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Information Brochures
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WMO Applicant's Workbook | Proper land use planning can help ensure that future development is more capable of withstanding wildfire. The WMO Applicant's Workbook applies to areas that your Councils' planning scheme has identified where the likelihood and consequence of wildfire is severe. Download PDF - large file - 1449k | Print Version - doc 284k See the Bushfire Risk Areas section |
Updated July 2010 |
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Holiday Makers Factsheet | For holiday makers, whether in a holiday house, caravan, cabin or hosted accommodation. Simple tips and template to keep you safe while you enjoy the delights of regional Victoria. | March 2010 |
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Handy Guide for travelling during the Bushfire Season 09/10 | Handy Guide with important information for those travelling during the Bushfire Season 2009/2010. | February 2010 |
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Bushfire and Your Pets Fact Sheet | For pet owners, a Bushfire Survial plan includes planning for the safety and survival of your pets. Whether pets are at home with you, or brought along on holidays, you will need to plan and prepare for their safety. | January 2010 |
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Bushfire Relocation Fact Sheet | CFA has advised communities that on days when the fire danger is Code Red, all individuals in bushfire prone areas should relocate to less fire prone areas either the night before or early in the morning. Find out more about Bushfire Relocation >> | January 2010 |
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Bushfire Survival Guide | The only way to ensure your safety from Bushfires is to be well away from the threat. Proper planning and safety procedures can reduce the risk to your life. This guide provides a brief explanation of how you can protect you and your family.
A4 size PDF - 729k | A3 Size PDF - 663k | Text only DOC - 54k Note: Available in other languages >> |
Updated December 2009 |
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Grassfires Fact Sheet | Learn how to protect yourself and your property from grassfires. | December 2009 |
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Know Your Total Fire Ban District | Identifies the Fire Ban Districts by municipality
Download PDF - 227k| Black/White version PDF - 179k | Text only DOC - 33k See Also: the Fire Restrictions section |
Updated December 2009 |
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Can I Or Can't I? | Rules for use of fires during the Fire Danger Period, or on days of Total Fire Ban.
Download PDF - 130k | Black/White PDF - 88k | Text only DOC - 43k Note: Also available in other languages >>
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Updated December 2009 |
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Essential Information for the fire season, no matter where you live | A brief explanation of the Fire Danger Rating (FDR) and a handy Wallet Card cut-out which contains useful tips to reduce your fire risk.
Note: Also available in other languages » |
November 2009 |
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Township Protection Plans | Township Protection Plans have been developed for the 52 identified high risk bushfire locations in Victoria. View / Download a Community Information Map for these locations.
Visit the Township Protection Plans page |
November 2009 |
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Bushfire Warnings and Information | It is important to understand that bushfires can spread quickly and threaten lives and property within minutes. If a fire starts nearby you may not receive an official warning. Learn what to expect and where to find information. | November 2009 |
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Horses and Bushfires | A quick reference guide for horse owners to plan for the safety and survival of their horses.. | November 2009 |
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FireReady Kit | CFA has produced the FireReady Kit to help you understand your bushfire risk, prepare your property and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan based on your decision to leave early or to actively defend your property.
CFA recognised a minor printing error in Publication 2: Household Bushfire Site Assessment Workbook section on assessing slope around a property. CFA invites you to download the 2nd edition of Publication 2: Workbook. Please use new edition of the workbook in conjunction with the existing sections. If you have any further questions, please contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. |
October 2009 |
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Fire Danger Ratings | Understand how the Fire Danger Rating Scale will alert you to danger so you can take action. | October 2009 |
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Radiant Heat |
Protecting yourself from radiant heat, the major killer in bushfire.
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October 2009 |
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Community Fireguard | A community development program designed to reduce the loss of lives and homes in bushfires.
Download PDF - large file - 1.04Mb See also: Community Fireguard section of this website |
October 2009 |
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Preventing Haystack Fires |
Learn what causes haystack fires, how to minimise the risk of haystack fires and protect your assets, and what to do if hay is heating |
December 2008 |
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Living with Fire - A Community Engagement Framework 2008-2012 |
The Living with Fire Framework (Living with Fire) is a joint initiative of the Victorian Government and Victoria's fire agencies to coordinate all awareness, information, education and empowerment programs relating to fire in the environment, based on three key themes of People, Communities and Environment.
Download PDF - Large File! - 2001k See also: Summer Fire Safety section of this website |
November 2008 |
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On the Land | Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines that provide an overview of fire safety and management on rural properties.
visit the On The Land page to view seperate sections and other information. |
Updated December 2007 |
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Your Home Fire Safety | What you need to know to prevent and survive housefires in your home.
Download PDF - 773k or see our Home Safety section
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August 2007 |
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Early Fire Safe Fact Sheets | Early Fire Safe is an educational program delivered by fire service personnel and supported by the CFA and MFB. Read the fact sheets from the program:
• How parents and caregivers can prevent burns and scalds - pdf 338k Note: Also available in other languages >> |
May 2007 |
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Fire Orders |
In case of Fire signage for the workplace Note: Also available in other languages >> |
Updated October 2006 |
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Caravan Parks, Fire Restrictions & Total Fire Bans | The use of various appliances in caravan parks during declared Fire Danger Periods and Total Fire Bans Download PDF - 57k |
Updated September 2006 |
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Caravan Park Fire Safety Guideline | Guideline for caravan park owners, operators and occupants. Download PDF - large file - 1,282k |
July 2006 |
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Gas Safety Guidelines for Hospitality Industry |
A number of organisations have joined forces to develop a 'Take On The Critics' Information Kit to assist the hospitality industry to improve gas safety this winter. See the Business & Industry section of this website |
July 2005 |
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Property Bushfire Preparation and Vegetation Management | This case study demonstrates that we can prepare our property for bushfire and protect native vegetation. | January 2005 |
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Herbicide Use for Fire Prevention Brochure |
This short brochure provides advice to CFA members applying herbicide for fire prevention. It is a summary of the Herbicide Use (Fire Prevention) Guidelines. |
December 2004 |
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Guidelines for Operating Private Equipment at Fires | Are you planning to use your own machinery or vehicles in the event of fire? | October 2004 |
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Class A Foam, Wetting Agent and your property |
Information for property owners about firefighting chemicals CFA may need to utilise during a fire. | 2003 |
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Grassland Curing Guide |
A guide to estimating the level of grassland curing Visual estimation of grassland curing using this guide is a useful and immediate method for assessing grassland curing. |
2000 |
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Emergency Management Manual | Product designed to enable business to develop their own emergency plans.
Read more about Emergency Planning and this manual. |
1999 |
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Temporary Storage and Fire Protection for Fuels and other Dangerous Goods at Sporting and Exhibition Events | 1998 | |
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After a Bushfire - Information Sheets | Department of Human Services has provided a range of information resources to assist with community recovery after a bushfire. | Various |
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A variety of information sheets are available to view online |
• Ash Wednesday - pdf 81k |
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| Last updated ( Friday, 16 July 2010 ) | |