A model for sharing firefighting experience and building skills
Valuing Experience
Enhancing Training
Sharing Knowledge
Designed by firefighters for firefighters
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The Bushfire Model is a hands-on training tool used by volunteer brigades, trainers, and agencies across Australia to share experience and build understanding through practical bushfire training scenarios.
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The model uses a flexible landscape that can be shaped to represent different terrain, supported by elements such as appliances, aircraft, fire shapes, and assets.
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Firefighters use it to support structured training, demonstrations, and tabletop exercises—working through fire behaviour, suppression, and real-world scenarios together.
Used across Australia.
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Proven in real training environments.
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Registered Australian design.​​​
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See it in action
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Firefighters use the model for training—working through scenarios, sharing experience, and improving decision‑making together.
Firefighters working through fireground decisions in a structured scenario
Crews discussing strategies
Simulating fire spread and suppression strategies
Integrated into structured training
Used by brigades and trainers across Australia
Supporting training across multiple states and operational environments.
Used by volunteer brigades and trainers across Australia.
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Used in brigade training, fire agency courses and scenario exercises.
In use since 2016 and continually refined through real training environments.
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​Map shows the indicative distribution of Bushfire Models across Australia.
Markers indicate areas of use, many locations use multiple kits.
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Feedback from brigades and trainers across Australia:
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​“These kits have changed the way we train and assess. They make sessions more realistic, and engaging." — Trainer
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“The crew were still talking about the session days afterwards; it made a real impression.”
— Chief Bushfire Control Officer
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“A fantastic idea. We use it for different scenarios from bushfire to HAZMAT”
— Brigade Captain, Fire and Rescue Service
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Practical | Proven | Effective
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For more than a decade, brigades across Australia have used the Bushfire Model as a practical tool for training exercises, scenario discussion, and knowledge sharing.
Since its introduction in 2016, the model has been used by brigades and fire agencies to provide clear, hands‑on learning; helping crews better understand fire behaviour, and suppression strategies.
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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 something that can be seen, moved and discussed. Whether students learn best by seeing, doing, or working through scenarios, it gives everyone a practical way to engage and build understanding.
Exploring Decision-Making in Training
By working through scenarios with trainers and experienced firefighters, participants can explore how changing conditions influence priorities and decision points. The model provides a practical setting for discussion, reflection, and shared learning.
Practice Tough Calls Without Real‑World Risk
Crews can work through different scenarios, and learn from outcomes without the risks associated with actual incidents. This provides a safe environment to test strategies, build confidence, and refine decision‑making.
Highly Engaging and Collaborative
The model naturally brings people together. Participants gather around the scenario, move elements, discuss strategies, and work through solutions as a team — creating an interactive learning environment.
Builds Capability at All Levels
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New firefighters build understanding and confidence
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Experienced firefighters share insights, discuss reasoning and refine skills
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Trainers facilitate discussion, run exercises and guide decision‑making
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Leaders mentor and provide feedback
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The Bushfire Model enables firefighters to share knowledge, test understanding, and learn through practical scenarios.
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A range of models and specialist kits are available for training and exercises across Rural Fire, Fire and Rescue and State Emergency Service applications. Explore the available options in our Buyer's Guide.​
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Ordering is as simple as contacting us to discuss your needs. We can help you select the most suitable model or provide a quote for a customised package.