TFS awarded for community safety program

Tasmanian Fire Service has been recognised at a national level for their Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods program, which is support by CRC science. The program was awarded in the emergency services category of the 2015 International Association of Public Participation Awards. The award recognises best practice in community engagement at a national level.

The Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods program focuses on building a shared responsibility approach to bushfire preparedness. It is conducted by TFS and was developed in collaboration with the University of Tasmania and the Bushfire CRC.

2015 International Association of Public Participation Awards.

This was the second award the initiative received during 2015. The program was also granted the 2015 Resilient Australia Award, recognising best practice initiatives that build disaster resilience in Australia.