Later in this Learning Activity you will undertake a field trip to the site you viewed earlier in Google Earth (Conversation Park, Redland Bay Road) and you will be required to use the instruments you have just been introduced to to obtain and record weather and site information. You will shortly be provided with instruction on how to use each instrument however it was thought you might firstly benefit from an opportunity to witness a rural bridage using these instruments in a fireground environment.
Many of these instruments are quite complex and the idea of mastering them can be a little intimidating. It is hoped this video helps to lessen any anxiety you may have by providing a glimpse of what is later expected of you.
Click the play button to watch the following video.
NOTE:(The following video is a placeholder video only. The actual video is located on my portable hard-drive which has malfunctioned and is currently being repaired. I will insert the correct video below as soon as this is possible but regret that it will be after the Assessment 2 due date of 02/10/09).
Click on the Discussion Tab at the top this screen to access the 'Instruments used on fireground' discussion forurm. Make comment and ask any questions that might help in furthering your understanding of the application of each instrument.
Instruments used on the fireground
Later in this Learning Activity you will undertake a field trip to the site you viewed earlier in Google Earth (Conversation Park, Redland Bay Road) and you will be required to use the instruments you have just been introduced to to obtain and record weather and site information. You will shortly be provided with instruction on how to use each instrument however it was thought you might firstly benefit from an opportunity to witness a rural bridage using these instruments in a fireground environment.
Many of these instruments are quite complex and the idea of mastering them can be a little intimidating. It is hoped this video helps to lessen any anxiety you may have by providing a glimpse of what is later expected of you.
Click the play button to watch the following video.
NOTE: (The following video is a placeholder video only. The actual video is located on my portable hard-drive which has malfunctioned and is currently being repaired. I will insert the correct video below as soon as this is possible but regret that it will be after the Assessment 2 due date of 02/10/09).
Click on the Discussion Tab at the top this screen to access the 'Instruments used on fireground' discussion forurm. Make comment and ask any questions that might help in furthering your understanding of the application of each instrument.
Click here to continue.