Wildfire Flashcards
1
Q
What are the (3) variables that determine bushfire behaviour?
A
- Fuel
- Weather
- Topography
2
Q
What does the LACES acronym stand for?
A
Lookouts
Awareness
Communication
Escape Routes
Saftey Zones
3
Q
What are (3) considerations when selecting a turnout route to a wildfire?
A
- Conditions of roads
- Time of day
- Degree of slope
- Bridges and river crossings
- Railway crossings
- Shape of ground
- Gullies and ravines
- Changes to fire behaviour (wind direction)
- Location of head and heel of fire
