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Bush Fire Survival Plan

The NSW Department of Education Inquiry 2: Bush Fire Survival Plan

Students imagine they are planning a holiday or visit to a bush fire-prone area during the January schools holidays. They develop a bush fire survival plan for their family.


What is a Bush Fire Survival Plan?

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Getting ready for a bush fire is easier than you think. By taking 20 minutes with your family to discuss what you’ll do during a fire, you could save their lives, as well as your home.

Get the Guide at www.MyFirePlan.com.au


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Travelling in a bush fire area

Information about travelling in bush fire area can be found here.


Channel 7 Sunrise December 2015 feature on how to create a Bush Fire Survival Plan

The NSW RFS Youtube Channel has a range of short videos to assist schools in understanding the impact and value of creating a Bush Fire Survival Plan.

Planning to Make a Plan is not a Plan - Candice

In October 2012, Candice Wilkinson was at home with her young family when a fire started nearby. Minutes later, the fire had surrounded their home blocking their escape. They ended up sheltering in a dam on their property and while Candice says she had thought about what to do during a fire, she now realises she needed more than that. Thank you to Candice for sharing her story to help others Prepare.

Resident works to protect his home from the Coomba Road bush fire (Great Lakes)

The afternoon of Wednesday 5 December 2012 started out like any other for this resident of Ulamambri Place, Coomba Park - that is until he smelt smoke.This 9 minute video walks you through how he worked to protect his home and property. Have you made your Bush Fire Survival Plan? If not download one now from http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content... and Prepare. Act. Survive this bush fire season.