Fire Notes - a valuable communication tool

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Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 4:06am

Fire Notes are a valuable tool to communicate your research outcomes and potential implications to agencies and other interested audiences.  Feedback from a range of our end users has clearly indicated that they value Fire Notes and that they expect Fire Notes on all Bushfire CRC projects.

The writing, editing and production process for Fire Notes is quite complex. It can involve editing to improve clarity and style to ensure it is suitable for all intended readers. This also includes a formal internal approval process. The end result is of a high quality because it is the work of many people: from the research team, through lead agency and industry participants, to professional editors and designers.

Most research groups either have a Fire Note incorporated in their project milestones or see them as an opportunity to promote their work to end users and others.

Regardless, if you are anticipating writing a Fire Note, firstly contact the Bushfire CRC before you start. A conversation with Fire Note editor Nathan Maddock will enable you to better understand the process and expectations, including timelines and style.

Nathan can be contacted at nathan.maddock@bushfirecrc.com or 03 9412 9605. The Bushfire CRC Fire Note template can be found at www.bushfirecrc.com/members/crc-documents