FIRE MANAGEMENT

Bushfire has been a constant and natural phenomenon in Australia for many thousands of years. South-eastern Australia, including Tasmania, is particularly prone to fire and is regarded as one of the most bushfire-affected regions in the world. Although fire forms an important part of the environment and remains essential for biodiversity and renewal; its effects can be catastrophic if uncontrolled. Tasmania has experienced periodic bushfire events that have caused devastating loss to life and property and we find ourselves dealing with large fire events at increased frequency and intensity.

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FIRE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT IN BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS:

 

Interim Planning Directive No 5.1 Bushfire Prone Areas Code was made effective 1st September 2017. The purpose of this Code is to reduce the risk to human life and property, and the cost to the community, caused by bushfire through the application of standards to certain use and development in bushfire prone areas This includes subdivision of land and vulnerable and hazardous uses.

 

Additionaly there are new requirements under the Directors Determination, Requirements for Building in Bushfire Prone Areas (Building Act 2016) mean that for all new development (extensions and new dwellings etc.) in bushfire-prone areas, an individual Bushfire Hazard Management Plan should be prepared (or an exemption obtained). GPM has accredited Bushfire Hazard Assessors certified by the Tasmanian Fire Service to provide advice on matters relating to planning and building in bushfire-prone areas.

 

Accredited person under Part 4A of the Fire Services Act 1979 – BFP No. 112 (1, 2, 3A, 3B & 3C).

 

GPM also provides consultancy to local Councils on strategic level bushfire mitigation management and assessments for Outline Development Plans (ODP’s). These plans assess the bushfire risk in regards to current and future development of towns and suburbs.

 

SERVICES:
 

• Preparation & Certification of Bushfire Attack Level assessments (BAL)

• Preparation & Certification of Bushfire Hazard Management Plans (BHMP)

• Preparation & Certification of Bushfire Exemption Reports

• Preparation of Emergency Management Strategies and Bushfire Emergency Plans for all uses and classes of buildings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACROSS THE LANDSCAPE:

 

With land managers across Australia placing a greater emphasis on fire management due to recent catastrophic events, GPM can provide a service that commences planning at the strategic landscape level and follows the process through to the implementation of operational phases.

 

WHY:

 

• Reduction of the threat and damage caused by uncontrolled bushfires

• Protection of assets

• Maintenance of fire dependant ecosystems

• Protection of biodiversity and other natural values

• Allows for understanding of bushfire risk and appropriate mitigation strategies

• Insurance requirements

 

WHO ARE GPM's CLIENTS:

 

• Local Government (Councils)

• State & Federal Government Departments

• Utility Managers & Major Infrastructure Owners

• Estate Owners

• Tourist Precincts

• Private Property Owners

• Developers

• Farmers

 

SERVICES:

 

• Preparation of Fire Management and Bushfire Preparedness Plans

• Preparation of Bushfire Mitigation Plans

• Preparation of Bushfire Strategy Management Plans

• Preparation of Strategic Level Bushfire Assessments for Councils in line with ODP's

• Preparation of Fire Action and Operational Plans

• Implementation of Operational Plans (planned burning & alternative vegetation management)

• Incident Management Team member

• Fire Preparedness Audits

 

 

 

 

 

FIRE TRAINING:

 

GPM has a certified Trainer and Assessor (TAE40116) Certificate IV in Training & Assessment) who can provide nationally accredited fire training for clients that work in the resource sector. This includes, but is not limited to the civil, forestry and agricultural sectors. GPM can also prepare fire prevention procedures, fire shutdown procedures and fire preparedness and equipment audits for operations being undertaken in this sector.

 

 

 

CONSTRUCTION OF CLASS 5 & 6 FIREFIGHTING TANKER UNITS:

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• Light weight slip on firefighting tanker units that can be built tailored to your specific requirements.

• These are designed to be carried by a variety of makes and models of 4WD vehicles in any configuration (i.e. Dual Cab, Extra Cab, Single Cab, Flat Tray and Ute Tub).

• Available in a number of sizes in compliance with legal vehicle weight requirements.

• Great for landowners and land managers undertaking planned burning or wanting to undertake fire               prevention and fire suppression in the event of wildfires.

• Quality materials and products utilised in manufacturing process to withstand harsh environments                 (individual components manufacturer’s warranties).

• Ergonomically designed for easy access to all components and ease of use.

• Quick change over off and on to vehicle.

• Specifications and prices available on request.