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.
