Level 2

How can we slow fires from spreading?
Find out by exploring the gallery below.

Predicting how a bush fire will behave

Learn how Spark - which uses our existing knowledge of bushfire behaviours coupled with simulation science - can predict how a bushfire might spread before it actually happens.

Watch the video

IMAGINE

Imagine there was a National Park near your School. How would you predict how a fire in it might behave?

Hey Firestormers!

Bush fire behaviour can be predicted.

Firestormer
  • Weather and fire,
  • Fighting fires,
  • Fire behaviour,
  • Fire in the environment

MORE

Actor Ben Lawson, who has starred in Modern Family, Firefly Lane, 13 Reasons Why, wrote this poem in Los Angeles where he has lived since 2008, as a love letter to his burning homeland.
On January 10, the NSW RFS produced fire prediction maps for all the active firegrounds.
#1 FACT

Existing knowledge can be coupled with simulation science to predict how bush fires might spread.

It's good to have you back

Forgot your password?

If you've moved schools since first registering, please complete an all-new registration under your new school.

Project Firestorm learning resources

Register here to access a wealth of resources that support your mission to teach bush fire preparation, response and recovery.

By registering with NSW Rural Fire Service, you accept our Privacy Policy (which includes the use of cookies and other technologies) and Terms of Use.