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General learning outcome:

GENERAL WEATHER:

Specific learning outcome:

Vertical air flow and the vertical structure of the atmosphere are important for escalated fire.

Topic:

Obtaining and interpreting an Aerological Diagram.

General Awareness for All Fireground Personnel


It is important that the vertical structure of the atmosphere is reflected in fire strategies for that shift. This is a technical area carried out by the Situation Unit.
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This website is dedicated to bringing forward the latest research findings. They are provided to allow firefighters to be made aware of critical safety issues ahead of the material being included in the national training curriculum.
Material prepared by Rick McRae for AFAC Research Dissemination Pilot Study, March 2012.