Northern Rivers Region Goonengerry National Park
Transcript of Northern Rivers Region Goonengerry National Park
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Communications Information
Service Channel Location and Comments
NPWS - VHF 8 Mt Nardi
NPWS - VHF
(Fireground Comms)
40 Fireground chat channel (single frequency) monitorschannel 8
NPWS - VHF (Portable Repeater) 13 Blue Code. Stored at Kyogle Depot / transportable.
RFS – PMR – UHF (Koreelah) 68 / 48 Koonyum Range and Cape Byron
RFS - GRN - No service available.
CB – UHF - To be confirmed with RFS brigade captain on the day.
Aircraft - VHF 125.45 MHz Or as directed by Incident Controller or Air Operations
Mobile Phone - CDMA Partial Coverage varies. Best reception at elevated points.
Mobile Phone - GSM No No coverage
Projection: UTM Datum: AGD 1966Grid: AMG66 Zone 56J
Contact Numbers
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
NRR Regional Office – Alstonville 24 hrs 6627 0200
Richmond River Area Office 6627 0200
Richmond River Area Depot 6628 3786
Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Officer 6627 0200
NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Rivers 24 hrs 6632 3044
NSW Fire Brigade – Zone Commander 6624 5384
Byron Shire Council 6626 7000(AH) 6622 7022
Police – Mullumbimby 6684 2144
State Emergency Services (SES) - Mullumbimby 6684 3444
Emergencies 0414 243 966
Ambulance / Bookings 000 / 13 1233
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Nightcap NP
Whian Whian SCA
Mount Jerusalem NP
Tyagarah NR
Arakwal NP
Goonengerry NP
Broken Head NR
Brunswick Heads NR
Dunoon
Eureka
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Bangalow
Byron Bay
Mullumbimby
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Huonbrook95401N
Dunoon95401S
Byron LGA
Lismore LGA
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Bushfire Suppression
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Vegetation
Northern Rivers Region
Goonengerry National ParkFire Management Strategy (Type 2)
2005Sheet 1 of 1
This strategy should be used in conjunction with aerial photography and field reconnaissanceduring incidents and the development of incident action plans.
These data are not guaranteed to be free from error or omission. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife and its employeesdisclaim liability for any act done on the information in the data and any consequences of such acts or omissions.
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of study, research criticism or review,as permitted under the copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Published by the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW), December 2005
Contact: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, PO Box 856 Alstonville 2477.
ISBN 1 74137 458 8 DEC Number: 2005/324 Last Updated: 19 Dec 2005
This strategy is a relevant Plan under Section 38 (4)and Section 44 (3) of Rural Fires Act 1997.Department of
Environment and Conservation (NSW)
Strategy InformationFire Season Information
Wildfires • Have been known to start as early as late August, but usually the potential
for a large fire event is greatest between October and December. This
period may extend into January in more severe years.
• Coastal wind changes, especially southerlies, require close attention
Prescribed Burning
(NPWS Fire Management Manual 4.7)• General season is Autumn to late Winter. Burning is possible in early
Spring but not desirable on a regular basis from an ecological or tourism
point of view.
Suppression Strategies
Current FDR Forecast FDR
Low – Mod Low – Mod • Undertake direct, parallel or indirect attack along existing containment
lines.
• Where practicable consider maximising the fire area in accordance with
the requirements of any proposed prescribed burns.
Low – Mod = > High • In order to minimise the fire area and secure the flanks as soon as possible,
undertake direct, parallel or indirect attack along the closest containmentlines.
• Pay particular attention to the flank on the next predicted down wind side.
High All • Undertake indirect attack along existing or newly constructed containment
lines.
• Secure and deepen containment lines along the next predicted downwind
side of the fire.
• If applicable consider broader than normal containment strategies to avoid
wasted effort and high risk of failure.
All All • Ensure there is sufficient time to secure containment lines prior to the fire
impacting upon them; otherwise fall back to the next potential line.
• Use existing containment lines. Do not construct new lines unless of vitalimportance for life and property protection.
• Retain trees with hollows. Take steps to clear around base and or wet
down trees with hollows that occur on the edge of containment lines.
Fire thresholds have been exceeded.
· Protect from fire as far as possible.
The area will be Overburnt if it burns this year.
· Protect from fire as far as possible.
Time since fire is less than the optimum interval, but before that it was within threshold.
· Avoid fires if possible.
Fire history is within the threshold for vegetation in this area.
· A burn is neither required nor should one necessarily be avoided.
The area is close to its threshold and may become underburnt with the absence of fire.
· A prescribed burn may be advantageous. Consider allowing unplanned fires to burn.
Fire frequency is below fire thresholds in the area.
· A prescribed burn may be advantageous. Consider allowing unplanned fires to burn.
Unknown Insufficient data to determine fire threshold.
