Consultation is a dynamic mechanism that supports the risk management process. It is an essential part of managing work health and safety in the workplace and involves talking to your workers regularly, and considering their views when making health and safety decisions. Early and robust consultation increases opportunities to eliminate or minimise risk, improve safety outcomes and reduce associated costs.
Trent’s career as a firefighter began in 1999 when he joined the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) in Melbourne. Over the years, he worked his way through the operational ranks taking on roles across various fire service disciplines. In 2010, he became Manager Strategic Analysis and Reporting, where he oversaw the MFB’s business intelligence and spatial analysis functions. He then moved into the community development portfolio, where he worked on developing emergency risk management systems and later led the Office of the Chief Officer. He then led the Operational Learning and Development Department improving interoperability across Victoria’s fire services. In 2020, he took up the role of Assistant Commissioner Community Safety with Fire and Rescue NSW, where he was responsible for the Community Safety portfolio.
Throughout his career, Trent has been involved in responding to numerous major emergencies, including industrial fires, bushfires, and a high-rise building fire involving combustible cladding. He has spent considerable time engaging with key regulators and industry bodies to reduce built environment risk. In his current role, he oversees a diverse range of functions, including community education, fire safety and compliance, a team of community volunteers, fire investigation and research, and a commercial training business. Trent continues to work to improve community safety and resilience in the built and natural environments.
