Beechworth Fire Safety Essentials - Powder Magazine, Skidmore Rd

Living in a rural area means being surrounded by natural beauty, but it also means a greater risk of bushfires.

Join us for a community bushfire safety session. Fire Safety Essentials is CFA’s entry-level fire safety program that aims to challenge participants to recognise their personal risk and survive fire. A little preparation now can make a big difference when it matters the most.  There are five bushfire safety sessions being delivered across a two week period. Choose the location and date that best suits you and your family.

Sunday 9 February 2025

10.00am to 11.15am

BYO picnic chair, sunhat and water bottle.

Fire Safety Essentials covers: 

• the seasonal outlook for an increased risk of fire in the north east
• how to know if there is a fire nearby
• what to expect during a bush or grass fire
• your grassfire or bushfire risk
• the importance of having a plan Basic survival tips if your fire plan fails
• preparing your property for grass or bushfire

For more information contact your local CFA Community Engagement Coordinator amanda.smith@cfa.vic.gov.au or 0407 604 012

Representatives from the Beechworth Brigade, Indigo Shire and Forest Fire Management will be attending.

Register now.

Victorian Fire Risk Register (VFRR)
The Victorian Fire Risk Register - Bushfire (VFRR-B) is a process in which representatives from local government, fire services, public land managers, utilities and community groups map assets at risk from bushfire and assess the level of risk to the assets. The Beechworth community has many private residences rated at Extreme and Very High fire risk. While there may not be fires in the local landscape currently, it is strongly recommended and encouraged that all residents are aware of their bushfire risk and take responsibility for the safety of their themselves, family and pets. These information sessions are the first step to reduce risk and stay safe, even in the most extreme conditions.