Fire Seaon 2009-10

Well, they have released some info for the coming fire season and unfort it's not terribly good news. This years rainfall has been lower than last year. Runoff has been less and evaportaion has been highter than average. This means the intrinstic moisture content of, well, EVERYthing is lower, esp trees and grass. Which is what burns the most fierce. It's not just long grass that burns, folks, when you have a wildfire even short grass privides a fuel, albeit a lesser one. We are expecting the fire season to start early. Fire crews have been training over wnter but not TOO hard as we want to be well rested. I go SETG weekend after next for some very intense hot training, that place has been frantic with sessions; everyone is trying to get at LEAST one hot session under their belt, esp for FF's like me who have been in less than 5 years.
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What it all comes down to is using your common sense. Keep appliance wires in good condition, keep vents clear and dust free. Keep your garden rubbish free. KNOW your fire plan, practice it, remember it. HAVE SMOKE ALARMS AND MAINTAIN THEM!!!!!!! If you need to leave, do it sooner rather than later. Be aware of your surroundings and where you are. Keep calm, stay safe. Stay out of FF's way no matter how good the photo op! :P
We're bracing ourselves. And praying it's not like it was last year. Support your local brigade, folks!