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Home > Production > SFM Programmes > Fire Management
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Fire prevention and protection are another critical component of SMF's efforts to protect the forests of Indonesia, as well as the company's set-aside areas and fast-growing pulpwood plantations. SMF has operated a strict "No Burn Policy" since 1996 and has made significant investments in addressing this problem. SMF understands that the key to avoiding forest fires is aggressive forest fire prevention as well as quick response capabilities to fight fires when they do occur. The front line in SMF's prevention program is a staff of more than 750 trained fire fighters supporting its fire prevention program. The fire brigade's marshals receive additional intensive training from various sources including the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, the Ministry of Environment, and the Australian Rural Fire Service in 2000 and again in 2005. This team uses the latest satellite data provided by Singapore's National Environmental Agency to plot 'hotspots' twice every day to be able to respond to fires and report progress through a centralized system. Fire detection is also performed by lookouts in 2 3,025 meter-tall fire towers equipped with telescopes for detecting smoke and radio communications equipment for immediate reporting. With support from APP, SMF also allocated several full time fire suppression helicopters to patrol the forests and control fire in its fiber source areas. This aerial fire fighting force enables immediate action in the event of a forest fire and allows the team to easily access hard-to-reach areas. In addition, SMF also equips each fiber source area with Fire Danger Index, Pro-active fire patrols and one fore marshal per district area. Despite all the initiatives taken by SMF, we still realize that the individuals in the local communities play an important role in preventing the outbreak of forest fires. Through its 'Community Fire Fighters' program, SMF actively supports the development of village-based fire management programs by providing community training and educating local villagers to stop using slash and burn tactics to clear their land. Through a series of trainings and campaigns, these communities acquire basic knowledge to be able to prevent forest fires and actively support suppression activities when fires occur. |