Significant progress continues to be made in implementing the recommendations. Of the 34 recommendations, 29 are deemed complete with 5 recommendations outstanding, the majority of which require legislative amendment to the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005.
Key initiatives implemented from the recommendations include:
- The provision of a large capacity fire fighting helicopter based in South Australia during the fire season - details
- Creation of farm fire unit guidelines and information -available here
- Introduction of landowner and water liaison officers within CFS Incident Management Teams if required
- The sourcing of input from landowners/landholders regarding topography, vegetation, existing fire breaks and accessibility by CFS Regional Co-ordinators
- Endorsement of policies by the State Emergency Management Committee regarding CFS policies and procedures for issuing public warnings for bushfires -information available here
- Empowerment of the CFS Regional Co-ordinator to undertake the role of Regional Public Warnings Officer and create and deliver public warnings
- Increasing awareness for citizens to listen for radio announcements relating to bushfire - information available here
- Establishment of pre-planned level 2 Incident Management Teams in each CFS region
- Research into the fitting of after market, non-standard mufflers to vehicles used in rural environments
- Creation of a code of practice for management of native vegetation to reduce the impact of bushfires - available here
The most recent milestone reached has been the formal release of two research reports into farming practices and bushfire risk. To read more click on the links below:
Comments on the findings of the reports can be provided via email to: bushfirerecommendations@safecom.sa,gov.au