Download the Pre-Burn Firebreak Checklist document here. This checklist is drawn up in compliance and in accordance with Section 12 of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act. The details are the minimum requirements to be considered by any person intending to make a firebreak. This document is intended to ensure the safe making of firebreaks and the protection of parties involved.
The completion of this document is also a prerequisite
for requesting Working on Fire Assistance.
Below the Pre-Burn Procedures:
| STEP |
ACTION |
RESPONSIBLE PERSON |
| 1 |
Notify neighbours of intended burn. |
Landowners |
| 2 |
Complete Pre burn checklist in full, including confirming notification to neighbours etc. and submit to sector FPA representative. Consolidate burns in an area to include as many landowners as possible. |
Landowners |
| 3 |
Submit notification to FPO (Lesedi Fire). |
FPA Representative |
| 4 |
Consult with Working on Fire (WoF) regarding availability on requested dates. |
FPA Representative |
| 5 |
If dates are confirmed, notify landowners accordingly. |
FPA Representative |
| 6 |
In preparation of burn, make logistical arrangements, including:
- WoF team transport to and from the Lesedi Fire Station
- Arranging adequate water supply for WoF backpack sprays
- Arrange landowner fire resources as indicated on burn notification (vehicles, fire beaters, mop up crews etc).
|
Landowners |
| 7 |
On intended day of burn, transport WoF team to burn area and confirm availability of resources. |
Landowners |
| 8 |
Confirm that risk for continuing burn is acceptable by completing Part C of the pre burn checklist, adding AFIS rating. |
Landowners |
| 9 |
Suspend/delay burn if conditions are not conducive. |
Landowners |
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