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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.

Expert Awareness for Advanced Firefighters & Fire Behaviour Analysts


In order operate safely, especially in rugged landscapes, there is a need to augment the traditional weather monitoring systems with field or aerial observers looking for a range of phenomena. This can be aided by Situation Unit analysts using remote sensing to the same goal.
These phenomena include:
  • Fire channelling.
  • Deep flaming.
  • Violent pyro-convection.
  • Mountain wind waves.
  • Foehn winds.
  • Low-level jets.
  • Wind change at the fire.
  • Nocturnal dew point depression event.
  • Abrupt surface drying.
  • Eruptive fire growth.
  • Thermal belt.
  • Convergence zone.
  • Thunderstorm activity.

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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.