Plan and Prepare

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

Emergency Information for the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Victorians (AUSLAN) is available here.

 

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Cover of the smoke alarm brochure. Only working smoke alarms save lives.

7 Dec 2022

Smoke Alarm Brochure (PDF 3.4MB)

Everything you need to know about smoke alarms.

Smoke Alarm Brochure (PDF 3.4MB)

Image of 'horses and bushfires' factsheet.

18 Nov 2022

Horses and bushfires (Version 2) (pdf 791.1KB)

If you own or look after horses, you need to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan that includes them.

Horses and bushfires (Version 2) (pdf 791.1KB)

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19 Oct 2022

Voluntary Grain Harvesting Guide (2022) (pdf 78.7KB)

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.

Voluntary Grain Harvesting Guide (2022) (pdf 78.7KB)

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18 Oct 2022

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.

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

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18 Oct 2022

Preventing Harvest Fires (Version 1) (pdf 750.9KB)

Advice on how to prevent harvester (header) fires.

Preventing Harvest Fires (Version 1) (pdf 750.9KB)

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18 Oct 2022

Preventing Haystack Fires (Version 2) (pdf 757.9KB)

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

Preventing Haystack Fires (Version 2) (pdf 757.9KB)

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18 Oct 2022

Your Guide to Farm Fire Safety (Version 1) (pdf 8.4MB)

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.

Your Guide to Farm Fire Safety (Version 1) (pdf 8.4MB)

cover of leaving early plan

1 Sep 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)

cover of know your fire danger rating

29 Aug 2022

Fire Danger Ratings / Know Your District (July 2022) (pdf 215.4KB)

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.

Fire Danger Ratings / Know Your District (July 2022) (pdf 215.4KB)

cover of guide for community workers

29 Aug 2022

Fire Ready Guide for Community Workers (2022) (pdf 2MB)

How to support your clients with their fire preparation and planning

Fire Ready Guide for Community Workers (2022) (pdf 2MB)

cover of fire ready kit

25 Aug 2022

CFA Fire Ready Kit (2022) (pdf 3MB)

Guide on being Fire Ready

CFA Fire Ready Kit (2022) (pdf 3MB)

Your Guide to Survival Thumbnail

25 Aug 2022

Your Guide to Survival (Version 6) (pdf 1.4MB)

A shorter version of our Fire Ready Kit. This ‘go to guide’ informs you on information such as how to stay informed on fire risk days, why you should leave early, what information to gather ahead of fire season for you and your family, understand wha ...

Your Guide to Survival (Version 6) (pdf 1.4MB)

cover of your guide to property preparation guide

1 Jun 2022

Your Guide to Property Preparation (pdf 2.2MB)

Find out if your property is at risk of fire and how to get your house and garden ready before the fire season.

Your Guide to Property Preparation (pdf 2.2MB)

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20 Dec 2021

Smoking and Home Fire Safety (pdf 69.5KB)

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 69.5KB)

cover of can I or cant I brochure

11 Oct 2021

Can I or Can't I? (pdf 1.5MB)

Explains fire restrictions for Total Fire Ban days and during the Fire Danger Period.

Can I or Can't I? (pdf 1.5MB)

cover of home fire safety booklet

17 May 2021

Your Home Fire Safety Booklet (PDF 3.4MB)

Practise your home escape plan

Your Home Fire Safety Booklet (PDF 3.4MB)

Smoke-alarms-A5-2021

1 May 2021

Smoke Alarms (pdf 362.6KB)

All residential properties in Victoria must have working smoke alarms.

Smoke Alarms (pdf 362.6KB)

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1 Nov 2019

On the Land - Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines (PDF 5.4MB)

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 5.4MB)

copy of smoke alarm ideographic

1 Oct 2019

Smoke Alarm Ideographic (pdf 466.5KB)

Layout and maintenance assistance for smoke alarms

Smoke Alarm Ideographic (pdf 466.5KB)

Factsheet-Candle-Oil-Burner-and-Incense-Safety

1 Aug 2019

Candle, Oil Burner and Incense Safety (pdf 63.7KB)

Fact Sheet

Candle, Oil Burner and Incense Safety (pdf 63.7KB)

Factsheet-Electrical

1 Aug 2019

Electricity (pdf 90.9KB)

