Wildfire

Question 1

What are the (3) variables that determine bushfire behaviour?

Answer 1

1. Fuel
2. Weather
3. Topography

Question 2

What does the LACES acronym stand for?

Answer 2

Lookouts
Awareness
Communication
Escape Routes
Saftey Zones

Question 3

What are (3) considerations when selecting a turnout route to a wildfire?

Answer 3

1. Conditions of roads
2. Time of day
3. Degree of slope
4. Bridges and river crossings
5. Railway crossings
6. Shape of ground
7. Gullies and ravines
8. Changes to fire behaviour (wind direction)
9. Location of head and heel of fire