Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think. Make a bush fire survival plan so you know what you will do if there’s a fire near you.

The Bush Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the possible consequences of a fire, if one was to start. Use them as your trigger for action.

During a bush fire, Alert Levels are used to give you an indication of the level of threat from a fire. Remember – don't wait for a warning. Some fires start and spread so quickly there may not be any time for a warning.

House fires can happen at any time of the year. Just like bush or grass fires, the key to surviving a fire that starts inside your home is being prepared.