It's a complex and precise gig to manage air operations over burning countryside - something Canada's Mike Shapland has a knack for.
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He dispatches, resources and requests firefighting aircraft from the Moruya control centre.
"It can be very complex some days, taxing on your mind," he said.
Mr Shapland said aircraft operations were a "well-oiled machine", and there were many similarities to home.
Although the Aussie terminology was challenging at times, Mr Shapland was quick to learn over the past 25 days.
"I have now caught on, but some of my pronunciation of the Australian language isn't that good; I am muddling my way through it," he chuckled.
Local landmarks had him dumbfounded at times.
"I am the one with the stupid look on my face, but that's fine and dandy because everyone has been very helpful."
Skycranes, blackhawks, squirrels, hueys, and fire boss scoopers are on call.
"The skycrane is the grand-daddy," he said.
