Bushfire Preparedness Program

SEWS Frequently Asked Questions

The Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) is a distinctive “wailing” siren which may be broadcast on radio, television, or public areas such as shopping centres or sports grounds.

Schools to close on Code Red Days

The Victorian Government today released a list of 728 schools and children’s services that will close on a day that is declared a Code Red (Catastrophic) Fire Danger Rating this fire season. 

Commercial radio stations sign on

A new agreement for the broadcast of emergency warnings between commercial radio stations and the Victorian Government will provide Victorians with greater access to information and warnings during bushfires and other emergencies.

CFA assess places of last resort

In line with the Royal Commission recommendation that people need a range of options to increase their safety in the event of bushfire, CFA is working with councils to assess Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs).

Fire Ready at Bunnings

On Sunday 11 October, 44 Bunnings stores across Victoria featured Fire Ready Victoria sessions given by CFA and MFB presenters.

A call to action for communities

Victorians will be given clear advice about what actions to take in advance of a fire threat, under a new national fire danger rating system, the Premier, John Brumby, announced yesterday.

New Tools Available Online Now

The Household Bushfire Self Assessment Tool, the new Bushfire Survival Kit and the Community Meetings Online System are now available on the CFA website for the launch of Fire Action Week (11-18 October 2009).

Online booking goes live

Today, Thursday, 8 October 2009 the Community Meetings Online System will be available to the public for the first time.  This new system is a step forward in building on the customer service that CFA has prided itself on for many years.

CFA Gets Into Action

As the weather heats up so do preparations for Fire Action Week, with CFA staff and volunteers around the state getting involved, showing their commitment to inform and educate the community before the coming fire season.

What is Fire Action Week

Fire Action Week was announced by the Premier in August as a ‘whole of state’ effort to plan and prepare for the coming fire season. Fire Action Week will run from October 11 – 18.