Standard Operating Procedure
Procedures For Planning a Prescribed Burn
Scope
This Standard Operating Procedure applies to all CFA members
involved in prescribed burns.
Definitions
The following definitions apply to this Standard Operating
Procedure:

Burn plan: The plan, which is approved for the conduct of
prescribed burning and incorporates the location,
specifications and conditions under which the operation is to
be conducted.

CFA member: A person who is registered by the Authority
as a volunteer officer or member of a brigade and / or a
person who is employed by CFA.

Country Area of Victoria: That part of Victoria, which lies
outside the metropolitan fire district, but does not include any
forest, national park or protected public land.

Land owner: The land owners, Minister in which land is
vested or a municipal council or public authority in which
land is vested, under its control or management or is
responsible for the care and management of land.

Operational activities: CFA approved, coordinated or preplanned action, or series of actions, in response to and in
support of a potential or existing emergency incident,
including training and exercises.

Prescribed Burn: is a area of land where prescribed
burning will be applied.

Prescribed Burn Controller: The individual designated by
the burn plan to have overall management of the prescribed
burn and is responsible for all prescribed burn activities.

Prescribed Burning: The controlled application of fire
under specified environmental conditions to a predetermined
area and at the time, intensity, and rate of spread required to
attain planned resource management objectives.

Resource Management Objectives: May include fire
prevention, weed control, stock destruction or other
agricultural management, ecological or training purposes.
Prescription burns may be carried out in grass, shrub or
forest environments.
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Objective
To assist CFA members in planning prescribed burns effectively
and safely and to ensure positive outcomes for the community
and environment.
Procedure
1. Municipal Fire Management Plan
1.1.
1.2.
Prescribed burn plans will follow the Municipal Fire
Prevention Plan framework when being developed.
Prescribed burning planning must be:
1.2.1. Identified in the Municipal Fire Prevention
Plan; or
1.2.2. Endorsed by the Operations Manager or
delegate and/or Municipal Fire Prevention
Officer as not being in contradiction to, and
wherever possible support the plan.
2. Identification of a Prescribed Burn.
2.1.
Individual prescribed burns can be identified and
submitted to the Manager Community Safety or
delegate by Brigades and/or Land owner/manager for
endorsement.
2.2.
If endorsed by the Manager Community Safety or
delegate, the prescribed burn should be submitted to
Municipal Fire Prevention Officer for consideration
and if appropriate inclusion into the Municipal Fire
Prevention Plan.
3. Identifying Complexity Rating
3.1.
All prescribed burns must be assessed using the
Prescribed Burning Complexity Rating System
(Schedule 1).
4. Prescribed Burn Planning
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
Prescribed burn planners must have the appropriate
level of competency and endorsement relevant to the
complexity rating identified for the prescribed burn
(Schedule 2).
All proposed prescribed burns must have a plan to
the level determined and required by the Prescribed
Burning Complexity Rating System (Schedule 2).
All proposed burn plans must conform to the burn
plan templates in Schedules 3 and 4.
Proposed prescribed burns must be endorsed by the
Manager Community Safety, delegate or the relevant
responsible authority as being in accordance with any
agreed management plans for the prescribed burn
eg. Roadside Management Plans.
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5. Consent
5.1.
To satisfy the requirements of Section 42 of the
Country Fire Authority Act 1958, prescribed burns
shall only be carried out by brigades with the written
consent of:
5.1.1. The owner or occupier of any land; or
5.1.2. Municipal council or responsible authority, in
the case of roadsides or other public land
under its control or management.
5.1.3. In the case of approval being refused, the
proposed prescribed burn must be referred to
the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
Section 38 of Country Fire Authority Act 1958
requires that prescribed burns carried out by brigades
during the declared fire danger period must have a
permit issued under either Schedule 12 or 14 of the
Country Fire Authority Regulations 2004.
At all other times, prescribed burns must not
contravene the requirements of Section 11 Summary
Offences Act 1966.
Under Section 63 of Forests Act 1958, prescribed
burns conducted outside both the Country Area of
Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire District may require
a permit from the Department of Sustainability and
Environment.
6. Approval
6.1.
Proposed prescribed burn plans must be prepared
and submitted for approval to the Operations
Manager or delegate along with relevant permit
applications.
7. Records
7.1.
7.2.
Prescribed burn records are to be filed at the regional
headquarters.
Reports on results/issues shall be provided to
Operations Manager, Land Owner/Manager or
Municipal Fire Prevention Officer as required.
Safety notes

