2013-14 Prepare Act Survive Campaign

The 2013-14 Prepare Act Survive campaign is now underway across NSW - you can view the television ads on our YouTube channel.

New Bush Fire Survival Plan app

In an era where we are increasingly using online tools and many of us carry smartphones and tablets, the NSW RFS has launched an application which gives people access to complete their Bush Fire Survival Plan online.

Community Engagement Best Practice: Sharing Between Emergency Services

In late May, the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services (MPES) launched the Case Study Library for Community Engagement.

This case study library provides examples of community engagement projects and practices undertaken by agencies within the NSW emergency management sector. It is hoped that the library will raise awareness and promote information sharing on ways to effectively engage communities in disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery. 

Mount Hunter Bush Fire Survival Awareness Program

Ryan Clarkstone from Mount Hunter Rural Fire Brigade shares their Bush Fire Survival Awareness Program and describes what worked, what they would change and how the community has responded.



Participants in the Mt Hunter workshop learn how to put out spot fires



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.