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What is Community Fireguard?Community Fireguard (CFG) is a community development program designed by CFA to help reduce the loss of lives and homes in bushfires. It assists community groups to develop bushfire survival strategies that suit their level of risk, lifestyle, environment and values. Surviving major bushfiresHistory shows that bushfires are extremely dangerous. If residents take responsibility for their bushfire safety and prepare themselves, they can reduce their risk. While a community can do many things to improve safety and minimise loss from major bushfires, even well-prepared properties can become undefendable under certain conditions. CFA acknowledges the complexities of bushfire management, and assists Community Fireguard groups to develop survival strategies that consider various scenarios. |
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Community Fireguard programThe Community Fireguard program has four core sessions:
As part of these sessions, groups can go on street or property walks to help them identify risks and assess bushfire safety. Another key activity is to look at available fire protection equipment. Importantly, the program is locally specific to the street and individual property level. Most groups will cover the program in four to five meetings over 12 months. Involvement in the program is voluntary but participants are encouraged to make an on-going commitment and attend all meetings.. New residents are welcome to join an established Community Fireguard group. Further InformationFor more information about CFG or to find out how to establish a group please phone VBIL on 1800 240 667 or go to www.communityprograms.cfa.vic.gov.au
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