Here are some resources to support the bushfire efforts:
NSW Rural Fire Service
If you’re based in New South Wales, then the NSW Rural Fire Service provides the best resources to help you act, react and respond to any potentially distressing fire news. Posted below are some free resources provided by NSW Rural Fire Service:
- Bush Fire Survival Plan PDF
- Bush Fire and Your Home PDF
- Leaving Early PDF
- Places of Last Resort PDF
- Fire Danger Ratings PDF
- For translated fact sheets, visit this page here
Current Fires and Tracking
Fires constantly ravage Australia. It is important to be aware of where fires are and how they are spreading. Below are some resources for live fire tracking websites that can help people in time of need:
- Queensland Current Bushfires
- Western Australia Current Bushfires
- New South Wales Current Bushfires provided by the NSW Rural Fire Service
- Victoria Current Bushfires provided by Emergency VIC
- South Australia Current Bushfires provided by South Australian Country Fire Service
- Tasmania Current Bushfires provided by Tasmania Fire Service
- Australia and Papua New Guinea Fire Map provided by My Fire Watch
Fire Prevention Strategy
The NSW Police Force, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service have developed a list of preventative measures to reduce the risk of fires. Although some fires are caused by natural causes, some fires can be caused by arson and human activity (i.e., dropping cigarette butts out of a car window). The toolkit (available for download) has the necessary tools to ensure you’re acting in accordance with fire prevention strategies.
Defending your property
If you choose to stay and defend your property, you need to ensure you’re following the best practices. CFA Victoria recommends that you have at least 2 able-bodied, fit and determined adults who are physically and mentally prepared to work in torturous conditions. The CFA Victoria website has ample information and resources to ensure you protect your house in the best possible manner.