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Fact Sheets

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CFA has produced a number of fact sheets that teachers and students may find useful when undertaking research or project work.

The following fact sheets are available as pdfs on this site.

Ash Wednesday
Provides information on where and how the bushfires started, weather conditions on the day, number of lives lost and damage caused.

Surviving a Bushfire
Details how people can make their property fire safe, how to protect their property in a bushfire and what clothing to wear.

History of CFA
Explains how and when the Country Fire Authority was formed, how CFA is structured and which organisations CFA works with.

Safety in the Home
Looks at the common causes of house fires, how to make a home fire escape plan and what to do in a house fire.

CFA Firefighters
Explains the jobs carried out by CFA firefighters, how firefighters are notified of fires, and the special clothing firefighters wear to do their jobs.

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