Fire

Fire is a risk to lives, property and the environment. The best thing to do is prepare your property for fire and leave early if you are at risk.

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) are the responding authority for this event and have many resources to help you.

In an emergency call 000.

Download the Vic Emergency App or visit their website– this is vital for staying informed and safe. Having trouble with your tech? Get help through our libraries 1:1 tech support
Use your postcode to find your local information such as CFA Local - Find Local Area Information
Prepare your property for fire - How to Prepare Your Property
Download Your Guide to Survival Your Guide to Survival and a Rediplan to ensure you have what you need in the event of an evacuation.
Learn how fire behaves and your risk of ember attack How Fire Behaves
For businesses - Disaster resilience for business toolkit | Business Victoria
Be prepared in the event of a housefire Home Fire – Emergency Prepare

Call Triple Zero if you are in danger
During a bushfire - Staying safe and finding shelter Back Up Plans | CFA
During a house fire - Fires in the Home | CFA
Protect yourself from radiant heat Radiant Heat | CFA
If it is no longer safe for you to stay at home and your Bushfire Survival Plan cannot be implemented, you may need to go to a Bushfire Place of Last Resort

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