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01 May 2018... This video will show you what to do in the event of a fire in your high-rise apartment. Remember to call Triple 000 and ask for fire if you smell smoke. Smoke alarms will alert you to a fire but they don't alert the fire brigade. If there is a fire, always call Triple 000 and ask for fire.

12 Sep 2023... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. Fire danger periods, Fire Danger Ratings, Warnings and Total Fire Bans - what do they mean?

24 Jan 2023... Having a fire plan and preparing your property now could save your life. The resource provides information about Fire Danger Rating, how to plan for bushfires and grassfires, what does Leave Early means and Total Fire Ban days.

This audio file explains what a total fire ban means for the community and what they cannot do on day of total fire ban.

11 Oct 2023... In this video, you will learn how to plan and prepare for bushfires, and what to do if there is a bushfire in your area.

01 Aug 2019... This home fire safety video was developed alongside a local Thai community group in Springvale and the Springvale brigade and station staff. The video focuses on kitchen fire safety which, as data highlights is where most house fires start. It shows in a humorous way, how people can easily get distracted from cooking with disastrous consequences.

12 Sep 2023... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. You can travel in the fire danger period but make sure you check weather conditions and fire risks first.

04 Aug 2021... Read FRV's Home Fire Safety Booklet for safety tips for people of all ages.

24 Jan 2023... If you live, work or plan to travel through Victoria, you may be at risk of fire. Not all fires are equal. How you should respond depends on where your property is and the environment around it. This is a general guide to help you identify your risk of fire based on your location. If you are not sure about fire risk for your property, you can speak to your local fire brigade.

Find fire safety information in various community languages including Auslan. Information are in different file formats such as videos, audio files.  It includes publications such as Fire Danger Ratings , 'Can I or Can't I' (fire activities allowed during fire danger periods and total fire ban days), smoke alarms, home fire safety, grassfires and other resources to help you plan and prepare. These resources are developed by Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. 

24 Jan 2023... Find out how you can plan and prepare for the fire season. Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world and bushfires and grassfires are a part of life. Bushfires and grassfires start quickly, often without warning and they can threaten lives and properties within minutes. All Victorians need to know how to plan for and respond to fire.

01 Feb 2021... These protective kits are for people returning to properties affected by fire. They are available from your local government relief and recovery centre, along with additional masks, disposable coveralls and sturdy gloves.

14 Sep 2023... This video is produced by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  Fire Danger Ratings are your trigger to act. They tell you how dangerous a fire could be if one started. Check Fire Danger Ratings daily.

04 Oct 2023... In this video, you will learn about bushfires, fire danger ratings, total fire bans, and how to stay safe and informed during emergencies.

12 Sep 2023... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. The use of a barbeque or lighting a fire for cooking outdoors during the Fire Danger Period and days of the Total Fire Ban.

12 Sep 2023... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. On days when fires will spread quickly and be difficult to control, CFA restricts what you can and can’t do when burning off.

12 Sep 2023... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. Advice on lighting a campfire during the Fire Danger Period and days of the Total Fire Ban.

26 Aug 2025... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. They explain fire restrictions for Total Fire Ban days and during the Fire Danger Period.

17 May 2021... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. They have information on practising your home escape plan.

05 Dec 2023... During times of high fire risk, CFA declares Fire Danger Periods (FDP) in Victoria and may declare these at different times in various parts of the state depending on local risk at the municipal level. On days when fires are predicted to spread quickly and be difficult to control, CFA issues a Total Fire Ban (TFB).  These video animations guide what you can and cannot do during these times. These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria.

12 Feb 2024... These videos are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria with information about urban grassfires for heavily populated suburbs that face undeveloped/open grasslands. 

06 Apr 2017... This information will assist you with cleaning up, property security, gas, electricity, telephone, insurance issues and finding alternative housing after a fire.

01 Sep 2022... From 1 September 2022, Australia has a simplified, action-oriented fire danger rating system. The fire danger rating tells you how dangerous a fire would be if one started. It helps you to know when conditions are dangerous enough to put your bushfire survival plan into action.

12 Sep 2023... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. On days when fires will spread quickly and be difficult to control, CFA restricts what hot works you can and can’t do.

