This is your complete guide to CFA’s summer fire safety campaign content.
In this document we have outlined all the summer fire safety primary key messages including social media content (sorted by theme) , relevant copy and assets to go with each post.
If there is a particular message you'd like to promote or an asset you would like that isn't available below please contact CFA to discuss.
Primary Key messages
- On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly. If the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, leaving early before a fire has started is the safest option.
- If you wait and decide to leave after a fire has started, you risk driving your family through thick smoke, fallen trees and power lines, and face the danger of collisions, being trapped by fire, serious injury or death.
- Understand your risk and plan ahead. Know what to do on hot, dry, windy days and plan for all situations. Talk to your family and friends about how you’ll know when to leave, where you’ll go and how you will get there.
- Fire Danger Ratings tell you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. As the ratings increase, so does the risk of an uncontrollable and fast moving fire. An Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger rating should be your trigger to leave. To find out more about fire danger ratings visit cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans.
- Never wait for an official warning before you leave, as you may not get one. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Make sure you have a plan.
- If you can see smoke or fire driving is extremely dangerous. Thick smoke makes it hard to see, making traffic jams and collisions more likely. Keep roads clear for emergency services.
- People have died trying to save their animals. To keep them safe, decide now what you will do with your pets and horses on hot, dry, windy days.
- If you're travelling through bush or grasslands this summer, check the conditions for your destination and any areas you will travel through before you go, listen to local radio for warnings and advice while you’re on the road, and check conditions regularly throughout your stay. Download the VicEmergency app, visit emergency.vic.gov.au, and save the VicEmergency Hotline (1800 226 226) into your mobile phone. Never travel into bush or grassland areas where a Catastrophic fire danger rating has been forecast
- Preparing your property means you can minimise the chance of property damage during a fire; even if you plan to leave early. Find more information about property preparation at cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
- People have lost their homes due to simple things like embers landing on their doormat. Before you leave, move anything that can burn away from your house.
Themes schedule
In the table below we have a timeline for when we our themes will be issued throughout the season. Please note this is subject to change based on seasonal conditions and content expectations.
This timeline includes the paid bushfire campaign messaging.
| Month |
Theme / Key Messages |
| December |
Bushfire survival planning / Leave Early / Can I, Can't I / Fire Danger Ratings
- Travelling
- Fire Danger Ratings
- Launch of Summer Campaign - How well do you do fire?
- Plan and prepare - be ready to act
- Merry Christmas (Christmas lights)
- Fireworks (new years)
- Leave Early
- Total Fire Ban - Can I, Can't I
- Urban and Rural Grassfire
- Haystack fires
- Vehicles in Dry Grass
- Where to find information (VicEmergency App etc.)
|
| January |
Recreational Fires /Leave Early / Warnings and Information / Total Fire Ban/ Travelling
- Recreational Fires - BBQs, Campfires, Bon fires etc
- Where to find fire information (VicEmergency App etc.)
- Total Fire Ban
- Leave Early
- Can I or Can't I information
- Total Fire Ban - Can I, Can't I
- Travelling / Holiday Fire Safety (while you are away)
- Urban and Rural Grassfire
- Haystack fires
- Vehicles in Dry Grass
|
| February |
Recreational Fires /Leave Early / Warnings and Information / Total Fire Ban/ Travelling
- Can I, or Can't I information
- Where to find fire information (VicEmergency App etc.)
- Leave early
- Total Fire Ban
- Travelling
- Recreational Fires / Camping / Bonfires / BBQs
- Fire Danger Periods might end in some areas
- Take care if resuming burn-offs
|
| March |
Recreational Fires /Leave Early / Warnings and Information / Total Fire Ban/ Travelling
- Travelling
- Campfire Safety
- Leave Early (dependant on season)
- Fire Danger Periods might end in some areas
- Take care if resuming burn-offs
- Vehicles in dry grass (dependant on season)
- Grassfire safety (dependant on season)
|
| April |
Recreational Fire / Fire Restrictions (End)
- Campfire safety
- Burn Offs
- Travelling
- Fire Danger Periods end in some areas
|
| May |
Recreational Fire / Fire Restrictions (End)
- Fire Danger Periods end in some areas
- Take care when resuming burn-off
|
Social media content & assets
When sharing these materials, please do not change any copy and only use materials for their stated purpose.
