With summer weather comes heat and with heat comes the threat of fires. To be prepared, it\u2019s critical to remove debris from gutters and other areas, which can fuel the blaze.<\/p>\n
The Queensland Government has released these\u00a0tips for properly preparing for\u00a0bushfire\u00a0season<\/a>. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) also provides a\u00a0Bushfire Preparation Guide.<\/p>\n In this post, we\u2019ve collected some bushfire\u00a0season best\u00a0practices for before, during and after fires.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in an\u00a0area prone to bushfires, you can proactively prepare your property by taking these actions:<\/p>\n In the unfortunate event that fire begins to encroach on your property, these are things you can do:<\/p>\n If you make the decision to\u00a0stay and defend\u00a0your home, you should:<\/p>\n Once the fire has passed, and it\u2019s safe to move about outside, you\u2019ll need to continue to be vigilant. Carefully check for spot fires or embers, which could be in any space that was in proximity to the fire, such as under the house,\u00a0along\u00a0other structures, in exterior areas\u00a0and\u00a0along rooflines.<\/p>\n Stay at home until the surrounding area is clear of fire. Continue to drink lots of water and listen to\u00a0local\u00a0radio station for updates. Read more about\u00a0preparing your home for bushfires.<\/p>\n Once everything is safe and the fire is no longer a threat, it\u2019s time to clean up. You\u2019ll need to take steps to\u00a0minimise\u00a0risk. Always wear appropriate protective equipment. Take care in or avoid touching material that could contain asbestos. One of the biggest threats post-fire is asbestos. If a fire impacts a structure with asbestos, dangerous\u00a0fibres\u00a0could be released. To best protect yourself and others, don\u2019t walk through asbestos debris. You\u2019ll need to notify others of the danger with some type of signage. You can also contact 13QGOV (13 74 68) for advice on how to remove asbestos safely.<\/p>\n It\u2019s best to not spread ash around. It could consist of copper, arsenate (CCA) treated timber, chromium, asbestos or other hazardous materials. Keep all children and pets away from the ash. Try to keep debris wet so it doesn\u2019t become airborne. Be cognizant of possible\u00a0smouldering\u00a0coals and ash, electrical hazards or gas cylinders that could be hidden under debris. Before cleaning the roof, disconnect rainwater tank pipes to prevent any entry of contaminated water.<\/p>\n With a mobile fire protection system, you\u2019ll have added\u00a0defence\u00a0against fires. These can be placed near homes and other properties. Our fire protection\u00a0pumpsets\u00a0are designed to be compliant with national standards. Available in both diesel and electric, these systems can significantly improve your chances to\u00a0minimise\u00a0damage.\u00a0Learn more about how our systems work.<\/a><\/p>\nPREPARE AREAS BEFORE BUSHFIRE SEASON<\/h2>\n
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WHEN A FIRE APPROACHES<\/h2>\n
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WHEN THE FIRE ARRIVES<\/h2>\n
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AFTER THE FIRE PASSES<\/h2>\n
CLEAN UP<\/h2>\n
SAFEGUARD YOUR PROPERTY WITH FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS<\/h2>\n