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Scenario 4 – Heat wave and extreme fire danger

Multiple choice answers

  1. C – The appropriate procedure should be to undertake a range of property protection measures including the maintenance and construction of firebreaks and the preparation of fire fighting equipment.

  2. A – You should ensure that the stock have sufficient water and shade and check firebreaks and fire fighting equipment.

  3. B – The best course of action is to contact the local bushfire brigade to inform them about the fire and move the steers to a ploughed paddock.

  4. A – Your main concern should be to continue to patrol the firebreaks, watch for spot fires and keep in communication with all personnel on the property.

  5. D – You should ask for a drink of fresh water and help from one of the fire fighters as you may be suffering from dehydration.

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