The Bushfire Operating Plan should be read in conjunction with the NSW State Agricultural and Animal Services Supporting Plan. This supporting plan sets out how NSW Department of Primary Industries coordinates a response to emergencies involving agriculture and animals under the State Disaster Plan (DISPLAN). The areas covered in the plan are:

• Emergency management in NSW
• Role of NSW DPI, participating and supporting agencies
• Setting up state, district and local coordination centres
• Response phases
• Assistance for animals
• Administration
• Bushfire preparedness
• Media
• Bushfire behaviour
• Staff job descriptions