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Smoke masks on show - managing exposure to bushfire smoke

As bushfires burn throughout Australia virtually all year round, the role of the firefighter remains a difficult one. With an ever expanding rural-urban interface, firefighters are often involved in protecting property and apart from the intense heat and physical demands, firefighters may also be exposed to bushfire smoke that contains a cocktail of volatile compounds.

Fire hazard study on refugee communities - talking to Sudanese in Toowoomba

A James Cook University study investigating Sudanese refugees and their knowledge of fire safety has won a Safer Communities Award from Emergency Management Australia (EMA). “The Sudanese Refugees and Fire Hazard Study”, a collaboration between Bushfire CRC researchers at JCU and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, was conducted in Toowoomba, which is home to about 800 Sudanese refugees.

Emergency service volunteering is a family matter

Emergency service volunteers and their partners or spouses are being asked to comment on how their volunteer community role fits in with their family life.

Tracking firefighters in Tasmania

For vegetation fires, what activities does a volunteer tanker-based firefighter do in an average day’s work? A question that is the focus of the study being undertaken by Bushfire CRC researchers Dr Brad Aisbett and PhD student Matthew Phillips from Deakin University, assisted by the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS), Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Tasmania.

Fire a feature of hazard book

Bushfires are only one focus of a new book out of the Centre for Disaster Studies at James Cook University in Townsville.

Tree decline

Eucalypts are arguably the defining feature of Australia’s flora. There are more than 800 species of eucalypts and their range in Australia extends from sub-alpine areas, through wet and dry coastal forests, to temperate woodlands and the arid inland. There are only about 12 species of eucalypt that occur naturally outside Australia, and only two species are not found in Australia.

Fire Weather Workshop - fire potential high into 2007

Above normal bushfire potential is predicted for much of Australia over the coming months, according to the first national assessment from climatologists, meteorologists and fire agency staff.

Underestimating speed and overestimating distance of a wildfire - avoiding entrapment and burn-over

Many wildland firefighter deaths and injuries in Australia and overseas have resulted from firefighters being surprised and overtaken by a fast-moving fire - both on foot and in vehicles, in both grass and forest environments.

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In the media...

Comment: Which homes will survive this bushfire season?

SBS
Mon, 06/01/2014

Australia’s scorcher: why was 2013 so hot?

Responding to Climate Change
Fri, 03/01/2014

Police on firebug alert as risks rise with scorching temps

The Age
Sat, 28/12/2013

Police on firebug alert as risks rise with scorching temps

Canberra Times
Sat, 28/12/2013

On the road to oblivion

Canberra Times
Sat, 21/12/2013

Researchers investigate community safety

ABC 774 Melbourne
Sat, 14/12/2013

Grass poses fire threat

Yahoo News
Wed, 04/12/2013

Study to examine planned burns

The Weekly Times
Tue, 03/12/2013

Burning memories shaped responses

Milton Ulladulla Times
Tue, 03/12/2013

Many NSW bushfire victims lack full cover

insurancenews.com.au
Mon, 02/12/2013

Bushfires: we still have work to do

South Coast Register
Fri, 29/11/2013

'Wait and see' fire response likely to put lives in danger

The Age
Sun, 13/10/2013

Be warned - staying home to fight a bushfire could be fatal

Sydney Morning Herald
Sun, 13/10/2013

'Wait and see' fire response likely to put lives in danger

Sydney Morning Herald
Sun, 13/10/2013

Heading towards a deadly summer

Sydney Morning Herald
Sun, 13/10/2013

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An incredible journey

Posted: 10 years 5 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 5 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

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