Hyland Group of brigades in Gippsland ran its annual pre-summer training exercise on 13 October.
The exercise simulated a large-scale bushfire burning north of Glengarry, with spotting occurring to the south.
Two sectors were created, each managed by a sector commander. The northern sector focused on identifying and protecting assets, while the southern sector was tasked with extinguishing a fast-moving grassfire which was the result of a spotfire.
The exercise involved 10 tankers and two field command vehicles, which formed two strike teams. Toongabbie Local Command Facility supported the exercise, and a staging area was set up at Glengarry Recreation Reserve.
Exercise Controller and Deputy Group Officer Brodie Goodwin was pleased with the outcomes of the training
“The day was a fantastic way for our brigades to practise a strike team deployment," brodie said. "The exercise gave our leaders, both current and emerging, the opportunity to perform new roles and allowed us to activate the LCF and staging area."
Strike Team Leader Briefing crews.-
Running Grassfire Tanker Attack
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Sector Commander Briefing a Strike Team Leader
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Setting up Asset protection hose lines
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Crews in Staging area awaiting a SMEACS brief
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Brodie Goodwin |