Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness

The Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness is designed to prepare people to respond safely when they work in a support role supporting firefighters and emergency services workers at a wildfire or prescribed burn.

The course also plays a vital role in training people living in rural communities and people working for local services provided through local government about basic wildfire awareness.

The Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness is relevant for • non-firefighting personnel working under supervision in support roles at wildfires or prescribed burns • people who may encounter wildfires or prescribed burns in the course of their activities.

This course would be appropriate for people who provide support services at wildfires or at prescribed burns, such as media liaison personnel, wildlife carers, police, ambulance officers, state or territory emergency services personnel, first aid officers, utility company employees, camp-ground hosts, contractors, local council employees.