This page provides information and help on the shared iPad model being used this fire season by DELWP FFRG staff.
The FFRG Deputy Secretary approved a brief earlier this year to allow FFRG staff to continue to use corporate iPads as shared devices, where they meet certain criteria i.e. mobile staff without an assigned 2-in-1 device.
The FFRG Technology Solutions Unit (TSU) has been working with Corporate Services on a shared iPad model. As individual iPads are returned to TSU we will set up as a shared device and re-assign back to the Districts.
- Shared iPads are intended to be allocated on a temporary basis to staff whose roles require them to be in the field and who d o not have a 2-in-1 device
- Fire Lookout Officers (FLOs) have been prioritised for access to these shared iPads this fire season. We hope to be able to assign multiple iPads per district so devices can be assigned to FLOs and other mobile staff, as needed. This is dependent on DELWP/FFRG staff returning individual devices – so far, TSU has received ~70 iPads to rebuild and re-assign.
- Regions/Districts are responsible for purchasing chargers, device covers (rugged covers are recommended), any iPads repairs (~$300-500) and purchasing replacement devices where required ($1,000) via their Asset Owners.
- Device repairs and replacement requests can be logged via the DELWP Service Portal. All new FFRG iPad purchases will be set up as shared devices. Refer to the support page for further information.
- A generic login and device passcode has been set up to support device sharing. Staff can access their individual emails via O365. Refer additional help pages for further information.
Asset Owners have been nominated from each of the Districts. A tracking sheet is being maintained for information on Asset Owners and assigned iPads.
Relevant policies
06/12: This interim policy has been submitted for approval to the FFRG Assets, Technology and Infrastructure Sub-Committee and the DELWP ICT Steering Committee