Home Safety

CFA Publications - Home Safety

House fires are caused by factors inside and outside the home. Here you'll find information about residential house fire and bushfires.

Most of the publications below are available in a printable PDF format. To obtain a hard copy of any of the following free brochures, e-mail brochures@cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667.

Publications displaying a gold dot are also available at your nearest RACV shop

Home Safety
Title		Description	Date Published
	Summer Fire Safety	Find out if you're at risk from a grass or scrub fire and how to reduce the fire risk around your home. Learn what to expect from a fire. Download PDF (Large File!) pdf 2016k	February 2009
	Living In the Bush (2nd edition 2008)	A bushfire survival plan workbook. Visit the Living in the Bush workbook page	Updated November 2008
	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: Living in the Bush section of this website	November 2008
	Private Property Fire Management	Plan and seek advice before burning on private property. Read about Vegetation fire management, landscaping, wildfire management overlays and more. Download PDF (340k)	August 2008
	On the Land	Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines that provide an overview of fire safety and management on rural properties. Download PDF (3.45mb) or visit the On The Land page to view seperate sections and other information.	Updated December 2007
	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 Note: Also available in other languages >>	August 2007
	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) • Tips around the home (pdf 329k) • Understanding burn and scald injuries (pdf 333k) • Be prepared for a fire (pdf 328k) Note: Also available in other languages >>	May 2007
	Know Your Total Fire Ban District	Identifies the Fire Ban Districts by municipality Download PDF (257k) or see the Fire Restrictions section	Updated September 2006
	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
	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 (73k) or Black/White PDF version (41k) Note: Also available in other languages >> See Also: the Fire Restrictions section	Updated August 2006
	Caravan Park Fire Safety Guideline	Guideline for caravan park owners, operators and occupants. Download PDF (1,282k)	July 2006
	Property Bushfire Preparation and Vegetation Management	This case study demonstrates that we can prepare our property for bushfire and protect native vegetation. Download PDF (194k)	January 2005
	Radiant Heat (new edition)	Protecting yourself from radiant heat, the major killer in bushfire. Download PDF (474k) View more info under Protect Yourself \| See also: surviving in cars - recent research	January 2005
	Guidelines for Operating Private Equipment at Fires	Are you planning to use your own machinery or vehicles in the event of fire? Find out more...	October 2004
	Community Fireguard	A community development program designed to reduce the loss of lives and homes in bushfires. Download PDF (242k) See also: Community Fireguard section of this website	January 2004
	Managing vegetation around your home	Carefully planning and maintaining the vegetation around your home is a key factor to improving your home fire safety. Download PDF (137k)	November 2003
	Class A Foam, Wetting Agent and your property	Information for property owners about firefighting chemicals CFA may need to utilise during a fire. Download PDF (313k) Further information	2003
	Water Restrictions in Bushfire Season	Your guide to saving water while reducing fire hazards. Download PDF (849k)	December 2002
	WMO Applicant's Kit	Proper land use planning can help ensure that future development is more capable of withstanding wildfire. The WMO Applicant's kit applies to areas that your Councils' planning scheme has identified where the likelihood and consequence of wildfire is severe. Download PDF (852k) See the Bushfire Risk Areas section	2002
	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
	A variety of information sheets are available to view online	• Ash Wednesday • Fireworks and Chinese Firecrackers • Therapeutic Wheat Bags • Safety in the home • Surviving a bushfire • The CFA Firefighter • A History of the CFA
See also Residents: Your Home \| Living in the Bush \| Farm Fire Safety Fire Restrictions: Total Fire Bans \| Can I or Cant I?