Please include #CFASummerSafe in your posts wherever possible.
Please feel free to contact CFA with any questions you may have about sharing materials.
Preparing your property
Before the fire season
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Who in your household is going to take on preparing your property for fire season?
With fire season around the corner now is the time to start talking about what you need to do and here is a start!
- Keep your grass cut to less than 10cm
- Remove flammable items from decks and verandahs
- Move woodpiles away from your home
For more advice, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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With fire season around the corner now is the time to start talking about what you need to do to prepare your property. Here’s some tips to help you make a start! www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Have you started to prepare your property?
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Have you started your property preparation for fire season?
If you live in an area that could be impacted by grass or bushfires, preparing your property is essential to minimising the risk of damage to your property if a fire occurs.
Prepare your property, protect your property.
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Prepare your property, protect your property. If you live in a bush or grassfire risk area, preparing your property is essential to minimising the risk of damage to your property if a fire occurs. Prepare now www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
For more advice, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Now is the time to prepare
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Now is the time to start preparing your property for Fire Season.
Here are three small jobs you can do this weekend.
- Mow the grass
- Clean the gutters
- Clean up leaves and twigs
CFA has plenty more advice on preparing your property (so you can tick a few items off the list this weekend) visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Now is the time to start preparing your property for Fire Season.
Here are three small jobs you can do this weekend.
- Mow the grass
- Clean the gutters
- Clean up leaves and twigs
For more advice on preparing your property visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Minimise Risk
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Preparing your property means you minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early.
Learn more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Preparing your property means you minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early.
Learn more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Minimise Damage
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Fire season is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare your property to minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early.
Learn how to effectively prepare your property here: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Fire season is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare your property to minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early.
Learn how to effectively prepare your property here: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Jobs this weekend
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Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire.
Tackle some of those jobs this weekend!
What could you do around your house this weekend to get your property ready for fire season?
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare for ways you can get prepared.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire. Tackle some of those jobs this weekend! Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare for ways you can get prepared.
There's still time to prepare your property
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🌳 🔥 There is still time to prepare your property for fire season - these activities can help reduce risks if a fire occurs.
✅ Clearing leaves and debris from gutters
✅ Cutting grass
✅ Reducing vegetation around your home
✅ Ensure you have a fire plan
Is your property ready for the fire season?
For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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🌳 🔥 There is still time to prepare your property for fire season - these activities can help reduce risks if a fire occurs.
✅ Clearing leaves and debris from gutters
✅ Cutting grass
✅ Reducing vegetation around your home
✅ Ensure you have a fire plan
Is your property ready for the fire season?
For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Springtime is a good time to prepare
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Do you live in a high bushfire risk area?
Springtime is also a good time to act on preparing your property.
Tick one task off the list this weekend by mowing grassy areas of your property – keep grass cut to less than 10cm to help reduce your risk of grassfire.
For more information about property preparation visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Do you live in a high bushfire risk area?
Springtime is a good time to act on preparing your property.
Tick one task off the list this weekend by mowing grassy areas of your property – keep grass cut to less than 10cm to help reduce your risk of grassfire.
For more information about property preparation visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Don't risk waiting
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Springtime is the perfect time to get started on preparing your property for fire season. Don’t risk waiting.
Start by clearing gutters, moving flammable items away from your house and cutting back shrubs and over-hanging branches.
For more property preparation tips visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Springtime is the perfect time to get started on preparing your property for fire season. Don’t risk waiting.
Start by clearing gutters, moving flammable items away from your house and cutting back shrubs and over-hanging branches.
For more property preparation tips visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
Remove ignition sources around your property
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If a bush or grassfire occurs, things like shrubs, garden waste and over-hanging branches around your home can be ignition sources. 🌿🌳
The best way to protect your home, is to prepare your property by removing these items from around the home.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare for more property preparation tips.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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If a bush or grassfire occurs, things like shrubs, garden waste and over-hanging branches around your home can be ignition sources. 🌿🌳
The best way to protect your home, is to prepare your property by removing these items from around the home.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare for more property preparation tips.
What's one thing you can do to prepare?
