FRV Strategy 08-12 Project - What is it all about?

Fire Ready Victoria (FRV) is a joint agency initiative, involving awareness campaigns, communication, education and empowerment in relation to wildfire and planned burning in Victoria.

Although many people are familiar with FRV as an existing CFA program, the time has come for FRV to evolve into a more strategic and holistic program for communities affected by the risk of fire.

The four agencies, CFA, DSE, MFB and DHS are working closely with the Fire Communications Task Force (FCTF) to develop the FRV Strategy 2008 – 12 to ensure that, together, the agencies can meet the current and future needs of communities in relation to information and education about fire.

The FRV Strategy 08-12 will articulate the strategic direction, objectives and scope of FRV. It will also outline the corporate responsibilities, governance structures and accountabilities of the four participating agencies responsible for FRV management and delivery, and provide a series of guidelines and policies to support FRV and enhance program delivery.

The FRV Strategy Development Project will involve three stages:

1. Establishment of the Strategic Direction of FRV
2. Development of a Management Plan for the Strategy
3. Development of Guidelines for Strategy Implementation

While the FRV Strategy 08-12 reflects a whole of government approach to dealing with wildfire, it is expected to be supported by a series of practical implementation plans developed by individual agencies and through FRV partnerships with key stakeholders.

The intention is to develop the FRV Strategy for a corporate audience including government agencies and relevant stakeholders. Although the FRV Strategy will be available as a public document, it is not intended to be used as an educational or promotional tool when working with communities.

What does that mean for our current summer programs?
CFA will continue to deliver FRV Preparedness Meetings, Bushfire Planning Workshops and Community Fireguard. Further opportunities to link in with other agencies are currently being explored. We will keep you posted with updates on the project.

For more detailed information about the project and who is involved please click here to read the FRV Strategy Fact Sheet.