sop current version correct (current) version date

SOP CURRENT VERSION CORRECT (current) VERSIONDate Signature SOP Date Signature Location

1 Administrative Management1.10 – Code of Conduct and Ethics 15/02/2011 Andrew Stark 1.10 – Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS

Members17.04.2919 Rohan Scott G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\1 Administrative Management\Signed PDF

1.23 – Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities UNDATED UNSIGNED (Andrew Stark) 1.23 – Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities 15/02/2011 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\1 Administrative Management\Signed PDF

1.24 – Regional Fire Management Plans UNDATED UNSIGNED (Andrew Stark) 1.24 – Regional Fire Management Plans 01/09/2014 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\1 Administrative Management\Signed PDF

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans UNDATED UNSIGNED (Andrew Stark) 1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans 28/08/2014 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\1 Administrative Management\Signed PDF

1.26 Non Territory Land Managers UNDATED UNSIGNED (Andrew Stark) 1.26 Non Territory Fire Management Planning 01/06/2014 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\1 Administrative Management\Signed PDF

3 Operational Management3.9 Powers of Members 15/02/2011 Andrew Stark 3.9 Powers of Members 03/12/2015 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\3 Operational Management\Signed PDF

3.10 Group Officers 15/02/2011 Andrew Stark 3.10 Group Officers 18/08/2016 Joe Murphy G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\3 Operational Management\Signed PDF

3.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits UNDATED UNSIGNED (Andrew Stark) 3.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits 01/09/2014 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\3 Operational Management\Signed PDF

3.18 Bio-security weed and seed spread prevention UNDATED UNSIGNED (Andrew Stark) 3.18 Vehicle Bio-Security Management 20/08/2015 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\3 Operational Management\Signed PDF

4 Service Management4.2 Weight of ResponseThe actual SOP under this heading is: 3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

15/02/2011 Andrew Stark 4.2 Weight of ResponseNote, this is very old but I couldn’t find a more recent SOP

20/12/2007 Brian Parry G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\4 Service Management\Signed PDF

4.3 Work Capacity Test 01/04/2013 Andrew Stark 4.3 Work Capacity Test 04/06/2013 Andrew Stark G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\SOPs_APPROVED\4 Service Management\Signed PDF

1

RFS SOP Structure August 2019

G:\ACTRFS\7. OPERATIONS\Operations\Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 14-Aug-19

Delegations Factsheet JACS Policy Management Standard

1 Administrative Management 2 Incident Management 3 Operational Management 4 Service Management 5 Communications Aviation SOPs Brigade Endorsements Commissioners Guidelines Draft SOPS Miscellaneous SOP Review - Nov 217 SOPs_APPROVED SOPs_DRAFT SOPS_zARCHIVE

1.1 RFS Requirements for Reporting of Fires15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.1 Activation of Aircraft15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.1 RAFT Deployment15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.1 Response15/02/2011Andew Stark

5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages15/02/2011Andrew Stark

NSW & ACT Aviation Standard Operating Procedures 2011 V3.1

170119 - Draft Code of Conduct - Hall Endorsement

Draft Commissioners Guideline - Incident Notification Outside the BUA

ACTIVATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMT's DURING THE BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD

BINDER Old Structure 1 Administrative Management

1 Administrative Management

2007-2010 SOPs

1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.2 Use of Air Observers15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.2 Urgent Duty Driving15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.2 Weight of Response20/12/2007Brian Parry

5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network15/02/2011Andrew Stark

NSW & ACT Aviation Standard Operating Procedures 2018 V4.1

Common Land Standard Operating Procedures Index


Signed PDF 1.7 Personal Protective Equipment draft changes V1 Jan 2017


1.3 Access through Airport Gates15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.3 Establishment of Staging Areas15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.3 Work Capacity Test 040620134/06/2013Andrew Stark

5.3 TRN Radio Use15/02/2011Andrew Stark

Draft Fatigue Management Issues v1.1

1.1 RFS Requirements for Reporting of Fires

1.1 RFS Requirements for Reporting of Fires15/02/2011Andrew Stark

1.7 Personal protective Equipment draft changes

2 Incident Management

1.4 Equipment Issue31/07/13Andrew Stark

2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators22/12/2016Joe Murphy

3.4 Crewing Arrangements - OLD VERSION NEEDS REPLACING18/10/2007Brian Parry

4.3 Work Capacity Test Attachment A7/06/2012

5.4 Mobile Data Terminal9/07/2012Andrew Stark

Draft Fatigue Management Issues v1.1

1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather 1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather15/02/2011Andrew Stark

1.21 20160914 Rank & Insignia SOP - DRAFT (0.1)

3 Operational Management

1.5 Proper Use of RFS property and resources15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.5 Dealing with the Media15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.4 Crewing Arrangements for Operational IncidentsAndrew Stark

4.3 Work Capacity Test1/04/2013Andrew Stark

Word Documents Final PCL fatigue management guidelines

1.3 Access through Airport Gates


1.21 20161020 DRAFT Rank & Insignia

4 Service Management

1.6 Access to Private or Government Land15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.6 Establishing a Forward Command Point15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.5 Situation Reports15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.4 Long Service Medal5/08/2016Joe Murphy

5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages

Fireground driving of tankers draft

1.4 Equipment Issue 1.4 Equipment Issue31/07/13Andrew Stark

1.21 20170103 DRAFT (0.1) Rank & Insignia SOP

5 Communications

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison Officers15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.6 Fatigue Management15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment A3/04/2014

5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network Pre season Checks 1.5 Proper Use of RFS property and resources


1.22 20170103 DRAFT (0.1) Field Officer Appointments SOP

Guidelines

1.8 Hourly fire tower weather broadcasts15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.8 Briefings15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel AIRSIDE15/12/2009Andrew Macfarlane

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment B3/04/2014

5.3 TRN Radio Use RFS Long Service Awards 1.6 Access to Private or Government Land


1.27 Membership DRAFT 16082018

Old Versions 2009-2011

1.10 - Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS Members - April 2019 - FINAL Authorised17/04/19Rohan Scott

2.9 Burn-over Procedure13/02/2013Andew Stark

3.9 Powers of Members3/12/2015Andrew Stark

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment C3/04/2014

5.4 Mobile Data Terminal SOP 1 24 Regional Fire management plans

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment draft changes V1 Jan 2017


1.28 Proximity Identity Cards - Garry 3 24092014

Other SOP work

1.11 Dispute Resolution15/02/2011Andrew Stark

Word Documents 3.10 Group Officers18/08/2016Joe Murphy

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards5/08/2016Joe Murphy

Communications Proforma SOP 1.25 Bushfire operational Plans



1.28 Proximity & Identity Cards 12082014

Repealed SOPs

1.12 Actions upon Declaration of a Total Fire Ban15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.1 Activation of Aircraft 3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels11/12/2013Andrew Stark

4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) Attachment A12/07/2016

xxx Weight of Response not required

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment

1.10 - Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS Members17/04/19Rohan Scott

1.29 Junior Members 04092018

Work records of approved SOPs

1.13 Permits to Burn15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.2 Use of Air Observers 3.16 Asbestos11/12/12Andrew Stark

4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)16/01/2017Joe Murphy

XXXX Brigade equipment purchasing and asset modifications

1.8 Hourly fire tower weather broadcasts


F&R Pregnancy Policy DRAFT 23082018

1.14 Command Vehicle Use15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.3 Establishment of Staging Areas

2.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits1/09/2014Andrew Stark

4.9 National Medal Attachment A21/08/2014


1.10 - Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS Members



1.15 Management of Brigade Funds15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators

3.18 Vehicle Bio-Security Management10/08/15Andrew Stark

4.9 National Medal Attachment B21/08/2014

1.1 New template draft 1.11 Dispute Resolution 1.13 Permits to Burn15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.7 PCS position description for Liaison Officer DRAFT 7 Feb 19

1.21 Rank & Insignia8/09/2014Andrew Stark

2.5 Dealing with the Media Word Documents 4.9 National Medal Attachment C21/08/2014


1.12 Actions upon Declaration of a Total Fire Ban


2.7 Use of Agency Representative and Liaison Officers Draft 2.1 7 Feb 2019

1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities15/02/2011Andrew Stark

2.6 Establishing a Forward Command Point

3.1 RAFT 20181221 4.9 National Medal20/08/2014Andrew Stark

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment draft changes

1.13 Permits to Burn 1.15 Management of Brigade Funds15/02/2011Andrew Stark


1.24 Regional Fire Management Plans1/09/2014Andrew Stark

2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison officers

3.1 RAFT Deployment 4.11 Community Protection Medal Attachment A8/10/2014

1.9 RFS Incident reports 1.14 Command Vehicle Use 1.21 Rank & Insignia8/09/2014Andrew Stark

3.10 DRAFT Group Officers_JM 26072016

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans28/08/2014Andrew Stark

2.8 Briefings 3.2 Urgent Duty Driving 4.11 Community Protection Medal14/10/2014Andrew Stark

1.16 TOBAN Declaration process

1.15 Management of Brigade Funds

1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities15/02/2011Andrew Stark


1.26 Non Territory Fire Management Planning1/06/2014Andrew Stark

2.9 Burn-over Procedure 3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

Word Documents 1.16 Readiness and TOBAN declarations (discontinued)

1.21 Rank & Insignia 1.24 Regional Fire Management Plans1/09/2014Andrew Stark

1.27 Membership2/01/2019Joe Murphy

Incident Management Proforma

3.4 Crewing Arrangements for Operational Incidents

4.1 Response 1.16 Readiness and TOBAN declarations

1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans28/08/2014Andrew Stark

5 Communications

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ACT Social Media Policy July 2015 3.5 Situation Reports 4.2 Weight of Response 1.17 RFS Facilities, Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance DRAFT

