Reference Document - Bushfire attack level assessment repor (As Published)t · MCU25/0022

                                                                    You must PREPARE  ACT  SURVIVE 
                                                                    Your main priority is to ensure that you and your family
                                                                    are safe. During a bushfire you and your family’s
                                                                    survival and safety depend on your preparations, and
                                                                    the decisions you make.

                                                                    The lives of you and your family are more important
                                                                    than any building.

                                                                    Whether your plan is to leave early or stay, you must
                                                                    prepare your home and property to increase their level
                                                                    of resilience and your chances of survival.



        Bushfires in Queensland                                     Understand your risk
        The fire season in Queensland normally commences in
                                                                    The first step in planning to survive a bushfire is to
        the far north of the state in July and progresses through
                                                                    understand your own level of risk. By understanding
        to southern areas as spring approaches. The fire
                                                                    your own level of risk you will be able to make informed
        season can extend through to February in southern and
                                                                    decisions that are right for you and your family.
        far south-western Queensland. These time frames can
                                                                    Included with this Bushfire Survival Plan is a self-
        vary significantly from year to year, depending on the
                                                                    assessment tool that will enable you to assess the
        fuel loads, long-term climate and short-term weather
                                                                    risk level associated with your property. If you are still
        conditions in each area.
                                                                    unsure of your level of risk or require assistance contact
                                                                    your local fire station for more information. To book a
        There are four key considerations for dealing with
                                                                    Bushfire Safety presentation call 1300 369 003.
        bushfire:

        ƒƒ   The safety of you and your family.

        ƒƒ   The resilience of your property.                       Fire danger ratings
        ƒƒ   The protection of irreplaceable valuables
                                                                    The increased frequency of extreme bushfires in
             and important documents.
                                                                    Australia in the last 10 years and the recent experience
        ƒƒ   The maintenance of adequate levels                     of the Black Saturday fires in Victoria have encouraged
             of insurance.                                          fire services throughout Australia to introduce new
                                                                    levels of Fire Danger Rating (FDR). A lift-out chart of the
        This document will provide you with information about       FDR system is contained within this document. Display
        the things you need to consider to prepare yourself and     it in a prominent place in your home or keep it with your
        your home for the bushfire season, and how to make          Bushfire Survival Plan.
        your own personal Bushfire Survival Plan.



                     It is your responsibility
                    to prepare yourself, your
                          family and your
                        home for the threat
                            of bushfire.




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Version: 1, Version Date: 19/01/2026
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