Conference 2012 - New Era Emergency Management The Emergency Management 2012 Conference "New Era Emergency Management" is being held at The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne, from 10-11 July 2012.
Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority The Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) is a multi-agency emergency call taking and dispatch communication service, which holds the statutory accountability for handling Triple Zero calls. ESTA also provides and manages the operational communications for the dispatch of police, fire, ambulance and State Emergency Services in Victoria.
Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority's website has information about the organisation and its role in protecting the environment.
Essential Services Commission The Essential Services Commission website has information about the commission's work as Victoria’s independent economic regulator of prescribed essential utility services, including its memorandum of understanding with the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner.
Fire Awareness Awards The Fire Awareness Awards are a joint initiative of Victoria’s fire authorities - Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the County Fire Authority and the Department of Sustainability and Environment, and are proudly supported by RACV Insurance and the ABC.
Fire Ready Victoria The Country Fire Authority website contains information about Fire Ready: Prepare. Act. Survive. This includes information about the Household Bushfire Self-Assessment Tool, Fire Ready Kit for helping you to understand your bushfire risk and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan , fire danger ratings, community meetings, Community Fireguard and general bushfire information.
Fire Services Commissioner The Fire Services Commissioner is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor in Council reporting to the Minister for Police & Emergency Services. The Fire Services Commissioner provides leadership, support and expertise to work consultatively with the Victorian fire services to achieve continuous improvement and reform.
Government Response to the 2002-2003 Bushfire Inquiry The Victorian Government's response to Final Report of the Inquiry into the 2002-2003 Victorian Bushfires is available on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website.
Great Divide Bushfire 2006-07 The Great Divide bushfire was one of Victoria's largest and longest running bushfires, burning 1.1 million hectares over 69 days, from 1 December 2006 until 7 February 2007.
Gunammatta Beach Drownings On 8 January 1998, a fun day out at the beach ended in tragedy for two families when four children drowned. The families were of the belief the section of the beach they were at was patrolled, however they had parked at an unpatrolled section of Gunammatta Beach - the patrolled section was 800 metres further away at another car park.
Implementing the Government's Response to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission - May 2011 The attached Implementation Plan sets out the Government's response to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission's reports. It includes over 250 measures to improve the way Victoria prepares for bushfires and provides further detail on how and when each measure will be implemented.
Introduction to Emergency Management - (VICSES) The Introduction to Emergency Management course is conducted by the Victoria State Emergency Service.
Introduction to Emergency Management for Local Government - (AEMI) The Introduction to Emergency Management for Local Government course is conducted by the Australian Emergency Management Institute.
Introduction to Emergency Recovery - (DHS) The Introduction to Emergency Recovery course is conducted by the Department of Human Services.
Life Saving Victoria Life Saving Victoria's website provides information about their mission to prevent aquatic related death and injury in all Victorian communities and promote water safety.
Linton Bushfire Linton, south west of Ballarat, was the scene of a tragedy on 2 December 1998, when five Country Fire Authority volunteer firefighters died after their tanker became trapped and destroyed by flames. 
Longford Gas Plant Explosion On 25 September 1998 an explosion at one of three gas plants operated by Esso at Longford killed two employees, Peter Wilson and John Lowery, as well as injuring eight others. The fires caused by the explosion burned for two days, and many Victorian's were left without gas for 19 days. 
Metropolitan Fire Brigade The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) website has information about the MFB's work as well as information about current incidents, emergency response, standards and guidelines, and fire safety.
Municipal Association of Victoria For information about the Municipal Association of Victoria visit its website.
Natural Disaster Financial Assistance For Local Councils Natural disaster financial assistance for local councils is provided to assist in the recovery process and alleviate some of the financial burden that may be experienced following a natural disaster
Resilient Australia Awards The Resilient Australia Awards are sponsored by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department in conjunction with States and Territories. The awards recognise innovative practice and achievements across the nation that are making communities safer, stronger, more resilient and better prepared to manage any emergency situation.
Royal Commission homepage Below is a link to the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission homepage.
Royal Commission transcript 12 May 2009 Emergency Services Commissioner Bruce Esplin appeared before the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission on 12 May 2009. The transcript can be downloaded from the Royal Commission website. The transcripts are ordered by date. 12 May 2009 is located towards the bottom of the page. 
Royal Commission transcript 13 May 2009 Emergency Services Commissioner Bruce Esplin appeared before the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission on 13 May 2009. The transcript can be downloaded from the Royal Commission website. The transcripts are ordered by date. 12 May 2009 is located towards the bottom of the page. 
Royal Commission transcript 18 May 2009 Emergency Services Commissioner Bruce Esplin appeared before the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission on 18 May 2009. The transcript can be downloaded from the Royal Commission website. The transcripts are ordered by date. 18 May 2009 is located towards the bottom of the page.
Royal Commission transcript 29 April 2010 Emergency Services Commissioner Bruce Esplin appeared before the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission on 29 April 2010. The transcript can be downloaded from the Royal Commission website. The transcripts are ordered by date.
Safety Victoria The Safety Victoria website draws together safety and emergency information from a wide range of government departments and other organisations.
State Library of Victoria - Bushfires in Victoria Guide The State Library of Victoria has a dedicated online resource which provides advise on how to research and find information about Victorian bushfires from 1851 to the present, including books, government reports, websites, statistics, newspaper reports and images.
State of Victoria's Submission for the Interim Report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission The State of Victoria's Submission for the Interim Report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission was filed 1 July 2009.
VicRoads The VicRoads website includes information about traffic and road conditions, including in the event of an emergency that affects roadways.
Victoria Managed Insurance Authority - Emergency Resource Providers Support Scheme This Victorian Government insurance website provides information on the Emergency Resource Providers Support Scheme. It is a scheme which protects owners of private equipment used during emergency situations if they suffer property damage or other loss.
Victoria Online Emergencies and Safety The Victoria Online - Emergencies and Safety site provides links and information about alerts, warnings and hotlines, emergency management, emergency services, fire prevention, natural disasters, occupational health and safety, personal and public safety, product safety, safety management and transport safety.
Victoria Police The Victoria Police website includes information about calling Emergency Assistance (000).
Victoria State Emergency Service The Victoria State Emergency Service website includes information about its roles, including planning for and responding to floods, severe storms, earthquakes, road accident rescue and search and rescue.
Victorian Floods Review Between September 2010 and February 2011, many Victorian towns and communities were affected by floods that caused widespread damage and loss. Several communities were subjected to successive floods causing repeated damage. For more information about the review, visit the Victorian Floods Review website via the link below.
Water Safety Week Water Safety Week is a key element of the ‘Play it Safe by the Water’ campaign. During this week organisations across Victoria provide people of all ages with the opportunity to participate in a range of water safety activities in a variety of aquatic environments. These activities aim to increase participants’ awareness of water safety issues, develop their water safety skills and encourage them to ‘Play it Safe by the Water’.
Water Safety website The Water Safety website contains information on being water-safe in a variety of locations, including at the beach, at the pool, at the lake or river, or when boating or fishing. The website also provides information about learning to swim, the location of patrolled beaches in Victoria, and how to read and understand water safety signs.