Wildfire Awareness and Risk Assessment
Online
DURATION
3 up to 4 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Introduction
This free online fire safety course explains how to assess the risk of wildfires and manage the hazards they pose. This fire safety course provides the skills needed to assess, minimize, and navigate the risks posed by wildfires with confidence. We explain how to evaluate fire hazards, create robust emergency plans, and make decisions during crises. We discuss where and when wildfires occur and show you how to prepare for emergencies and avoid hazards during and after a wildfire. Join us to learn how to safeguard lives, homes, and environments from forest fires.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
In the face of escalating wildfire incidents, understanding the intricacies of these natural forces is paramount. This comprehensive fire safety course raises your awareness of wildfires and explains how to conduct risk assessments to protect health and safety. We empower individuals and communities with the knowledge required to mitigate and respond to wildfire threats effectively.
This course examines the causes and behaviour of wildfires and traces the environmental factors that contribute to their intensity and spread. We offer engaging lessons that provide insights into fire ecology, weather patterns, and the role of human activity in affecting wildfires. His course equips you with practical skills you can use to assess wildfire risks in both urban and wildland settings. We show you how to conduct thorough risk assessments while considering factors like vegetation, topography, and proximity to ignition sources. Our expert guidance helps you to develop strategies to enhance community preparedness and establish effective evacuation plans to help people escape wildfires.
We go beyond explaining how to prevent forest fires and discuss how you can raise fire safety awareness. The course helps you to gain proficiency in communicating risks to diverse audiences and advocating for proactive and sustainable measures that enhance public health and safety. We provide the expertise required to create wildfire-aware communities, foster resilience, and minimize the impact of these natural events. Sign up for this fire safety course to expand your wildfire awareness and skills and contribute to safer, more resilient environments for all.
- Module 1: Wildfire Characteristics
- Module 2: Wildfire Action
- Module 3: Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Recognise where wildfires occur, naturally or otherwise
- Outline the different kinds of wildfires
- Define the ‘wildland-urban interface’ (WUI)
- Explain how to prepare for wildfires on an individual and community level
- Describe the effects of a wildfire after it has passed through your area
- Outline safety guidelines one should follow when a wildfire is nearby and how to minimise fire hazards
- Plan how to handle the recovery of your property after a fire
- Discuss what natural disaster refugees might do after a wildfire event
- Illustrate why it's important to follow the instructions of the local authorities, including evacuation orders
- Evaluate the increase in wildfire occurrence and the combination of factors to which it is attributed
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Health and Safety
- Fire Safety
- Climate Change
- Weather
- Sustainability
- Disaster Management
- Environmental Education