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What’s one thing you can do to get your property ready for fire season?
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare for property preparation tips.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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What’s one thing you can do to get your property ready for fire season?
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare for property preparation tips.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Grassfires
Urban fringe Grassfires
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If you live or work in a suburb close to grassland, parks or paddocks you could be at risk of fire this summer.
Find out more about how to stay safe in an urban setting at
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/urbangrassfires
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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If you live or work in a suburb close to grassland, parks or paddocks you could be at risk of fire this summer.
Find out more about how to stay safe in an urban setting at
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/urbangrassfires
Rural Grassfires
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Prepare your property, protect your property.
Reduce your grassfire risk on days when it’s safe to do so. Slash, mow, graze and spray grass near your home and assets, and create fuel breaks.
Find out more about how to stay safe in a rural setting at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ruralgrassfires
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Reduce your grassfire risk on days when it’s safe to do so. Slash, mow, graze and spray grass near your home and assets, and create fuel breaks.
Find out more about how to stay safe in a rural setting at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ruralgrassfires
For more advice, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
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Burning off
Make sure it's safe
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Are you preparing for a burn-off?
Here is how to make sure it is safe!
✅ Check local council restrictions
✅ Register your burn-off at firepermits.vic.gov.au
✅ Check the weather forecast on the day
✅ Have an adequate supply of water on hand to extinguish your burn
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burning-off
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Are you preparing for a burn-off? Here is how to make sure it is safe!
✅ Check local council restrictions
✅ Register your burn-off at firepermits.vic.gov.au
✅ Check the weather forecast on the day
✅ Have an adequate supply of water on hand to extinguish your burn
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burning-off
It can take minutes for a burn-off to become uncontrolled
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It can take minutes for a burn-off to become uncontrolled.
Every summer CFA responds to a number of escaped private burn-offs caused by re-ignition, unsafe conditions and leaving a burn unattended.
Make your burn-off safe and legal.
- Check weather conditions
- Check fire restrictions
- Never leave it unattended
- Ensure it is properly extinguished with water
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff
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It can take minutes for a burn-off to become uncontrolled. Every summer CFA responds to a number of escaped private burn-offs caused by re-ignition, unsafe conditions and leaving a burn unattended. Make your burn-off safe and legal by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff
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Can I or Can't I?
Fire Danger Period - Can I or Can't I
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With many parts of the state now in the Fire Danger Period it's important to understand the rules when it comes to burning-off.
You can't burn off if your area is in the Fire Danger Period without a permit.
Don't risk it - know what you can and can't do this summer by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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With many parts of the state now in the Fire Danger Period it's important to understand the rules when it comes to burning-off.
You can't burn off if your area is in the Fire Danger Period without a permit.
Don't risk it - know what you can and can't do this summer by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
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Total Fire Ban - Can I or Can't I
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On days of Total Fire Ban, it is important to ensure that no fires are lit in the open air, and all previously lit fires are fully extinguished before the day of Total Fire Ban begins.
For more information on what you can and can’t do on a day of Total Fire Ban, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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On days of Total Fire Ban, it is important to ensure that no fires are lit in the open air, and all previously lit fires are fully extinguished before the day of Total Fire Ban begins.
For more information on what you can and can’t do on a day of Total Fire Ban, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
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Planning and Preparation
Do you have a plan A and plan B?
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Do you have a plan A and a plan B for fire season? If you’re planning to leave, you will need to know what route you will take, and what your alternative is in case of road closures or if your route is blocked.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan for more information
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Do you have a plan A and a plan B for fire season?
If you’re planning to leave, you will need to know what route you will take, and what your alternative is in case of road closures or if your route is blocked.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan for more information
Talk about your plan
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Who might be worried about you during an emergency?
It’s a good idea to share the details of your plan with family, friends and neighbours and let them know how they can get in touch with you in an emergency.
Have a fire plan this summer: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Who might be worried about you during an emergency?
It’s a good idea to share the details of your plan with family, friends and neighbours and let them know how they can get in touch with you in an emergency. Have a fire plan this summer www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan
Talk to family and friends about your plan
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Talk to your family and friends about your fire plan - let them know when you will leave and where you will go. This will ensure they’ll know you are safe if an emergency occurs.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan for more information about creating your plan.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Talk to your family and friends about your fire plan - let them know when you will leave and where you will go. This will ensure they’ll know you are safe if an emergency occurs.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan for more information about creating your plan.
