Bushfire safety

[Greg Pearce]

G’day everyone,

 

Here is an article that is a worthwhile read with the warmed months approaching.

 

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Cheers,

G

 

From: Tim Vollmer
Sent: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 7:39 AM
Subject: Bushfire safety

 

G'day folks,

 

The experts have warned that we can expect higher-than-average bushfire danger this summer, thanks to the recent record hot weather and a couple wet summers which have built up fuel loads. As a result I've had a number of conversations with people recently about the most appropriate ways of dealing with the dangers of fire as a canyoner, bushwalker or general outdoor enthusiast.

 

As a result I have pulled together an article covering the best advice I could find, combined with my own recollections from my own RFS training. You can check it out here: http://fatcanyoners.org/bush-guide/bushfire-safety/

 

Basically, it covers off the risks of fires, the factors that will influence how and where they move, and what you should do before and during a trip to reduce your risk of being caught in a fire. The largest point howev! er is a set of tips for if you are actually caught up by a blaze. A lot of them are common sense, but a few surprised me, and all will help have a clearer, calmer response on the off chance you are caught out this summer.

 

Hopefully it's something people find useful.

 

Cheers

Tim Vollmer
Mob: 0404 273 313
Email: tim.v...@gmail.com
Web: www.fatcanyoners.org/