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CFA Publications

CFA has a wide range of publications on fire safety and related topics.

You can also find other publications of interest here.

  • Other Resources - non-CFA publications about firefighting and fire safety.

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Latest Additions

Title and Cover Description Date Published
Handy Guide for travelling during the Bushfire Season 09/10 Handy Guide for travelling during the Bushfire Season 09/10

Handy Guide with important information for those travelling during the Bushfire Season 2009/2010.

Download PDF - 792k

February 2010
Can I Or Can't I? 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 or Black/White PDF version (88k)

Note: Also available in other languages >> (New LOTE versions in Chin, Simplified Chinese, Dari, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Karen, Polish, Punjabi, Sinhalese and Russian now available)

See Also: the Fire Restrictions section

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February 2010
Behaviour and Intentions of Households in high bushfire risk areas report cover - download pdf 788k Behaviour and Intentions of Households in High Bushfire Risk Areas

CFA commissioned research to provide a clear and accurate insight into perceptions and intentions of households within bushfire prone areas over the current fire season.

Download the report - pdf - 733k

December 2009
Bushfire and Your Pets Fact Sheet Bushfire and Your Pets Fact Sheet

CFA encourages all people who live near bush, grassland or coastal areas to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan. For pet owners, this 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.

Download PDF - 530k

January 2010
Bushfire Relocation Fact Sheet 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 >>

Download PDF - 96k

January 2010
Bushfire Survival Guide 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 yourself and your family.

Download PDF - A4 size - 729k | Download PDF - A3 size - 663k

December 2009
Grassfires Fact Sheet Grassfires Fact Sheet

Learn how to protect yourself and your property from grassfires.

Download PDF - 226k

December 2009
Total Fire Ban Districts Know Your Total Fire Ban District

Identifies the Fire Ban Districts by municipality

Download PDF - 227k or Black/White PDF - 179k version

See Also: the Fire Restrictions sectiongold dot

 

December 2009
Essential Information for the Fire Season Cover 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.

Download PDF -673k

Note: Also available in other languages >>

December 2009
See also
Fire Restrictions | Teachers & Schools | Students & Kids | About CFA
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