Practical | Proven | Effective

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For more than a decade, brigades across Australia have used the Bushfire Model to strengthen operational understanding, improve decision‑making, and build confidence at every level.  Since its introduction in 2016, the model has been adopted by brigades and fire agencies to provide clear, hands‑on learning that strengthens safety and performance at incidents.

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Why the Bushfire Model Works

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Supports All Learning Styles
The Bushfire Model turns complex bushfire behaviour and operational concepts into simple, visual, and hands‑on interactions. Whether participants learn best by seeing, doing, or discussing, the model ensures everyone can engage and understand.

Improves Decision‑Making
By helping crews rapidly interpret complex scenarios, the model enhances prioritisation, situational awareness, and tactical decision‑making—skills that directly translate to real‑world incidents.

Practice Tough Calls Without Real‑World Risk
Participants can test ideas, experiment with strategies, and learn from outcomes without operational consequences. This encourages teamwork, confidence, and meaningful reflection.

Highly Engaging and Collaborative
The model naturally brings people together. Participants gather around, move elements, challenge assumptions, and work through solutions as a team—creating an energised and interactive learning environment.

Builds Capability at All Levels

• New firefighters build foundational understanding and confidence.

• Experienced firefighters share insights, discuss reasoning and practice skills.

• Trainers facilitate discussion, conduct exercises and coach decision‑making

• Leaders coach, mentor and provide feedback.

 

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The Bushfire Model creates a shared learning experience that strengthens operational capability across brigades and fire agencies.