DFES Bushfire Aide Memoire

This app provides key bush fire firefighting safety messages with a view to enhancing crew safety.

It has been designed for Emergency Services Volunteers who are either new to a bush fire firefighting role or who need to refresh their knowledge of key safety messages.

Key topics include:

• Reporting Arrival / Departure

• P.A.F.T.A.C.S.

• Initial Attack

• Arrival Codes

• Bushfire Safety Overview

• L.A.C.E.S

• Red Flag Warnings

• Entrapment & Burnover Drill

• Dead Man Zone

• Fatigue Management

• Hydration

• Heat Illness

• Electricity Hazards

• Overhead Risks

• Mop Up Standards

This app is intended as refresher information only and does not replace the need for formal training prior to undertaking a firefighting role.

Personnel are encouraged to refer to DFES Doctrine, via the Volunteer Portal, on a regular basis to remain up to date.

https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/volunteerportal

PLEASE NOTE: The imbeded videos will not play on Android version 4.X and below.