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236 Fire management training should provide a balanced mix of theory and fi eldpractice, which incorporates local conditions and knowledge and experience of the participants. The curriculum includes fi re prevention activities, environmental education, institutional issues, the role, functions, and responsibilities of fi re crews, fi re preparedness rising, the use and maintenance of simple equipment, and also fi re fi ghting strategies, tactics and techniques. Assumptions and gross over estimations are often made of peoples capabilities to fi ght fi res by using tree branches, palm leaves etc. Barefooted people, without any protection against radiant heat, smoke inhalation and fl ames, are next to ”useless” in combating fi res, unless equipped with tools, clothing and water to contain the fi re. Well made rake-hoes, fi re swatters and backpack sprayers are required for community fi re fi ghting (Jurvélius, 1980). The temperature in a burning fi re, with several metres of fl ame height, is ranging from 300 to 500 degrees Centigrade, depending on the fuel load and fi re intensity. No human being will be able to go even near a 300-500 degree fi re, without appropriated tools, boots and uniforms with helmet and face shield. 11.8.2 Training in controlled or prescribed burning The use of fi re for subsistence and livelihoods is much more common than community institutions set up to only fi ght fi res. CBFiM mainly exists where fi re is used in some way that generates benefi t for the local people. Active fi re use generates skills, understanding and awareness and strengthens community institutions that deal with fi re and related aspects. Training in prescribed burning can have a range of benefi ts for the local people but importantly also for other actors and stakeholders that infl uence or are affected by managed fi res. The training can ensure that skills and capacities are maintained and improved. Maintaining and understanding the use of fi re at the local level is becoming an increasingly important; especially in places like Northern Australia, where skills are rapidly lost due to urbanization. 11. 9 The way forward The active, intentional use of fi re is an important factor in many, perhaps most, communities especially in developing nations. The initial focus for CBFiM should be on improving skills in the use of deliberate fi res, increasing community preparedness, incorporating key aspects of gender, developing community institutions and implementing appropriate training.
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