01 Dec 2022... This fact sheet explains how to stay safe in a bushfire and protect yourself from bushfire smoke. It gives tips for before, during and after a fire—like using the AirRater app, staying indoors, using air cleaners, and seeking medical help if you feel unwell after breathing in smoke.

01 Jan 2019... This video explains the fire triangle, the three things fire needs to burn- heat, oxygen and fuel.

29 Aug 2022... These resources are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria. Understand how the Fire Danger Rating Scale can alert you to danger so you can take action. Includes a map of the Fire Danger Ratings districts with a list of municipalities in each district.

01 Oct 2019... These Easy Read booklets can help you stay informed on fire risk days, They explain why you should leave early, what information to gather ahead of fire season for you and your family, what to expect during a bushfire, and guidance on how to stay informed on fires across your area. This resource is for people in the state of Victoria.

01 Nov 2020... Audio files to download with information about Home Fire Safety. Most fatal fires occur in the home, but the real tragedy is that many of these could be avoided. This brochures provides a checklist on preventative measures you can undertake to minimise the chance of a fire in your house.

11 Jul 2023... This video is produced by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  Victoria is one of the most bushfire-prone parts of the world. Every summer, bushfires threaten properties and lives, but it's not the flames that kill most bushfire victims. It’s the radiant heat.

This fact sheet lists the 6 steps you need to do in case of a fire.

17 May 2007... Fire-safe behaviour is reliant on the awareness of risk and knowing what to do to reduce that risk. Adequate supervision and positive role modelling for young children is very important. Parents and carers can help reduce this risk by controlling or removing possible re-hazards around the home.

17 May 2017... Advice on how to be prepared for a fire

01 Jan 2019... This video explains what activities can be undertaken during a fire danger period or on Total Fire Ban days e.g. having a barbeque.

01 Feb 2021... This information is being provided to residents and property owners impacted by bushfires. It aims to help address concerns raised about asbestos fibres and should be read with other information about asbestos.

31 May 2023... This book is made by Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about fire danger ratings. Fire danger ratings tell you how bad it would be if a fire started. They change every day and are different in every area or district.

Information on what activities can be undertaken during fire danger periods or on Total Fire Ban days.

01 Jun 2018... This resource was developed for South Australia only. Use this checklist to tick off the items as you put your emergency kit together. Having an emergency kit ready to go can help you save precious time if you have to leave in a hurry.

02 Jun 2016... Smoke from fires can reduce air quality in rural and urban areas and exposure to smoke can affect you and your family's health. Find out more about how smoke can affect your health and the actions you can take to avoid or reduce potential health effects.

01 Dec 2023... This book is made by Fire Rescue Victoria and the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about how to prevent fires in your home what to do if there is a fire in your home

01 May 2024... These videos are developed by the Country Fire Authority for the state of Victoria with information about testing and replacing smoke alarms. 1 - Smoke alarms will alert your family of a fire.  2 - Test smoke alarms by pushing the button to hear a beep  3 - Clean your smoke alarms  4 - Always have a battery in your smoke alarm and change it each year  5 - Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years

01 Jan 2019... This video highlights what the Country Fire Authority (CFA) do, their volunteer culture, history and work with the community to help protect lives and property of over 3.3 million Victorians.

01 Jan 2019... This video provides information on the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms.

02 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about how to get your home ready for bushfires. Use this book to be ready and keep yourself safe.

01 Oct 2019... This video explains how to prepare a fire escape plan for your home.

05 Oct 2018... It is law for every home to have a working smoke alarm. Your landlord is responsible for installing and replacing smoke alarms and batteries.

01 Jan 2019... This video explains some risks, how to reduce them and what you need to do if a grassfire or bushfire starts.

02 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about how to get your pets ready for a bushfire. Use this book to be ready and keep your pets safe.

01 Jan 2019... This video explains how kitchen fire can happen and how to prevent them.

22 Dec 2020... Video with tips to help prepare for the fire season and protect your family and your home.

01 Oct 2019... This video provides information for students to know how to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

01 Nov 2023... The Personal Hardship Assistance Program helps people experiencing financial hardship in emergencies. The program includes Emergency Relief Payments and Re-establishment Assistance. You may be eligible for an emergency payment if you have been affected by a house fire or a natural disaster.

