 | 1: Introduction  2: What is it?  3: Why a scheme? |  |
6: Glossary  5: Certification types 4: Maintaining |
At its meeting in April 2012, the AFAC Council has decided not to further develop the proposal for a Professionalisation Scheme at this time and will reconsider its position as part of its strategic planning process in 2014.
AFAC would like to thank all those who provided their views, comments and suggestions during the 2011 preliminary consultation process. This material will continue to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities for developing emergency workers into the future.
If you'd like to know more, please contact the AFAC office on +61 3 9419 2388
Background
In 2011 the AFAC Council agreed to undertake preliminary consultation within its member agencies and key stakeholders. The consultation was designed to determine:
- Stakeholder views on the need for a Fire and Emergency Service Professionalisation Scheme, and
- The degree to which there is a willingness by the sector to engage in such a scheme
The results of the survey consultation indicate (validated through focus group discussions) there is broad support among both staff and volunteers for a fire and emergency services Professionalisation Scheme. The majority (82%) thought fire and emergency service work should be a recognised and certified profession.
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in focus groups, the online survey and written submissions. As part of the consultation process, we engaged with the following stakeholders:- AFAC member agencies
- Volunteer associations
- Industrial bodies
- State government departments
- Federal government departments
- Education and research providers
- Other professional associations
Download the consultation report.
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