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CSIRO has performed post-bushfire surveillance and research in every major fire event in Australia since the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires. It provides invaluable information on how fires start, what influences their spread, and how they can be stopped. To do this, our bushfire scientists visit non-active fire zones to survey the damage and gather data to improve our understanding and prediction of future bushfire behaviour.

Burning to manage greenhouse gas emissions Fire and ecology in northern Australia

Tropical savanna fires make a significant contribution to the nation's accountable greenhouse gas emissions. Our research looks at how to measure and manage these emissions, as well as Indigenous livelihood opportunities from the emerging carbon economy.

Bushfire assessment apps Living landscapes

We developed apps to critically assess the impact of bushfires on communities. These can be used to mitigate devastating impacts of bushfires through planning and preparation.

Fire safety: testing, research and certification services Materials and infrastructure services

We carry out testing certification and standardisation of reaction to fire and fire resistance of product and building. We also provide independent and objective fire safety engineering expertise and evaluation.

Smoke forecasting for bushfires and prescribed burns Assessing our climate and Earth system

We have developed a smoke forecasting tool that is being used to help manage fine particle exposure from prescribed burns and bushfires in NSW and Victoria.
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