01 Oct 2018... This video gives an overview of key preparation activities you can undertake before the bushfire season e.g. cleaning your gutters, cutting your grass.

01 Mar 2010... Victoria's fire authorities, the MFB and CFA, together with the state's gas safety watchdog, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), and the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred Hospital, are urging the community to be careful when using gas BBQs.

31 May 2023... This book is made by Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about how to leave early if you are in a bushfire risk area. Use this book to be ready and keep yourself safe.

11 Jul 2023... This video is produced by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  During a bushfire, embers will reach your home long before the flames do. Ember attacks are the most common way that houses catch fire. 

17 Feb 2021... If you are in Queensland, use this fact sheet to know what to do to get ready for a bush fire and to stay safe.

30 Nov 2016... This factsheet lists some risks and how to reduce them as well as what you need to do if a grassfire starts.

01 Sep 2020... This fact sheet explains that triple zero should only be called when you need police, fire or ambulance and what information you'll need to provide to the operator.

29 Jul 2024... This resource was developed for South Australia only. Use this to plan and prepare for emergencies. It is a home emergency plan to help you prepare for storms with damaging winds and hail, floods or flash flooding, coastal or tidal surge, heatwave, and power, gas or mains water outages.

01 Aug 2017... Emergencies can be medical or family violence emergencies, natural disasters (such as floods, bushfires or heatwaves), communicable diseases (such as pandemic influenza) or a chemical, biological and radioactive emergency. Learn about different types of emergencies and the support services that exist to help you if you are in an emergency situation in Victoria. In an emergency, call triple zero (000).

01 Oct 2020... When power outages occur, usually as a result of severe weather events, people sometimes use alternative sources of fuel or electricity generation for cooking, lighting, heating, or power. Portable generators can allow some normal activities to continue, however, it is important to use them with extreme caution. Carbon monoxide is invisible, and you cannot smell it. If it builds up in a home, garage or caravan, it can cause sudden illness, loss of consciousness and death. Protect yourself and your family from injury or death by following these safety tips.

01 Sep 2022... Information on how to contact an ambulance in an emergency in Queensland.

01 Feb 2021... Bushfire smoke can reduce air quality in rural and urban areas and may affect people's health. This fact sheet provides information on bushfire smoke, how it can affect you and your family's health, and actions that you can take to avoid or reduce potential health effects.

22 Dec 2020... Video with tips to help prevent a fire in your home.

01 Aug 2020... Find out how to get help in an emergency from Police, Fire Rescue and Ambulance Services in Victoria by calling triple zero (000).

01 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about what to do if you are in a car and there is a bushfire near. It is best not to drive in a bushfire.

31 Jan 2024... This book is made by Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about bushfire risk areas, which means somewhere a bushfire is more likely to happen. Use this book to be ready and to stay safe.

17 May 2007... Understanding burn and scald injuries.

01 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about bushfire emergency kits. Emergency kit means the things you need if you leave home. You might need to leave because of a bushfire. You should be ready to leave. Use this book to be ready and to stay safe.

01 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about what happens in a bushfire. You should make a bushfire plan before there is a bushfire. A bushfire plan says how you will get ready for a bushfire.

01 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about what to do if you are in a house and there is a bushfire near. It is best to leave your house early before a bushfire even starts. If you did not leave early you can do things to stay safe in your home.

01 Feb 2024... This book is made by the Country Fire Authority for people in Victoria.  This book is about how to check bushfire information for your area. You should check bushfire information every day in the hotter parts of the year. The information can help keep you safe.

01 Aug 2024... This Easy Read book is from Ambulance Victoria. It helps people who are in Victoria and have a health emergency.  This book is about how to stay safe in hot weather.

01 Jun 2024... A Diabetes Emergency Plan helps you to self-manage your diabetes before, during and after an emergency. Planning ahead reduces the risk of diabetes-related infections and life-threatening situations. This plan also lists important things to put in a Diabetes Emergency Kit to help you survive.