When undertaking the planning process, the planner must
ensure that all safety considerations are identified and either
mitigated or managed in the plan.
Environmental
notes

The planning of a prescribed burn will be consistent with
environmental management standards and practices as
outlined in the CFA Environmental Care Policy

The planner must seek advice on matters of conservation
significance, which need to be addressed in a burn
operation, including threatened flora and fauna.

Plan any use of Class A foam to minimise environmental
impact on vegetation and watercourses.
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The prescribed burn must be planned to minimise the impact
of smoke on the community. Appropriate notifications should
be made in advance.

Plan control lines to minimise soil disturbance, and plan for
rehabilitation of control lines where necessary after burn has
been declared safe.
Related Documents
Policies
Environment
policy
Standing Orders
SOPs
Management of
Fires and
Incidents
Incident Controller
(CFA as Control
Agency)
Health and
Safety
Burning of Derelict
Structures
Environmental
Care
Other Links and
References
Country Fire
Authority Act 1958
Country Fire
Authority
Regulations 2004
Occupational
Health and Safety
Act 1985
Delegations
(Operations
Manager,
Manager
Community
Safety and
Operations
Officer)
Summary Offences
Act 1996
Forests Act 1958
Flora and Fauna
Guarantee Act
1988
Environment
Protection and
Biodiversity
Conservation Act
1999
Environment
Protection Act 1987
CFA Environment
Strategy
Public Safety
Training Package
Guidelines for
Prescribed Burning
in Forest and
Plantation Fuels
Date to be
Reviewed:
Date to Cease:
TBA
N/A
Date Endorsed:
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Russell Rees
Director of Operations / Chief Officer
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Schedule 1 – Prescribed Fire Complexity Rating (CR) Guide
Weighting
Factor
Complexity
Factor
Total
Value
Safety
5
1
5
Threats to Boundaries
5
1
5
Fire Behaviour
5
1
5
Aim (Objectives)
4
1
4
Burn resourcing
4
1
4
Assets (Improvements within Burn Area or Adjacent to Burn Area)
3
2
6
Environmental/Timber/Cultural or Social Values
3
2
6
Air Quality Values/Issues
3
2
6
Logistic Considerations
3
1
3
Political Considerations
2
1
2
Tactical Operations
2
1
2
Multi-agency Involvement
1
1
1
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Complexity Element
Project Total
Rating of 40 - 51 = CR 1 Burn
Rating of 52 - 84 = CR 2 Burn
Rating of >84
= CR 3 Burn
The Prescribed Fire Complexity Analysis provides a method to assess the complexity of the
identified prescribed fire project. The analysis incorporates an assigned numeric rating complexity
value for specific complexity elements that are weighted in their contribution to overall complexity.
The weighted value is multiplied by the numeric rating value to provide a total value for that
element. All elements are then "added to generate the total project complexity value. Breakpoint
values are provided to identify CR1, CR2 & CR3 Burns.
This complexity worksheet is accompanied (on the following pages) by a guide to numeric values
for each complexity element shown.
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Complexity
Element
Safety
1
2
3
Multiply by weighting factor
Multiply by weighting factor
Multiply by weighting factor
 Safety issues are
easily identified and
mitigated.
 Number of significant
safety issues have
been identified.
 All safety hazards
have been identified
and mitigated.

