EXPLORE OUR STRUCTURE
The Office of the Commissioner directorate strengthens the RFS's legal oversight, fosters a holistic assurance and risk management approach, and ensures unified organisational messaging.
Key functions include:
- Commissioner's Executive
- Communications & Strategic Engagement
- Office of the General Counsel
- Operations Support
Our People & Corporate Services directorate ensures an integrated approach to supporting our people, organisational wellbeing and resource management. The directorate strengthens overall efficiency, ensuring that health, safety, personnel, and financial resources are aligned to support both day-to-day operations and long-term organisational goals.
Key functions include:
- People & Corporate Services Executive
- Finance & Procurement
- Health & Safety
- People & Culture
Our Operational Coordination directorate improves collaboration and efficiency in emergency response, strengthens community preparedness, and ensures rapid deployment of resources, all of which are vital for effective firefighting and emergency management.
Key functions include:
- Operational Coordination Executive
- Aviation
- Community Resilience
- Operational Logistics
- State Operations
Our Strategic Capability directorate fosters an integrated approach to modernisation and operational efficiency. By coordinating these functions, the RFS enhances resource management, upgrades capabilities, and ensures that personnel are trained and equipped with the latest tools to meet evolving challenges.
Key functions include:
- Strategic Capability Executive
- Fleet & Infrastructure
- Information Communication Technology
- Innovation
- Learning & Development
Our Field Operations directorate provides a unified approach to both operational readiness and holistic hazard management. The directorate enhances the coordination between on-the-ground firefighting efforts and strategic land management, improving the RFS’s ability to mitigate hazards and respond effectively to emergencies, ultimately providing more comprehensive protection for communities and natural landscapes.
Key functions include:
- Field Operations Executive
- Built & Natural Environment
- Area Preparedness
- Area Business Services
- Area Operations Workplace Conduct
- Area Commands (comprised of many districts and teams)