Share your plan
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Make sure you share your fire plan with friends and family.
Talk to your family and friends about your fire plan - let them know when you will leave and where you will go. This will ensure they’ll know you are safe if an emergency occurs
👪👪
For more information about preparing your plan visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Talk to your family and friends about your fire plan - let them know when you will leave and where you will go. This will ensure they’ll know you are safe if an emergency occurs
👪👪 For more information about planning visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfireplan
Is there anyone you need to help?
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All Victorians should be prepared and ready to act during the fire season, but some people may need extra help to prepare their fire plan and to leave early. Is there anyone that you need to help or check up on? 👵
Head to www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly for information on how to help those who may need extra support.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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All Victorians should be prepared and ready to act during the fire season, but some people may need extra help to prepare their fire plan and to leave early. Is there anyone that you need to help or check up on? 👵 Head to www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly for information on how to help those who may need extra support.
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Leave Early
Leave early or you're leaving too late
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Leave early, or you're leaving it too late.
Leaving after a fire has started in your area can put your life and the lives of those you're travelling with at risk.
Check fire danger ratings daily over summer, know your trigger to leave and always leave before a fire starts.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Leave early, or you're leaving it too late. Don't risk your life or the lives of those with you by leaving after a fire has started. Check fire danger ratings daily, know your trigger to leave and always leave before a fire starts.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Leaving early is the safest option
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Leaving early is the safest way to survive a bushfire.
Don't rely on an official warning to leave. Bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Leaving early is the safest way to survive a bushfire.
Don't rely on an official warning to leave. Bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Do you have a plan to leave early?
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Do you have a plan to leave early?
It’s important to check fire warnings and be prepared to leave before it’s too late.
Don't rely on an official warning to leave. Bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes 🏡🔥
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly to find out more.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
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Do you have a plan to leave early? It’s important to check fire warnings and be prepared to leave before it’s too late. Don't rely on an official warning to leave. Bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes 🏡🔥 Head to www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly to find out more.
Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family
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Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family 🚗
Leaving early means leaving the area before a fire starts – not when you can see flames or smell smoke 🔥
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family 🚗 Leaving early means leaving the area before a fire starts – not when you can see flames or smell smoke🔥 www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Leave early, where will you go?
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Do you know where you will go if you decide to leave?
Deciding where to go when you leave early on a fire risk day should be part of your plan 🔥
If you do not have friends or relatives in low-risk areas who you can visit, consider community facilities such as libraries, shopping centres or cinemas 🏟
Head to www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly for more information on what to do on a fire risk day.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Deciding where to go when you leave early on a fire risk day should be part of your plan 🔥
If you do not have friends or relatives in low-risk areas who you can visit, consider community facilities such as libraries, shopping centres or cinemas. For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Fires can start and spread quickly
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On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly.
If the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, leaving early before a fire has started is the safest option.
For more information on Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly. If the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, leaving early before a fire has started is the safest option. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
Never wait for an official warning
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Never wait for an official warning to leave, as you may not get one.
Fires can start early and threaten homes and lives within minutes.
Make sure you have a plan.
For more info visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Never wait for an official warning to leave, as you may not get one. Fires can start early and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Make sure you have a plan. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
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Don't expect a truck, leave early
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We can’t get a truck to every house in a bushfire, so we need your help to ensure your safety.
Be prepared, monitor conditions and leave early.
Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.
Leaving early is the safest option.
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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We can’t get a truck to every house in a bushfire, so we need your help to ensure your safety. Be prepared, monitor conditions and leave early. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. Leaving early is the safest option. For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly.
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Stay Informed
Never rely on one source of information
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During fire season, always monitor your local conditions and follow official warnings and advice using the VicEmergency app, the VicEmergency hotline (1800 226 226) and your local ABC Emergency broadcaster.
Never rely on one source of information.
Visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for the latest information and warnings 💻
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During fire season, always monitor your local conditions and follow official warnings and advice using the VicEmergency app, the VicEmergency hotline (1800 226 226) and your local ABC Emergency broadcaster. Never rely on one source of information.
