Large Scale Liaison for Large Scale Emergencies — ASN Events
  1. Schedule
  2. Friday
  3. Large Scale Liaison for Large Scale Emergencies
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Kembla/Keira rooms

Large Scale Liaison for Large Scale Emergencies

Rolf Poole
Coordinator Operational Services Gosford
NSW Rural Fire Service

Communicating and liaising with affected communities during emergencies can be challenging enough. Consider the situation of multiple, large scale fires, simultaneously impacting on a mix of rural communities, dense interface villages and towns with varying demographics.
Supportive Public Liaison functions were established as part of a ‘Super IMT’ to integrate with Community Liaison functions being managed at the District level during the October 2013 fires. It is important to recognise the effectiveness of local Community Field Liaison during the impact period of emergency situations, whilst also dealing with national and international broadcast interests. There is one key element that must be utilised to ensure effective cut through with messaging.