Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess the fire situation
- Incident briefing is obtained from operations personnel and clarification is sought as required.
- Hazards impacting on the fire situation are identified and assessed for effect on firebombing strategies and tactics on type of fuel.
- Fire incident is monitored and changes are identified and reported to relevant personnel.
- Obtain aviation resources to implement strategy
- Information related to firebombing strategies is obtained in accordance with the IAP.
- Aviationresources required to implement firebombing strategies are identified, prioritised and deployed in accordance with identified objectives and strategies.
- Factors impacting on operating procedures are assessed and considered in planning for operational support.
- Operational supportrequirements are determined and activated.
- Review air attack strategies
- Contact using approved communication methods is established and maintained with fireground and support personnel.
- Changes in operational conditions are communicated between operations personnel.
- Changes in operational strategies are conveyed to operational personnel.
- Priorities for managing hazards are identified through consultation with organisational personnel.
- Ongoing review of air attack strategies is undertaken through consultation with appropriate personnel.
- Factors affecting performanceand effectiveness of aviation resources and operational support are monitored and strategies modified if required.
- Documentation related to air attack strategies is completed and reported in accordance with procedures.