 Bark Hazard L/M
 Low risk of spotting.
 Low threat to
boundaries.
 Boundaries naturally
defensible.
 Bark Hazard H
 Moderate risk of
spotting.
 Moderate threat to
boundaries.
 Boundaries need
modification to
strengthen fuel
breaks, lines etc.



 Low variability in
slope or aspect.
 Weather uniform &
predictable.
 Surface fuels only
(grass, leaf litter)
 Uniform fuel
type/load.
 Moderate variability
in slope or aspect.
 Weather variable but
predictable.
 Ladder fuels present.
 Moderate variability
in fuel type or loading.

Weighting Factor 5 X
Threats to
Boundaries
Weighting Factor 5 X
Fire Behaviour
Weighting Factor 5 X
Complex safety issues
exist
 No vehicle access or
remote access only.
Bark Hazard VH/E
High risk of spotting.
High threat to
boundaries.
 Boundary modification
necessary to
compensate for
continuous fuels.




Aim (Objectives)
 Aim easily stated.
 Single outcome.
 Routine results.
Weighting Factor 4 X
Burn Resourcing
 Single Brigade burn
 < 12 people on site.
Weighting Factor 4 X
Assets
Weighting Factor 3 X
Timber/Cultural/
Environmental
&Social Values
 Very little risk to
people or property or
improvements within
or adjacent to burn.
 Very little risk to
values within or
adjacent to burn.
Weighting Factor 3 X
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 Aim has two or more
outcomes.
 Specific results.
 Some complexities
High variability in slope
or aspect.
Weather variable &
difficult to predict.
Highly variable fuel
types or loading.
Hazardous fuel or
stand density conditions
exist.
Extreme fire
behaviour potential.
TOTAL
5
5
5


Aim is complex.
Aim has multiple
outcomes.
 Requires a series of
processes to achieve
aim.
 Conflicts between
outcomes and
constraints.
 Multiple Brigades
burn
 13 - 24 people on
site.
 Short term need for
specialized resources.
 Multiple sectors
 > 24 people on site.
 Specialized resources
required to accomplish
objectives.
 Several values to be
protected
 Mitigation through
planning and/or
preparations is
adequate.
 May require some
commitment of
specialized resources.
 Numerous values and/or
numerous values to be
protected.
 Severe damage likely
without commitment of
specialized resources
with appropriate skill
levels.
 Several values to be
protected
 Mitigation through
planning and/or
preparations is
adequate.
 May require some
commitment of
specialized resources.
 Numerous values to be
protected.
 Severe damage likely
without commitment of
specialized resources
with appropriate skill
levels.
 Significant
environmental or
cultural outcomes are
the main objective.
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4
4
6
6
Complexity
Element
Air Quality
Weighting Factor 3 X
Logistics
Weighting Factor 3 X
Political
Considerations
Weighting Factor 2 X
Tactical
Operations
Weighting Factor 2 X
Multi-agency
Coordination or
Involvement
1
2
3
Multiply by weighting factor
Multiply by weighting factor
Multiply by weighting factor
 Few smoke sensitive
areas near burn
 95% Smoke is
produced for less than
1 burning period.

 Multiple smoke
sensitive areas with
complex mitigation
actions required.
 95% Smoke produced
longer than 4 days.
 Smoke sensitive
areas.
 High potential for
conflict
 Easy Access
 Less than 2 day
operation including
patrol status.


