Bushfire management plans

Summary

To keep our community safe and support ongoing bushfire fuel management, the ACT Parks and Conservation Service (ACT PCS) runs a bushfire management program. This program follows the Bushfire Operations Plan (BOP) and other key plans and policies. These resources help manage bushfire risk.

The BOP covers 9 areas of fire protection:

1. Fuel management: slashing, controlled burning, grazing, physical removal, and chemical treatment of fuel.
2. Access management: trail construction, upgrade, maintenance, storm damage and vegetation control.
3. Infrastructure: development of facilities and systems including helipads, water tanks and roading infrastructure.
4. Equipment purchase: purchasing the necessary firefighting equipment.
5. Training: ongoing staff training and education programs.
6. Auditing and monitoring: regular assessments of fire management practices.
7. Planning and research: strategic planning and research activities.
8. Education: educating the public on fire safety.
9. Response and standby: ensuring our crews are ready to respond immediately to a fire.

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