This position provides advice to AFAC member agencies on chemicals – and their use – that can be considered as supported for use in Australia and New Zealand for bushfire control and prescribed burning.

This position supports the long-held view that – in the absence of Australian or New Zealand standards for chemical effectiveness – health and safety and environmental performance, a system of endorsement of chemicals for bushfire control and prescribed burning is required.

This position was developed by the AFAC Rural and Land Management Group. This version has been developed in consultation with Rural and Land Management Group. The previous iteration was developed in conjunction with the Fire and Emergency Aviation Technical Group.

This position is intended for use by all fire personnel who propose to use chemicals for bushfire control and prescribed burning.