Fire Action Week 2011 underway
17 Nov 2011Fire Action Week is a state-wide campaign run this week, 13–20 November, to remind Victorians of the importance of bushfire preparation and planning.
Premier Ted Baillieu and Deputy Premier and Minister for Bushfire Response Peter Ryan said yesterday that all Victorians should start preparing now to minimise risk during the upcoming fire season.
‘People who live in a high-risk area will need comprehensive advice for their plan and should call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 to request a Bushfire Survival Plan contained in the Fire Ready Kit,’ Mr Baillieu said.
‘But all Victorians should know, now is the time to gather all the advice you need to develop your fire plan, practise it and be ready before the start of the fire season.’
Volunteering in an emergency
There are more than 85,000 emergency services volunteers across Victoria who play a vital role not only in a crisis, but every day of the year.If you want to help out in a crisis the best thing you can do is to get involved with an emergency service or volunteer organisation early. That way you will have the experience, training and essential skills to help out through your volunteer organisation in an emergency.
Read our Become an emergency services volunteer section for more information.
CFA Sunday
Fire Action Week concludes with CFA Sunday when more than 400 brigades across the state will open their doors to the community.‘CFA Sunday is a great opportunity to get to know the men and women at your local brigade and ask questions about bushfire preparation, planning and volunteering,’ Mr Ryan said.
Read Visit your CFA this Sunday! for more information or find out what's happening in your area on the CFA Sunday map of events.
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