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CFA has a wide range of publications to help you plan and prepare for fires all year round.

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Essential Safety Measures Factsheet (pdf 740KB)

Provides advice for building owners for the maintenance of a building's essential safety measures.

Essential Safety Measures Factsheet (pdf 740KB)

Published: 5 Sep 2023

Exit Signs & Emergency Lighting Factsheet (pdf 243.6KB)

Exit signs and emergency lighting help occupants to safely and quickly evacuate buildings.

Exit Signs & Emergency Lighting Factsheet (pdf 243.6KB)

Published: 5 Sep 2023

Fire Blankets Factsheet (pdf 278.2KB)

Fire blankets can be used to put out cooking fat fires. They can also be used to wrap people if their clothes catch fire.

Fire Blankets Factsheet (pdf 278.2KB)

Published: 5 Sep 2023

Fire Extinguishers Factsheet (pdf 784.9KB)

Fire extinguishers can be used to put out a fire while it is still small. The are the most common form of fire safety equipment in buildings.

Fire Extinguishers Factsheet (pdf 784.9KB)

Published: 5 Sep 2023

Fire Hose Reels Factsheet (pdf 273.3KB)

Fire hose reels can be used by occupants to extinguish small fires. Typically, fire hose reels are found in buildings with a floor area exceeding 500 square metres.

Fire Hose Reels Factsheet (pdf 273.3KB)

Published: 5 Sep 2023

Fire Hydrants Factsheet (pdf 387.6KB)

Fire hydrants provide fire services quick and reliable access to water during a fire. It is important that they can be identified quickly so that precious time isn't wasted trying to find them in an emergency.

Fire Hydrants Factsheet (pdf 387.6KB)

Published: 5 Sep 2023

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Smoking and Home Fire Safety (pdf 130.3KB)

If you are a smoker, Victorian fire services recommend you take the following actions to minimise your risk of starting a house fire.

Smoking and Home Fire Safety (pdf 130.3KB)

Published: 6 Jul 2023

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Poster - AFDRS First Nations (pdf 976.3KB)

A poster that explains Fire Danger Ratings with Indigenous Artwork.

Poster - AFDRS First Nations (pdf 976.3KB)

Published: 28 Apr 2023

Factsheet - AFDRS First Nations (pdf 1.1MB)

Information on the Fire Danger Ratings with indigenous artwork.

Factsheet - AFDRS First Nations (pdf 1.1MB)

Published: 28 Apr 2023

Factsheet - Planned Burning (pdf 1.5MB)

Information on planned burns and what it means for you. This document has been tagged for screen readers.

Factsheet - Planned Burning (pdf 1.5MB)

Published: 28 Apr 2023

On the Land - Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines (pdf 1.8MB)

On the Land is an important resource for farmers, land and plantation owners or managers, bush block owners, rural educators, government and industry. It is especially valuable for landholders in the process of property planning, or for those who are ...

On the Land - Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines (pdf 1.8MB)

Published: 28 Apr 2023

Smoke Alarm Brochure (PDF 3.4MB)

Everything you need to know about smoke alarms.

Smoke Alarm Brochure (PDF 3.4MB)

Published: 7 Dec 2022

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Horses and bushfires (Version 2) (pdf 866.2KB)

If you own or look after horses, you need to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan that includes them. This document is tagged for screen readers.

Horses and bushfires (Version 2) (pdf 866.2KB)

Published: 18 Nov 2022

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Voluntary Grain Harvesting Guide (2022) (pdf 162.8KB)

This guide applies to all grain harvesting and grain handling operations that occur "in the paddock", including operation of grain harvesters, operation of vehicles involved in transporting grain, grain dryers and grain augers. This document has b ...

Voluntary Grain Harvesting Guide (2022) (pdf 162.8KB)

Published: 19 Oct 2022

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Livestock and Fires (Version 1) (pdf 1.5MB)

Tips on how farmers can consider their livestock when developing a bushfire plan. What do do with livestock before, during and after a fire. This document has been tagged for screen readers.

Livestock and Fires (Version 1) (pdf 1.5MB)

Published: 18 Oct 2022

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Preventing Harvest Fires (Version 1) (pdf 749.5KB)

Advice on how to prevent harvester (header) fires. This document has been tagged for screen readers.

Preventing Harvest Fires (Version 1) (pdf 749.5KB)

Published: 18 Oct 2022

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Preventing Haystack Fires (Version 2) (pdf 799.6KB)

Learn what causes haystack fires, how to minimise the risk of haystack fires and protect your assets, and what to do if hay is heating. This document is tagged for screen readers.

Preventing Haystack Fires (Version 2) (pdf 799.6KB)

Published: 18 Oct 2022

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Your Guide to Farm Fire Safety (Version 1) (pdf 8.2MB)

Practical tips and suggestions for managing farm fire risk. Covers everything from land and fuel management to equipment maintenance and the protection of livestock and crops from fire. This document has been tagged for screen readers.

Your Guide to Farm Fire Safety (Version 1) (pdf 8.2MB)

Published: 18 Oct 2022

Leaving Early Bushfire Plan (pdf 2.6MB)

Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family

Leaving Early Bushfire Plan (pdf 2.6MB)

Published: 1 Sep 2022

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Fire Danger Ratings / Know Your District (July 2022) (pdf 148.6KB)

Understand how the Fire Danger Rating Scale can alert you to danger so you can take action. Includes a map of the Fire Danger Ratings districts with a list of municipalities in each district. This document is tagged for screen readers.

Fire Danger Ratings / Know Your District (July 2022) (pdf 148.6KB)

Published: 29 Aug 2022