1.24 Regional Fire Management Plans

1.26 Non Territory Fire Management Planning1/06/2014Andrew Stark

5.4 Mobile data terminal use Draft 2.1 11 Feb 2019

Word Documents 3.6 Fatigue Management update draft13/03/2018

4.3 Work Capacity Test Attachment A

1.18 RFS Requirements for activated EPIRB

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans

1.27 Membership2/01/2019Joe Murphy

6 Aviation


3.6 Fatigue Management 4.3 Work Capacity Test v3 1.19 Prescribed Burns 1.26 Non Territory Fire Management Planning

ACT Social Media Policy July 2015

1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather 3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel Airside

4.4 Long Service Medal - DRAFT 20180503

1.22 First Aid kits ACT Social Media PolicyWord

1.3 Access through Airport Gates 3.9 Powers of Members 4.4 Long Service Medal - DRAFT 20180503_JM

1.23 Alcohol, Consumption and RFAS Activities

Word Documents 1.1 RFS Requirements for Reporting of Fires

1.4 Equipment Issue 3.10 Group Officers 4.4 Long Service Medal Nomination Form31/01/2018

Admin Template.doc 1.1 RFS Requirements for Reporting of Fires

1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather

1.5 Proper Use of RFS property and resources

3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels 4.7 Chief Officer's Awards (August 2016)5/08/2016Joe Murphy

Admin Template.doc 1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather 1.3 Access through Airport Gates

1.6 Access to Private or Government Land

3.16 Asbestos 4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment A

Draft 1.1 new template.doc 1.3 Access through Airport Gates

1.4 Equipment Issue

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment draft changes24/05/2016

2.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment B

Template 1.4 Equipment Issue 1.5 Proper Use of RFS property and resources

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment24/5/2016

3.18 Bio-security weed and seed spread prevention

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment C

Pregnancy Policy DRAFT 1.5 Proper Use of RFS property and resources



DRAFT 3.10 Group Officers_JM 26072016

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards**EMPTY**


1.7 Personal Protective Equipment draft changes24/05/2016

1.11 Dispute Resolution Operational Management Proforma

4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) Attachment A

Redundant Drafts 1.7 Personal Protective Equipment draft changes

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment24/5/2016


4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

20160914 1.21 Rank & Insignia SOP - DRAFT (0.1)



1.13 Permits to Burn 4.9 National Medal Attachment A

20161020 DRAFT 1.21 Rank & Insignia


1.11 Dispute Resolution

1.14 Command Vehicle Use 4.9 National Medal Attachment B

2 Incident Management 1.10 - Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS Members



4.9 National Medal Attachment C - Staff19/06/2015

2.11 Fire Modelling 1.11 Dispute Resolution 1.13 Permits to Burn

1.21 Rank & Insignia 4.9 National Medal Attachment C

3 Operational Management 1.12 Actions upon Declaration of a Total Fire Ban

1.14 Command Vehicle Use

1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities28/08/2015

4.9 National Medal 3.2 Driving RFS Vehicles 1.13 Permits to Burn 1.15 Management of Brigade Funds


4.11 Community Protection Medal Attachment A

3.5 Situation Reports 1.14 Command Vehicle Use 1.21 Rank & Insignia

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans 4.11 Community Protection Medal

3.6 Fatigue Management 1.15 Management of Brigade Funds

1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities28/08/2015

1.26 Non Territory Land Managers28/08/2015

Service Management Proforma 3.8 Fireground driving of tankers

1.21 Rank & Insignia 1.24 Regional Fire Management Plans

1.27 Membership - December 2018

Shortcut 3.10 Group Officers DRAFT 1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans

script 3.11 Recovery Procedures for RFS vehicles


1.26 Non Territory Land Managers28/08/2015

SOP 1 25 Bushfire Operational Plans (ACTRFS template)

3.12 Use of Drag Chains 1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans

1.27 Membership - December 2018

2019 3.13 Deployment and Strategies for the use of Compressed Air Foam Units

1.26 Non Territory Land Managers

SOP 1 25 Bushfire Operational Plans (ACTRFS template)

1.10 Code of Conduct - April 2019 3.14 Safe Working on roads Administrative Management Proforma


For Review 3.18 Managing Tree and Limb Hazards at Fire Operations

script Signed PDF

KG Reviewed 220319 - 1.27 Flexible Membership Model - March 2019

4 Service Management SOP 1 25 Bushfire operational Plans (ACTRFS template)


script_files 4.1 Response

script_files


Colorschememapping 4.2 Use of the Bulk Water Carrier

Colorschememapping 2.3 Establishment of Staging Areas15/02/2011Andrew Stark

filelist 4.4 Long Service Medal - DRAFT AMENDMENTS 20160720

filelist 2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators22/12/2016Joe Murphy

themedata 4.5 Brigade Activation themedata 2.5 Dealing with the Media15/02/2011Andrew Stark

4.6 Operational Status 2 Incident Management 2.6 Establishing a Forward Command Point15/02/2011Andrew Stark

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4.7 Chief Officer's Awards - DRAFT AMENDMENTS 20160720

2.1 Activation of Aircraft 2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison Officers15/02/2011Andrew Stark

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards (August 2016)

2.2 Use of Air Observers 2.8 Briefings15/02/2011Andrew Stark

Australian Fire Sevice Medal (AFSM) DRAFT AMENDMENTS



4.8 Equipment Officers Handbook


Word

4.11 Community Protection Medal - DRAFT AMENDMENTS

2.5 Dealing with the Media 2.1 Activation of Aircraft

4.12 Wearing Medals & Awards


2.2 Use of Air Observers

20170103 DRAFT (0.1) SOP4.3 Work Capacity Test v4



5 Communications 2.8 Briefings 2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators

5.1 Colour Coding of Radio Messages

2.9 Burn-over Procedure 2.5 Dealing with the Media

5.5 Call signs and Vehicle Categories

2 Incident Management 2.6 Establishing a Forward Command Point

Artwork 2.1 Activation of Aircraft 2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison officers

SOP1.21 2.2 Use of Air Observers 2.8 BriefingsChief Officer's Epaulette - Rural Fire Service


2.9 Burn-over Procedure

Deputy Chief Officer Epaulette - Rural Fire Service



RFS Epaulette - Rural Fire Service

2.5 Dealing with the Media Signed PDF


3.1 RAFT Deployment21/12/2018Joe Murphy



2.8 Briefings 3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

Word Documents OLD VERSION NEEDS REPLACING Crewing Arrangements For Operational incidents

2.1 Activation of Aircraft 3.5 Situation Reports2.2 Use of Air Observers 3.6 Fatigue Management2.3 Establishment of Staging Areas

3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel AIRSIDE


3.9 Powers of Members

2.5 Dealing with the Media 3.10 Group Officers2.6 Establishing a Forward Command Point

3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels


3.16 Asbestos

2.8 Briefings 2.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits

2.9 Burn-over Procedure 3.18 Vehicle Bio-Security Management

5BF716DE.tmp WordIncident Management Proforma

3.1 RAFT 20181221

3 Operational Management 3.2 Urgent Duty Driving3.1 RAFT Deployment 3.3 Attendance at Fires on

Majura field firing range3.2 Urgent Duty Driving 3.4 Crewing Arrangements for

Operational Incidents3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

3.5 Situation Reports

OLD VERSION NEEDS REPLACING Crewing Arrangements for Operational incidents

3.6 Fatigue Management update draft13/03/2018

3.5 Situation Reports 3.6 Fatigue Management3.6 Fatigue Management 3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel

Airside3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel AIRSIDE

3.9 Powers of Members

3.9 Powers of Members 3.10 DRAFT Group Officers_JM 26072016

3.10 Group Officers 3.10 Group Officers

3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels 3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels

3.16 Asbestos 3.16 Asbestos

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3.18 Vehicle Bio-Security Management


3 Operational Management 4 Service Management3.1 RAFT Deployment Signed PDF3.2 Urgent Duty Driving 4.1 Response

15/02/2013Andew Stark

3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

4.2 Weight of Response20/12/2007Brian Parry

3.4 Crewing Arrangements for Operational incidents

4.3 Work Capacity Test 040620134/06/2013Andrew Stark

3.5 Situation Reports 4.3 Work Capacity Test Attachment A7/06/2012

3.6 Fatigue Management 4.3 Work Capacity Test1/04/2013Andrew Stark



3.9 Powers of Members 4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment A3/04/2014

3.10 Group Officers 4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment B3/04/2014

Word Documents 4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment C3/04/2014

3.1 RAFT Deployment 4.7 Chief Officer's Awards5/08/2016Joe Murphy

3.2 Urgent Duty Driving 4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) Attachment A12/07/2016




4.9 National Medal Attachment A21/08/2014

3.5 Situation Reports 4.9 National Medal Attachment B21/08/2014

3.6 Fatigue Management 4.9 National Medal Attachment C21/08/2014

3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel Airside

4.9 National Medal20/08/2014Andrew Stark

3.9 Powers of Members 4.11 Community Protection Medal Attachment A8/10/2014

3.10 Group Officers 4.11 Community Protection Medal14/10/2014Andrew Stark

3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels Word

3.16 Asbestos 4.1 Response2.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits

4.2 Weight of Response



DRAFT 3.10 Group Officers_JM 26072016

4.3 Work Capacity Test v3

Operational Management Proforma

4.4 Long Service Medal - DRAFT 20180503

4 Service Management4.4 Long Service Medal - DRAFT 20180503_JM

4.1 Response 4.4 Long Service Medal Nomination Form

4.2 Weight of Response 4.7 Chief Officer's Awards (August 2016)


4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment A

4.3 Work Capacity Test 4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment B

4.4 Long Service Medal 4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment C

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment A

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards

4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment B


4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment C


4.7 Chief Officer's Awards 4.9 National Medal Attachment A

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4.9 National Medal Attachment B


4.9 National Medal Attachment C - Staff19/06/2015

4.9 National Medal Attachment A

4.9 National Medal Attachment C

4.9 National Medal Attachment B

4.9 National Medal

4.9 National Medal Attachment C


4.9 National Medal 4.11 Community Protection Medal


Service Management Proforma

4.11 Community Protection Medal

5 Communications

4 Service ManagementSigned PDF

4.1 Response 5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages15/02/2011Andrew Stark

4.2 Weight of Response 5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network15/02/2011Andrew Stark

4.3 Work Capacity Test 2013 update


4.3 Work Capacity Test 5.4 Mobile Data Terminal9/07/2012Andrew Stark

4 4 Long Service Medal (word) Word

4 4 Long Service Medal (pdf) 5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages

