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- Children's safety Hi, we're Bushy and Blazer. It's our job to teach kids all over Queensland about fire safety and how you can help keep your family and friends safe.Play School invite some very special guests from the emergency services to share safety messaging for young children. Watch the episodes on the ABC Kids app or through the…
- Fire Wardens In rural Queensland the use of fire is controlled through the volunteer Fire Warden network. Remember, if you live in an urban or rural fringe community, the Fire Warden could be your local fire station.The Fire Warden’s role includes:granting or rejecting applications for permit to light firedetermining the conditions under which…
- Lighting fires in Queensland The first step is to check the Current Fire Bans page for any fire restrictions in place.In Queensland, the Fire Services Act 1990 is the principal legislation that deals with lighting fires in the open. The Act provides a systematic approach to the authorised use and control of fire in the open and for…
- Smoke alarms Plan to survive - upgrade your smoke alarms todayWhen one goes off, they all go off, giving you more time to escape. Don’t wait until it's too late.All existing private homes, townhouses, and units require interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms by 1 January 2027. All registered caravans and motorhomes must also be fitted…
- Safety and education We provide safety education programs, information and resources to keep you, your loved ones and property safe.Learning about safety is an important part of reducing your risk. Whether you're at home, in your workplace, school or taking a holiday, staying safe is a priority…
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- Fire Bans & Restrictions In Queensland, the use of fire can be restricted by imposing either a Local Fire Ban or a State of Fire Emergency. When predicted conditions and weather forecasts indicate that fires may be difficult to control and pose danger to communities, the Commissioner of the Queensland Fire Department…
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- Water Additives Use of Water Additives in Controlling Bushfire - Information Guide “Water Additives” is the term given to different supplements that can be combined with water when fighting fires. This additive and water solution is then either applied to a bushfire to slow the spread and intensity of the fire or applied to vegetation or…