North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) Program

Overview

The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information (NAFI) was announced as part of the Bushfire Data and Information Capabilities measures to maintain existing bushfire data information services. The objective of the program is to equip decision makers with the capabilities and information they need to reduce disaster risk from wildfire across the Australian rangelands by providing: accurate rangelands fire histories and analytical tools to enable them to develop and maintain effective fire management strategies for land managers  continuous operation and ongoing development of the NAFI website, mobile app and associated tools. The intended outcomes of the program are: to support the operation and development of the NAFI service in 2025-26 with a focus on burnt area mapping for fire management and planning  to collaborate and work with relevant agencies to improve harmonisation of disaster management data across Australia to improve fire management among rangelands wildfire managers through the use of NAFI tools and training resources.