To develop a skill to fight forest fires we are sent to attend a course in forest fire control or fire science from an accredited university forestry program. There we learnt that there\'s as much science involved as there is bravery and brawn. Meteorology geography engineering and management skills are all integral to forest fire control.
We did learn a lot…! The following are some of the things we learned about forest fire fighting.1. Study the weather. Wind shifts will play a big part in fire-fighting strategy; an unfavorable shift may defeat all your efforts.2. Establish a defensive line. Without a large professional crew and airborne tankers your only chance is to dig a firebreak. Look for a favorable spot such as a road or a ridgetop.3. Eliminate all flammable material along your firebreak. The wider you can make the line the better. Remove deadwood and bushes and scatter them on the burning side of the line.4. Soak the area along and behind the firebreak with water.
We did learn a lot… ! The following are some of the things we learned about forest fire fighting.1. Study the weather. Wind shifts will play a big part in fire-fighting strategy; an unfavorable shift may defeat all your efforts.2. Establish a defensive line. Without a large professional crew and airborne tankers your only chance is to dig a firebreak. Look for a favorable spot such as a road or a ridgetop.3. Eliminate all flammable material along your firebreak. The wider you can make the line the better. Remove deadwood and bushes and scatter them on the burning side of the line.4. Soak the area along and behind the firebreak with water.
If there are buildings in the area soak them as well. Remove any vehicles.5. Be wary of the fire jumping past your location and cutting you off. Watch for airborne embers. Also watch out for igniting treetops which suggest a fast-moving crown fire.
国内英语资讯:Chinese premier urges EU to fulfill WTO obligations
国际英语资讯:Kenya officially launches standard gauge railway
相比健康饮食 正念减肥法更有效
国内英语资讯:Chinese premier calls for joint efforts with Germany to promote trade liberalization
国内英语资讯:Chinese vice premier stresses implementation of major sci-tech programs
公主梦 Princess Dream
国际英语资讯:Slovak diplomat elected UN General Assembly president
如何选择专业 How to Choose Major
黑龙江省大庆中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
国际英语资讯:Brazils president seeks to postpone interrogation by police
6月起一批新规将实施 网络安全法加强个人信息保护
国际英语资讯:U.S. successfully test fired interceptor missile designed to shoot incoming missile over Pac
国内英语资讯:Chinese premier exchanges congratulations with Barbados counterpart on 40th anniversary of d
研究:打太极能缓解抑郁
法网选手直播中强吻女记者被驱逐
喀布尔卡车炸弹爆炸造成至少50人丧生
更好的交流 Better Communication
国内英语资讯:Thailand, China vow to push forward all-round development of military ties
体坛英语资讯:FC Barcelona confirm Ernesto Valverde as new first team coach
国内英语资讯:Chinese state councilor calls for moving forward China-Japan ties in positive direction
余额宝成为世界最大货币市场基金,马云笑醒
国际英语资讯:Spotlight: Turkey-EU relations: New lease of life or just wishful thinking?
国内英语资讯:Xi, Barbados governor-general exchange congratulations on anniversary of diplomatic ties
国内英语资讯:China reiterates support for European integration
国际英语资讯:Daughter of Parks confidant extradited from Denmark: report
体坛英语资讯:China to face Philippines in 2017 FIBA Asia Cup group stage
为什么要坚持呢 Why You Insist
国内英语资讯:China Internet regulator says cyber security law not a trade barrier
5月资讯热词汇总[1]
这个美国华裔女生,高中就拿到数学硕士学位