Reviews

"This is truly an outstanding achievement and a book that certainly could help save lives within the community."

Steve Warrington, Deputy Chief Officer, CFA, 2012

"Essential Bushfire Safety Tips was essential reading and definitely saved lives and property in Kangaroo Valley on January 4, 2020. You have contributed so much, not only to the Valley but to the nation. This comes from us, from the heart."

Capt Matthew Gray Chairman, Community Bushfire Planning Committee, Kangaroo Valley, NSW

Readers have said:

"This book could save your life." Phil Cheney PSM, bushfire scientist

"Your book made a huge difference to my sense of empowerment before, during and after the fire. It saves lives." Community Fireguard facilitator, Darlington, WA

"Your book was critical in helping to save our house on Black Saturday." Householder, Taggerty, Vic.

"Your book enabled my daughter to save their own place and a neighbour's." Householder, Chewton, Vic.

"Your books have taken the fear out of summer." Householder, Wombat Forest, Daylesford, Vic.

"It is easily read with most of the information in short point form, which makes it user-friendly and an ideal book for elderly people to read and follow... A very handy guide for all who wish to be fire safe at any time and especially over the bushfire period."

Victorian Country Woman, December 2012

"The new edition of Essential Bushfire Safety Tips published by CSIRO should be a must-read for all residents in central Victoria and the Macedon Ranges."

Greg Bickley, Bendigo Advertiser, November 2012

"Essential Bushfire Safety Tips was our ‘go to’ source of information during our preparations in the lead up to the impact of the NSW Currowan Bushfire on our property in Kangaroo Valley in January 2020. This terrific book greatly contributed towards minimising the damage to our property and maximising our ability to meet this incredibly stressful challenge."

Paul Cooper and Maureen Bell, Kangaroo Valley, NSW

"The detailed information I had gained in years of studying Essential Bushfire Safety Tips enabled me to provide useful guidance in safely preparing and defending my sister's property at Batemans Bay, NSW, 2020. I highly recommend this book."

John Terry, Castlemaine, Victoria.

"I am alive today because I read Essential Bushfire Safety Tips so many times in the fortnight leading to Black Saturday, 2009, when I defended my neighbour's house at Gormandale, Victoria."

Robyn Mitchell, Woombah, NSW