Stage 1: Understanding
Bushfire Basics
The top reason buildings burn down is because of embers
That vehicles do not provide safety in a bushfire, and that there are a high number of deaths due to people being caught in cars
That radiant heat is the biggest threat to life
What a Bushfire Safer Place is
What a Bushfire Last Resort Refuge is and when to use one.
Where to get the latest information about on-going bushfires
What the different Fire Danger Ratings mean, and what the recommended actions are for each
Which Fire Ban District I am in, or travel through regularly
What I can and can’t do during fire danger season and on Total Fire Ban days
What to do if I have to shelter from fire in a building
What to expect when if I experience a bushfire
What I can do to prepare my land and livestock for a bushfire
How to prepare a property before the fire season, and when a fire happens
Why we need to be skilled in decision making under stress
Why some people need our support before, during, and after a bushfire
How to prepare and practise a bushfire survival plan for home
Legislation, codes of practice, and guidelines
Stage 2: Mitigating
Insurance