Difficult Access
 Limited vehicle or
remote access only.
Support required for
2 – 4 days.
 Duration of project is
greater than 5 days.
 Anticipated difficulty in
obtaining resources.
3
 Minimal impact on
neighbours or visitors.
 Minimal controversy.
 Minimal media
interest.
 Some impact on
neighbours or visitors.
 Some controversy
but mitigated.
 Press release or
communications plan
required
 High impact on
neighbours or visitors.
 High internal or
external concerns
 Media present during
operations
 Media contact on site.
2
 Simple ignition
pattern.
 Single ignition
method.
 Holding requirements
minimal.
 Multiple ignition
methods or
sequences.
 Use of specialized
ignition methods.
 Holding actions
required to check,
direct, or delay fire
spread.
 Simultaneous use of
hand and aerial
ignition methods.
 Complex ignition
patterns.
 Simultaneous use of
multiple ignition
patterns or methods.
 Success of actions
critical to
accomplishment of
objectives.
 Aerial support for
mitigation actions
desirable or
necessary.
2
 Simple joint agency
project.
 Complex multi-agency
project.
 No major involvement
with other agencies.
Multiple smoke
sensitive areas, but
smoke impact
mitigated in plan.
 95% Smoke
produced for 2 - 4
burning periods.
 Low potential for
conflict
TOTAL
6
1
Weighting Factor 1 X
Prescribed Burn Total Rating
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Schedule 2
Competency and Endorsement Requirements for Prescribed Burn Planners
CR -1
Pre Requisites
Minimum Skills Wildfire
Firefighter. Q0002A
Crew Leader (Wildfire)
Q0022A
Endorsed as Crew
Leader
CR -1
PSITAB
PUAFIR 406A Develop
Prescribed Burn Plans
Training, Experience
and/or endorsement
Requirements
(Regardless of
PUAFIR 407A Conduct
whether it is grass or
Prescribed Burning
forest)
Plan and conduct at least
5 P.B. and submit
evidence to assessor.
Assessed on Plan and
Conduct CR-1 burn



CR - 2
CR - 3
As for CR-1 plus:
AS for CR-2 plus
Sector Commander
Q0026A
Division Commander
Q0031A
Endorsed as Sector
Commander
Endorsed as Division
Commander
CR - 2
CR - 3
As for CR-1 plus:
AS for CR-2 plus
Plan & Conduct at least
10 CR-1 Burns (within 5
years)
Plus:
Mentored in conducting 3
CR-2 burns (within 2
years)
Plus:
Endorsed on Plan and
Conduct CR-2 burn
Plan & Conduct at least
10 CR-2 Burns (within 5
years)
Plus:
Mentored in conducting 3
CR-3 burns (within 2
years)
Plus:
Endorsed on Plan and
Conduct CR-3 burn
The recognition of current skills and knowledge process is very important, particularly for
the experienced grassland operators.
The RPL and RCC process will be available.
The recognition of current skills and knowledge process is very important, particularly for
the experienced grassland operators.
Note: The intent of conducting at least 5 (CR-1) or 10 (CR-2/3) prescribed burns is to gain
experience and demonstrate the necessary capability to competently plan and conduct prescribed
burns at the respective Complexity Rating.
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Schedule 4 – Prescribed Burn Planning Template for Complexity Rating (CR)-2&3
Burn
Part A Burn Description
Burn Name: Bannockburn Industrial Estate
Prescribed Burn Number: R07-09-001
Planner: Dale Smithyman
Location of burn site: Bannockburn Industrial Estate, Holder Road, Bannockburn
Nearest Town / locality: Bannockburn
Map reference: Spatial Vision VicMap Book, Central Region, Map no: 6751, Grid ref 499 848
Type of burn: Fuel Reduction
Burn Area: 0.46ha
Season: Summer
Name of landowner/occupier: Golden Plains Shire
Address: 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331
Contact No: 52207111/0428386724
Land use: Public Land
Permit required
Yes
Permit obtained Yes
Permit No………………
Burn Objective:
 To reduce fine fuels and remove dead woody weed debris in a conservation reserve.
 To remove build up of introduced grasses.
 To reduce overall fuel hazard to low.
Description of Fuel: (note that site may have varying fuels)
Fuel loading (including size & arrangement):
Grass: Natural
Grazed:
Eaten out:
Tonnes/Ha:
Curing: 80%
Forest/Scrub - Fuel Hazard Assessment:
Surface: High
Elevated: Mod
Bark: Mod
Overall: Mod
OTHER Fuel Type:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Description of Topography: (note that site may vary)
00 - 50
Flat:
60 – 100
110 - 150
Gentle undulating………….Undulating:
160 – 200
210+
Steep………….Very Steep
Aspect:
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Part B Burn Prescriptions
On Day of ignition
Max Temp: 25
Max Wind: < 5kph
Min RH: 45%
Max FDI: 8
Preferred Wind Direction: South East
Fine Fuel Moisture Content
Surface: 12-16%
Ignition Method: Drip torch
Lighting pattern:
Spot ignition
Distance between spots: 3 metres
Fire Behaviour Prediction
Proposed FDI: <8
Flame Height: <2m
Scorch Height: 6m
Spotting Distance: <50m
ROS: <50m/hr
On Days following ignition
Number of days after ignition: 3
Max Temp: <28
Max Wind: <20km/h
Min RH: >35%
Max FDI: 15
Preferred Wind Direction: South east
Fire Behaviour Prediction
Forecast FDI:
Flame Height:
Scorch Height:
Spotting Distance:
ROS:
Other prescriptions:
Preferred wind direction for the burn is from the south east.
Risk assessment completed
Does assessment support objectives
Yes
Yes
No
Resource Requirements:
4WD Tanker:
1
2WD Tanker
Slip-on: 1
QF Pumps
Port Radio: 5
Signage: Smoke over road & Burning Off
Fire lighter
Lighter fluid:
Yes
Command Vehicle: 1
General transport…………..Other:……………….
Total Personnel: Approximately 10
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Part C Pre Burn Works
Date to complete pre burn works:………………………………..
Control Line Construction:


