In the past, a variety of operational support systems were in use in Fire Stations across NSW. These tools didn’t effectively assist in evidence-based planning or support risk-based decision making. With the new Station Planning System, Station Commanders and firefighters are now able to create a ‘single source’ of operational data and information to assist with their day to day emergency planning.
Station Planning System supports firefighters with evidence-based planning and risk-based decision making in areas of service, delivery and capacity, therefore improving their operational readiness, and reducing risk of safety to both the community and to firefighters. Other benefits of the new system include improved efficiency, reduced costs and greater transparency of Fire Station Management.
This planning system has been implemented for NSW Fire & Rescue’s Operational Staff at Station and Zone Level. Testimonial from Station Officer at Cronulla Fire Station:
“Just a quick note to say that this SPS is amazing. At HQ for some time I have been wanting to have a system to highlight out of date and expiring drills and quals. I have spent many hours working on informal systems that I have tried to implement to no avail. But now it’s all logged. This has made my life a lot easier."