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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:

The mixing layer.

General Awareness for All Fireground Personnel


There will frequently be an inversion some kilometres above the ground, that separates the ground from the prevailing weather, especially winds. It controls how well smoke disperses away from a fire. Daytime heating can cause this to breakdown, leading to rapid escalation of fire danger. Field staff should always watch out for this.
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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.