Bush Survival Plan
Four simple steps to get ready for a bushfire:
- Discuss what to do if a bushfire threatens your home
- Prepare your home and get it ready for bushfire season
- Know the bush fire alert levels
- Keep all bush fire information numbers, websites and the smartphone app
NSW RFS
For more information on major fire updates, the latest news and more, visit:
NSW Rural Fire Service
Fire Safety Tips
- Smoke from a fire can leave you confused and unable to see
- While asleep, inhaled smoke cannot be smelt and can put you in a deeper sleep
- If you have escaped from a home fire, once you get out stay out
- Oil, gas or wood heating units may require a yearly maintainenance check
Home Fire Safety
A few tips to ensure that you and your family are fire safe in the home:
- Ensure that you have an adequate number of smoke alarms which are regularly tested installed
- Have a written escape plan in case of emergency and ensure all members of the house know it
- Make sure keys to all locked doors are accessible incase you need to escape
- Don't overload powerpoints and keep inactive and unused appliances turned off
Fire and Rescue
For more information on community, building and workplace fire safety and more, visit:
Fire and Rescue NSW