Shows methods and uses of making a fireline - a line made or used to stop the spread of a bushfire. The fire is contained with a strip either man-made or mechanically made. Defines fire-edge and fire-head, and then demonstrates two techniques of fire fighting: parallel attack and direct attack. Suggests methods of controlling fire crews and recommends safe clothing.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003720
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fire
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fire control
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Fire prevention - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest fires
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest fires - Prevention and control
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Fire control
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Fire prevention - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Fire extinction - Equipment and supplies
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Fire prevention - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fire control
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fire extinction - Equipment and supplies
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fire prevention - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)