Bushfire Management Plan Review Report_June 2018 · RAL18/0023

Preseason (Winter)

    Arrange an annual inspection for assessment of hazards and risks. (Local Rural
     Fire Brigade or Consultant). Provide a report with recommendations.
    From these recommendations proceed with winter/spring maintenance including:-
              Prune trees.
              Remove dead trees.
              Conduct hazard reduction e.g. slashing, mowing or burning of ground
               fuels.
              Remove flammable materials from around buildings.
              Check water supply systems and other fire extinguisher systems.




Spring/Early Summer until Season safe from Rains

              Increase hazard reduction (more regular mowing or slashing).
              Check pruning and dead tree and branch situation.
              Ask NPWS or Council to confirm the seasonal situation and any special
               requirements for the fire season. It is often obvious to trained agency
               staff when a potentially serious year is imminent and this is valuable for
               an individual in their planning.


Bushfire Action and Survival

What to Do
              Monitor seasonal severity and discuss the situation with neighbours,
               NPWS and Rural Fire Authorities.
              Watch for predicted blow up days when Fire Danger is already high and
               place your property in the safest condition it can be.
              Don’t light fires.
              Assemble your fire fighting and survival equipment in a central location.
              Connect hoses to taps and check sprinkler system is working.
              Report sighting of any smoke.


    If wild fire is threatening:-
              Seek support from Urban/Rural Brigades.
              Put on protective clothing.
              Seal buildings – close windows, shutters and doors.




    18-028 Annual Preparedness Checklist                            Commercial-in-Confidence
                                                                                     Page 2