CFA is supporting a limited number of volunteers and IMT staff/volunteers to attend the 2019 Emergency Management Conference (EMC) on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2019 in Melbourne.
Expressions of interest are open to:
- volunteers who are not in an IMT role
- staff and volunteers who are in an IMT role
Please provide your Expression of Interest via the online nomination form .
Close off date is by midnight SUNDAY 12 MAY 2019.
Note: local approvals will be required for all EOIs and confirmation of successful participants will be advised during the latter part of the week commencing Monday 13 May 2019.
About the 2019 EMC: Placing people at the heart of all that we do
The emergency management sector must equip its workforce to meet the needs and expectations of the modern community it serves. It is not enough to train staff and volunteers in preparedness, response and recovery techniques.
All emergency services organisations, government and non-government organisations response and recovery agencies are striving to ensure their workers safety, health and security. This will enable them to better provide safety, health and security for our community.
Conference details
Dates: Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May 2019
Location: The Pullman, Albert Park, Melbourne
Expression of interest process
Expressions of interest are sought from CFA staff and volunteers to attend the 2019 EMC. Two funded opportunities are available:
1. Volunteerism
Open to volunteers / Total of 10 places - two per CFA region
Criteria: Volunteers who are living the CFA values, have gone above and beyond their usual duties for CFA in 2018 and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Achieved something significant within their district, group, brigade or community
- Demonstrated exemplary leadership (operational or non-operational)
- Overcome a particularly difficult challenge
2. Incident Management
Total of 40 places - 5 places per emergency management region
Staff or volunteers:
- in development for a Level 3 IMT role
- accredited for a Level 3 IMT role
- Staff or volunteers in development for a Level 3 IMT role.
- Staff or volunteers already accredited for a Level 3 IMT role.
- Staff or volunteers who actively work in the regional command and control environment.
Note: funding for conference attendance and accommodation for any staff delegates who don't meet the Incident Management criteria is to be provided locally from relevant District, Region or Directorate budgets.
- A consolidated list of EOIs will be provided to District OMs (Volunteerism) and OM-RCs (IMT) for review and endorsement.
- Registrations and accommodation arrangements will be coordinated by the Organisational Development (OD) team in People and Culture.
