January 28, 2021
Control measure - Consider deploying unmanned aircraft
CAP 772 Hyperlink Updated
Hazard - Inappropriate or uncontrolled use of aircraft
February 07, 2019
Control measure - Consider deploying unmanned aircraft
Guidance Link updated.
June 18, 2018
Control measure - Manage the safety and security of take-off and landing areas for aircraft
grammar corrected in 'wherever possible' bullet point
May 23, 2018
Control measure - Notify the appropriate authorities about potential hazards to aircraft
Training specification link established
Control measure - Consider deploying fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters
Training specification link established
Tactical Action - Provide ground support to the aerial sector
Tactical Action - Contact the police to request an air exclusion zone around the wildfire to assist in maintaining ...
Tactical Action - Request that the fire control room notifies air traffic control if a wildfire incident is likely to present a hazard to aircraft
Control measure - Establish communications with aircraft
Links fixed
Strategic Action - Identify and compile contact details for all National Air Traffic Control and all air traffic control units within their area
Verb changed to imperative
Tactical Action - Appoint an aerial sector commander
Verb changed to imperative
Strategic Action - Identify the areas covered by individual air traffic controls within their area
Verb changed to imperative
April 18, 2018
Hazard - Inappropriate or uncontrolled use of aircraft
Training specification added
March 26, 2018
Control measure - Consider deploying unmanned aircraft
Control measure - Consider deploying fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters
Control measure - Manage the safety and security of take-off and landing areas for aircraft
Control measure - Establish communications with aircraft
March 14, 2018
Tactical Action - Ensure all personnel are aware of the intended locations of any water, retardant or equipment drops
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
October 04, 2017
Tactical Action - Create an aerial sector and appoint an aerial sector commander when aircraft are in use
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Consider requesting appropriate fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aircraft based on need
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
October 02, 2017
Control measure - Establish communications with aircraft
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Observe effect of aerial water and retardant drops and communicate to the aerial sector commander
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Identify suitable take-off and landing areas in liaison with pilots and operators of unmanned aircraft
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Ensure ground resources and personnel are deployed to support direct attack by aircraft
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Consider suspending aerial operations if unauthorised aircraft are present and pose a risk
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Establish and maintain communications between personnel on the ground and aircraft
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Consider deploying a tactical lookout to accompany the operator of any aircraft as an aerial observer
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Clear debris from landing areas and avoid the use of cones and tape to mark cordons
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Brief the pilots of all aircraft regarding incident hazards and the locations of personnel
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Brief pilots and aircraft operators of their task or mission, objectives, and any hazards identified
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17
Tactical Action - Brief all responders regarding the areas, tasks and duration of aircraft and/or helicopter operations
Tactical action wording revised as agreed at NIF meeting on 27-02-17