FIRE PLAN

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 000

TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS

  • Absolutely no flying of any kind (including gliders) on days of Total Fire Ban. No one should be at the field unless required to respond to an emergency.

CFA WARNINGS

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings/central-fire-district

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

  • The cart containing two ABC extinguishers and two knapsacks are stored in the white container. All members are responsible knowing how to use this equipment.

  • No flying should commence unless there is at least the following at the flight line:

  • One or both Knapsacks - ensure they are filled with water.

  • One of the ABC fire extinguishers.

  • At least one Fire Beater.

  • Ensure that you know where the SEMAC GPS coordinates and committee contact numbers are located under the veranda, in both the cookhouse and utility/maintenance containers. ( Latitude 38.050689S Longitude 45.197075E )

IF A MODEL COMES DOWN AND FIRE STARTS

  • It is your responsibility to extinguish the fire completely and ensure there is no residual embers or chance of it restarting.

  • Wait at least 30 minutes and do a final check of the area before leaving the field.

  • Report the incident to a committee member as soon as possible before leaving the field.

  • Stop on the way out, notify MulchXpress if anyone is present of what happened and the action taken.

IF A MODEL IS LOST AND NOT RECOVERED

  • Wait at least 30 minutes before leaving and scan for any smoke.

  • Report the incident to a committee member as soon as possible, preferably before leaving the field.

  • In the case of electric models, stop on the way out, notify MulchXpress if anyone is present and attempt to identify the most likely location.

IF YOU ARE AT THE FIELD AND A GRASS FIRE OCCURS

  • Call 000 and give the SEMAC GPS coordinates Latitude 38.050689S Longitude 45.197075E

  • Do not attempt to extinguish the fire unless it is minor and safe to do so.

  • Wait for the CFA if it is safe to do so and you are sure of your ability to exit the field. (You will need to open the front gate.)

  • Report the incident to a committee member as soon as possible before leaving the field.

  • Notify MulchXpress using the mobile numbers listed under the veranda, in both the cookhouse and utility/maintenance containers.

    • There is one number for Mon-Fri 7am to 5pm

    • There is a separate number for out of hours and weekends.