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One of the best ways the brigade can help the community face the threat of bush fires is through preventative measures such as public education sessions on fire safety which are collectively known as the Prepare, Act and Survive Campaign. You don’t have to live in the bush to be threatened by bushfire, just close enough to be affected by burning material, embers and smoke. For Queensland residents, that can be just about anywhere.
In 2009 Queensland experienced one of its worst bushfire seasons on record and at one point firefighters attended 4491 vegetation fires across the state over a 36-day period. In many cases homes and lives were at risk and residents were faced with the decision to stay with their property or leave the area early.
This booklet below is full of information that will help you to prepare your home and your family for bushfire season. It will assist you in making the decision to stay or to leave and will outline the steps you need to take as a result of your decision.
The QLD Fire and Rescue Service holds awareness sessions across communities potentially effected by wild fire to cover the Prepare, Act Survive message.
These sessions are normally held in local areas around the community that may be in areas of risk to wild fire etc. They often involve a team effort from local Urban and Rural team members.
Recently John Bowles, Ripley Valley RFB Volunteer Community Educator ran through some PAS principles at a session at Springfield Lakes.
These sessions give local residents the opportunity to understand some of the key principles in preparing for fire, acting in ways to maintain safety and ultimately, surviving fire incidents.
