Preparing For Fire | Cecil Plains

Join us for a free half-day workshop, Preparing for Fire, designed for residents in the Cecil Plains and surrounds area.

This session, delivered by Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium, will discuss planned burns and fire ecology.

Morning tea, lunch and supporting material is provided.

Workshop Highlights:

• Planned Burn Site Visit: Tour a planned burn site with Toowoomba Regional Council.
• Understanding Risk: Learn to assess landscape and fuel risk for burn planning.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify vegetation and fuel types.
• Recognise fire history.
• Follow regulations for your area.
• Understand how and why planned burns are conducted.
• Receive practical advice from experienced fire experts on planning burns for your property.
• General bushfire safety and preparedness.

Preparation Tips:

• Wear closed-in shoes, long pants, and long sleeves.
• Bring a reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a rain jacket (if necessary).

For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765.

The event is being delivered in partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.