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Living in the Bush Workbook

Bushfire Survival Plan Workbook

Living in the Bush Workbook

CFA has produced a workbook to help you prepare for bushfire. There are a number of ways to obtain the workbook.

View or download the full workbook, or view any chapter of your choice below. If you would prefer to have a hard copy mailed to you, simply contact your local CFA Area headquarters

~ New updated version: Second edition 2008

Download Complete Workbook (note - large file! 4.7Mb)
  OR, view by section:
Section 1: Are you at Risk? (1.59Mb)
Living in the Bush workbook - section 1
  • Bushfires in Victoria
  • How bushfires occur
  • What to expect
  • How houses burn down during a bushfire
  • Stay and defend or leave early? It's your decision
  • Consequences of unsafe choices
  • Emotional and physical issues to consider
  • Read / Download this section
Section 2: Preparing your property for bushfire (1.53Mb)
Living in the bush workbook - section 2
  • Land Management
  • Preparing your property
  • Vegetation management
  • Preparing your home and property
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Fire truck access
  • Caring for pets and livestock
  • Read / Download this section
Section 3: Preparing yourself for bushfire (424k)
Living in the Bush workbook - section 3
Section 4: What to do during a bushfire (271k)
Living in the Bush workbook - section 4
Section 5: After the fire (104k)
Living in the Bush workbook - section 5
Section 6: Further information (819k)
Living in the Bush workbook - section 6
Lift Out Guide - Bushfire Survival Plan (270k)
Living in the Bush workbook - print out plan

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