Page 433 - Week 01 - Thursday, 16 February 2012
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(3) If there was an Emergency Alert Operator already on duty on the night of 15 September 2011, why was it necessary to recall to duty another Emergency Alert Operator.
(4) Who had control of the emergency alert remote access device on the night of 15 September 2011 and where was this device located.
(5) If the person who had control of the remote access device on the night of 15 September 2011 was not on duty, why was the remote access device not located with the Emergency Alert Operator who was on duty.
(6) How many remote access devices are available to operate the emergency alert system in the ACT.
(7) What protocols exist for the management of these remote access devices.
(8) If there is only one remote access device, what arrangements exist to provide backup in the event that this device becomes unavailable.
(9) What arrangements exist to provide support or backup to an Emergency Alert Operator in the event of an emergency taking place.
Mr Corbell: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) As previously advised in the Assembly the Emergency Alert Operator was initially working from a private residence on the night in question.
(2) The Emergency Alert Operator was on rostered call out arrangements from 15 September to 22 September 2011. During business hours the officer was undertaking normal duties, but available to undertake the role of EA Operator if required.
(3) There was no recall to duty of another Emergency Alert Operator during the Mitchell fire incident.
(4) The Emergency Alert Operator referred to in the previous questions was the responsible operator and had control of the remote access device.
(5) As previously stated, the Emergency Alert Operator was on rostered call out arrangements and had control of the remote access device on the night of the Mitchell fire incident.
(6) There are seven (7) remote access devices available to operate the Emergency Alert system.
(7) The access devices are allocated to nominated officers within the ESA and their allocation is registered on a spreadsheet.
(8) As previously identified, there are seven devices available for use.
(9) There are additional trained officers available to operate Emergency Alert. If required, these officers will be called upon to provide additional support.
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