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Animals/Pets
Include your pets/animals in your plan
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Make sure your animals are included in your family’s plan!
What will you do with your pets on fire risk days? 🐶🐶 🐄🐄
Make sure pets and livestock are included in your family’s fire plan. Have food, water, bedding and safe transportation ready to go to minimise stress on yourself and your animals in an emergency. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pets for more info.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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What will you do with your pets on fire risk days? 🐶🐶 🐄🐄
Make sure pets and livestock are included in your family’s fire plan. Have food, water, bedding and safe transportation ready to go to minimise stress on yourself and your animals in an emergency. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pets for more info
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Emergency Kits
Don't get caught out deciding
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Don’t get caught out last minute when deciding what to take in an emergency this summer.
Prepare your emergency kit of essentials now and talk to your household about what you will all do to stay safe from fire this summer.
Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes 🎒💊👕
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/emergencykit
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Don’t get caught out last minute when deciding what to take in an emergency this summer. Prepare your emergency kit of essentials now and talk to your household about what you will all do to stay safe from fire this summer. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/emergencykit
Do you have an Emergency Kit ready?
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Do you have an emergency kit ready?
What would you take with you in the event of a fire risk?
From clothes, woolen blankets, medicines, a first aid kit, mobile phone and charger, water and more - find out what you need to include by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/emergencykit
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
Pack your Emergency Kit ready to go
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What will you take with you if you leave on a fire risk day? It’s important to have the essentials packed and ready to go, in case you need to leave early 👜
Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes 🎒💊👕
Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/emergencykit
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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What will you take with you if you leave on a fire risk day? It’s important to have the essentials packed and ready to go, in case you need to leave early 👜 Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/emergencykit
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Fire Danger Ratings
Check Fire Danger Ratings every day
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Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings every day.
FDRs predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action.
Stay informed about Fire Danger Ratings by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings every day. FDRs predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action. Stay informed about Fire Danger Ratings by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
On hot, dry, windy days fires can start and spread quickly
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On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly.
If the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, leaving early before a fire has started is the safest option
For more information about Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedanger
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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On hot, dry, windy days, fires can start and spread quickly.
If the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, leaving early before a fire has started is the safest option
For more information about Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedanger
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Travelling
Surfing, camping or hiking?
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Surfing, camping or hiking?
However you are planning to enjoy Victoria over summer, make sure your plans include being bushfire ready and safe when you travel. Follow these tips to stay informed.
For more information on travelling throughout summer visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Surfing, camping or hiking?
However you are planning to enjoy Victoria over summer, make sure your plans include being bushfire ready and safe when you travel. Follow these tips to stay informed. For more information on travelling throughout summer visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel
Do you have a fire plan?
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Do you have a fire plan for this fire season?
Travel tip – Have a fire plan ready before you leave!
Check Fire Danger Ratings for your journey and destination and make sure you've packed an emergency kit for your car! Be prepared to change plans on Extreme or Catastrophic days.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel for important information on keeping safe while travelling.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Travel tip – Have a fire plan ready before you leave! Check Fire Danger Ratings for your journey and destination and make sure you've packed a emergency kit for your car! Be prepared to change plans on Extreme or Catastrophic days. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel
Stay up to date with Fire Danger Ratings
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If you're travelling this summer, never travel into bush or grassland areas where an Extreme or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been forecast and always check Fire Danger Ratings before you head off.
It’s important to stay up to date with Fire Danger Ratings every day.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings for more information
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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If you're travelling this summer, never travel into bush or grassland areas where an Extreme or Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been forecast and always check Fire Danger Ratings before you head off. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel
Have a fire plan, even for last minute trips
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Even last-minute travel plans should include a fire plan!
Check Fire Danger Ratings for your journey and destination and make sure you've packed a fire ready kit for your car! Be prepared to change plans on Extreme or Catastrophic days.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel for important information on keeping safe while travelling.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Even last-minute travel plans should include a fire plan! Check Fire Danger Ratings for your journey and destination and make sure you've packed a fire ready kit for your car! Be prepared to change plans on Extreme or Catastrophic days. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel for important information on keeping safe while travelling.
Check Fire Danger Ratings everyday
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Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings every day over summer.
