Fire Plan
Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think. By taking 20 minutes with your family to discuss what you’ll do during a fire, you could save their lives, as well as your home.
Follow these 4 simple steps to be ready for Bush Fire.
1. DISCUSS WHAT TO DO
What should you do? Leaving early or preparing to stay? One of the most important things to do before a bush fire is to decide what you’ll do if one should start. Are you prepared with the right equipment?
2. PREPARE YOUR HOME
There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire.
Trim trees and shrubs
Mow grass & remove cuttings
Remove wood piles, mulch, etc
Clear debris & leaves from gutters
Prepare a water source & hose
3. KNOW THE ALERTS
If there is a fire in your area you will find it's Alert Level on the NSW RFS website and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. You need to keep track of the Alert Level so you know what you should do.
4. KEEP INFORMATION
In a bush fire, it’s important that you stay up-to-date on conditions in your area. You could lose power and telecommunications.
Do not rely on just once source of information.
Take note of these numbers and links:
In an Emergency dial Triple Zero (000)
The Bush Fire Info Line 1800 679 737
NSW RFS on the web rfs.nsw.gov.au
NSW RFS Fires Near Me
TTY phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 679 737
Speak & Listen phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 679 737