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- Bushfire resilient communities Information for Land Use Planning PractitionersWith many parts of Queensland experiencing more frequent and severe fire weather, the potential impact of bushfires is of growing concern. The potential risk of bushfires varies according to a number of factors including the potential intensity of bushfires,…
- Fire bans and restrictions In Queensland, the use of fire can be restricted by imposing either a Local Fire Ban or a State of Fire Emergency. When predicted conditions and weather forecasts indicate that fires may be difficult to control and pose danger to communities, the Commissioner of the Queensland Fire Department or…
- Bushfire planning Building in bushfire prone areas…
- Permit to Burn map The Permit to Burn map displays QFD issued permits that have been activated in the last 30 days. An activated permit is one where Firecom has been notified. A fire may or may not have occurred close to this location. Each…
- Program Grasstree (Healthy country - Healthy interface) and Operation Sesbania ‘Program Grasstree’ is our progressive three-year mitigation program supporting sustainable vegetation management and hazard mitigation outcomes. Program Grasstree incorporates technologies and electronics, cultural land management practices, Queensland bioregion and…
- Prepare for bushfires A well prepared home is easier to defend and reduces the risk to surrounding properties. Use the following as a guide to start preparing before the higher risk bushfire period.…
- Lithium-ion battery safety: take charge What are lithium-ion batteries?Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday rechargeable devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, vapes, power tools, e-scooters, e-bikes and electric vehicles. However, if not used, stored or disposed of correctly, these batteries can pose a serious fire risk. To keep…