Department of Sustainability and the Environment

Global Vision delivered a 20-minute documentary telling an intensely dramatic story of the heroism, sacrifice and achievements of many people and organizations involved in fighting the 2006/07 fires that ravaged Victoria’s Gippsland region. Global Vision was commissioned by the State Department of Sustainability and Environment, which wanted to honour those who endured great personal hardship to save lives, wildlife, property and water supplies from the devastating fires.

The story of the enormous fire menace that was tackled in extraordinary fashion by the people of DHS in the summer of 06-07 is told by the people themselves - all of them fulfilling vital roles in the widespread and sustained battle against the multiple bushfires threatening Victoria.

We also hear from the people who witnessed the courageous efforts of the people of DHS and the other stakeholders, including local community residents, Parks Victoria, DPI & CFA staff. We see the stories of those who calmly and confidently provided briefing after briefing for communities, handled communications, rakehoed, drove trucks, fire spotted, cooked, deployed resources, etc, etc, etc.

Where appropriate a comment or two is included from relatives or friends - people who were affected by prolonged absence in some cases and who are quietly proud of their family member or mate (male or female). Through the eyes of these witnesses and participants - individuals directly affected - we appreciate what was achieved by the people of DHS.