Bare earth:
Slashed:
Wet Strip:
Location of windrow ……………………..
Required width (m)
Required width (m): 3 metres
Water

Foam
Retardant
Other
Foam may be used to provide protection to shade cloth pinned up on the fences of adjacent
industrial properties depending on wind direction and observed fire behaviour.
Natural barrier (describe)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
Potential Containment Issues:
Fuel type/loading: Fuel loads are moderate to high and should not present containment
issues. Patrol for spot fires will be undertaken
Terrain: Flat terrain, no issues
Weather: Under the prescribed conditions, weather should not present any containment
issues
Other: Potential for spotting into adjacent industrial properties, vacant land or across the
Bannockburn-Shelford Road.
Contingency plan
 Notify adjacent industrial property owners when the burn is undertaken
 Notify property owners along Old Base Road in advance of the burn
 Patrol burn boundaries and adjacent properties
Works Required:
 Compile a contact list for adjacent properties
 Compile a contact list for properties on Old Base Road
Notifications:
Group: Anakie
Region: 7
Vicfire: Yes on day of the burn
Neighbours: Yes as per Contact Map
Boundary Notices:
Council Conservation Officer: Yes
MFPO: Yes
Landowner or responsible authority: Yes, Golden Plains Shire
Police: Yes – notify local police
Media: No
Other:
In advance of burn
 Notify residents on Old Base Road, Bannockburn via letter prior to burn
 Notify nearby properties in the Industrial Estate via letter prior to burn
On day of burn
 Notify adjacent properties in the Industrial Estate
 Notify Dave Roberts (Parks Victoria, 0429 387 537 or 5282 3356) prior to the burn
 Notify Tim D’Ombrain (Ballarat Environment Network, 0429 461 495 or 5246 1495)
prior to the burn
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


