THE number of volunteer firefighters and emergency service members is likely to decline significantly over the next decade in South Australia, a new report says.
The Fire and Emergency Services Act review by former state MP Paul Holloway said the decline was due to the ageing population and greater demands on people's time, as well as various disincentives to volunteering.
Mr Holloway made 38 recommendations, eight of which the government has prioritised and which will be developed immediately.
The South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) has a nine-member board, with representatives from the MFS, CFS and SES.
The review recommended there be one Chief Executive, with the position to be rotated between the three emergency services.
The review said declining volunteer numbers was particularly an issue for smaller rural communities that have had amalgamation of farms and a loss of population to larger centres.
Disincentives to volunteering included the issue of liability, the fear of being cross-examined in inquiries, increased paperwork and the lack of employment security for some who took time off to help in emergencies.
Emergency Services Minister Michael O'Brien said greater attention will be given to the recruitment and retention of volunteers.
This would include considering increasing administrative support and legislative protection from job dismissals.
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