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New AFAC doctrine published
The AFAC National Council has endorsed six doctrine that are now available online.
MOLLY PRICE
AFAC
AFAC develops doctrine to support the practice of emergency management. The information in doctrine publications is evidence-based and drawn from academic research, and the collective expert knowledge of AFAC members. Doctrine is regularly reviewed and represents the official view of the AFAC National Council and sector leaders.
AFAC doctrine has a range of classifications. Fundamental doctrine includes positions, which AFAC members are expected to support, as well as approaches and some frameworks. If adopted by individual services or jurisdictions, fundamental doctrine may become official policy on a matter. Procedural doctrine includes guidelines, some frameworks and specifications. AFAC members are expected to be aware of procedural doctrine.
The six new doctrine that have been published include:
Aerial appliance maintenance
This procedural guideline has been developed by the AFAC Fleet Technical Group to assist AFAC members that operate aerial appliances. It provides guidance on preparing and implementing an aerial appliance maintenance regime that provides a
AFAC’s suite of doctrine is available online.
safe operating environment and meets each agency’s required operational service standards.
Operational response vehicles are an essential resource that helps agencies to meet their legislated service delivery outcomes. This procedural guideline has been prepared by the AFAC Fleet Technical Group to assist and support agencies to develop appropriate policies and procedures that optimise the service life of operational response vehicles.
Selection, use, care and maintenance of operational equipment
This procedural guideline provides direction for AFAC members procuring and managing operational equipment items. It consists of the following sections: General requirements. This overall guideline suite has been prepared to assist AFAC members with operational equipment matters both contractual and operational. Part 1: Water delivery. The intent of this section is to identify key items that need to be considered when specifying, procuring and issuing water delivery equipment.
Fire and Emergency Aviation Training Assessment Framework
This framework sets out the nationally agreed standardised roles for personnel managing, supervising and supporting aviation operations in fire and emergency management undertaken by AFAC members. It provides agreed competency-based training and assessment requirements for the roles, as well as training and development pathways. It is a fundamental doctrine.
AFAC doctrine can be accessed online: www.afac.com.au/insight/ doctrine
Rural firefighting vehicles burnover protection
A significant threat to firefighter safety occurs when a firefighting vehicle is burnt over during firefighting operations. This procedural guideline details the principles underpinning the risk management approach that might be taken when specifying vehicle safety features that are designed to maximise crew safety and survivability during burnover events.
Selection of appropriate devices during bushfires
This procedural guideline covers the types of RPD that may be used and worn by workers during bushfires or at controlled fires, and it gives information about their correct use.
PHOTO: AFAC Doctrine represents the official view of AFAC National Council.