Fire Danger Ratings predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action.
Find out more about Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings every day over summer. Fire Danger Ratings predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel
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Campfires
Make sure your campfire doesn't become a bushfire!
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It's a great time to go camping, but make sure your campfire doesn’t become a bushfire!
If your campfire isn't set-up or extinguished properly, you run the risk of it quickly becoming a bushfire. Enjoy some of Victoria's great outdoors safely this fire season:
✅ Keep a clear area of 3 metres around the fire
✅ Make sure it is supervised by an adult
✅ Have adequate water nearby and extinguish it with water before you leave
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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If your campfire isn't set-up or extinguished properly, you run the risk of it quickly becoming a bushfire.
✅ Keep a clear area of 3 metres around the fire
✅ Make sure it is supervised by an adult
✅ Have adequate water nearby and extinguish it with water before you leave
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Campfires can easily turn into bushfires
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Campfires can easily turn into bushfires.
If you’re planning to enjoy some Victoria’s great outdoors this summer, make sure your campfire is properly extinguished before leaving any site.
💧 Always use water, not dirt, to extinguish a campfire.
👍 Remember, if it is cool to touch, it is safe to leave.
📍 Always check restrictions before lighting a fire outdoors this summer.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/campfires
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Campfires can easily turn into bushfires.
💧 Always use water, not dirt, to extinguish a campfire.
👍 If it is cool to touch it is safe to leave.
📍Always check fire restrictions before lighting a campfire this summer.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/campfires
Don't be a complacent camper!
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Don’t be a complacent camper! 🏕 🚘
If you plan to camp in Victoria's great outdoors this weekend you need to know the rules around campfires with fire restrictions are in force.
❗️ During the fire danger period, campfires are not allowed unless you follow certain rules.
🚫 During a Total Fire Ban they are strictly prohibited.
For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Don’t be a complacent camper! 🏕 🚘
If you plan to camp in Victoria's great outdoors this weekend you need to know the rules around campfires with fire restrictions are in force. For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Campfires are banned on TFB's!
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Did you know lighting a campfire is banned on a Total Fire Ban Day.
Make sure you know what you can and can’t do during Fire Restrictions by visiting the CFA Can I or Can’t I guide.
Check the CFA website for areas affected by fire restrictions and check out the Can I, Can't I guide: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Did you know lighting a campfire is banned on a Total Fire Ban Day. Make sure you know what you can and can’t do during Fire Restrictions by visiting the CFA Can I or Can’t I guide.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
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BBQ Safety
Check it's safe to light your BBQ
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Have you checked if it is safe to light your BBQ today?
During the Fire Danger Period you have to follow certain rules before lighting a BBQ.
Make sure you know what you Can and Can't Do during the Fire Danger Period visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Have you checked if it is safe to light your BBQ today?
During the Fire Danger Period you have to follow certain rules before lighting a BBQ.
Make sure you know what you Can and Can't Do during the Fire Danger Period visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
BBQ's - know what you can and can't do during FDP
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BBQ's are a great way to celebrate when the weather warms up! 🥓🌭🍗
Did you know throughout fire season there are things you can and can't do when it comes to fire?
Make sure before you fire it up, you've checked to see if there are any fire restrictions in place and always make sure it is safe to use.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information about using a BBQ during the Fire Danger Period.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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BBQ's are a great way to celebrate when the weather warms up! Did you know throughout fire season there are things you can and can't do when it comes to fire?
For more information about using BBQ's during the Fire Danger Period visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Firing up the BBQ? Follow these steps
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If your HOLIDAY/EVENT celebrations include firing up the BBQ, make sure you follow these steps and visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can to find out if it is safe for you to use your BBQ this fire season.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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If your HOLIDAY/EVENT celebrations include firing up the BBQ, make sure you follow these steps and visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can to find out if it is safe for you to use your BBQ this fire season.
Can you fire up the barbie today?
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Can you fire up the barbie today?