4.4 Long Service Medal 5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards 5.3 TRN Radio Use4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)

5.4 Mobile Data Terminal

Word Documents 6 Aviation4.1 Response Signed PDF4.2 Weight of Response NSW & ACT Aviation Standard

Operating Procedures 2018 V4.1


Word

4.3 Work Capacity Test v34.4 Long Service Medal Template4.7 Chief Officer's Awards (August 2016)4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment A4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment B4.7 Chief Officer's Award Attachment C4.7 Chief Officer's Awards4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) Attachment A4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM)4.9 National Medal Attachment A4.9 National Medal Attachment B4.9 National Medal Attachment C4.9 National Medal Attachment C4.9 National Medal4.11 Community Protection Medal Attachment A4.11 Community Protection Medal5 Communications5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network

5.3 TRN Radio Use5.4 Mobile Data Terminal5 Communications5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network

5.3 TRN Radio Use5.4 Resource Location Tracking

Word Documents

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5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network

5.3 TRN Radio Use5.4 Mobile Data TerminalAviation SOPsNSW & ACT Aviation SOPs currentCommissioners GuidelinesDraft Commissioners Guideline - Incident Notification Outside the BUARevised SOPs & Guidelines1.1 Comcen - notification of incidents to RFS DO (word)27/04/2018

1.1 Comcen - notification of incidents to RFS DO (pdf)31/10/2017

1.1 Comcen - notification of incidents to RFS DO (RTF)01/11/2017

1.2 Fire Weather Broadcast13/11/20171.5 use of RFS Property and resources13/10/20172.1 - Equipment Issue13/11/20172.1 fire groun shirt12/02/20193.4 Crewing of Vehicles1/11/2017Header teamplateService StandardsSOP - SG Template

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RFA Website - Checked 19 August 2019 14-Aug-19

1 Administrative Management 2 Incident Management3 Operational Management

4 Service Management 5 Communications Other 1.1 RFS Requirements for Reporting of Fires15/02/2011Andrew Stark


3.1 RAFT Deployment21/11/2018Joe Murphy

4.1 Response15/02/2011Andew Stark

5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages15/02/2011Andrew Stark

ACT Social Media Policy July 2015

1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather15/02/2011Andrew Stark



4.2 Weight of ResponseLinks to the wrong SOP - 3.3

5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network15/02/2011Andrew Stark

WHS Policy May 2016


2.3 Establishment of Staging Areas15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.3 Work Capacity Test1/04/2013Andrew Stark


1.4 (PPE and) Equipment Issue15/2/2011Andrew Stark

2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators22/12/2016Joe Murphy

3.4 Crewing Arrangements for Operational IncidentsAndrew StarkUNSIGNED INDATED


5.4 Mobile Data Terminal10/07/2012Andrew Stark


2.5 Dealing with the Media15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.5 Situation Reports15/02/2011Andew Stark

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards5/08/2016Joe Murphy


2.6 Establishing a Forward Command Point15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.6 Fatigue Management15/02/2011Andew Stark



2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison Officers15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel AIRSIDE15/12/2009ANDREW Stark / Andrew Macfarlane

4.9 National MedalUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark


2.8 Briefings15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.9 Powers of Members15/2/2011Andrew Stark

4.11 Community Protection Medal14/10/2014Andrew Stark

1.10 - Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS Members15/02/2011Andrew Stark


3.10 Group Officers15/02/2011Andew Stark


3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels11/12/2013Andrew Stark


3.16 Asbestos11/12/12Andrew Stark

1.13 Permits to Burn15/02/2011Andrew Stark

3.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness AuditsUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark


3.18 Bio-Security weed and seed spread preventionUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark

1.15 Management of Brigade Funds15/02/2011Andrew Stark1.21 Rank & Insignia8/09/2014Andrew Stark1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS ActivitiesUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark1.24 Regional Fire Management PlansUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark1.25 Bushfire Operational PlansUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark1.26 Non Territory Land ManagersUNSIGNED UNDATEDAndrew Stark1.27 Membership2/01/2019Joe Murphy

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To: Joe Murphy, CO RFS

Copy: Janelle Wheatley, Manager ESA Programmes Rohan Scott, Operations Manager, RFS

From: Carmel Summers, ESA Projects

Date: 09/09/2019

Subject: Project Brief – Policy and Procedure Review - RFS

TRIM: DIV:2019/00160-003

1. Project description and mandate

The requirement to establish and maintain current policies, guidelines and SOPs is defined in the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan (SBMP), Objective 4: Effective firefighting operations by skilled and supported personnel. The SBMP is a disallowable instrument under the ACT Emergencies Act 2004.

Operational effectiveness, efficiency and safety requirements for Rural Fire Service activities are dependent on a number of factors. These include:

• provision of training for RFS members

• current skills and capability of RFS members to perform their roles

• knowledge, awareness and compliance with policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines by RFS members.

The ESA is responsible for developing and delivering suitable training, policies, SOPs and guidelines to enable and ensure that RFS members volunteer members work safely and in compliance with all applicable guidelines, SOPS and policies.

2. Scope

The scope of the project is to:

a. review current policy and SOP status for RFS

b. ensure website is populated with the most current policy and SOP

c. review framework and division between policies, SOPs and guidelines for RFS

d. plan and identify a structure and workflow for creating, reviewing, publishing and storing policies and SOPs – ensuring consultation with brigades and all relevant stakeholders

e. identify policies and SOPs that need creating, reviewing and/or updating

f. establish a cross-service advice and review panel for creating, updating, reviewing and publishing policies, SOPs and guidelines that apply to all volunteer services

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g. prepare a register for RFS doctrine showing dates for doctrine review, compatible with a ‘whole of ESA’ policy register

h. complete the review process ensuring alignment with current policies and standards.

3. Out of Scope

This project will not include:

• a review of the Field Operations Manual or similar documents.

• significant change to components of supporting information.

4. Strategic alignment

The requirement to establish and maintain current policies, guidelines and SOPs is framed by the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan (SBMP), Objective 4: Effective firefighting operations by skilled and supported personnel.

Compliance with legislation such as the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 needs to be ensured.

The audit of the ACTRFS Safety Management System conducted by the Justice and Community Safety (JACS) Directorate Injury Protection team identified areas of non-compliance and provided recommendations for SOPs.

The doctrine of the Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) is regularly reviewed and updated and forms an Australian standardised approach. RFS staff currently contribute to the development of AFAC doctrine. RFS doctrine needs to align with AFAC doctrine.

JACS Directorate has policies relating to review of policies and SOPs. As part of JACS Directorate, ESA and RFS need to work within this framework.

5. Project deliverables

a. Review current policy and SOP status for RFS

• List current status of SOPs on G drives and website.

• Identify current versions.

• Identify drafts in progress.

b. Ensure website is populated with the most current policy and SOP

• Update website with current version of SOPs.

c. Review framework and division between policies, SOPs and guidelines for RFS

• Consult with RFS staff and selected volunteers on framework for policies, SOPs, training materials.

• Develop draft framework and consult as above.

• Finalise framework.

d. Plan and identify a structure and workflow for creating, reviewing, publishing and storing policies and SOPs – ensuring consultation with brigades and all relevant stakeholders

• Ensure organisation of G drive storage so that current (approved) and draft SOPs are identified and stored, with duplicates removed to archive.

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• Prepare draft workflow for creating, reviewing (including consultation with brigades and other stakeholders) and publishing SOPs and policies in RFS.

• Conduct consultation on workflow, finalise and publicise.

e. Identify policies and SOPs that need creating, reviewing and/or updating

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to identify SOPs that need reviewing only – i.e., their content does not require significant change.

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to identify SOPs that need major revision.

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to identify SOPs that need to be created.

f. Establish a cross-service advice and review panel for creating, updating, reviewing and publishing policies, SOPs and guidelines that apply to all volunteer services.

• Work with RFS, F&R (for CFU) and SES staff and COs to identify policies, SOPs and guidelines that are cross-service.

• Work with stakeholder representatives to review existing policies, SOPs and guidelines relevant across services to develop unified policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Work with stakeholder representatives to develop a process/system for reviewing, updating and publishing cross-service policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Prepare documents as required and ensure individual policies, SOPs and guidelines are replaced.

g. Prepare a schedule for creating, reviewing and updating policies and SOPs

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to prioritise review of policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Prepare a schedule that includes adequate but strict consultation time and goals for approval and publication.

• Develop a SharePoint register for storing doctrine, showing due dates and issuing reminders for review, compatible with a ‘whole of ESA’ policy register.

h. Complete the review process

• Work through on a priority basis, all the policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Ensure that all products align with current policies, standards (AFAC) and legislation.

• Conduct adequate and appropriate consultation.

• Ensure that approvals and publication are completed in a timely manner.

6. Timeline

Initial analysis of website and G: drive contents has been completed.

The remaining work is expected to take 6 months elapsed time, to allow sufficient time for review of current SOPs, development of new or updated content and consultation with brigades and other stakeholders.

7. Outcomes

1. An agreed process for reviewing, updating and publishing RFS doctrine.

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2. A set of doctrine for RFS that complies with best practice and current standards and legislation.

3. Information published on the ESA website that is current.

4. Centralised filing system for RFS doctrine.

8. Benefits

On completion, the review of RFS doctrine will provide assurance to the ESA Commissioner, the ACT Government and community that best current practice is in use for RFS operations for management of bush and grass fires in the ACT.

9. Budget

Existing resources from within ESA will deliver this project.

10. Key risks and issues of significance

The key risks are:

• Inadequate resources available or allocated to provide information and review

• Subject matter experts unable to provide input

• Lack of engagement by key stakeholders

• Insufficient consultation

• Delays through operational demands, especially as project is taking place through the bushfire season.

