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About the Scottish Wildfire Forum
The Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF) was formed in 2004 and consists of a network of representatives from key organisations committed to developing a mutual understanding of, and a reduction in the number of unwanted wildfire occurrences in Scotland.
The aim of the Forum is to create a focus to enhance joint working between Fire and Rescue Services, agencies and those with land management interest within Scotland that will be able to develop and communicate strategic wildfire protection and prevention initiatives to ministers, stakeholders and the wider community.
The Forum will work together to achieve the following objectives which will be delivered through the SWF Strategic Action Plan: -
- To actively promote the work of the Forum
- To encourage relevant interest groups to join the Forum
- To consult additional stakeholders as appropriate
- To promote the formation of Wildfire Groups
- Develop and promote a common understanding of wildfire related issues and procedures
- To minimise environmental damage from wildfire
- To advise on wildfire safety matters
- Develop a wildfire prevention programme which will include education, hazard and risk reduction and enforcement issues
- Identify suitable management systems for wildfire hazards and associated risks within Scotland
- Improve wildfire suppression activities including fire plans, tactical skills, incident command skills and liaison
- Identify specialist equipment availability, develop appropriate preparedness and mobilisation procedures, and other partnership arrangements
- To stimulate research and development of wildfire related issues
- To advise wildfire related national policy, strategy, and action plans
- To communicate with Scottish Government, Ministers, other stakeholders and the media
- To promote key wildfire issues and priorities for partner agencies
- To assist with policy development within partner agencies