Wildland eNews June 2011

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Wildland-urban interface fires: Managing the minefield of risk

Black Saturday: Lessons the world can learn

Pierce designs PUC for wildland-urban interface

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Wildland Feature

		Wildland-urban interface fires: Managing the minefield of risk By Edward A. Wright The WUI fire environment blasts responders with a minefield of risk. They remain some of the most dynamic, dangerous and costly fires in the world. Planning for safety and success
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Wildland Feature

		Black Saturday: Lessons the world can learn By Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers, AFSM In 2009, Australia witnessed one of its most devastating natural disasters with the tragic loss of 173 lives and more than 2,000 homes destroyed and damaged during the Black Saturday fires. How things have changed
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Wildland Product Feature

		Pierce designs PUC for wildland-urban interface By Jamie Thompson, FR1 Senior Editor Pierce's latest apparatus, a Type 1 wildland-urban interface firefighting vehicle that incorporates the patented technology, is capable of responding to a variety of scenarios. Improved maneuverability
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Wildland Tip

		'Attack from the black' By Edward A. Wright Begin suppression from a strong anchor point at the rear or flank of the fire and keep one foot or wheel in the clean burn: the risk of burnover is high in these fast-moving fires. No shame in pulling back
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