Structured Fires

APG has found that at structured fires, the run off of water that is used to extinguish the fire poses a threat and this threat of contamination would depend on the nature of the goods and products that were stored in and around that facility.

Overall objectives at any incident:

• Host an immediate assessment of the immediate area concentrating on all living organisms in and around the incidents covered area.

• The application of aerators to assist the plant, animal and microorganism communities.

• The removal of all dead animals and other organism that may have died because of the incident. All dead organisms and animals are disposed of in a manner that no other animal could digest them causing secondary problems.

• The immediate evaluation of all visible animal and birds for possible contamination and on going evaluation of both animals and areas.

• The immediate closure of contaminated areas to prevent access to animals that may become contaminated because of the incident.

• The identification of food sources should the incident have had an effect on the food source in the immediate area.

• The setting up of alternative feeding and drinking points.

• Monitor weather patterns and water - flow patterns of the contaminated areas.

• Setting up of an on-site rehabilitation centre.