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learning objectives
learning objectives
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
- Explain why fires are so dangerous to people and property
- Recognize the Fire Danger Rating system and appropriate actions to take at each level
- Identify the key elements that affect how a fire spreads
- Describe appropriate actions to reduce the impact of bushfires on your home
Understanding how fire spreads and behaves can help people prepare and respond to bushfires
Understanding how fire spreads and behaves can help people prepare and respond to bushfires
the key elements that affect the spread of fire
the key elements that affect the spread of fire
terrain slope
terrain slope
Fire travels differently up and down hills. The slope of the terrain greatly affects the speed and spread of fire.
wind speed & direction
wind speed & direction
Wind can make fire very unpredictable. It changes the speed and direction of fire very quickly.
fuel density
fuel density
The amount of trees or bush in an area determines if a fire has enough fuel to spread. Lower fuel density makes it harder for fire to keep burning.
PLAY THE INTERACTIVE GAME BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW FIRES BEHAVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO BE PREPARED
PLAY THE INTERACTIVE GAME BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW FIRES BEHAVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO BE PREPARED
Start by clicking on the game. It will open a new tab. To start the game, click skip in the top right corner.
We recommend turning your sound on so you can hear the woman talking. Begin each section by clicking one of the embers. Once you complete that section, you will be brought back to the main screen and that ember will be put out. Be sure to read all of the information and flip through the sections using the grey arrows on the right hand side. DO NOT turn on Accessibility on the top right, it will cause an error.
Once you complete the Safety & Awareness section, upload a screenshot of the 'Prepare. Act. Survive.' screen to Compass for the 'CFA Fire Behavior' learning task!
TAKE THE QUIZ BELOW TO SEE WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED
TAKE THE QUIZ BELOW TO SEE WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED
how fuel density affects bushfires
how fuel density affects bushfires
Watch the video below to begin this Simulation activity:
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