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Determine Wildfire Origin and Cause Part 5 of 5 Evidence Analysis, Scientific Testing and Reporting
This learning resource explains how authorised investigators analyse evidence to determine wildfire origin and cause, test competing theories, report findings, secure evidence and complete…
Read guideCoordinate a Wildfire Investigation, Part 1 of 5, Agency Roles, Safety and Effective Control
This general study resource explains how to coordinate a wildfire investigation under PUAFIR603 Element 1, including agency roles, safe cooperation, information requests, PPE and…
Read guideHazardous Materials Mitigation Plan, Part 3 of 5
Part 3 of 5 explains how responders assist with mitigation planning, entry objectives, PPE selection, decontamination and support agencies.
Read guidePrescribed Burning in Australia: What the National Position Gets Right, Where It Falls Short and the Path Forward
AFAC’s revised 2021 National Position on Prescribed Burning gives Australia a strong foundation, but it also leaves important gaps in measurement, accountability, smoke planning,…
Read guideCollect Wildfire Evidence Part 4 of 5, Samples, Continuity and Investigation Records
Learn how authorised investigators collect wildfire evidence with proper sampling, contamination control, continuity records, scene documentation and reporting. This Australian study resource covers Element…
Read guideSecure a Wildfire Scene: Protect Evidence Part 2 of 5, Control Access and Prevent Contamination
This learning resource explains how authorised wildfire investigators secure a wildfire scene, control access and preserve evidence without interfering with active firefighting or rescue…
Read guideHazardous Materials Review and Reporting, Part 5 of 5
Part 5 of 5 explains hazardous materials review, reporting, entry team safety, contamination records and operational learning.
Read guideImplement Hazardous Materials Mitigation Plan, Part 4 of 5
Part 4 of 5 explains how responders help implement a hazardous materials mitigation plan safely under command direction.
Read guideIdentify and Assess Hazardous Materials Risks, Part 2 of 5
Part 2 of 5 explains how trained responders identify site hazards, assess materials and containers, use information sources and report risk clearly.
Read guideRecognise Hazardous Materials Incidents Part 1 of 5
Part 1 of 5 introduces the first step in rendering hazardous materials incidents safe: recognising the incident, approaching with caution, identifying hazards from a…
Read guideFire Research Is Advancing — Now It Must Address the Problems Behind Fire Disasters
Fire science has made major progress, but too much research still stops at the fire itself. A stronger agenda must connect fire behaviour with…
Read guideSafe Casualty Removal, Part 5 of 6, Identity, Evidence and Scene Preservation
Learn safe casualty removal for USAR first responders, including team handling, casualty identity, evidence care, scene preservation and reporting.
Read guideGaining Access Safely, Part 4 of 6, Stabilisation, Rescue Equipment and Casualty Packaging
Learn gaining access safely for USAR first responders, including site stabilisation, rescue equipment limits, casualty packaging and safe team handling.
Read guideEl Niño Emergency Risk Assessment for Australia — Drought, Fire, Heat and Flood Risks for 2026–27
El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific and may strengthen through summer 2026–27. This assessment explains the main Australian emergency risks across drought,…
Read guideStructural Collapse Scene Assessment , Part 2 of 6, Hazards, Size Up and Dynamic Risk
Learn structural collapse scene assessment for USAR first responders, including reconnaissance, hazards, dynamic risk, exclusion zones and reporting.
Read guideUndertake Road Accident Rescue Capstone, Part 8 of 8, Full Crew Scenario and Readiness Check
Part 8 of the undertake road accident rescue series brings the full workflow together through one capstone crew scenario, from initial briefing and scene…
Read guideSafe Ground Support Around Aircraft, Part 3 of 3, Emergency Response and Capstone
Part 3 of 3 brings safe ground support around aircraft together with briefings, reporting, emergency directions and a final AIRSIDE SAFE capstone.
Read guideEarthquakes in Remote Outback Australia: Risks, Safety and Survival Guide
Earthquakes in remote Australia can happen with little or no warning, and isolation can make the consequences harder to manage. This guide explains the…
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Ken Walker (AU)
Former career firefighter and Station Officer
Fire and emergency service educator with 40 years of career and volunteer experience.
Qualifications: Associate Diploma of Applied Science in Fire Technology; Institute of Fire Engineers studies.
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