Fire safety on the farm (On the Land)

Fire management planning for farmers, landowners, plantation managers and bush block owners.

Key advice for farmers

• Fire is an all year round risk management activity
• Farmers have legislative responsibilities during the Fire Danger Period
• Effective preparation and response means better recovery and return to business
• Limit or cease farm machinery activity on Severe, Extreme or Code Red days
• Farmers need to consider the needs of family, staff and contractors on their farm.