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WILDFIRE: LATEST LEARNINGS

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General learning outcome:

FIRE MANAGEMENT:

Specific learning outcome:

Detection should be followed by specific watchouts and Red Flag Warnings.

Topic:

The system of watchouts and Red Flag Warnings that may arise from detection of key events.

Expert Awareness for Advanced Firefighters & Fire Behaviour Analysts


If any of the key fire weather or fire behaviour phenomena are observed, it may at times be prudent for the IMT to issue a watchout or a Red Flag Warning. The function of a Red Flag Warning is to clearly indicate the emergence of a dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Each of these has associated with it a level of urgency and response required.
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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.