Carmel Summers, 09/09/2019

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1. Project deliverables – doctrine review

TRIM: DIV:2019/00160-002

Updated 17/09/19

This project is to review the RFS doctrine, update it as necessary and put it into a form where it can be easily maintained in the future.

2. The difference between SOPs, SOGs and Service Standards

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a set of (step-by-step) instructions compiled by an organisation that describes the activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with legislation, standards and organisational policies. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with necessary regulations, standards and policies.

A SOP is a MANDATORY procedure that must be followed.

A Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) is similar to a SOP, except it is a guideline. If content in a SOG is defined by legislation or mandatory actions, it should be a SOP.

Guidelines are general, non-mandatory recommendations.

A Service Standard defines the criteria required to perform a successful professional service operation. It relates to a focus on quality of service, ethics, behaviour (code of conduct) and accountability.

An SS is a requirement for employment or volunteer membership.

3. Overarching standards

A key part of the review is to ensure that our doctrine implements current standards and is compliant with relevant legislation and ACT Government (JACS and ESA)) policies.

As part of the review, SOPs will be reviewed against the current relevant AFAC Guidelines, Work Health Safety Act 2011 and other relevant legislation, and in keeping with the JACS Policy Review Policy.

4. Project steps

The table presents an overview of each of the steps in reviewing the RFS doctrine.

Step Activities Status

a. Review current policy and SOP status for RFS

• List current status of SOPs on G drives and website.

• Identify current versions.

• Identify drafts in progress.

Complete

Complete

Complete

b. Ensure website is populated with the most current policy and SOP

• Update website with current version of SOPs (as at September 2019).

Complete

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c. Review framework and division between policies, SOPs and guidelines for RFS

• Consult with RFS staff and selected volunteers on framework for policies, SOPs, training materials.

• Develop draft framework and consult as above.

• Finalise framework.

In progress

d. Plan and identify a structure and workflow for creating, reviewing, publishing and storing policies and SOPs – ensuring consultation with brigades and all relevant stakeholders

• Ensure organisation of G drive storage so that current (approved) and draft SOPs are identified and stored, with duplicates removed to archive.

• Prepare draft workflow for creating, reviewing (including consultation with brigades and other stakeholders) and publishing SOPs and policies in RFS.

• Conduct consultation on workflow, finalise and publicise.

In progress

In progress

e. Identify policies and SOPs that need creating, reviewing and/or updating

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to identify SOPs that need reviewing only – i.e., their content does not require significant change.

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to identify SOPs that need major revision.

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to identify SOPs that need to be created.

f. Establish a cross-service advice and review panel for creating, updating, reviewing and publishing policies, SOPs and guidelines that apply to all volunteer services.

• Work with RFS, F&R (for CFU) and SES staff and COs to identify policies, SOPs and guidelines that are cross-service.

• Work with stakeholder representatives to review existing policies, SOPs and guidelines relevant across services to develop unified policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Work with stakeholder representatives to develop a process/system for reviewing, updating and publishing cross-service policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Prepare documents as required and ensure individual policies, SOPs and guidelines are replaced.

g. Prepare a schedule for creating, reviewing and updating policies and SOPs

• Work with RFS staff and SMEs to prioritise review of policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Prepare a schedule that includes adequate but strict consultation time and goals for approval and publication.

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h. Complete the review process

• Work through on a priority basis, all the policies, SOPs and guidelines.

• Ensure that all products align with current policies, standards (AFAC) and legislation.

• Conduct adequate and appropriate consultation.

• Ensure that approvals and publication are completed in a timely manner.

5. Workflow for updating doctrine

This diagram describes the workflow for updating SOPs, Service Standards and SOGs. It ensures that all stakeholders are consulted before any product is finalised.

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6. Review of current SOPs

Five important questions for today.

1. Which should remain as SOPs?

2. Which should be SOGs?

3. Which are Service Standards?

4. Which are common across all volunteer groups in ESA (RFS, SES, CFU) and EPSDD (PCS) ?

5. What are we missing?

7. List of current SOPs and drafts

(courtesy of Ben Ribbons)

Current Standard Operating Procedure Proposed document type

Cross service? If so which?

Suggested document type (BR)

Notes (BR)

1. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT

1.1 RFS requirements for reporting of fires (15/02/2011)

ESA document COMCEN/ESA SLA Noted in CONOPS already. Future SLA with ComCen

DRAFT 1.1 Comcen – Notification of incidents to RFS DO April 2018

1.2 Broadcast fire weather (15/02/2011)

ESA document COMCEN/ESA SLA Future SLA with ComCen DRAFT Nov 2017

1.3 Access through airport gates (15/02/2011)

DELETE – refers only to gate 48? Covered by LAT document.

SOP

1.4 Equipment issue (13/07/2013)

SOG with supporting forms

Service Guideline, with supporting forms

AFAC Selection, Use, care & maintenance of PPE (July 2019)

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Notes (BR)

DRAFT (2.1) Nov 2017

1.5 Proper use of RFS property and resources (15/02/2011)

Review and align with JACS,

Service standard DRAFT Oct 2017

1.6 Access to private or government land (15/02/2011)

Needs work – see Ben Ribbons, need to reflect MOUs

SOP

1.7 Personal protective equipment (15/02/2011)

Update – include return of equipment

Service Guideline, with supporting SOP

Relates to SOP 1.4

AFAC Selection, Use, care & maintenance of PPE (July 2019)

DRAFT Jan 2017

1.8 Hourly fire tower weather broadcasts (15/02/2011)

ESA document COMCEN/ESA SLA Future SLA with ComCen

1.10 Code of conduct and ethics of RFS members (17/04/2019)

If needed, review and update

ALL VOLS? Service Standard May be joint service standard

1.11 Dispute resolution (15/02/2011)

See Joe for feedback from Tony Graham’s review of Hall incident. Include JACS policy, aim at brigade level only (and specify this).

Service Standard

1.12 Actions upon declaration of total fire ban (15/02/2011)

Complete review needed – see Elevated Fire Plan

SOP

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Notes (BR)

overlap. MOU with TCCS.

1.13 Permits to burn (15/02/2011)

See David Horner for best title. How long do the permits remain valid?

Joint with F&R Commissioner’s Guideline

ACT RFS and F&R issue permits under the same Act this should be a consistent guideline

1.14 RFS Command vehicle use (15/02/2011)

Add RFS. Include driver training, home garaging, data logging, ESA Policy on vehicle use.

Service Standard To be included into driving Policy/Service Standard

1.15 Management of brigade funds (15/02/2011)

LEAVE FOR NOW Service Standard DG Financial instructions

1.21 Rank and Insignia (09/09/2014)

Review Service Standard To be included in Equipment/uniform guideline, and Appointment of Officers DRAFT Sep 2016

1.23 Alcohol consumption and RFS activities (15/02/2011)

Align with JACS Policy on alcohol consumption, wearing a uniform while drinking, see Tony Graham paper

Service Standard

1.24 Regional Fire Management Plans (01/09/2014)

DELETE??? Review against SBMP – check with David Horner

Commissioner’s Guideline

This is a requirement for PCS to develop RFMPs under the SBMP and report to Commissioner

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Notes (BR)

1.25 Bushfire operational plans (28/08/2014)



This is a requirement of other agencies to prepare a BOP for the Commissioner

1.26 Non Territory fire management planning (01/06/2014)



Directing Commonwealth agencies to comply with the Emergencies Act

1.27 Membership (02/01/2019)

Review Service Standard

2. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

2.1 Activation of aircraft (15/02/2011)

Rewrite (include 3.7) SOP

2.2 Use of air observers (15/02/2011)

Review – see joint agency SOPs

PCS SOP

2.3 Establishment of staging area (15/02/2011)

Review to reflect current practice – combine with 2.6 as COMMAND AND CONTROL SOP. See Logistics people and Ben Ribbons

Logistics SOG

2.4 Activation procedures for Wildfire investigation (22/12/2016)

Review + guidelines AFP, F&R SOP Supporting guideline in place

2.5 Dealing with the media (15/02/2011)

Review with ESA Media, update social media content, MOU with media

ESA Media SOP

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Notes (BR)

2.6 Establishing a forward control point (15/02/2011)

Review to reflect current practice – combine with 2.3 as COMMAND AND CONTROL SOP. See Logistics people and Ben Ribbons

SOP

2.7 Use of agency representative and liaison officers (15/02/2011)

Rename as appropriate as part of review/IFLW (Interagency Fire Land Managers Working Group)

EPSDD/RFS Joint SOP SOP DRAFT Feb 2019

2.8 Briefings (15/02/2011)

Review – add debriefings

SOG

2.9 Burn Over Procedures (13/02/2013)

Review SOP AFAC Guideline 2015

3. OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 RAFT deployment (21/11/2018)

Update/review – differentiate for local and cross-border

Service Guideline

3.2 Urgent duty driving (15/02/2011)

LEAVE FOR NOW – selection of drivers, training, use of vehicles.

Service standard, with SOPs to support urgent duty driving.

MOU with NSW -- see David Horner

3.3 Attendance at fires on Majura field firing range (15/02/2011)

Review – see MOU with Defence, F&R

Defence, F&R SOP Potential for a joint agency procedure as F&R will also attend fires on the ranger

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Notes (BR)

3.4 Crew arrangements for operational incidents

Review SOP

3.5 Situation reports (15/02/2011)

COMBINE WITH 2.8 BREIFINGS

SOP

3.6 Fatigue Management (15/02/2011)

Review – see Qld plan. Need to be clear where this will apply, esp PCS – who may have different instructions. Also see National heavy Vehicle regulations.

Who makes decisions? IC (IMT)? SES ESA PCS

Service Standard with SOP to implement. Need to maintain flexibility

AFAC Guideline April 2017

DRAFT

3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel Airside (15/12/2009)

DELETE – see 2.1 Refuelling of aircraft the sole responsibility of aircraft operators.

