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Thinking Under Fire

Tue, 14/10/2014

If you missed the recent Thinking Under Fire forum, you can now replay the complete forum video and access the research resources related to this event on the forum page.

Findings from the October 2013 bushfires in NSW

Tue, 30/09/2014

Resident experiences of the October 2013 bushfires in New South Wales' Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Port Stephens areas have been analysed in a report by the Bushfire CRC.

Beyond the incident

Thu, 25/09/2014

Missed the recent Beyond The Incident research forum? You can now replay the forum video and gain access to a range of resources including Fire Notes and research reports.

Awake, smoky and hot

Wed, 17/09/2014

Research on the potential impact of fatigue, smoke emissions and heat on firefighters working at bushfires will be discussed at the next Bushfire CRC Research To Drive Change online forum.

Fire In The Landscape

Mon, 25/08/2014

Fire and its impact on water and the atmosphere will be the focus of the next Bushfire CRC Research To Drive Change online forum later this week (12.30 pm Friday 29 August).

Living on the edge

Thu, 21/08/2014

Missed the last Research To Drive Change forum? Living on the Edge is available for viewing.

Power to the people

Fri, 11/07/2014

Replay the video from our latest research forum, Power To The People, available now.

Learnings from the Bushfire CRC

Mon, 30/06/2014

The change in the way that bushfires are managed has been strengthened by the extensive and concerted efforts of the Bushfire CRC.

In the media...

Fire ecologist supports land buyback scheme

ABC AM

Sat, 28/08/2010

Helping Victoria deal with bushfires

Melbourne University, Newsroom

Fri, 27/08/2010

More money for fire mapping system

ABC news

Thu, 26/08/2010

Firebrand research to save lives

The Australian

Wed, 11/08/2010

Bushfire research improves prediction

Australian Geographic

Thu, 17/06/2010

Bushfire message best told through kids

ABC Rural

Mon, 31/05/2010

Bushfire message best told through kids

ABC Rural

Mon, 31/05/2010

Home within home to ward off fire

The Australian

Wed, 07/04/2010

Victoria bids farewell to "Vicki" the VLAT

From the Minister for Environment & Climate Change

Fri, 12/03/2010

Air tanker trialed on prescribed burns

ABC South West Victoria

Wed, 03/03/2010

Sky-high firefighter returns to Ballarat

The Courier

Wed, 03/03/2010

Wong: Climate sceptics are all red herrings and quackery

The Sydney Morning Herald

Thu, 18/02/2010

An incredible journey

Posted: 10 years 6 months ago

After 11 years, we are about to enter the last month of your Bushfire CRC. It has been an incredible journey since 2003.

For me, what has stood out the most, notwithstanding the ground breaking research, is the culture change the industry has undertaken throughout this period. At the heart of this has been the close partnership between the Bushfire CRC and AFAC. The...

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Gary Morgan

CEO

Bushfire CRC

Tools available into the future

Posted: 10 years 6 months ago

There is only a month left of the Bushfire CRC, but there is plenty of activity going on. The Research to Drive Change series has been launched, with two successful online forums held. Keep your eyes peeled to the...

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Nathan Maddock

Communications Officer

Bushfire CRC

Media Releases

Lessons from the October 2013 NSW fires

Wed, 11/12/2013

The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre have been engaged by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to conduct independent community research into the October 2013 bushfires.

Learning from October 2013 NSW fires

Wed, 04/12/2013

Residents in several NSW regions are encouraged to contribute to a major research program which commences this week, looking into recent fire activity in the area.

Findings from the January 2013 bushfires in NSW

Wed, 27/11/2013

Resident experiences of the three most challenging bushfires from January 2013 in NSW have been analysed by the Bushfire CRC.

Books strengthen bushfire safety

Wed, 23/10/2013

Highlighting the breadth and depth of Australia’s national bushfire research program, two books have today been launched by the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

Decade of fire science on show at Research Forum

Mon, 02/09/2013

The latest in fire science from around Australia and the world will be showcased at the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre’s Research Forum in Melbourne today, Monday 2 September.

Knowledge shared to strengthen emergency management

Fri, 30/08/2013

More than 1700 fire, emergency service, and land management staff will meet with fire researchers at the milestone 20th annual Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) and 10th annual Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre next week (2-5 September).

Recent FireNotes

Model Pinpoints Factors Driving Extreme Bushfire Behaviour

Fire Note 137: In the 2003 Canberra bushfires, a number of unusual fires were observed in which bushfire spread sideways in a diagonal or crosswise direction to...

Assessing Smoke Exposure from Bushfires and Prescribed Burns

Fire Note 136: This Fire Note reports in more detail on the smoke dispersion modelling work undertaken as part of the Fire Impact and Risk Evaluation...

New Modelling Methods to Estimate Smoke Exposure

Fire Note 135: This Fire Note details research that estimates toxic emissions commonly encountered by firefighters extinguishing fires in semi-rural communities...

Anxiety and Worry Linked with Lower Bushfire Preparedness: Study

Fire Note 134: This Fire Note outlines research undertaken within the bushfire-prone communities of Roleystone and Kelmscott in the Perth Hills, about 45 minutes...

National study profiles bushfire preparedness

Fire Note 133: The national research featured in this Fire Note investigated the community and householder characteristics that contribute to bushfire preparedness in...

Prepared for action: new tools and insights

Fire Note 132: Offers a new way of thinking about bushfire preparedness and its measurement. The study defines preparedness in terms of three householder goals: stay and defend...

Study captures insights on bushfire risk and response

Fire Note 131: In October 2013, bushfires swept across parts of New South Wales, leaving a trail of destruction and loss. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) commissioned the...

Fire In the landscape, assessing the impact

Fire Note 130: Features the findings of four research projects on the impact of fire on water quantity and quality, as well as changing carbon stores (above and below the ground...