Early warning: human detectors, drones and the race to control Australia’s extreme bushfires

An excellent piece in the Guardian introduces us to Nick Dutton perched high in the ACT RFS watchtowers. The article goes on to discuss newer methods of fire detection and makes the case for the human eye.

Potential ways we can increase annual cool hazard reduction burning area, effectiveness and safety in NSW?

John O’Donnell has contributed this excellent article on hazard reduction. He makes a number of important points …

News Roundup 17th October

Horsley Park Rural Fire Service volunteers Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O’Dwyer were two of the eight brave emergency services personnel added to the Emergency Services Volunteer Memorial at a ceremony at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair on Sunday.
This is one of our many stories from around the state in this week’s News Roundup.

News Roundup October 6th

Fire permits have been suspended by a bushfire at Telegraph Point and many regions have reported an official start to the bushfire season. Lithgow and Dungog receive recovery and resilience funding. These are some of the stories from this weeks News Roundup.

Optus & ANU Announce Exciting Partnership

Today Optus and the ANU jointly announced a new partnership to detect bushfires as soon as they start and put then out in minutes. We publish the announcements from both the ANU and Optus and you can download the partnership brochure.

Resource Guide to the NSW Independent Bushfire Inquiry Published Submissions 2020

Mike Gorman has completed his incredible work of reviewing and categorising all the submissions to the NSW Enquiry! Read his introduction and download your copy here.

Report released for fatal crash of C-130 air tanker in Australia

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released their interim report on the C130 crash last summer. Wildfire Today publish a very good overview.

Air Attack

We highlight three articles in the Reuters Graphics series which cover wildfires in the USA. Lots of great information and a superb presentation.

News Roundup September 29th

The NRL reported that Dale Finucane wished his trip home to Bega in February was “on a more positive note” but he’s been recognised for leading the Storm’s bushfire relief efforts in the area.
This is one of a number of stories from around the state in this weekes roundup.

News Roundup September 22

Narooma RFS, Dalmeny-Kianga RFS, and Tilba RFS worked with two Narooma Fire & Rescue trucks to save the Mitre 10.
This is one of a number of news stories form around the state this week.

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