HOME FIRE PROTECTION

Protecting your Home from a Bush Fire
Danger spots around your home and what you can do to eliminate them.
UNTREATED WOOD SHAKE ROOFS
Untreated wood shake roofs catching wind blown embers or sparks are the leading cause of home damage and loss in rugged undeveloped areas.
DEBRISON ROOFS
Dry leaves, pine needles and bark can all become tinder dry when caught in the gutters of your roof. Regularly inspect and clean your homes gutters especially leading up to and during the summer months.
TREE LIMBS TOO CLOSE TO YOUR ROOF
Tree branches and overhanging limbs too close to your homes chimney can pose a serious fire threat. Lessen the danger to your home by trimming all branches and limbs within 3 metres of your chimney. Remove any dead limbs overhanging your home.
NO SCREENS ON VENTS
Hot embers and sparks from an approaching fire can easily enter your home through unprotected vents.
Always cover your attic and any foundation vents with an approved wire mesh no larger than 5mm mesh.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS TOO CLOSE TO YOUR HOME
Inflammable or combustible materials stored too close to your home are a recipe for disaster. These can easily ignite and rapidly spread to your home. Safely store any combustible materials away from your home
NO ADDRESS VISIBLE FROM STREET

Not having your house number displayed could cause a tragic delay in an emergency response.
Ensure that your house number is clearly visible and can be easily identified.
DEAD AND OVERGROWN LANDSCAPES
Overgrown dead material can easily ignite and endanger your home. Trim and remove any dead vegetation surrounding your home. Where possible try and plant fire resistant plants.
NO DEFENSIBLE AREAS BETWEEN YOUR HOME AND VEGETATION
Should overgrown or dead material too close to your home ignite, it could and often does create a situation where it is
very difficult for fire fighters to save your home.
Maintain a cleared safety zone extending for 3 metres around your home.
Additional distance may be required if you live on a sloping block of land.

FOR EMERGENCY HELP PHONE 000
For further information on fire prevention and safety please go to:
      http://www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au
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