Fact Sheet

Electricity (pdf 90.9KB)

Factsheet-Fire-Blankets

1 Aug 2019

Fire Blankets (pdf 109KB)

Fact Sheet

Fire Blankets (pdf 109KB)

Factsheet-Heating

1 Aug 2019

Heating (pdf 70.6KB)

Fact Sheet

Heating (pdf 70.6KB)

Factsheet-Home-Fire-Escape-Plan

1 Aug 2019

Home Fire Escape Plan (pdf 156.3KB)

Fact Sheet

Home Fire Escape Plan (pdf 156.3KB)

Factsheet-Home-Security

1 Aug 2019

Home Security vs Fire Safety (pdf 45.7KB)

Fact Sheet

Home Security vs Fire Safety (pdf 45.7KB)

Factsheet-Kitchen

1 Aug 2019

Kitchen Cooking (pdf 78.5KB)

Fact Sheet

Kitchen Cooking (pdf 78.5KB)

Factsheet-Laundry

1 Aug 2019

Laundry Safety (pdf 76.1KB)

Fact Sheet

Laundry Safety (pdf 76.1KB)

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1 Sep 2018

Are you burning off safely? (pdf 1.1MB)

Tips to ensure your burning-off is done as safely as possible

Are you burning off safely? (pdf 1.1MB)

cover of pets and bushfire factsheet

1 Sep 2018

Pets and Bushfires (pdf 922.2KB)

If you live near bush, grassland or coastal areas, you need to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan that includes your pets. This document has been appropriately tagged for screen readers.

Pets and Bushfires (pdf 922.2KB)

cover of private bushfire shelters brochure

1 Dec 2016

Private Bushfire Shelters - A guide for siting, landscaping and use (Version 2) (pdf 470.3KB)

A guide for siting, landscaping and use

Private Bushfire Shelters - A guide for siting, landscaping and use (Version 2) (pdf 470.3KB)

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1 Nov 2016

Grass Fires Fact Sheet - Rural (pdf 1.6MB)

General Information to help you know how to protect yourself and your property from grassfires if you live in rural areas.

Grass Fires Fact Sheet - Rural (pdf 1.6MB)

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1 Nov 2016

Grassfires Fact Sheet - Urban (pdf 884.1KB)

General Information to help you know how to protect yourself and your property from grassfires if you live near cities and towns.

Grassfires Fact Sheet - Urban (pdf 884.1KB)

cover of BBQ fire safety

1 Aug 2014

Fire Safe BBQ (jpg 199.9KB)

Follow these fire safe barbeque tips during summer.

Fire Safe BBQ (jpg 199.9KB)

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1 Feb 2014

Evaporative air conditioner - fire safety (pdf 350.5KB)

How to keep your evaporative air conditioner safe from embers during a bushfire.

Evaporative air conditioner - fire safety (pdf 350.5KB)

copy of therapeutic wheat bags information

1 May 2013

Therapeutic wheat bags fact sheet (pdf 19.6KB)

Safety hints when using therapeutic wheat bags.

Therapeutic wheat bags fact sheet (pdf 19.6KB)

layout of house for checklist

1 May 2012

Home fire safety checklist and escape plan (pdf 287.4KB)

A checklist to help you keep your house safe from common causes of fire. Follow the instructions to draw up your home fire escape plan.

Home fire safety checklist and escape plan (pdf 287.4KB)

cover of youth firesetting support guide

1 Jan 2012

Youth Firesetting Support Guide (pdf 5.9MB)

A resource for parents and practitioners concerned about fire-risk behaviour in a child or young person.

Youth Firesetting Support Guide (pdf 5.9MB)

cover of fact sheet NO 4

1 May 2007

Be prepared for a fire (pdf 328.3KB)

Fact sheet

Be prepared for a fire (pdf 328.3KB)

cover of fact sheet No 1

1 May 2007

How parents and caregivers can prevent burns and scalds (pdf 338.3KB)

Fact sheet

How parents and caregivers can prevent burns and scalds (pdf 338.3KB)

Cover of tip sheet 2

1 May 2007

Tips around the home (pdf 329.6KB)

Fact sheet

Tips around the home (pdf 329.6KB)

 

 

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