Ozone

Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board

The Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board (the Board) appointed by the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Populations and Communities, in partnership with the fire protection industry, administers the fire protection division of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Regulations 1995 (the Regulations) on behalf of the Australian Government.

Purpose

The functions of the Board include:

Identify, promote and support industry 'best practice' activities throughout the fire protection industry.
Manage a permit and licensing system to ensure applicants meet minimum standards of competency prior to granting of Extinguishing Agent Handling Licenses (EAHLs).
Implement effective communication and consultation with the fire protection industry to encourage and facilitate regulatory compliance.
Develop and distribute ozone depleting substance and synthetic greenhouse gas (ODS & SGG) learning and assessment resources to support those working in the fire protection industry.
Undertake review and audit activities to ensure fire protection industry compliance with the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989(the Act).

The Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board has recently released their Strategic Plan for 2012-2017:

To download a copy of the Strategic Plan click here

Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board Members:

Chris Orr- Brooks (Chair)

Scott Williams- FPA Australia

Rachael Short - DSEWPaC (Observer)

Amala Jayasekara - DSEWPaC (Observer)

Barry Lee OAM- Lee Fire Management

Garry Kwok- Tyco Fire and Security

Brett Staines- Chubb Fire and Security

Ray Walton- Kidde Aerospace and Defence Pty Ltd

Vic Percival- Lateral Fire Design