Consider the environmental impact of firefighting: Wildfires

Fire and rescue services should

• Consider wildfire pre-planning with land owners, land managers and multi-agency groups

Incident commanders should

• Consider the need for water relay or HVP equipment and tactical advisers
• Consider using dams, pumps and refilling areas to reduce the impact environmental on soil, water and ecological assets
• Consider using firefighting media such as hand tools or high-pressure water fogging units at sensitive sites
• Plan indirect attacks with land owners and managers to ensure effective operations and promote recovery
• Consider the transmission of plant or animal pests or diseases, cross contamination and biosecurity