24 October 2012

High Risk Roads: A Cudgegong District approach

We interviewed Jayne Leary (District Services Officer, Cudgegong District) about a recent workshop tailored to a community living on a high risk road. Subscribe to Engagement Matters before the October edition is released, to learn more about Jayne's other community engagement programs.

19 October 2012

New Public Awareness Campaign: Planning to Make a Plan is Not a Plan

Since 2009, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has been running the 'Prepare. Act. Survive.' public awareness campaign, with the aim to increase community awareness about the risk of bush fires; knowing the Fire Danger Ratings and having a Bush Fire Survival Plan. After measurable success, this three-year campaign has since concluded, with a brand new campaign being launched.

05 October 2012

Bush Fire Danger Period – it’s here!

Since 2009, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has been running the 'Prepare. Act. Survive.' public awareness campaign, with the aim to increase community awareness about the risk of bush fires; knowing the Fire Danger Ratings and having a Bush Fire Survival Plan. After measurable success, this three-year campaign has since concluded, with a brand new campaign being launched.

On 16th October 2012 the Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Gallacher formally launched the new NSW RFS public awareness campaign, reminding the public of the need for a completed Bush Fire Survival Plan.