Service Guideline Not overly relevant, under current Aviation contracts

3.9 Powers of Officers (15/02/2011)

Combine with 3.10. Review – include offer’s signoff to confirm they know what their powers are (what they can do and not do) Authority not given to all members Are powers delegated? CO needs to approve See David Horner for delegations

Service Standard To describe the formal appointment of officers, length of appointment, actions when member breaches, rank and insignia

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Notes (BR)

3.10 Group Officers (18/08/2016)

Combine with 3.9.

Review and include position statement.

Service Standard To be moved to Powers of officers and appointments, Role statement to be removed from document into a role statement

3.15 Using Foam, Retardant and Gels (11/12/2013)

Review as cross agency SOP with PCS. Cut out table and refer to US standards

Cross agency SOP SOG? DRAFT Sep 2019 Refer to Pre Suppression plans AFAC guideline on Use of CAFS April 2017 AFAC: Use of chemicals in bushfire control & prescribed burning Dec 2016

3.16 Asbestos (15/02/2011)

Review – identify asbestos – see Ben Ribbons

SOP This is up

DRAFT Sep 2019

3.17 Pre Season Operational Readiness (13/09/2014)

Audit checklist? Need to issue pre-season readiness statement and report to CO. Include readiness of members, training, equipment.

Service Standard Emergency Act S 36 (1)

3.18 Vehicle Bio Security Management (10/08/2015)

Review Joint with EPSDD SOP Need to include the ENH virus for incidents above Cotter dam

4. SERVICE MANAGEMENT

4.1 Response (15/02/2011)

Needs review – business rules

SOP

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Notes (BR)

4.2 Weight of response (15/02/2011)

DELETE Not required, weight of response is a business rule of CAD. Second weight of response can be CAD determined or based on IC request Backfilling resourcing to be included into Duty Officer Manual

4.3Work Capacity Test (01/04/2013)

Review with SMG President’s Group to drive

Service standard

4.4 Long Service Medal (05/08/2016)

Combine all medals except for National Medal (which has different rules) Include order of wearing and when to wear.

Service Guideline To be developed as a service awards and recognition guideline including all medals and awards in order. AFSM, National, CPM, Long Service, CO award.

4.7 Chief Officers Awards (05/08/2016)


Service Guideline

4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (16/01/2017)


Service Guideline

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Notes (BR)

4.9 National Medal (20/08/2014)

Service Guideline

4.11 Community Protection Medal (14/10/2014)


Service Guideline

5. COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 Colour coding of radio messages (15/02/2011)

COMBINE ALL COMMUNICATIONS INTO a COMMUNICATIONS SOP

JOINTLY WITH EPSDD

and IFLW

Service Guideline To be included into one command control communications guideline

5.2 Sub tactical radio network (15/02/2011)


5.3 TRN radio use (15/02/2011)


5.4 Mobile Data Terminal (09/07/2012)

SOP DRAFT Feb 2019

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RFS Doctrine: -- Other documents that may need to be considered.

Standard Operating Procedure Proposed document type


Notes

AFAC Guidelines but no SOP Managing hazardous trees SES/CFU/PCS? AFAC Guideline 2019 Managing Bushfire smoke exposure SES/CFU? AFAC Guideline 2018 Windfarms and bushfire operations AFAC Guideline 2018 Classifying and storing bushfire fuels AFAC Guideline 2017 Managing heat stress in emergency response SES/CFU? AFAC Guideline 2017

Also see RFS working in the heat/application implementation of the JACS guideline

Maintaining hydration in emergency response SES/CFU? AFAC Guideline 2017 Managing bushfire at the urban/rural interface F&R/CFU AFAC Guideline 2016 Identification of Portable Fuel containers AFAC Guideline 2017 Selection of appropriate respiratory protective devices during bushfires

AFAC Guideline 2017

Rural firefighting vehicles burn-over protection AFAC Guideline 2015 Endorsement of Level 3 Incident Controllers AFAC Guideline 2017 Unauthorised or illegal use of remotely piloted aircraft at or near emergencies

AFAC Guideline 2017

Use of personal fire shelters in wildfires AFAC Guideline 2016 Use of LACES for wildfire fighters AFAC Guideline 2016 Use of chemicals in bushfire control & prescribed burning

AFAC Guideline 2016

Firefighting Water Point Markers AFAC Guideline 2016 WHS Hazard management framework for emergency responders

AFAC Guideline 2017

Risk management and review framework for prescribed burning risks associated with fuel hazards

AFAC Guideline 2016

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Notes

DRAFT but no SOP 1.22 Field officer appointment DRAFT Jan 2017 1.28 Proximity & identity cards DRAFT Aug 2014 1.29 Junior members DRAFT Sep 2018 F&R Pregnancy Policy DRAFT Aug 2018 4.12 Wearing medals & awards DRAFT July 2016 5.5 Call signs and vehicle categories DRAFT Sept 2014 1.30 Fire Ground Shirt DRAFT Feb 2019

A list of future documents that the Operations team feel need to be developed to meet operational requirements (BR)



Notes

OTHER DOCUMENTS Driving Standard, including licencing, UDD, 4wd/off road driving.

Include vehicle safety check lists

Safe working on roads Chainsaw qualifications/skills maintenance refreshers approved work/PPC requirements

Working at Village type incidents (Car fire, MVA, Structure fire first arriving, Structure fire F&R support)

Brigade turn out procedure (service wide consistent approach)

Vehicle recovery/use of recovery equipment Fire appliance crewing (min/max Pax, skills mix) Use and maintenance of EPRIBs Prescribed burning Setting of readiness TOBAN declarations

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Notes

Use of and road class for Rivers 19 Com Ed/non fire operations notifications to HQ Vehicle use/non 4wd (RFS 2 tyres issue) One for One equipment replacement Accident/incident investigation (JACS policy) Tag out of un safe/unserviceable equipment Critical Incident Stress Management Working around heavy plant Drip torch fuel mix Heli-Base Operations Plan, including access controls Use of Safety officers and advisors (AIIMS 4)

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RFS Doctrine Review - Document List 10-Oct-19

New SOP Last reviewed Document Type

Current SOP PCS Prior consultation required

JOINT RFS/PCS

RFS Only Comments

Access to Private or Government Land

15/02/2011 SOP 1.6 Access to Private or Government Land

In line with MOU

Personal Protective Equipment 15/02/2011 SOP 1.7 Personal Protective Equipment Guideline as well as SOP include use of non-issue PPC/PPE (must meet AUS/NZ standards, delegate assessment to Equipment Officer

Dispute Resolution 15/02/2011 SOP 1.11 Dispute Resolution

Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban

15/02/2011 SOP 1.12 Actions upon Declaration of a Total Fire Ban

Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities

15/02/2011 SOP 1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities

Fire Ground Shirt N/A SOP NEWAircraft Operations 15/02/2011 SOP 2.1 Activation of aircraft

3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel AirsideCombines previous SOPsAlso include air opertions near windfarms (AFAC) and Unauthorised/illegal use of remotely piloted aircraft at/near emergencies (AFAC)

Use of Air Observers 15/02/2011 SOP 2.2 Use of Air Observers

Command and Control of Fires 15/02/2011 SOP 2.3 Establishment of Staging Areas2.6 Establishing a Forward Control Point

A new combined SOP for command and control of fires

Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators

22/12/2016 SOP 2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators

SOPs

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New SOP Last reviewed Document Type


JOINT RFS/PCS

RFS Only Comments

SOPs

Wildfire investigation N/A SOP NEWDealing with the Media 15/02/2011 SOP 2.5 Dealing with the Media

Use of Agency Representatives and Liaison Officers

15/02/2011 SOP 2.7 Use of Agency Representatives and Liaison Officers

Develop joint SOP with EPSDD

Burn-over Procedure 13/02/2013 SOP 2.9 Burn-over Procedure

Urgent Duty Driving 15/02/2011 SOP 3.2 Urgent Duty Driving Consultation underwayAttendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

15/02/2011 SOP 3.3 Attendance at Fires on Majura field firing range

In line with MOU

Crewing Arrangements for Operati 15/02/2011 SOP 3.4 Crew Arrangements for Operational IncidentsManaging Fatigue 15/02/2011 SOP 3.6 Fatigue ManagementUsing Foams, Retardants and Gels 11/12/2013 SOP 3.15 Foam, Retardant and GelsManaging Asbestos Hazards 15/02/2011 SOP 3.16 Asbestos Consultation underwayBio-Security Weed and Seed Sprea 18/10/2015 SOP 3.18 Bio-security Weed and Seed Spread PreventionManaging Heat Stress N/A SOP NEW Consultation underwayManaging Hazardous Trees N/A SOP NEWResponse 15/02/2011 SOP 4.1 ResponseMobile Data Terminal 09/07/2012 SOP 5.4 Mobile Data Terminal

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NEW SERVICE GUIDELINE Last reviewed Document Type


JOINT RFS/PCS

RFS Only Comments

PPE and Equipment Issue 13/07/2013 GUIDELINE 1.4 (PPE and) Equipment Issue Include 1 for 1 replacement; records of use, justify replacement

Personal Protective Equipment 15/02/2011 GUIDELINE plus SOP

1.7 Personal Protective Equipment Also SOPInclude selection of appropriate respiratory protective devices during bushfires (AFAC)

Permits to Burn 15/02/2011 GUIDELINE 1.13 Permits to Burn

Briefings 15.02.22 GUIDELINE 2.8 Briefings3.5 Situation Reports

Need to add debriefing

RAFT Deployment 21/11/2018 GUIDELINE 3.1 RAFT Deployment

Medals and Awards 05/08/2016 GUIDELINE 4.4 Long Service Medal4.7 Chief Officer's Awards4.8 Australian Fire Service medal (AFSM)4.11 Community Protection Medal

National Medal 20/08/2014 GUIDELINE 4.9 National Medal

RFS Communications 15/02/2011 GUIDELINE 5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network5.3 TRN Radio Use

SERVICE GUIDELINES

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NEW SERVICE STANDARD Last reviewed Document Type


JOINT RFS/PCS

RFS Only Comments

Use of RFS Property and Equipment

15/02/2011 SERVICE STANDARD

1.5 Proper Use of RFS Property and Resources

Code of Conduct and Ethics of ACTRFS Members



Consider as cross service with SES/CFU/MAPS

RFS Command Vehicle Use 15/02/2011 SERVICE STANDARD

1.14 RFS Command Vehicle Use

Management of Brigade Funds 15/02/2011 SERVICE STANDARD


Rank & Insignia 08/08/2014 SERVICE STANDARD

1.21 Rank & Insignia

Membership 02/01/2019 SERVICE STANDARD

1.27 Membership To include Junior Membership and appointment of Field Officers

SERVICE STANDARDS

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NEW SERVICE STANDARD Last reviewed Document Type


JOINT RFS/PCS

RFS Only Comments

Windfarms and Bushfire Operations

N/A ? N/A Should this be included in Aircraft operations SOP?

