Translation of observed and modelled extreme bushfire behaviours to improve fire prediction and fireground safety

Research theme

Project type

Core research

Project status

In progress

The aim of this project is to optimise the translation and utilisation of research outcomes from the previous Modelling fire weather interactions using the ACCESS-Fire model project via the development of a range of professional development modules and educational materials.

Learn more about the project's translation into practice in the Extreme bushfire behaviour learning modules.

Research team

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Dr Mika Peace

Research leader

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Alen Slijepcevic

End-user

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Chris Morton

End-user

Project details

The purpose of the project is to enable the translation and utilisation of this new knowledge into Fire Behaviour Analyst, Intelligence Officer and more general fireground professional development training programs and workshops – to enable its application in risk communication, operationalisation for bushfire situational awareness and fireground safety advice for fire crews.

Resources

Date	Type	Title
2 May 2023	Presentation	Chris Morton and Alen Slijepcvic - 2023 Natural Hazards Research Forum presentation
15 May 2024	Presentation	Mika Peace - 2024 Natural Hazards Research Forum presentation