Decide to Stay

DECIDED TO STAY? – BE PREPARED

Defending your home from a bush fire can be challenging and you will need the right equipment. Check off all the equipment you will need in a bush fire emergency.

Remember, while firefighters and emergency services will do everything they can to help you, there’s no guarantee that there will be a fire truck available when you need it. If you decide to stay with your property, it’s your responsibility to be prepared. Even if you decide that you will go, you might want to do this preparation to give yourselves and you property the best chance of survival and in case your early departure is blocked.

Print off these checklists and work your way through them if you are going to stay and defend. (highlight text, right click and select print)

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT YOU WILL NEED:

· A hose, or hoses, that can reach all around the house  

· Water supply of at least 10,000L e.g. water tank, dam, pool 

· Petrol/diesel water pump and fuel in a safe, accessible place

·  Ladders to access inside the roof 

· Buckets and mops 

· Shovels and metal rakes

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING YOU WILL NEED:

· Wide-brimmed hat 

· Eye protection goggles 

· Moistened facemask or cloth 

· Loose, long sleeved cotton shirt 

· Gloves 

· Long cotton pants/jeans 

· Sturdy leather shoes or boots 

Put all the clothing you might need in a special bag or container so you will have them to hand when needed.

We will make sure that we have all the equipment we need by the end of this week.

For more information about preparing yourself and your family, click the link below.

To contact your local brigade:

Email:  secretary@lakesland.rfsa.org.au