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.

FOUR SIMPLE STEPS

There are four simple steps to get ready for a bush fire:

DISCUSS STEP 1

DISCUSS WHAT TO DO IF A BUSH FIRE THREATENS YOUR HOME Many households find that having a discussion over dinner works best as everybody is together and focussed. Download the Step 1 discussion guide (PDF, 985.3 KB).

PREPARE STEP 2

PREPARE YOUR HOME AND GET IT READY FOR BUSH FIRE SEASON There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home. Download the Step 2 checklist (PDF, 595.5 KB).

KNOW STEP 3

KNOW THE BUSH FIRE ALERT LEVELS If there is a fire in your area you will find its 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. Download Step 3 (PDF, 146.4 KB).