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About the Office The Role of the Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner
'Encouraging Seamless Emergency Management'

The Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner (OESC) provides leadership in emergency management for Victoria, with specific responsibilities for ensuring the delivery of efficient, equitable and integrated fire and emergency services. The Office was established in 2000.

The Office supports the role of the Commissioner by:

• facilitating cooperation across the emergency services
• providing independent advice and leadership to government on any matter in relation to emergency management
• working with emergency services, government departments and the community to continuously improve the safety of all Victorians.

The Office oversees the state’s emergency management arrangements, which are described in the Emergency Management Manual Victoria.