Services Provided

SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION

• Management and maintenance of aerial support, including airstrips and logistical support.
• Operations Centre.
• Maintain a radio communication system that covers the area of operation by means of two repeater stations.
• Forecasting & communicating fire danger ratings via e-mail and SMS.
• Weather data collection for improvements to the predictions from the weather service.
• Co-ordination functions, such co-ordination of equipment and other resources between individual FPAs, though such measures as mutual assistance agreements and the standard operating procedures they contain.
• Overall strategic direction and planning, including the contributions to local & national disaster management plans.
• Maintain a Geographical Information System which includes all members maps and contact information.
• Maintain a comprehensive Fire Database of all fires reported to the Association.
• Supply of fire incident command specialists or support.
• Facilitating mutual aid agreements (between parties within the Association).
• Assistance with the formation of FPA's within the area covered by KZNFPA.
• Assistance to FPA's with the preparation of veldfire management strategies.
• Co-ordination of training, in cases where training is not provided by the training industry.
• Awareness campaigns regarding veldfire management strategies and public awareness.
• Assistance to members where court cases arise, such as providing expert witness, statistical and weather information.
• Communication with other Umbrella Associations and Fire related Organisations to increase the efficiency and cost effectivity of Veld and Forest Fire fighting in South Africa.