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New tools are used by the Country Fire Service to ensure its teams are working safely and efficiently during an emergency. Photo: SA Country Fire Service.
Fire Australia Issue Three 2021
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CRC Articles

Researchers in Strathewen after Black Saturday
12 Mar 2019
Emergency services focus on research
emergency management, fire, warnings
CRC researchers studying a house that burnt down on Black Saturday.
07 Mar 2019
Ten years on from Black Saturday: what have we discovered?
fire, fire impacts, warnings
For the first time, emergency services and police across Australia will be surveyed about their mental health and wellbeing
07 Mar 2019
Answering the call: mental health needs of first responders highlighted
communication, mental health
Mt Lofty. Photo: Chris Bastian.
07 Mar 2019
Reducing the cost of hazards
emergency management, fire impacts, multi-hazard
Mud Army and SES volunteers working together at the 2011 Queensland floods. Photo: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
07 Mar 2019
Understanding the diversity of those in need
diversity and inclusion
Research inisghts from the CRC are providing viable outputs for our partners. Photo: Sascha Grant (CC_BY-NC-ND 2.0)
07 Dec 2018
Preparing for the future focus of magazine
cyclone, emergency management, land management
Emergency service agencies are changing their volunteering models thanks to research. Photo: Ben Shepherd, NSW Rural Fire Service
06 Dec 2018
Research benefits flowing
decision making, fire, resilience
Preparing for severe weather seasons is a key focus for researchers who need to consider the affects of climate change. PHOTO: Carl Coleman, NSW Rural Fire Service
06 Dec 2018
Prepare for extended severe weather seasons
fire, fire weather, warnings
Research has informed a new grant scheme that is retrofitting homes in north Queensland to mitigate against a tropical cyclones. Photo: Michael Dawes (CC BY-NC 2.0.)
06 Dec 2018
Queenslanders benefit from cyclone research
cyclone, mitigation, resilience
The Australian Flammability Monitoring System, which will enhance bushfire preparedness across Australia.
13 Sep 2018
Preparedness measures on land and sea
coastal, fire, Northern Australia
Research methods from the project are now being used in different state government programs and initiatives. Photo: Geoscience Australia.
12 Sep 2018
Coastal erosion undercutting policy
coastal, resilience, storm surge
With Dr Marta Yebra in the driver’s seat (right), ACT Parks and Conservation Service staff Brian Levine (left) and Dr Adam Leavesley (middle) investigate soil and vegetation dryness using the mapping software. Photo: Geoff Cary
12 Sep 2018
Satellites to help show when the bush is ready to burn
fire, modelling, soil moisture
The importance of including the whole community in training has been a key finding from this project. The importance of including the whole community in training has been a key finding from this project.
12 Sep 2018
Remote Indigenous communities welcome two-way training
communities, indigenous communities, Northern Australia
During emergencies, individuals and teams often work under considerable pressure. Photo: New Zealand Fire Service.
01 Jun 2018
Teamwork when the heat is on
communication, decision making, emergency management
Science is helping our emergency services keep us safe.
01 Jun 2018
Making a difference
fire, risk management, soil moisture
An interviewee shows a researcher the impact the bushfire had on his property. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.
01 Jun 2018
Research gives insight into community bushfire response
communities, emergency management, fire

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In the media

21 Oct
ABC Goulburn Murray
Scientists working to predict 'freak' fire weather simulate some of Australia's toughest blazes
20 Oct
Meteorological Technology International
Research sheds light on unexpected behavior of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires
20 Oct
Beef Central
Report finds weather played significant role 2019-20 fires
19 Oct
Bureau of Meteorology
Bushfire insights uncovered with new fire-atmosphere modelling
19 Oct
South Coast Register
New insights into Black Summer’s terrible fires uncovered
19 Oct
Mirage News
Bushfire insights uncovered with new fire-atmosphere modelling
11 Oct
ABC Weather
BOM severe weather outlook for 2021-22 suggests floods, cyclones on the cards
08 Oct
news.com.au
Former fire chief warns of inextinguishable firestorms as climate change poses unprecedented threat to Australia
07 Oct
University of Western Australia
Survey reveals mental health impact of Black Summer fires on emergency workers
07 Oct
Mirage News
Survey reveals mental health impact of Black Summer fires on emergency workers
06 Oct
Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
Time to prepare properties ahead of the bushfire season
27 Sep
Herald Sun
Quake would’ve killed 1400 if it hit Melbourne
27 Sep
The Age
‘We are not safe’: Warning on city buildings as more quakes predicted
27 Sep
Brisbane Times
‘We are not safe’: Warning on city buildings as more quakes predicted
24 Sep
University of Melbourne Pursuit
What Victoria's earthquake tells us about the safety of our structures

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