Classifying and Storing Bushfire Fuels

N/A ? N/A Need to review AFAC Guideline for intent

Firefighting Water Point Markers

Call Signs abd vehicle Categories

Accident / Incident Investigation Refer to JACS Policy; but do we need other steps for RFS, data capture, photos, who is responsible?

OTHERS - includes documents under consideration

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Status of RFS Doctrine Review

Current SOP Last reviewed Document Type

Revised name Drafted Reviewed Consultation Final CO Approval Comments


15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED FUTURE SLA with COMCEN, not RFS activity

1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather 15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED FUTURE SLA with COMCEN, not RFS activity

1.3 Access through Airport Gates 15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Covered by LAT documentation

1.4 (PPE and) Equipment Issue 13/07/2013 GUIDELINE

1.5 Proper Use of RFS property and resources


Use of RFS Property and Equipment 30/09/2019


15/02/2011 SOP In line with MOU


15/02/2011 GUIDELINE plus SOP


15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED FUTURE SLA with COMCEN, not RFS activity



Explore options for cross service (SES, CFU, MAPS)

1.11 Dispute Resolution 15/02/2011 SOP


15/02/2011 SOP Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban

30/09/2019 10/10/2019 11/10/2019

1.13 Permits to Burn 15/02/2011 GUIDELINE?

1.14 RFS Command Vehicle Use 15/02/2011 SERVICE STANDARD



1.21 Rank & Insignia 08/08/2014 SERVICE STANDARD

Rank and Insignia 01/10/2019


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1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities

15/02/2011 SOP Alcohol Consumption and RFS Actvities 02/10/2019 10/10/2019 11/10/2019


01/09/2014 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Required by SBMP - actions apply to land managers

1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans 28/08/2014 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Required by SBMP - actions apply to land managers

1.26 Non Territory Land Managers

01/06/2014 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Directs Commonwealth Agencies to comply with Emergencies Act - covered by MOU

1.27 Membership 02/01/2019 Service Standard

RFS Membership 02/10/2019

1.30 Fire Ground Shirt DRAFT SOP Use of Fireground Shirt 02/10/2019 10/10/2019 11/10/2019

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Revised name Drafted Reviewed Consultation Final CO Approval

Comments

2.1 Activation of Aircraft 15/02/2011 SOP Aircraft Operations Combine with 3.7 "Accessing Aviation Fuel Airside"

2.2 Use of Air Observers 15/02/2011 SOP Use of Air Observers


15/02/2011 SOP Command and Control of fires

Combine with 2.6 Establishing a Forward Control Point


22/12/2016 SOP Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators

NEW N/A SOP Wildfire Investigation2.5 Dealing with the Media 15/02/2011 SOP Dealing with the Media


15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Included in SOP 2.3, Command and Control of Fires

2.7 Use of Agency Representatives and Liaison Officers

15/02/2011 SOP Use of Agency Representatives and Liaison Officers

Develop joint SOP with EPSDD

2.8 Briefings 15/02/2011 GUIDELINE Briefings COMBINE with 3.5 Situation Reports and add section on debriefing

2.9 Burn-over Procedure 13/02/2013 SOP Burn-over Procedure


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Current SOP Last reviewed

Document Type

Revised name Drafted Reviewed Consultation Final CO Approval Comments

3.1 RAFT Deployment 21/11/2018 GUIDELINE RAFT Deployment

3.2 Urgent Duty Driving 15/02/2011 SOP Urgent Duty Driving TBA Being drafted by David Horner


15/02/2011 SOP Attending Fires on Majura Field Firing Range

In line with MOU


15/02/2011 SOP Crew Arrangements for Operational Incidents

3.5 Situation Reports 15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED To be included in 2.8 Briefings

3.6 Fatigue Management 15/02/2011 SOP Managing Fatigue 19/09/2019


15/12/2009 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Included in 2.1 Activation of Aircraft

3.9 Powers of Officers 15/02/2011 Service Standard

Appointment and Powers of RFS Officers

Includes 3.10 Group Officers

3.10 Group Officers 18/08/2016 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED Included in 3.9 Group Officers

3.15 Foam, Retardant and gels 11/12/2013 SOP Using Foams, Retardants and Gels

19/09/2019

3.16 Asbestos 15/02/2011 SOP Managing Asbestos Hazards 19/09/2019 08/10/2019 08/10/2019


13/09/2014 Service Standard and checklist

Pre-season Operational Preparedness Audits

3.18 Bio-Security weed and seed spread prevention

18/10/2015 SOP Bio-security Weed and Seed Spread Prevention

3.x Managing Heat Stress NEW SOP Managing Heat Stress 25/09/2019 08/10/2019 08/10/20193.19 Managing Hazardous Trees DRAFT SOP Managing Hazardous Trees 26/09/2019 08/10/19

10/10/201911/10/2019


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Comments

4.1 Response 15/02/2011 SOP Response

4.2 Weight of Response 15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED COMCEN business rules, not RFS activity

4.3 Work Capacity Test 01/04/2013 Service Standard

Work Capacity Test

4.4 Long Service Medal 05/08/2016 GUIDELINE Medals and Awards

4.7 Chief Officer's Awards 05/08/2016 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED To be combined with 4.4


16/01/2017 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED To be combined with 4.4

4.9 National Medal 20/08/2014 GUIDELINE National Medal Check if different rules apply, otherwise combine with 4.4

4.11 Community Protection Medal

14/10/2014 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED To be combined with 4.4


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Comments

5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages

15/02/2011 GUIDELINE RFS Communications New combined Communications Guideline

5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network 15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED To be combined with 5.1

5.3 TRN Radio Use 15/02/2011 N/A TO BE DISCONTINUED To be combined with 5.1

5.4 Mobile Data Terminal 09/07/2012 SOP Mobile Data Terminal

5 Communications

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RFS Standard Operating Procedures -Based on ESA Website 2 December 2019

Administrative ManagementCurrent No. Document Name Revised No. Revised name or comment Comment New Section

1.1 RFS Requirments For Reporting Of Fires N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE1.2 Broadcast Fire Weather N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE1.3 Access Through Airport Gates N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE1.4 PPE and Equipment issue 1.3.1 Issuing Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Administrative Management1.5 Proper Use of RFS Property and Resources 1.1.1 Proper Use of RFS Property and Resources Administrative Management1.6 Access to Private or Government Land 1.2.2 Access to Private or Government Land Administrative Management1.7 Personal Protective Equipment 1.2.1 Using Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Administrative Management1.8 Hourly Fire Tower Weather Broadcasts N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE

1.10 Code Of Conduct and Ethics of RFS members 3.1.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics of RFS Members Service Management1.11 Dispute Resolution 3.1.8 Dispute Resolution Service Management1.12 Actions Upon Declaration Of Total Fire Ban 2.2.8 Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban Operational Management1.13 Permits To Burn 2.2.10 Permits to Burn Operational Management1.14 Command Vehicle Use 3.1.9 Command Vehicle Use Service Management1.15 Management Of Brigade Funds 3.1.10 Management Of Brigade Funds Service Management1.21 Ranking Insignia Helmet 3.1.2 Rank and Insignia Service Management1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities 1.2.4 Alcohol and Drug Consumption and RFS Activities Administrative Management1.24 Regional Fire Management Plans N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE1.25 Bushfire Operational Plans N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE1.26 Non Territory Land Managers N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE1.27 Membership 3.1.4 RFS Membership Service Management

Incident ManagementCurrent No. Document Name Revised No. Revised name Comment New Section

2.1 Activation Of Aircraft 2.2.1 Aircraft Operations Operational Management2.2 Use Of Air Observers 2.2.2 Use of Air Observers Operational Management2.3 Establishment Of Staging Area 2.2.17 Command and Control of Incidents Includes 2.3, 2.6 Operational Management2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators 2.2.18 Activation of Wildlife Investigators Operational Management2.5 Dealing With The Media 2.2.21 Dealing With The Media Operational Management2.6 Establishing A Forward Control Point N/A Included in 2.2.7 REMOVE2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison Officers 2.2.9 Use of Liaison Officers Operational Management2.8 Briefings 2.3.3 Briefings and Situation Reports Includes 3.5, 2.8 Operational Management2.9 Burn-over Procedure 2.2.20 Burn-over Operational Management

Operational ManagementCurrent No. Document Name Revised No. Revised name Comment New Section

3.1 RAFT Deployment 2.3.4 RAFT Deployment Operational Management3.2 Urgent Duty Driving 2.2.15 Urgent Duty Driving On hold Operational Management3.3 Attendance at fires on Majura field firing range 2.2.3 Attendance at fires on Majura field firing range Operational Management3.4 Crewing Arrangement for Operational Incidents 2.2.14 Crewing Arrangement for Operational Incidents Operational Management3.5 Situation Reports N/A Included in 2.3.3 REMOVE3.6 Fatigue Management 2.2.4 Managing Fatigue Operational Management3.7 Accessing Aviation Fuel AIRSIDE N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE3.9 Powers of Members 3.1.6 Powers of Members Service Management

3.10 Group Officers 3.1.5 Appointment and Duties of Group Officers Service Management3.15 Foam, Retardant and Gels 2.3.2 Deployment of Foams, Retardants and Gels Operational Management3.16 Asbestos 2.2.5 Managing Asbestos Hazards Operational Management3.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits 2.1.1 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits Operational Management3.18 Bio-security weed and seed spread prevention 2.2.16 Vehicle Biosecurity Management Operational Management

