The revised Bush Fire Survival Plan

Volunteers and their families at a photo shoot

The electronic version of the revised Bush Fire Survival Plan has been released and we would love any feedback.

It has been a real team effort to deliver with input from a lot of people. Some of our volunteers did some proof reading and reviewing for us, other volunteers and some staff participated in the photo shoots, our Facebook page NSW RFS Community Engagement Face Book participants assisted with the myths section and we also received some feedback at the forums. So to all those who participated in some way a big thank you!

So what will you notice different from the first version of the Bush Fire Survival Plan? Well in line with the national position some of the wording has changed around the Fire Danger Rating and some other key messages.

It is now spiral bound with a magnet to attach it to your fridge or filing cabinet

The newly design good house for children to colour in.

There is a childrens section with some totally new artwork to encourage children to think about what they would take with them if they had to leave. These are intended as family conversation starters - to encourage families to talk about what they would do if ever threatened by a fire.

A new 'Good house' and 'Bad house' in regards to bush fire preparation has also been developed.

The house that is not prepared!

When you open the revised Bush Fire Survival Plan you will notice that the design is also totally new and aligned with our new range of Fact Sheets.

We also developed some icons or symbols for Stay and Defend or Leave Early.

The Emergency Survival kit  had input from the SES. We are working together to make emergency kit preparation as easy and practical as possible for both storm and fire preparations.

The actual plans to fill in are also different with an increased emphasis on having a back up plan.

There is also a full page explaining Neighbourhood Safer Places - places of last resort.

Animals form a very important role in many peoples lives and this is also recognised in the revised Bush Fire Survival Plan.

For those who will be at the Wingecarribee Community Safety meeting tomorrow night we are hoping to bring some copies for you hot off the press!

To down load the revised plan go to revised Bush Fire Survival Plan