
All Hazards Symbol Set
Australian All Hazard Symbol Set comprises of the following categories
Incident: Relevant to incidents for any hazards including natural event, civil activities and policing
Landslide
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A landslide is the movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope.
They result from the failure of the materials which make up the hill slope and are driven by the force of
gravity. Landslides are known also as landslips, slumps or slope failure
(Geoscience Australia)
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16 May 2022, 4:10:37 am
Marine Incident
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Occurrences during the operation of a boat or ship in which any person
involved suffers death or serious injury or in which the boat or ship receives substantial damage
(modification of EMA Air Incident definition).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:28 am
Rail Incident
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Occurrences during the operation of a train in which any person involved
suffers death or serious injury or in which the train receives substantial
damage (modification of EMA Air Incident definition).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:41 am
Storm Surge
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The difference between the actual water level under influence of a meteorological disturbance (storm tide) and the level which would have been attained in the absence
of the meteorological disturbance (i.e. astronomical tide) (WMO).
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16 May 2022, 4:10:50 am
Thunderstorm
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Sudden electrical discharges manifested by a flash of light (lightning) and a sharp or rumbling
sound (thunder) (WMO).
Often accompanied by squalls and/or precipitation (Rain and/or Hail)" (BoM Weather Service Handbook 1992).
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16 May 2022, 4:10:54 am
Tropical Cyclone
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Tropical cyclones are intense low pressure systems which form over
warm ocean waters at low
latitudes. Tropical cyclones are associated with strong winds, torrential rain and storm surges (in coastal areas) (BoM).
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16 May 2022, 4:10:40 am
Vehicle Incident
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Occurrences during the operation of a wheeled or tracked vehicle in which
any person involved suffers death or serious injury or in which the vehicle receives substantial damage (modification of EMA Air Incident).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:34 am
Landslide
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A landslide is the movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope.
They result from the failure of the materials which make up the hill slope and are driven by the force of
gravity. Landslides are known also as landslips, slumps or slope failure
(Geoscience Australia)
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:26 am
Marine Incident
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Occurrences during the operation of a boat or ship in which any person
involved suffers death or serious injury or in which the boat or ship receives substantial damage
(modification of EMA Air Incident definition).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:54 am
Rail Incident
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Occurrences during the operation of a train in which any person involved
suffers death or serious injury or in which the train receives substantial
damage (modification of EMA Air Incident definition).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:49 am
Storm Surge
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The difference between the actual water level under influence of a meteorological disturbance (storm tide) and the level which would have been attained in the absence
of the meteorological disturbance (i.e. astronomical tide) (WMO).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:47 am
Thunderstorm
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Sudden electrical discharges manifested by a flash of light (lightning) and a sharp or rumbling
sound (thunder) (WMO).
Often accompanied by squalls and/or precipitation (Rain and/or Hail)" (BoM Weather Service Handbook 1992).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:38 am
Tropical Cyclone
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Tropical cyclones are intense low pressure systems which form over
warm ocean waters at low
latitudes. Tropical cyclones are associated with strong winds, torrential rain and storm surges (in coastal areas) (BoM).
nil
16 May 2022, 4:10:35 am
Operations: Relevant to planned and operational responses to events and incidents including supporting intelligence.
Helibase
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A base for helicopter operations used for parking, refueling and maintenance of helicopters operating in support of an incident
or on standby for possible
emergency operations.
AFAC Glossary uses HB as abbreviation.
16 May 2022, 12:22:39 am
Spot Fire
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2. Isolated fire started ahead of the main fire by sparks, embers or other ignited material, sometimes to a distance of several kilometres.
A very small fire that requires little time or effort to extinguish (AFAC).
Added circle around symbol.
16 May 2022, 3:49:06 am
Access Point
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A base for both fixed wing and helicopter operations used for parking, refueling and maintenance of helicopters operating in
support of an incident or on standby for possible emergency operations. Normally, an airbase would be a fully established
16 May 2022, 4:12:01 am
Access Point
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A base for both fixed wing and helicopter operations used for parking, refueling and maintenance of helicopters operating in
support of an incident or on standby for possible emergency operations. Normally, an airbase would be a fully established
16 May 2022, 4:12:27 am
Base Camp
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A location where personnel are accommodated and fed for a period of time. A base camp usually contains catering, ablution and
accommodation facilities, a water supply and a lighting system, and may include other facilities such as car
parking maintenance and servicing (AIIMS).
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16 May 2022, 4:11:58 am
Control Area
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A declared area in which defined movement conditions apply.
Reviewed with Biosecurity symbology. Biosecurity symbology further defines
restricted area, control area and other types of declared areas which control movement into, out of and within.
16 May 2022, 4:12:24 am
Divisional Boundary
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Division: A portion of the incident comprising of two or more sectors.
The number of sectors grouped in a Division should be such as to ensure effective direction and
control of operations.
Divisions are generally identified by a local geographic name (AFAC).
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16 May 2022, 4:12:20 am
Airbase
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A base for both fixed wing and helicopter operations used for parking, refueling and maintenance of
helicopters operating in support of an incident or on standby for possible emergency operations. Normally, an airbase would be a fully established
airfield.
16 May 2022, 4:11:55 am
Area of Interest
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The extent and location anticipated at being at risk from a particular incident or event.
Previously Area Marker in AIIMS with colour grey. Colour & direction to be reviewed pending Tactical Review and Biosecurity Symbology.
16 May 2022, 4:12:40 am
Airbase
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A base for both fixed wing and helicopter operations used for parking, refueling and maintenance of
helicopters operating in support of an incident or on standby for possible emergency operations. Normally, an airbase would be a fully established
airfield.
16 May 2022, 4:12:12 am
Base Camp
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A location where personnel are accommodated and fed for a period of time. A base camp usually contains catering, ablution and
accommodation facilities, a water supply and a lighting system, and may include other facilities such as car
parking maintenance and servicing (AIIMS).
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16 May 2022, 4:12:15 am
Assets: Assets or infrastructure that are relevant to an incident or event or operational response; assets at risk, or infrastructure that needs protection
Fire Station
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Emergency Management
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A facility, from where fire-fighting resources are commanded, coordinated, housed and/or assigned to an event, incident or emergency.
Scale dependent – For B/W versions replace red colour with black.
16 May 2022, 4:23:09 am
Fire Station
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A facility, from where fire-fighting resources are commanded, coordinated, housed and/or assigned to an event, incident or emergency.
Main facility – For B/W versions replace red colour with black.
16 May 2022, 4:23:58 am
Ambulance
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A facility, from where ambulance resources are commanded, coordinated, housed and/or assigned to an event, incident or
emergency.
Secondary facility – For B/W versions replace green colour with black
16 May 2022, 4:26:01 am
State Emergency Service Facility
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A facility, from where state
emergency service resources are commanded, coordinated, housed and/or assigned to an event,
incident or emergency.
Scale dependent – For B/W versions replace yellow colour with black
16 May 2022, 4:26:18 am