NB. Fire thresholds are defined for vegetation communities to conserve biodiversity
Overburnt
Fire Thresholds
Vulnerable
Recently Burnt
Almost Underburnt
Underburnt
Within Threshold
Operational Guidelines
Refer to Strategy for Fire Management 2003 and Fire Management Manual 2004.
Brief all personnel involved in suppression operations on the following issues:
Resource Guidelines
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
Site Management
(NPWS FMM 4.11)
• No known sites in Reserve. If new sites are located consult with a
senior NPWS officer
Historic Heritage Management
(NPWS FMM 4.10)
• One site exists and is classified as HH2 – Protect site from fire. Avoid
all ground disturbance including the use of earthmoving machinery,
handline construction and driving over sites. This site is the
‘Goonengerry State Forest Nursery and Picnic Area’
Threatened Fauna Management
(NPWS FMM 4.12 & 5.2)
• Avoid impact on rainforest.
• Avoid impact on streams.
• Protect large and hollow-bearing trees.
Threatened Flora Management
(NPWS FMM 4.12)
• Avoid impact on rainforest
• Avoid impact on wet sclerophyll forest
Threatened Property • Property owners with assets at risk from a wildfire event should be
kept informed regarding the progress of the fire; and asked for an
assessment of their current level of asset protection preparedness.
General Guidelines
Aerial Water Bombing
(NPWS FMM 4.4 / NSW Fire
Agencies Aviation SOPs O2 /
NPWS Guidelines for Effective
Aircraft Management)
• Foam should be used to increase the effectiveness of water bombing.
Aerial Ignition
(NPWS FMM 4.2.20 & 4.4 / NSW
Fire Agencies Aviation SOPs O2-4
/ NPWS Guidelines for Effective
Aircraft Management)
• Aerial ignition may be used during back-burning or fuel reduction
operations.
• Utilise incendiaries to rapidly progress back-burns down slope where
required.
Backburning
(NPWS FMM 4.8)
• Clear a 1m radius around dead and fibrous barked trees adjacent to
containment lines prior to backburning, or wet down these trees as
part of the backburn ignition.
• Avoid ignition of backburns at the bottom of slopes where a long and
intense up slope burn is likely.
Command & Control
(NPWS FMM 4.2)
• The first combatant agency on site may assume control of the fire, but
then must ensure the NPWS is notified promptly.
• On the arrival of other combatant agencies, the initial incident
controller will consult with regard to the ongoing command, control
and incident management team requirements as per the relevant
BFMC Plan of Operations.
Containment Lines
(NPWS FMM 2.2 & 3.9)
• No new containment lines in rainforest.
• New containment lines require the prior consent of a senior NPWS
officer.
• Containment lines should be stabilised and rehabilitated as part of the
wildfire suppression operation.
Earthmoving Equipment
(NPWS FMM 4.2.20 & 4.3)
• Earthmoving equipment may only be used with the prior consent of a
senior NPWS officer.
• Earthmoving equipment must be always guided and supervised by an
experienced officer, and accompanied by a support vehicle. When
engaged in direct or parallel attack this vehicle must be a firefighting
vehicle.
• Earthmoving equipment should be washed down prior to it entering
NPWS estate.
Fire Advantage Recording • All fire advantages used during wildfire suppression operations must
be mapped and where relevant added to the database.
Fire Suppression Chemicals
(NPWS FMM 4.2.20 & 4.9)
• The use of fire retardant is only permitted with the prior consent of the
senior NPWS officer, and should be avoided where reasonable
alternatives are available.
• Exclude the use of surfactants and retardants within 50m of rainforest,
watercourses, dams and swamps.
Rehabilitation
(NPWS FMM 5.1)
• Containment lines should be stabilised and rehabilitated as part of the
wildfire suppression operation.
• All re-opened and new containment lines not required for other
purposes should be closed at the cessation of the incident.
Smoke Management
(NPWS FMM 3.4)
• If smoke becomes a hazard on local roads or highways, the police and
relevant media must be notified.
• Smoke management must be in accordance with relevant RTA traffic
management guidelines.
Visitor Management
(NPWS FMM 3.6 & 4.13)
• The reserve may be closed to the public during periods of extreme fire
danger or during wildfire suppression operations.
Asset Protection
Zones
Strategic Fire
Advantage Zones
Heritage Management
Zones
Fire Management Zones
The objective of APZs is the protection of human life and property. This will have precedence over
guidelines for the management of biodiversity. Maintain Overall Fuel Hazard at Moderate or below.
The objective of SFAZs is to reduce fire intensity across larger areas. Maintain Overall Fuel Hazard at
High or below, however adherence to guidelines for biodiversity will take precedence where practical.
The objective of HMZs is to conserve biodiversity and protect cultural heritage. Manage fire
consistent with fire thresholds.
Index
Status of Fire Thresholds
NPWS estate
Rainforest
Dry rainforest
Wet sclerophyll
Dry sclerophyll
Casuarina
Rock/sand
Camphor laurel
Cleared/weeds
Risk Management Information
Locality