Service ManagementCurrent No. Document Name Revised No. Revised name Comment New Section

4.1 Response 2.2.13 Response Operational Management4.2 Weight of Response N/A DISCONTINUED REMOVE4.3 Work Capacity Test 3.1.3 Work Capacity Test Also 3.3.1 Service Management

4.4 Long Service Medal 3.3.2 Awards and MedalsIncludes 4.4, 4.7, 4.8,4.11 Service Management

4.5 Peer Support Team Activation & Reactive Response 3.2.1 Peer Support Team Activation & Reactive Response Service Management4.6 Peer Support Team on Scene Response 3.2.2 Peer Support Team on Scene Response Service Management4.7 Chief Officer's Award N/A Included in 3.3.2 REMOVE4.8 Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) N/A Included in 3.3.2 REMOVE4.9 National Medal 3.3.3 National Medal Service Management

4.11 Community Protection Medal N/A Included in 3.3.2 REMOVE

CommunicationsCurrent No. Document Name Revised No. Revised name Comment New Section

5.1 Colour Coding Of Radio Messages 2.2.12 Communications Includes 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Operational Management5.2 Sub Tactical Radio Network Included in 2.2.12 REMOVE5.3 TRN Radio Use Included in 2 2 12 REMOVE5.4 Mobile Data Terminal 2.2.11 Mobile Data Terminal Use Operational Management

OtherCurrent No. Document Name Revised No. Revised name Comment New Section

6.1 ACT ESA Incident Reporting Form 4.1 ACT ESA Incident Reporting Form Retain Other6.2 ACT RFS Training Information Book 4.2 ACT RFS Training Information Book Retain Other6.3 ACT RFS Training Nomination Form 4.3 ACT RFS Training Nomination Form Retain Other6.4 ACT Government Social Media Policy 4.4 ACT Government Social Media Policy Retain Other6.5 Initial RTO Enrolment Form 4.5 Initial RTO Enrolment Form Retain Other6.6 WHS Policy 4.6 WHS Policy Retain Other

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20/02/2020

Administrative ManagementRevised No. Revised name or comment Current No. Document Name Comment

1.1.1 Proper Use of RFS Property and Resources Service Standard 1.5 Proper Use of RFS Property and Resources1.1.2 Use and Road Class - Rivers 19 Service Standard NEW1.1.3 Community Ed & Non-fire Ops Notifications Service Standard NEW1.1.4 Alcohol and Drug Consumption and RFS Activities SOP 1.23 Alcohol Consumption and RFS Activities1.2.1 Using Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing SOP 1.7 Personal Protective Equipment1.2.2 Use of Fireground Shirt SOP NEW1.2.3 Access to Private or Government Land SOP 1.6 Access to Private or Government Land1.2.4 Tag out of Unsafe or Unserviceable Equipment SOP NEW1.2.5 Identification of Fuel Containers SOP NEW1.2.6 Keeping Records SOP NEW1.3.1 Issuing Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Guideline 1.4 PPE and Equipment issue

Operational ManagementRevised No. Revised name or comment Current No. Document Name Comment

2.1.1 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits Service Standard 3.17 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits2.1.2 Setting of ReadinessService Standard NEW2.1.3 Non-4WD Vehicle Use Service Standard NEW2.2.1 Aircraft Operations SOP 2.1 Activation Of Aircraft2.2.2 Use of Air Observers SOP 2.2 Use Of Air Observers2.2.3 Command and Control of Incidents SOP NEW Includes 2.3, 2.62.2.4 Managing Fatigue SOP 3.60 Fatigue Management2.2.5 Managing Asbestos Hazards SOP 3.162.2.6 Managing Hazardous Trees SOP NEW2.2.7 Working Around Heavy Plant SOP NEW2.2.8 Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban SOP 1.12 Actions Upon Declaration Of Total Fire Ban2.2.9 Use of Liaison Officers SOP 2.7 Use of Agency representatives and Liaison Officers

2.2.10 Permits to Burn SOP 1.13 Permits To Burn2.2.11 Mobile Data Terminal Use SOP 5.4 Mobile Data Terminal2.2.12 Communications SOP NEW Includes 5.1, 5.2, 5.32.2.13 Response SOP 4.1 Response2.2.14 Crewing Arrangement for Operational Incidents SOP 3.4 Crewing Arrangement for Operational Incidents On hold2.2.15 Urgent Duty Driving SOP 3.2 Urgent Duty Driving2.2.16 Managing Vehicle & Equipment Biosecurity SOP 3.18 Bio-security weed and seed spread prevention2.2.17 Attendance at fires on Majura field firing range SOP 3.3 Attendance at fires on Majura field firing range2.2.18 Activation of Wildlife Investigators SOP 2.4 Activation Procedures for Wildfire Investigators2.2.19 Wildfire Investigation SOP NEW2.2.20 Burn-over SOP 2.9 Burn-over Procedure2.2.21 Dealing With The Media SOP 2.5 Dealing With The Media2.2.22 Managing Bushfire at the Urban/Rural Edge SOP NEW2.2.23 Fireground Marking SOP NEW2.2.24 Working Safely on Roads SOP NEW2.2.25 Working at Village Type Incidents SOP NEW2.2.26 Working with Chainsaws SOP NEW2.2.27 Conducting Prescribed Burns SOP NEW2.2.28 Vehicle Recovery SOP NEW2.3.1 Managing Heat Stress Guideline NEW2.3.2 Deployment of Foams, Retardants and Gels Guideline 3.15 Foam, Retardant and Gels2.3.3 Briefings and Situation Reports Guideline NEW Includes 3.5, 2.82.3.4 RAFT Deployment Guideline 3.1 RAFT Deployment2.3.5 Using and Maintaining EPIRBS Suideline NEW2.3.6 Use of Safety Officers and Advisors Guideline NEW

2.3.7 Fitting and Wearing P2 Masks NEW

Service ManagementRevised No. Revised name or comment Current No. Document Name Comment

3.1.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics of RFS Members Service Standard 1.10 Code Of Conduct and Ethics of RFS members3.1.2 Rank and Insignia Service Standard 1.21 Ranking Insignia Helmet3.1.3 Work Capacity Test Service Standard 4.3 Work Capacity Test Also 3.3.13.1.4 RFS Membership Service Standard 1.27 Membership3.1.5 Appointment and Duties of Group Officers Service Standard 3.10 Group Officers3.1.6 Powers of Members Service Standard 3.9 Powers of Members3.1.7 Use of Social Media Service Standard NEW3.1.8 Dispute Resolution Service Standard 1.11 Dispute Resolution3.1.9 Command Vehicle Use Service Standard 1.14 Command Vehicle Use

3.1.10 Management Of Brigade Funds Service Standard 1.15 Management Of Brigade Funds3.1.11 Proximity and Identity Cards Service Standard NEW3.1.12 Pregnancy Service Standard NEW3.1.13 Driving RFS Vehicles Service Standard NEW3.1.14 Appointment of Field Officers NEW3.2.1 Peer Support Team Activation & Reactive Response SOP 4.5 Peer Support Team Activation & Reactive Response Renumber only3.2.2 Peer Support Team on Scene Response SOP 4.6 Peer Support Team on Scene Response Renumber only3.2.3 Brigade Turnout SOP NEW3.3.1 Work Capacity Test Administrator Guideline NEW Long Service Medal See 4.3 attachment3.3.2 Awards and Medals Guideline 4.4 National Medal Includes 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.113.3.3 National Medal Guideline 4.93.3.4 Wearing Medals and Awards Guideline NEW

Other4.1 ACT ESA Incident Reporting Form 6.1 ACT ESA Incident Reporting Form4.2 ACT RFS Training Information Book 6.2 ACT RFS Training Information Book4.3 ACT RFS Training Nomination Form 6.3 ACT RFS Training Nomination Form4.4 ACT Government Social Media Policy 6.4 ACT Government Social Media Policy4.5 Initial RTO Enrolment Form 6.5 Initial RTO Enrolment Form4.6 WHS Policy 6.6 WHS Policy4.7 NSW & ACT Aviation Standard Operating Procedure NEW

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RFS doctrine review

Status at 3/12/2019

1. New numbering system

All RFS doctrine will now have a three-part numbering system that immediately identifies the category, type of document and document number.

Level 1 - Categories

1. Administration Management 2. Operational Management 3. Service Management

Level 2 – Document type

Instead of all doctrine being incorporated into standard operating procedures (SOPs), different document types have been established, as follows:

1. A Service Standard defines the criteria required to perform a successful professional service operation. A service standard is a requirement for employment or volunteer membership.

2. A SOP is a mandatory procedure. 3. A Guideline is similar to a SOP, except it is a guideline with recommended, non-mandatory

behaviours.

For, example, under 3. Service Management, the Service Standard for Code of Conduct and Ethics of RFS Members is number 3.1.1. The next service standard is 3.1.2, Rank and Insignia, etc.

Status of review

All doctrine that relates to brigade activity will be circulated to brigades for review and input, unless no changes are deemed to be necessary after internal review.

Some documents relate to RFS HQ activities only and are not distributed to brigades for comment.

