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- Water Additives Use of Water Additives in Controlling Bushfire - Information Guide “Water Additives” is the term given to different supplements that can be combined with water when fighting fires. This additive and water solution is then either applied to a bushfire to slow the spread and intensity of the fire or applied to vegetation or…
- Fire Would you survive a fire in your home? A house fire can move fast and fill a house with toxic smoke, so having working smoke alarms and a well-practised fire escape plan will save lives. Make a fire escape plan…
- Bushfire Ed The Queensland Bushfire Ed program is designed for teachers working with students in years 5 and 6 in Queensland schools.The program aims to assist students develop an understanding of the dangers of bushfires, their causes and effects, and to promote student awareness of bushfire safety.Years 5 and 6 Teacher Resources (PDF…
- Current warnings and incidents To report all fires, call Triple Zero (000)Note: The information displayed on the Incidents map is extracted from the Queensland Fire Department’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) database. It is not "real time" information but is provided as a general indication of current activity. The symbols represent…
- Outdoor fire safety Every year we respond to fires that threaten people, property and the environment. Some of these fires escape from smaller fires that are part of permitted activities and some are caused by irresponsible behaviour.If people are careful with fire, the loss and damage can be greatly reduced.The information will help…
- Frequently asked questions about smoke alarms In January 2017. the Queensland Government introduced legislation that legislation requires all homes to have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom, in hallways and on every level. Smoke alarms must be hard-wired or powered by a non-removable 10 year battery. This will…
- Fire Ed Year 1 The Fire Ed program is designed for teachers working with students in Year 1 in Queensland schools.The aim of the program is to assist students to develop an understanding of the dangers of fire and the appropriate response should they be in a situation where fire is involved.The Fire Ed program engages students in…