Benefits to the community

Provides a more robust and effective volunteer emergency service.
Provides volunteers who are knowledgeable of and are especially trained in the priority disaster risks of their area.
Sustains operational capacity through sharing the demand on delivery of emergency services.
Assists communities in preparation, prevention, response and recovery in emergency situations.
Enables efficient and timely response to disasters and emergencies through the efficient and streamlined use of physical and human volunteer resources.
Provides a one-stop shop that provides face-to-face community

Last updated 1 June 2005