Approved

3.1.2 Rank and Insignia Service Standard

Approval pending

2.2.8 Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban SOP

Brigade review complete, but pending further review with PCS (jointly badged SOPS)

1.2.3 Use of Fireground Shirt SOP 1.2.4 Alcohol and Drug Consumption and RFS Activities SOP 2.2.4 Managing Fatigue SOP 2.2.5 Managing Asbestos Hazards SOP 2.2.6 Managing Hazardous Trees SOP 2.2.9 Use of Liaison Officers SOP 2.3.1 Managing Heat Stress Guideline 2.3.2 Deployment of Foam, Retardant and Gels for Fire Suppression

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Issued for review by brigades, not finalised

3.1.3 Work Capacity Test Service Standard 3.1.4 RFS Membership Service Standard 3.3.1 Work Capacity Test Administration

Under internal review – will be issued to brigades (if applicable)

1.2.1 Using Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing 1.2.2 Issuing Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing 2.2.1 Aircraft Operations SOP 2.2.10 Permits to Burn SOP 2.2.11 Mobile Data Terminal Use SOP 2.2.12 Communications SOP (includes 5.1, 5.2, 5.3) 3.1.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics of RFS Members Service Standard 3.1.5 Appointment and Duties of Group Officers Service Standard 3.1.6 Powers of Members Service Standard

Initial revision in progress

1.1.1 Proper Use of RFS Property and Equipment Service Standard 2.2.2 Use of Air Observers SOP 2.2.3 RAFT SOP 2.2.7 Working Around Heavy Plant SOP 2.2.13 Response SOP 2.2.14 Crewing Arrangements for Operational Incidents SOP 3.1.7 Appointment of RFS Field Officers Service Standard

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Doctrine Index Last updated: 05/12/2019

SERVICE STANDARDS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES GUIDELINES

1. AdministrationManagement

1.1.1 Proper Use of RFS Property & Equipment

1.2.1 Using Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

1.3.1 Issuing Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing

1.1.2 Use and Road Class - Rivers 19 1.2.2 Use of Fireground Shirt

1.1.3 Community Education & Non-Fire Operations Notifications

1.2.3 Access to Private or Government Land

1.1.4 Alcohol and Drug Consumption and RFS Activities

1.2.4 Tag Out of Unsafe or Unserviceable Equipment

1.2.5 Identification of Fuel Containers

1.2.6 Keeping Records

2. OperationalManagement

2.1.1 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits

2.2.1 Aircraft Operations 2.3.1 Managing Heat Stress

2.1.2 Setting of Readiness 2.2.2 Use of Air Observers 2.3.2 Deployment of Foam, Retardants and Gels for Fire Suppression

2.1.3 Non-4WD Vehicle Use 2.2.3 Command and Control of Incidents

2.3.3 Briefings and Situation Reports

2.2.4 Managing Fatigue 2.3.4 RAFT Deployment

2.2.5 Managing Asbestos Hazards 2.3.5 Using and Maintaining EPIRBS

2.2.6 Managing Hazardous Trees 2.3.6 Use of Safety Officers and Advisors

2.2.7 Working Around Heavy Plant

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2.2.8 Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban

2.2.9 Use of Liaison Officers

2.2.10 Permits to Burn

2.2.11 Mobile Data Terminal Use

2.2.12 Communications

2.2.13 Response

2.2.14 Crewing Arrangements for Operational Incidents

2.2.15 Urgent Duty Driving

2.2.16 Managing Vehicle & Equipment Biosecurity

2.2.17 Attending Fires on Majura Field Firing Range

2.2.18 Activation of Wildfire Investigators

2.2.19 Wildfire Investigation

2.2.20 Burn-over

2.2.21 Dealing with the Media

2.2.22 Managing Bushfire at the Urban/Rural Edge

2.2.23 Fireground Marking

2.2.24 Working Safely on Roads

2.2.25 Working at Village Type incidents

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2.2.26 Working with Chainsaws

2.2.27 Conducting Prescribed burns

2.2.28 Vehicle Recovery

3. ServiceManagement

3.1.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics of RFS Members

3.2.1 Peer Support Team Activation & Reactive Response

3.3.1 Work Capacity Test Administrator Guideline

3.1.2 Rank and Insignia 3.2.2 Peer Support Team on Scene Response

3.3.2 Awards and Medals

3.1.3 Work Capacity Test 3.2.3 Brigade Turnout 3.3.3 National Medal

3.1.4 RFS Membership 3.3.4 Wearing Medals and Awards

3.1.5 Appointment and Duties of Group Officers

3.1.6 Powers of Members

3.1.7 Use of Social Media

3.1.8 Dispute Resolution

3.1.9 RFS Command Vehicle Use

3.1.10 Management of Brigade Funds

3.1.11 Proximity and Identity Cards

3.1.12 Pregnancy

3.1.13 Driving RFS Vehicles

3.1.14 Appointment of Field Officers

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Administrative ManagementRevised No. Revised name or comment Current No. Status Comment

1.1.1 Proper Use of RFS Property and Resources Service Standard 1.5 Internal review completed, ready for consultation1.1.2 Use and Road Class - Rivers 19 Service Standard NEW Internal review completed, ready for consultation1.1.3 Community Ed & Non-fire Ops Notifications Service Standard NEW Internal review completed, ready for consultation1.1.4 Alcohol and Drug Consumption and RFS Activities SOP 1.23 Consultation completed, pending PCS1.2.1 Using Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing SOP 1.7 Issued for consultation1.2.2 Use of Fireground Shirt SOP NEW Consultation completed, pending PCS1.2.3 Access to Private or Government Land SOP 1.6 Internal review completed, ready for consultation1.2.4 Tag out of Unsafe or Unserviceable Equipment SOP NEW Drafted: Pending internal review1.2.5 Identification of Fuel Containers SOP NEW Drafted: Pending internal review1.2.6 Keeping Records SOP NEW1.3.1 Issuing Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Guideline 1.4 Issued for consultation

Operational ManagementRevised No. Revised name or comment Current No. Status Comment

2.1.1 Pre-season Operational Readiness Audits Service Standard 3.17 Drafted: Pending internal review2.1.2 Setting of Readiness Service Standard NEW2.1.3 Non-4WD Vehicle Use Service Standard NEW2.2.1 Aircraft Operations SOP 2.1 Approved2.2.2 Use of Air Observers SOP 2.2 Internal review completed, ready for approval2.2.3 Command and Control of Incidents SOP NEW Issued for consultation Includes 2.3, 2.62.2.4 Managing Fatigue SOP 3.60 Consultation completed, pending PCS2.2.5 Managing Asbestos Hazards SOP 3.16 Consultation completed, pending PCS2.2.6 Managing Hazardous Trees SOP NEW Consultation completed, pending PCS2.2.7 Working Around Heavy Plant SOP NEW Issued for consultation2.2.8 Actions on Declaration of a Total Fire Ban SOP 1.12 Approved2.2.9 Use of Liaison Officers SOP 2.7 Consultation completed, pending PCS

2.2.10 Permits to Burn SOP 1.13 Approved2.2.11 Mobile Data Terminal Use SOP 5.4 Drafted: Pending internal review2.2.12 Communications SOP NEW Issued for consultation Includes 5.1, 5.2, 5.32.2.13 Response SOP 4.1 Internal review completed, ready for consultation2.2.14 Crewing Arrangement for Operational Incidents SOP 3.4 Internal review completed, ready for consultation2.2.15 Urgent Duty Driving SOP 3.2 Drafted: Pending internal review David Horner managing2.2.16 Managing Vehicle & Equipment Biosecurity SOP 3.18 Issued for consultation2.2.17 Attendance at fires on Majura field firing range SOP 3.3 Internal review completed, ready for consultation2.2.18 Activation of Wildfire Investigation SOP 2.42.2.19 Wildfire Investigation SOP NEW2.2.20 Burn-over SOP 2.92.2.21 Dealing With The Media SOP 2.5 Drafted: Pending internal review2.2.22 Managing Bushfire at the Urban/Rural Edge SOP NEW2.2.23 Fireground Marking SOP NEW2.2.24 Working Safely on Roads SOP NEW2.2.25 Working at Village Type Incidents SOP NEW2.2.26 Working with Chainsaws SOP NEW2.2.27 Conducting Prescribed Burns SOP NEW2.2.28 Vehicle Recovery SOP NEW2.3.1 Managing Heat Stress Guideline NEW Consultation completed, pending PCS2.3.2 Deployment of Foams, Retardants and Gels Guideline 3.15 Consultation completed, pending PCS2.3.3 Briefings and Situation Reports Guideline NEW Issued for consultation Includes 3.5, 2.82.3.4 RAFT Deployment Guideline 3.12.3.5 Using and Maintaining EPIRBS Guideline NEW2.3.6 Use of Safety Officers and Advisors Guideline NEW

2.3.7 Fitting and Wearing P2 Masks NEW

Service ManagementRevised No. Revised name or comment Current No. Status Comment

3.1.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics of RFS Members Service Standard 1.10 Approved3.1.2 Rank and Insignia Service Standard 1.21 Approved3.1.3 Work Capacity Test Service Standard 4.3 Approved Also 3.3.13.1.4 RFS Membership Service Standard 1.27 Approved3.1.5 Appointment and Duties of Group Officers Service Standard 3.10 Internal review completed, ready for consultation3.1.6 Powers of Members Service Standard 3.9 Approved3.1.7 Use of Social Media Service Standard NEW3.1.8 Dispute Resolution Service Standard 1.113.1.9 Command Vehicle Use Service Standard 1.14

3.1.10 Management Of Brigade Funds Service Standard 1.153.1.11 Proximity and Identity Cards Service Standard NEW3.1.12 Pregnancy Service Standard NEW3.1.13 Driving RFS Vehicles Service Standard NEW3.1.14 Appointment of Field Officers NEW3.2.1 Peer Support Team Activation & Reactive Response SOP 4.5 Approved3.2.2 Peer Support Team on Scene Response SOP 4.6 Approved3.2.3 Brigade Turnout SOP NEW3.3.1 Work Capacity Test Administrator Guideline 4.3 Approved See 3.1.33.3.2 Awards and Medals Guideline 4.4 Approved Includes 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.113.3.3 National Medal Guideline 4.9 Approved

3.3.4 Wearing Medals and Awards Guideline NEW Approved

Other4.1 ACT ESA Incident Reporting Form 6.1 NO CHANGE REQUIRED4.2 ACT RFS Training Information Book 6.2 NO CHANGE REQUIRED4.3 ACT RFS Training Nomination Form 6.3 NO CHANGE REQUIRED4.4 ACT Government Social Media Policy 6.4 NO CHANGE REQUIRED4.5 Initial RTO Enrolment Form 6.5 NO CHANGE REQUIRED4.6 WHS Policy 6.6 NO CHANGE REQUIRED4.7 NSW & ACT Aviation Standard Operating Procedure NEW EXISTING POLICY4.8 ACT RFS Risk Assessment Matrix NEW EXISTING MATRIX

Revised RFS Doctrine

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