Strategic, coordinated and effective framework for fighting unwanted fires.
Integrated Fire Management
Integrated Fire Management (IFM) is a series of actions implemented through reduction, readiness, response and recovery planning and management. Activities in IFM include fire awareness, fire prevention, prescribed burning, resource sharing and coordination, fire detection, fire suppression, fire damage rehabilitation and research at a local, provincial and national level to create a sustainable and well-balanced environment, reduce wildfire damage and promote the beneficial use of fire.
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Reduction
Reduce and manage fire risk while navigating legislation during planning and implementation.
Readiness
Mitigate fire risk through planning, training, early detection and resource capacity.
Response
Combat fires with a tested dispatch, coordination and fire suppression system.
Recovery
The aftermath of a wildfire requires rehabilitation of the burnt area.
Rehabilitation
The aftermath of a wildfire requires rehabilitation of the burnt area.
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Fuel Load Management
Reducing fuel loads may be desirable in terms of reducing immediate risk, or can pose a threat to human life, infrastructure, commercial concerns, livestock and other land owners, or maintaining the health of fire adapted ecosystems.