11Service Standards

11 Service Standards

(1) The Minister may issue written Service Standards for members of the Rural Fire Service in relation to procedures to be followed in connection with the operation, management and control of the Rural Fire Service. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Service Standards may set out standard operating procedures, including procedures in respect of the following: (a) fire reporting; (b) operational coordination; (c) operational planning; (d) bush fire risk management planning; (e) fire fighting assistance planning; (f) standards of fire cover reporting; (g) implementation of training standards; (h) communications; (i) brigade management; (j) community education; (k) protocols on relevant matters; (l) health and safety. (3) The Service Standards apply as in force from time to time.