11. Appendix G - Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan.pdf

Bushfire Emergency Response Plan v2                                              NCES REF: J001313
Lot 4 on RP160124 – 658 Louis Bazzo Dr, Ringtail Creek QLD 4565




    2. RESPONSE TRIGGERS
The response ‘triggers’ which initiate emergency actions on a site should be devised with
consideration given to numerous factors including the proximity of the bushfire to the site,
advice regarding the matter issued by QFES and the status of the current National Fire Danger
Rating System (FDRS). Fire danger ratings describe the potential level of danger should a
bushfire start. They are important because they provide people with information to take action
to protect themselves and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of bushfires. They do
not indicate the chance of a fire occurring, although this is a common misconception. Ratings
are calculated via the Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) which uses a combination of weather
forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire (AFAC 2023). The FBI index
rages from 0 through to a maximum of 100+ which co-coincides with a Catastrophic fire danger
rating category. A guide to understanding the FDR system and associated fire behaviour
potential is presented in Plate 6 (QFES, 2023).




                                  Plate 6 – National Fire Danger Rating System
The following section outlines the steps to be taken as the FBI increases; however, an earlier
evacuation may be triggered by other circumstances such as thick smoke causing medical
problems for occupants of the site. It should be noted that in the event of a bushfire emergency,
designated and appropriately qualified and trained staff are to remain onsite to assist with
shelter in place activities and QFES and/or QPS personnel responding to a bushfire
emergency.
1. Precautions for a prevailing No Rating – Moderate fire danger rating.
        Staff are aware of evacuation procedures.
        Ensure internal access roads are maintained and can accommodate the expected
         traffic.
        Pasture & Orchard areas about marquee, carpark, and access routes are managed
         (i.e., mowed to reduce the risk of grassfire).
2. Precautions for a prevailing High fire danger rating.
        Staff are aware of evacuation procedures.
        Ensure that water points are functional.
        Ensure internal access roads are unobstructed and can accommodate the expected
         traffic.




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