PUAFIR406 — Develop simple prescribed burn plans

1 Identify burn areas and burn objectives

• 1.1Areas requiring simple prescribed burning are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Burn objectives are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.3Target groups are identified and consultation process is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.4Legislative and regulatory requirements are identified and complied with throughout planning process

2 Prepare prescribed burn plan for simple burn

• 2.1Key features of the burn area are identified including variations in terrain, fuel types and quantities control lines and weather
• 2.2Risks from proposed burn, both on and off site, are assessed and considered in planning process including operational hazards, safety of people, protection of property, assets, environment and ecological risks
• 2.3Results of consultation are factored into the planning process, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.4Fire behaviour to meet burn objectives and to account for variations in fuel, terrain and weather is determined
• 2.5Burn ignition strategies and tactics required for fire behaviour, intensity and that are suitable for location are determined, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.6Lighting techniques and lighting patterns are identified
• 2.7Hazard and risk mitigation are determined and asset protection works are identified
• 2.8Strategies for mitigating hazards and risks are identified and required preparatory works are identified
• 2.9Strategies and tactics for controlling prescribed burn are identified
• 2.10Type and quantity of resources required are identified
• 2.11Prescriptions for implementation of burn plan strategies and tactics are documented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.12Contingencies are outlined in the prescribed burn plan
• 2.13Prescribed burn plan is prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Gain approval of prescribed burn plan

• 3.1Prescribed burn plan is submitted for approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
• 3.2Modifications and amendments to prescribed burn plan are made based on feedback received
• 3.3Prescribed burn plan approval is gained

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