Integrated Fire Management Planning

The key element of Integrated Fire Management Planning (IFMP) is bringing together a range of agencies and organisations in Victoria to discuss, plan and manage fire in the community. These organisations are responsible for fire prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and cultural and environmental uses of fire.

By working together, they will ensure a more strategic and integrated approach to fire management planning, reducing the impact of fire in Victoria.

IFMP will assist in establishing a consistent, state-wide planning approach and develop processes for continuous improvement.

IFMP involves organisations through the establishment of state, regional and municipal committees, through which members have the opportunity to better understand each other’s roles in fire management planning and bring their individual plans together.

In order to ensure that planning is in line with the community’s needs, IFMP will involve extensive community engagement at all stages throughout its development and implementation.

The committees are supported by the work of the State Fire Management Planning Support Team.