| 1 | Consult your burning plan | This should identify where, when and how to burn, and the constraints on burning. |
| 2 | Obtain consents | If required from government agencies, to ensure that the proposed muirburn will comply with all relevant legislation. |
| 3 | Inform the proprietor of the land concerned and occupiers within 1km of the proposed location where it is intended to burn. | Notification must be given in writing after the end of the previous muirburn season, but not later than seven days before starting muirburn. For full details of the requirement, see Burning Do's & Don'ts. |
| 4 | Prepare Equipment | Preparations should be completed prior to the start of each burning season, so that burning can take place as soon as conditions are suitable. |
| 5 | Staff preparations | Identify the people (minimum 3) to form burning teams, provide additional training, if necessary, and brief them on what will be required from them on a burning day. Consider first aid training, with a view to having a trained first aider in each burning team. |
| 6 | Warning Notices | If burning is planned close to popular areas for public access, consider preparing warning / interpretation signs. |
| 7 | Liaison with the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service | Send a written fire plan to the appropriate SFRS Control Centre. Contact details. |
| 8 | Emergency Plan | Prepare an emergency plan and identify back-up help that can be mobilised by VHF radio (where a network exists) or by mobile phone (check the mobile phone coverage in the area). |
| 9 | Insurance | Check that there is adequate third party and employer's liability insurance cover in place for burning operations. |
| 10 | Risk Assessment | Prepare a Health & Safety Risk Assessment |
