Committee members are providing input on the development of the CFA Community Engagement framework public facing document. Work has been ongoing on developing a framework for how CFA can better engage with communities on matters of community safety. This framework is designed to give a consistent approach while also acknowledging that our communities are diverse, with each facing a different risk, as well as the importance of drawing on local knowledge and experience from within each individual community. A vital part of this development has been the acknowledgement of shared responsibility – where community safety is an equal partnership between CFA and community members.
Feedback is also being sought from the public, community groups, leaders, government bodies, businesses etc. on how they want to be engaged by CFA and what they see their role is in relation to fire preparedness. We will provide updates on the development of this as it progresses.