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    Fire in the Outback

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    Back burning to try and protect a fence line. Back burners work in teams of 2 with the person operating the drip torch hanging on to the side of a vehicle to cover more ground. by: fire Views[761] The Bullo Shire's grader provides much needed suport to help with back burning. Graders are needed to cut fire brakes on the outside of the fire to allow back burning. This fire was about 22km in circumference by: fire Views[1207] A plain feeds information to ground crews on size and direction of fire. Air suport is vital in daylight hours to provide accurate information to ground. by: fire Views[868] Dan Hoch the manger of Dynevor Downs Station back burns to try and get this massive fire under controle. back burning is the only way to controle fires of this size. by: fire Views[2041] The 3 Fire wardens talk to Dan Hoch manager of Dynevor Downs Station (in the blue shirt) about how best to start fighting the fire. by: fire Views[1242]
     

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    Monday, 14 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    My name is Andrew Hughes. I’m 29 and every day I live the dream. I live 1000km from the Australian coastline – almost in the middle of the country – on our family sheep and cattle property. It’s remote, but it’s a constant inspiration. Through my ... Read more >
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