Hotspots is a community engagement program that provides private landholders and land managers with the skills and knowledge to actively participate in fire management for the protection of life and property, while at the same time ensuring biodiversity is protected Read more…

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 Read more…

Welcome to the NSW Rural Fire Service Bush Fire Household Assessment Tool. This tool is designed to help you make an informed decision when making your bush fire survival plan. No matter what your plan, it’s important you prepare your Read more…

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the lead combat agency for bush fires in NSW. For over 100 years we have been a significant part of the history and landscape of NSW. Working closely with other agencies we Read more…

Living with the bush is part of living in New South Wales – but so is living with the risk of fire. You don’t have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is Read more…

Leaving early is always your safest option. Preparation isn’t just about cleaning up around the house and having a bush fire survival plan. It’s also about making sure you consider your physical, mental and emotional preparedness. To help your family Read more…

Hazard reduction is just one way of preparing for bush fires – it doesn’t remove the threat of fire, and it doesn’t remove the need for you and your family to be prepared. There are different types of hazard reduction Read more…

A well prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. A well Read more…

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A mobile application on iOS that provides emergency warnings on bush fires and floods in NSW, and provides advice on what to do to stay safe. Read more…