Notify local Police on 52811260
Notify Vicfire
Notify Anakie Group
Notify Region 7
Notify CFA Operations Manager
Notify Robert Gibson (Municipal Fire Prevention Officer, 52207103 or 0409 073 796)
Ecological Issues:
The site is set aside for the protection of a stand of Yellow Gums (Eucalyptus leucoxylon). The
burn aims to reduce the amount of introduced grasses over a period of a number of years. The
burn must be undertaken with minimal disturbance of soil and vegetation.
Control measures:
 All heavy equipment is to be parked off site with water brought from adjacent hydrants via the
tanker and lengths of 38mm or 25mm hose. A Slip on will be able to access along the slashed
breaks if required.
Environmental Issues:
Control measures:
Asset Protection:
The site is surrounded by industrial estate properties, some with hazardous chemicals. Access to
these properties is essential. Vacant blocks adjacent to the burn will have cured grassland
susceptible to spot fires.
Control measures:
 Contact landholders prior to the burn being undertaken.
 Arrange access to adjacent properties prior to the burn being undertaken
 Monitor and patrol for the duration of the burn.
Smoke management issues (Inversion layer, smoke plume etc.):
Smoke may cause considerable concern for adjacent properties and nearby neighbours who are
nervous about fire. Additionally, there may be smoke across the Bannockburn-Shelford Road due
to the preferred wind direction for the burn.
Control measures:
 Contact adjacent landholders prior to the burn being undertaken
 Contact landholders along Old Base Road prior to the burn being undertaken
 Provide “Smoke over Road” and “Burn in Progress” signage on the Bannockburn-Shelford
Road
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Part D Day of Burn (Ignition)
Briefing given….SMEACSQ
Pre burn works completed:………………………………………(Burn Controller to sign)
Command / Communications
Burn I/C…Barry Planner (Captain, Bannockburn CFA)……….Communications: 23………..
Ignition Sector Commander:…………..……Communications: 23
Suppression Sector Commander:…………Communications: 23
Other Sectors / Strike Teams: ……………………………..Communications: 23.
Actual Weather conditions:
Temp:……..R/H:……Wind speed:…….Direction:………FDI:………….
Resource deployment:
4WD Tanker
2WD Tanker
Slipon
Command Vehicle
QF Pumps
Port Radio
Signage
Fire lighter
Lighter fluid
General transport
Other:
Total Personnel:
Escape Routes (Must be marked on map):
Location: Along the Bannockburn-Shelford Road to the east and west (see map)
Description: Escape to the east (Bannockburn) or the west (Teesdale) along the sealed
Bannockburn-Shelford Road.
Traffic management:
Name of Roads or tracks to be managed:
 Guinane Court – location of tanker and hydrants
 Bannockburn-Shelford Road – through traffic
 Holder Road – through traffic
Name of authority/persons notified:
Traffic control measures to be implemented:
 Guinane Court – road closed signs at the intersection with Holder Road
 Bannockburn-Shelford Road – “Smoke over Road” and “Burn in Progress” signs
 Holder Road – no control required.
Responsible person:
Welfare:
Food and drink requirements: Brigade provided
Welfare station location: Bannockburn CFA Station
Time line:
Lunch:
Dinner:
Other:
Responsible person:
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Part D Day of Burn (Ignition) cont.
LOCATION MAP (Where possible a detailed map showing all relevant features e.g. fire breaks, tracks,
hazards should be attached to the plan)
N
See attached map
Lighting plan (ignition point/s, sequence etc)
LEGEND
Containment
lines
Fall back line
Ignition point/s
Anchor point
Water supply
Traffic routes
Assett protection
Escape routes
Hazards
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Part E Black out and Patrol
Blacking Out and Patrol Plan:
Depth of edge to be blacked out: Total blackout
Agent to be used: Water and Class A foam.
Tactics to be utilised: Dry firefighting first then combination of hand tools and water/foam.
Post Fire Patrol Requirements:
Patrol No 1. Scheduled Time:
Responsible person:
Patrol No 2. Scheduled Time:
Responsible person:
Patrol No 3. Scheduled Time:
Responsible person:
Patrol No 4. Scheduled Time:
Responsible person:
Resource requirement:
4WD Tanker
2WD Tanker
Slipon
Command Vehicle
QF Pumps
Port Radio
Signage
Fire lighter
Lighter fluid
General transport
Other:
Total Personnel:
Water supplies:
Location:
