Bush Fire Safety Checklist

What to do when fire approaches?

• Listen to the radio for news of the fire's progress, rather than calling emergency services for information.
• Organise and pre-pack.
• Dress in protective clothing, drink water frequently.
• Wet-down roof, house and garden, especially on the side of the approaching fire. Turn on sprinkler system, if you have one.
• Stop downpipes and fill gutters with water.
• Fill baths, sinks and buckets with water for extinguishing small fires and for drinking water.
• Bring in hoses so they don't get burnt.
• As the fire approaches, go inside and remain inside until the fire has passed.
• Place wet towels and blankets against gaps under doors and windows.
• Close heavy curtains, and shutters, if you have them.
• After the fire has passed and for several hours after the fire front has passed, patrol your property and put out spot fires started by flying embers.
• Check roof cavity frequently for spot fires.