The latest research and lessons from the past will be enhanced by the Fire Knowledge Network. The Network is a focal point for fire knowledge within Australia, New Zealand and globally. It brings together the broad spectrum of research, both within the CRC and from the many researchers in other organisations, local knowledge, and lessons from history.

Utilising the principles of knowledge management to acquire, create, share and use knowledge the Fire Knowledge Network will consist of a  number of components that will connect fire research, information and experience.

These components include:

• Centre for Lessons Learnt - learning from past experience
  
• Fire Reference and Research - leading national and international fire research
  
• Communities of Practice - collaboration and knowledge exchange
  
• Consultancy Services - innovation and adoption of knowledge transfer outcomes
  
• Web site to link the components together
  

The Network will synthesise information and provide tailored knowledge to decision and policy makers, practitioners, researchers, the media and general public. It will also establish an active discussion community to share stories, information and problems.

Click here to view the Fire Knowledge Network model.