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General learning outcome:

FIRE MANAGEMENT:

Specific learning outcome:

Field and aerial observers are vital for detecting fire escalations.

Topic:

The set of events that field staff need to look for.

Operational Awareness for Advanced Firefighters & Fire Behaviour Analysts


If unusual fire weather or fire behaviour events are noticed, then Operations Section staff must:
  • Ensure crew safety.
  • Assess the need for watchouts or Red Flag Warnings.
  • Work with Situation Unit staff to ensure a full observational network is in place. This network involves observations, analysis and reporting.

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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.