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Scenario 4 – Heat wave and extreme fire danger
Multiple choice answers
- 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.
- A – You should ensure that the stock have sufficient water
and shade and check firebreaks and fire fighting equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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