The Panel was established and is bound by the obligations under section 4 of the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958 (the Act) to provide independent and informed advice to the Minister for Emergency Services (the Minister) on:
- whether it is necessary or desirable for the FRV fire district to be changed
- whether a change in fire risk, or something that may result in a change in fire risk, may warrant a review of the FRV fire district.
The object of a review of the FRV fire district is to conduct a risk-based assessment of the assignment of responsibility necessary for the provision of fire services by fire agencies throughout Victoria. The overarching objective is to prevent, and protect against, loss of life and damage to property, infrastructure or the environment.
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