1. Reducing the damage from Wildfires
LO – To learn how authorities work with the
public to reduce the damage caused by wildfires
Key words;
Air drops / fire lines / pulaski / backfire / smokey bear/ GIS /
Wildland urban interface
Starter
Read page 84 from AQA textbook. List the methods used to reduce
the damage caused in order of which you think are the most expensive.
Tasks – Use the links to help you tackle the following tasks.
You can choose which order to do them
1. How the public can take actions before the hazard
Go to
Give at least 3 ways in which Campfires should be managed safely
State 3 tips for how debris can be removed safely
What is meant by the wildland-urban interface?
What risks are there which may cause wildfires?
How should residents seek to manage their property to reduce the
Wildfire risk?
Give three different jobs for people fighting fires in USA
Describe 4 different machines used to combat wildfires.
2. Informing the public
Produce a poster informing the public how they can take responsibility for reducing
the damage from wildfires. The most persuasive and with the best design will
win a prize!
3. How GIS can help reduce the wildfire damage.
GIS stands for Geographical Information Systems. Risk maps are produced to educate
people of the wildfire hazards and to record information.
Go to
Then click fighting fires with GIS. Describe how maps are used to inform a) the public
and b) authorities about the wildfire risks. How effective do you think this is?