11. The Fire and Emergency Services Authority consider alternative wording to Total Fire Ban that ensures people gain a more FESA complete understanding of what actions are prohibited. Outcomes A letter was sent to the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) requesting information and advice, including the policies of other states, on the terminology of Fire Ban (TFB)’. FESA received advice to retain the existing wording to ensure consistency across Australia. ‘Total As a consequence of the requirement to retain the existing terminology a communication strategy was developed to: educate people about what a TFB is and why they are necessary. educate people about what they can and cannot do when a TFB has been declared. encourage people to check if a ban is in place during bushfire season. encourage people to make informed decisions about actions they take on days where a TFB is in place. educate the agricultural community about the changes that have been made to the TFB process. educate the agricultural community about the distinction between a TFB and a Vehicle and Harvest Movement Ban. 12. The Fire and Emergency Services Authority work in partnership with Main Roads Western Australia and local governments to FESA develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the use of mobile variable message boards to alert the community to the declaration of a total fire ban and what it means. Outcomes A review of the capacity of other agencies in regard to mobile message boards has been completed. The review and investigation demonstrated that the use of mobile message boards to alert the community about the declaration of a total fire ban is not a viable option. An alternative communication strategy has been developed as part of Recommendation 11 which includes the use of fixed message boards to notify when a total fire ban is in place. Recommendation Responsible Agency 17. governments consider increasing the number of green waste collections carried out each year to encourage a more proactive WALGA approach to property (and vegetation) maintenance by residents.
11. The Fire and Emergency Services Authority consider alternative wording to Total Fire Ban that ensures people gain a more complete understanding of what actions are prohibited. FESA Outcomes A letter was sent to the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) requesting information and advice, including the policies of other states, on the terminology of ‘Total Fire Ban (TFB)’. FESA received advice to retain the existing wording to ensure consistency across Australia. As a consequence of the requirement to retain the existing terminology a communication strategy was developed to: educate people about what a TFB is and why they are necessary. educate people about what they can and cannot do when a TFB has been declared. encourage people to check if a ban is in place during bushfire season. encourage people to make informed decisions about actions they take on days where a TFB is in place. educate the agricultural community about the changes that have been made to the TFB process. educate the agricultural community about the distinction between a TFB and a Vehicle and Harvest Movement Ban. 12. The Fire and Emergency Services Authority work in partnership with Main Roads Western Australia and local governments to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the use of mobile variable message boards to alert the community to the declaration of a total fire ban and what it means. FESA Outcomes A review of the capacity of other agencies in regard to mobile message boards has been completed. The review and investigation demonstrated that the use of mobile message boards to alert the community about the declaration of a total fire ban is not a viable option. An alternative communication strategy has been developed as part of Recommendation 11 which includes the use of fixed message boards to notify when a total fire ban is in place. Recommendation Responsible Agency 17. governments consider increasing the number of green waste collections carried out each year to encourage a more proactive approach to property (and vegetation) maintenance by residents. WALGA
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