General Bushfire Maintenance

• Clear all gutters of leaves and debris on a regular basis.
• Clear all ground fuels (long dry grass/dead leaves/timber etc).
• Ensure roofing material is secure to prevent fire entry.
• Installation of metal screens and shutters is good fire protection.
• Screen any loose vents or openings with wire mesh.
• Regularly check fire fighting pumps, if applicable.
• Have both a short and long ladder available for extinguishing fires.
• Have a battery operated radio and torch in case of electrical failure.

Preparation for a Bush Fire

• Create fire breaks (eg. cut lawn short).
• Invest in some heavy duty hoses, if possible.
• Ensure hoses are long enough to reach all side of the property.
• Locate sprinklers in strategic posistions around the home.
• Have reserve water supplies from swimming pool, tank, dam.
• Remove all flammable items.
• Vent all LPG gas tanks away from the house.

Immediately before the Bush Fire Hits

• Wear full length clothing of natural materials.
• Wear strong shoes, have a face mask and eye protection available.
• Hose down exterior of the home and surrounding buildings.
• Block downpipes and fill gutters with water.
• Fill baths, basins and buckets with water.
• Close doors and cover gaps with wet towels.
  

Should you require any additional information, please contact your local Fire Brigade or Bush Fire Brigade.

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