We deliver an integrated approach to reducing the risk of bushfires and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment.
Increase the level of preparedness for bushfires and other emergencies
We will:
- lead and deliver a community-centred, risk-based approach to reduce the impact of bushfires
- continuously improve our approach to emergency management, assessing and learning from our performance
- involve local communities in decision making about bushfire and emergency management year-round
- work with industry to improve planning and response for energy, water and other emergencies
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide bushfire risk maintained at or below the target — Phoenix Rapidfire | 64% | <70% |
| Hectares treated through planned burning and other treatments to maintain the statewide bushfire risk below 70% | 127,000 Hectares (@May 2021) | 100,000 – 200,000 Hectares |
| Proportion of Community Based Bushfire Management partnerships rated as high functioning | 80% | 80% |
| Percentage of bushfires contained at first attack and/or under 5 hectares to suppress bushfires promptly, keep bushfires small and minimise loss | suppress bushfires promptly, keep bushfires small and minimise loss 98% | Between 80-95% |
Increase community understanding of potential risks and impacts of bushfires and other emergencies
We will:
- engage with local communities to build awareness of bushfires and other emergencies to achieve positive behaviour change
- share hazard data and risk modelling tools online and through partnerships so that communities can assess their own bushfire risk and develop strategies for action
- make information on changes to bushfire risk at the state and local level available to communities
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of stakeholder and community forums on bushfire management and planned burning | 12 | 12 |
Increase the ability of communities, the environment, and local economies to recover from bushfires and other emergencies
We will:
- implement an ‘all communities, all emergencies’ model for emergency management before, during and after an emergency event
- partner with and support the emergency management sector to build the resilience of communities and the environment
- realign policies, programs and activities to help build and strengthen community resilience characteristics
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Readiness and response plans completed prior to the upcoming fire season | 100% | 100% |
Increase the ability of ecosystems to recover from destructive natural events
We will:
- apply appropriate fire regimes to maintain or improve biodiversity
- maintain a diversity of vegetation communities and growth stages (juvenile, adolescent, mature and old) on public land
- develop and implement an Aboriginal fire strategy in partnership with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians
- assess and mitigate risks to ecological recovery from bushfire
| Outcome measures | Result 20–21 | Target 21–22 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of ecological burns conducted | 44 (@ May 2021) | 30 |
Page last updated: 31/08/21