Outdoor Education Bushfire Protocol The table below outlines proposed College response to fire danger ratings issued the day prior, in an effort to minimise risk staff and students are exposed to whilst in the field. Fire Danger Rating Low/ Moderate/ High Very High Fire Ban Severe Extreme/ Code Red Index 0-11/12-24 25-49 50-74 75+ On every program, Activities can continue As per previous plus: As per previous, plus: As per previous, plus: Relocate to staff and students are as planned Program coordinator to Melbourne, if safe; briefed on evacuation Program Coordinator assess and plan for day, Assess each groups on Relocate groups to safe otherwise relocate to procedures. monitoring all weather taking into individual factors. area with easy vehicle nearest township / safe Groups sked in at and fire warnings consideration: Additional sked at access. area. 7amd and 7pm. Distance, time and noon mode of travel. Buses on standby for In fire season- Student age, fitness No fires, flames or evacuation if required. Cater one non-cook and medical issues. cooking stoves to be meal for fire ban days. used outdoors. Maintain regular Staff and students to Possible plans: comms with carry one full set fire No changes required Keep group within 1 coordinator. retardant clothes. Alter activity / route hour from lodge / evac 4wd carry fire blanket Alter venue. point. and water. Consider long forecast Additional weather Liaise with Head of update at 1pm. OED, and / or relevant section head.
Outdoor Education Bushfire Protocol The table below outlines proposed College response to fire danger ratings issued the day prior, in an effort to minimise risk staff and students are exposed to whilst in the field. Fire Danger Rating Low/ Moderate/ High Very High Fire Ban Severe Extreme/ Code Red Index 0-11/12-24 25-49 50-74 75+ On every program, staff and students are briefed on evacuation procedures. Groups sked in at 7amd and 7pm. In fire season- Cater one non-cook meal for fire ban days. Staff and students to carry one full set fire retardant clothes. 4wd carry fire blanket and water. Activities can continue as planned Program Coordinator monitoring all weather and fire warnings As per previous plus: Program coordinator to assess and plan for day, taking into consideration: Distance, time and mode of travel. Student age, fitness and medical issues. Possible plans: No changes required Alter activity / route Alter venue. Consider long forecast Liaise with Head of OED, and / or relevant section head. As per previous, plus: Assess each groups on individual factors. Additional sked at noon No fires, flames or cooking stoves to be used outdoors. Keep group within 1 hour from lodge / evac point. Additional weather update at 1pm. As per previous, plus: Relocate groups to safe area with easy vehicle access. Buses on standby for evacuation if required. Maintain regular comms with coordinator. Relocate to Melbourne, if safe; otherwise relocate to nearest township / safe area.
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