Follow these steps before you do and visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information on using a barbeque during the Fire Danger Period
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Can you fire up the barbie today? Follow these steps before you do and visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information on using a barbeque during the Fire Danger Period
Give your BBQ a good clean before you fire it up
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If your BBQ still hasn’t recovered from being fired up for the last celebration – make sure you give it a good clean before firing it up and always check if it is safe to do so first in our Can I, Can’t I guide.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information on using a barbeque during the Fire Danger Period.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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If your BBQ still hasn’t recovered from being fired up for the last celebration – make sure you give it a good clean before firing it up and always check if it is safe to do so first in our Can I, Can’t I guide. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information on using a barbeque during the Fire Danger Period.
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BBQs on a TFB
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Did you know you can use a Gas or Electric BBQ on a Total Fire Ban day? Here are the rules for using your BBQ safely on a TFB.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information on using a barbeque during the Fire Danger Period.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Did you know you can use a Gas or Electric BBQ on a Total Fire Ban day? Here are the rules for using your BBQ safely on a TFB. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can for more information on using a barbeque during the Fire Danger Period.
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Driving in dry grass
Driving in dry grass could start a fire
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Driving in dry grass could leave fire in your tracks.
Hot exhausts and vehicle components pose significant risks in dry vegetation, especially on high-fire risk days.
If you see dry grass, don’t park in it or drive through it.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/vehicles for more information.
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Driving in dry grass could leave fire in your tracks.
Hot exhausts and vehicle components pose significant risks in dry vegetation, especially on high-fire risk days.
If you see dry grass, don’t park in it or drive through it. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/vehicles
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Haystacks & Harvesters
Haystack fires
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Every farmer knows how important it is to take care of your hay and crops over fire season.
Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fires in Victoria, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack.
Visit the CFA website for more information on preventing haystack fires www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Every farmer knows how important it is to take care of your hay and crops over fire season. Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fires in Victoria, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Check the temperature of haystacks daily
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Checking the temperature of your haystacks daily is an important part of keeping your farm safe during summer.
Here’s a helpful temperature guide that shows when your stacks might be in danger of catching fire.
Visit the CFA website for more information on preventing haystack fires www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Checking the temperature of your haystacks daily is an important part of keeping your farm safe during summer. Here’s a helpful temperature guide that shows when your stacks might be in danger of catching fire. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fires
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Whether you’re a seasoned hay grower or getting into it more recently, it’s really important to take care of your hay and crops this fire season.
Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fire in Victoria, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack.
Visit the CFA website for more information on preventing haystack fires www.cfa.vic.gov.au/hayandharvesting
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Whether you’re a seasoned hay grower or getting into it more recently, it’s really important to take care of your hay and crops this fire season.
Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fire in Victoria, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/hayandharvesting
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Harvester and crop fires
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We know farmers want to protect their communities as well as their own equipment and harvest, so we urge them to consider these tips before undertaking work this weekend:
- Postponing paddock work during the highest fire-risk periods
- Run regular maintenance checks on farm machinery
- Monitor weather conditions throughout the day and stop operations if it changes.
You are required by law to have a nine-litre water-pressured extinguisher on hand.
Visit the CFA website for more information on preventing harvester fires www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Fire safety for farmers:
During fire season farmers may need to postpone paddock work during the highest fire risk periods. Make sure equipment and machinery is checked regularly.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Prevent harvester fires
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Did you know that the most common cause of harvester fires is material collecting on hot engine components?
Tips on preventing harvester fires:
- Postponing paddock work during the highest fire-risk periods
- Run regular maintenance checks on farm machinery
- Monitor weather conditions throughout the day and stop operations if it changes.
You are required by law to have a nine-litre water-pressured extinguisher on hand.
Visit the CFA website for more information on preventing harvester fires www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Fire safety for farmers:
Did you know that the most common cause of harvester fires is material collecting on hot engine components?
Visit the CFA website for more information on preventing harvester fires www.cfa.vic.gov.au/farming
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Welding & Grinding
Don't risk it
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Taking on tasks around the home like welding, grinding, or other jobs that involve heat or flame are prohibited unless you follow certain rules during the Fire Danger Period.
Don't risk it during the fire season.
Know what jobs you can and can't do around the home this summer.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
Sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area.
Please note: For emergency warnings always go straight to VicEmergency.
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Taking on tasks around the home like welding, grinding, or other jobs that involve heat or flame are prohibited unless you follow certain rules during the Fire Danger Period. Don't risk it during the fire season. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can
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