AFAC Knowledge Web News

CRC Bid Update

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:10:07 +1100

Planning for the new CRC for Fire – Environment and Society has increased in recent weeks with the announcement by the Australian Government of the new guidelines for the Cooperative Research Centre Program funding.

New look for Research Reports, Case Studies and Member Contribution areas

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:06:48 +1100

With thanks to the valuable feedback received by our members, we’ve changed the way you can now contribute to the Knowledge Web.

Firefighter Interviews - BCRC Update

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:44:43 +1100

The Bushfire CRC has released an update on the results of a series of interviews with firefighters conducted over the 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 fire seasons. These interviews were conducted as soon as possible after a shift, usually within two days of a fire.

One Thousand Users on AFAC Knowledge Web

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:43:22 +1100

This week the Knowledge Web reached a major milestone, registering its one thousandth user.

Smoke Toxic Assessment Guide - BCRC Update

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:27:17 +1100

A call to action on Environmental Responsibility

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:01:11 +1100

Mary Barry appointed to Committee of Management

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:48:54 +1100

AFAC is pleased to announce that at the recent AFAC Annual General Meeting held in Melbourne on the 29th October 2008, Mary Barry, Chief Executive Officer of Victoria State Emergency Service was appointed as a Director of AFAC. The AFAC Council welcomes Mary to the Committee of Management.

$10 million for research on effects of climate change

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:46:53 +1100

The Rudd Government will provide $10 million over four years to establish research networks investigating the effects of climate change on areas such as water resources, human health, emergency services, infrastructure and biodiversity.

Proud Parks Officer killed fighting fire

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:39:42 +1100

One of the local National Parks and Wildlife Service’ (NPWS) most experienced and senior fire-fighters Bryce Laut was killed during efforts to contain a wildfire in Kumbatine National Park west of Kempsey late on Sunday afternoon (26/10).

Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2008-9

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:49:11 +1100

The Australian Bureau of Metereology has released its seasonal bushfire forecast for the 2008 - 2009 Summer.

iPod winner announced

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:51:04 +1100

Congratulations to Matthew Philpott from Tasmania Fire Service.

Testing of standard map symbols

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:11:43 +1000

2008 Conference a big success

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:31:06 +1000

The 2008 AFAC Bushfire CRC Conference has been a great success with approximately 1100 delegates and 100 trade exhibitors attending the four day workshop and seminar program.

Jim Smith, NSWFB, wins Laurie Lavelle Award

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:38:12 +1000

Chief Superintendent Jim Smith, NSW Fire Brigades, has been presented with the Laurie Lavelle Achiever of the Year Award at the 2008 AFAC Bushfire CRC Conference.

AFAC launches the Knowledge Web

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:16:42 +1000

The 2008 AFAC/Bushfire CRC Conference saw the launch of the AFAC Knowledge Web, the fire, land management and emergency service industry’s knowledge sharing website.

Bushfire seasonal forecast

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:44:20 +1000

A series of seasonal bushfire assessment workshops have taken place this year following the success of earlier meetings that have addressed the potential for bushfires to occur.

CRC program review released

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:44:20 +1000

The much awaited report on the review of Australia’s Cooperative Research Centres program has been released by Senator Kim Carr, the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

Longitudinal cohort study for firefighters

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:21:32 +1000

Representatives from all rural and urban fire agencies and SES have met to discuss the establishment of a longitudinal cohort study of Australian firefighters.