Private Farm Fire Units · 2020. 6. 1. · PRIVATE FARM FIRE UNITS • Own equipment to protect...
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CFS Region 5
Private Farm Fire Units
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SESSION OUTLINE
• Value – Farm Fire Units
• Safety – Understanding limitations
• Safety - Air Operations
• Safety – Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety - Tag & Tell (UHF Channels, stickers)
• Liaison - Local CFS Brigade Link
• Information - PFFU Handbook
• Road Closures
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PRIVATE FARM FIRE UNITS
• Own equipment to protect their property and others.
• An essential part of the community's response to fire.
• A key principle of this community response is that it be done
with safety as number one priority.
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GENERAL SAFETY
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UNDERSTAND THE LIMITS OF YOUR
EQUIPMENT AND YOURSELF • Only attack the fire if it is safe to do so……..
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• Be aware of flame intensity, wind direction and strength….. REMAIN
VIGULANT
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• If the fire is to intense, it is OK to stop actively fighting the fire front
• You maybe able to supress the flank of the fire
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• If the fire is to intense to fight the front and the flanks, it is OK to stop active
fire fighting…..
• Consider calling 000 and tell the Fire Service Communications what you can
see
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• If the fire is to large and active fire fighting is to dangerous, it is OK to move
to a safe area
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• Remember the Safety of yourself is the HIGHEST priority
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CFS AIR OPERATIONS
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COMMON AIRCRAFT
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Lower South East Primary Response Zone
B582
FB510 FB505
B583
NEW NEW
Air Ops GRN TG 234 Tactical VHF 56
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SAFETY - AIR OPERATIONS
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TRUE STORY
• Actual Photo of the event
• Occurred 2016 Parilla Fire
• Crew moved away
• Left Truck in place
• Pilot commenced drop late
• Part of load hit side of truck
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LOOK UP MOVE AWAY
LUMA
• Look up for aircraft
• Spread the word
• Move off the fire line
• Wait for the drop
• Wait additional drops
• When safe return to the fireline
REPORT hits & near misses
(Dynamic Learning Curve)
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Safety as number one priority.
• Head – Keep a cool head
• Eyes - Keep clear and safe vision
• Lungs – Breath safe air at all times
• Arms and Legs - (including feet and Hands) Cover up and protect
• Hydration – DRINK DRINK and DRINK (1 lt/hr)
REPORT Hits & Near Misses (Dynamic Learning Curve)
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TAG & TELL
• Tag – up with a CFS Truck
• Tell - CFS you are on the fireground & when you leave
• To ensure you are covered for Personal Injury and your FFU
is covered for reimbursement for damages…. You MUST be
logged on
• Stickers – put on your front windscreen
• UHF - Channel 9
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INFORMATION & KNOW HOW
• Link Up with a CFS Brigade
• Other Private Farm Fire Unit Operators
• Handbook
• Regional Office
• CFS Website
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As the CONTROL AGENCY, CFS is responsible for: • Determining the need for a road closure • Implementing a road closure if SAPOL is not present • Contacting SAPOL to ensure attendance and provide ongoing advice • Providing information to the community via Public Information and Warnings
SAPOL is responsible for: • Attending the incident to support closures when requested by the Control Agency • Implement, record change and open roads as required by the Control Agency • Determine the requirement for additional closures to ensure safe and efficient regulation of traffic • Share road closure information with the community
CFS – Managing road closures
Other support agencies: • DPTI • Local Councils
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Incident Controllers should consider: • What is the current threat/risk? – when is it likely to decrease… or change? • What level of road access restrictions are necessary • Briefing essential services • Access for emergency vehicles • Liaising with BoM – future weather impacts? • Liaising with DPTI – road limitations? Bridges? Culverts? Road ‘furniture’ • Falling tree risks? – Management of hazardous trees • Wandering stock due to damaged fences • Road closure reviews - Can they be lifted or reduced?
Refer to SEMP Part 3H – Traffic Management during Emergencies Appendix B – Incident Controller Reference Guidelines
Road closure considerations
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Thank you for your time and have a safer summer.
SA Country Fire Service
Regional Prevention Officer for the Upper and Lower South East,
Phone: 8762 2311