WILDFIRE: LATEST LEARNINGS- v01.6

WILDFIRE: LATEST LEARNINGS

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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:

Key air flows around and within a fire's plume.

Expert Awareness for Fire Behaviour Analysts


The task of watching for complex local winds around a fire’s plume is best done by Operations staff at the Sector level. However if this becomes a critical issue then field observers must be tasked to assist. Reports from Operations Section staff or field observers of watchout conditions will require in-depth analysis of the potential for worsening of the situation.
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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.