This handbook was developed primarily for the use of municipal staff and councils, with the purpose of providing them with a user-friendly guide to the development appeal process. Other parties involved in or affected by a development appeal, such as developers, builders and members of the public, may also find this handbook to be a useful reference guide.

It is anticipated that by using some of the tools developed in this resource package, Municipal Fire Chiefs and community leaders will have at their disposal, a resource to simplify and guide their efforts in recruiting and retaining volunteers for delivering emergency services to their citizens