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- Stop Bushfire Arson Bushfire arson is a crime, and a major threat to our community.The devastation which can occur affects whole communities, and recovery is never quick or easy. Records show that up to 50% of all bushfires across Australia are deliberately lit, or start under suspicious circumstances. This comes at a cost of $1.6 billion to…
- Neighbourhood Safer Places Increasing the safety of you and your family in the event of a bushfire requires a range of options. We recommend that all people living in a bushfire prone area have a personal Bushfire Survival Plan. Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan will help you to identify your options about leaving early or staying to defend…
- Know your risks Is your property at risk?All Queenslanders need to be prepared for bushfire. You don’t have to live in the bush to be threatened by bushfires, just close enough to be affected by burning material, embers, and smoke.If you answer yes to any of the questions below you are…
- Monitor Fire Danger Ratings Fire Danger Ratings let you know how dangerous a fire would be if one broke out in your area today. Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire. The Australian Fire Danger Rating system (AFDRS) is nationally consistent, so wherever you…
- Watch for the warnings WarningsAll Queenslanders should be familiar with the official warning system for fire and hazardous material incidents. When there’s a fire or hazardous material incident in your area, it’s up to you to take notice, stay informed, make decisions and act…
- 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…