 Guinane Court, 2 hydrants
Type: Hydrant
Location:
 Holder Road, 2 hydrants
Type: Hydrant
Welfare:
Food and drink requirements: Brigade provided
Welfare station location: Bannockburn CFA Station
Time line:
Lunch:
Dinner:…………………….Other:………………
Responsible person:
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Part F Results
Reporting
Spot Weather Forecast: Day of Burn
Temperature
RH
Wind (speed & direction)……………………………
RH
Wind(speed & direction)……………………………
Forecast change:
Temperature
ACTUAL WEATHER on Day of Burn
Temperature
RH
Fine Fuel Moisture Content
Wind (speed & direction)……………………………
Surface…………..
Test Burn Result 1:
Time
Location ………………….
Fire Behaviour ……………………………….
Test Burn Result 2:
Time
Location………………
Fire Behaviour………………………………..
Area Burnt:…………………………………….Burn Coverage(%of area)………………………..
Was Objective met:………………………………Estimated Scorch:……………………………….
Required follow up action:…………………………..
Post Burn Description of Fuel: (note that site may have varying results)
Fuel loading (including size & arrangement):
Grass: Natural………Grazed:……….Eaten out:………..Tonnes/Ha……………
Forest/Scrub - Fuel Hazard Assessment:
Surface:…………… Near Surface:…………… Elevated:…………. Bark:…………. Overall:…………
OTHER Fuel Type:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Observed Fire Behaviour:
Flame Height:………Scorch Height:…………Spotting Distance:………..ROS:……………..
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Part G Post Burn Works
Rehabilitation
May be : Re-establish track conditions, Removal of Waste, Removal of posted notices,
Other Works as required.
Work Required:………………………………………………………………………………….
Person Responsible:…………………………………………………………………………….
Completed date:……………………………………………
Work Required:………………………………………………………………………………….
Person Responsible:…………………………………………………………………………….
Completed date:……………………………………………
Work Required:………………………………………………………………………………….
Person Responsible:…………………………………………………………………………….
Completed date:……………………………………………
After Action Review (AAR) (debrief)
Suggested Questions are:
1. What was supposed to happen?
2. What actually happened?
3. Why did it happen?
4. What can we do next time?
Person Responsible:…………………………………………………………………………….
Completed date:……………………………………………
Outcomes from
AAR:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Part H Reporting
Questions:
1. Did the burn achieve the stated objectives?
Yes………….No…………
If no, state why?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Did the burn go in accordance with the plan?
Yes………No…………….
If no, state why?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Were the resources sufficient and suitable?
Yes…………No……………..
If no, outline the reasons.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. What factors assisted or hindered the burn, e.g. weather, fuel, topography, resources etc!
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Did the Burn Plan cover all of the issues leading up to, during and post burn?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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6. List any issues that need to be incorporated into the Burn Plan for future burns at this
location.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Map of burn area to be forwarded to Regional HQ.
Yes……………..Date………………
8. A copy of the completed burn plan forwarded to RHQ for filing and records.
Yes………………Date………………..
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Owners Permission to Burn
I …Robert Gibson…………………………………………………….
of (residential address)
…Golden Plains Shire, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn…………………………………
hereby give permission to the Bannockburn Brigade to conduct prescribed burning on my
property.
I have made the necessary enquiries to ensure that I have complied with local and state laws.
Where a permit is required I have complied with all of the permit conditions. A copy of the permit is
attached for information.
The material to be burnt is identified as follows:
 Fine fuels and dead woody weeds
The exact location on the property is
 3 small burns of a total of less than 0.5 ha on Lot RES2, PS541923 and Lot RES1
PS428671 as per the attached map.
The property is located at:
 Bannockburn Industrial Estate, Bannockburn-Shelford Road, Bannockburn
Map Reference:
 Spatial Vision VicMap Book, Central Region, Map no: 6751, Grid ref 499 848
Property Owner
Date:
Time:
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