Science - Bush fires, wild fires, hazard reduction experts

Introduction

Expertise in the bushfire safety and management fields is concerned with forming contingency plans to deal with active bushfires and with the aftermath of one. The plans created by the experts in this field usually include actions by four stages, which are;

• Mitigation

• Preparation

• Response

• Recovery

While each stage has a distinct role and has its own plan of action, there are various aspects where some of the stages interact with one another.

Mitigation stage can be easily defined as planning to prevent the fires occurring in the first place. It includes the efforts that are taken to ensure that the loss of life and property is limited.

Preparation stage involves planning for changing behaviours and processes to reduce the impact of a possible fire on the human population. It includes multiple types of hazard reduction processes such as controlled burning, mechanical clearing or even reducing the ground fuel by hand.

Response stage involves assembling units of firefighting and emergency services to the location of the fire. It involves the processes undertaken to suppress active fires in order to reduce the destruction and save lives.

Recovery stage includes plans that may be undertaken in the aftermath of a fire. It involves acting to restore the area affected by the fire to its condition prior to the fire.

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Expertise in Action

The experts in the fields of bushfire safety and management are often needed to conduct fire cause and management investigations for litigation following injury, loss or damage from bushfires.

Sample Reports

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

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