Cold Fire
Discover the different wildfire prevention methods such as Cold Fire through the exploration of a game exposition by Conceição Colaço
Cold fire
Discover the different wildfire prevention methods such as Cold Fire through the exploration of a game exposition by Conceição Colaço
Lessons
8 videos with quizzes
Total Duration
15 minutes
Instructor
Conceição Colaço
Language
Portuguese audio English Subtitles
Description:
Cold Fire is a game exhibition that demonstrates the influence of vegetation and meteorology on fire behaviour and how the correct application of safety rules in winter burnings can be beneficial to reduce the intensity of rural fires in the summer.
Transcription
Nowadays, rural fires are one of the biggest environmental problems endangering natural spaces, people, and their goods. However, it is an integral part of our daily life, and is therefore essential for the well-being of all.
Fogo Frio (Cold Fire) is an exhibition-game for children, young people, and adults about prevention.
Result of a project selected in the participatory budget of Portugal in 2017, this exhibition aims to demonstrate that burning vegetation during the winter can be beneficial to reduce the intensity of rural fires, protecting our forests and houses in the summer.
To prevent is everyone’s responsibility, learn a little bit more how to do it.
– So, Fogo Frio (Cold Fire) is an exhibition for fire prevention, but to prevent it we must know what the causes are, how rural fires start in Portugal.
Curriculum
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Lesson 1: Causes of wildfires
Discover the causes of Wildfires and the role of fire in the ecosystem.
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Lesson 3: What does a fire need to start
Discover how fires and wildfires start. Including the Fire Triangle, the main causes of wildfires in Portugal and ideal conditions for Cold Fire.
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Lesson 4: Fire professionals and safety
Learn all about safety equipment and instruments for burning.
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Lesson 6: What are the main wildfire causes in Portugal
Look at the data and discover what are the main causes of wildfire in Portugal in number and level of hazard.
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Lesson 7: Differences between cold fire and wildfires
Discover the main differences between cool fires and wildfires, including how they start, as well as the meteorological and environmental conditions involved.
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Lesson 8: How to manage the territory
Discover the importance of managing the landscape to prevent wildfires.
Lessons
8 videos with quizzes
Total Duration
15 minutes
Instructor
Conceição Colaço
Language
Portuguese audio English Subtitles
Description:
Cold Fire is a game exhibition that demonstrates the influence of vegetation and meteorology on fire behaviour and how the correct application of safety rules in winter burnings can be beneficial to reduce the intensity of rural fires in the summer.
Transcription
Nowadays, rural fires are one of the biggest environmental problems endangering natural spaces, people, and their goods. However, it is an integral part of our daily life, and is therefore essential for the well-being of all.
Fogo Frio (Cold Fire) is an exhibition-game for children, young people, and adults about prevention.
Result of a project selected in the participatory budget of Portugal in 2017, this exhibition aims to demonstrate that burning vegetation during the winter can be beneficial to reduce the intensity of rural fires, protecting our forests and houses in the summer.
To prevent is everyone’s responsibility, learn a little bit more how to do it.
– So, Fogo Frio (Cold Fire) is an exhibition for fire prevention, but to prevent it we must know what the causes are, how rural fires start in Portugal.
Curriculum
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Lesson 1: Causes of wildfires
Read More ➤: Lesson 1: Causes of wildfiresDiscover the causes of Wildfires and the role of fire in the ecosystem.
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Lesson 2: Objectives of cold fire
Read More ➤: Lesson 2: Objectives of cold fireDiscover the main objectives of Cold Fire.
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Lesson 3: What does a fire need to start
Read More ➤: Lesson 3: What does a fire need to startDiscover how fires and wildfires start. Including the Fire Triangle, the main causes of wildfires in Portugal and ideal conditions for Cold Fire.
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Lesson 4: Fire professionals and safety
Read More ➤: Lesson 4: Fire professionals and safetyLearn all about safety equipment and instruments for burning.
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Lesson 5: Prescribed fire
Read More ➤: Lesson 5: Prescribed fireDiscover what is prescribed fire, the goals and how to do it safely.
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Lesson 6: What are the main wildfire causes in Portugal
Read More ➤: Lesson 6: What are the main wildfire causes in PortugalLook at the data and discover what are the main causes of wildfire in Portugal in number and level of hazard.
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Lesson 7: Differences between cold fire and wildfires
Read More ➤: Lesson 7: Differences between cold fire and wildfiresDiscover the main differences between cool fires and wildfires, including how they start, as well as the meteorological and environmental conditions involved.
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Lesson 8: How to manage the territory
Read More ➤: Lesson 8: How to manage the territoryDiscover the importance of managing the landscape to prevent wildfires.
