Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) provides a number of useful tips on ways you can reduce the risk of bush fire on your property.
Rural landholders should also consider other forms of preparedness, including establishing a fire break around your home.
- If possible, make a firebreak around your home using a mower, rake etc
- Where establishing a fire break involves clearing vegetation (cutting down, burning or other methods) you are required to contact council’s Development Services team before commencing any works on 3205 0555 or email council@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
- You are also required to obtain a fire permit from your local rural fire service before conducting any burning on private property. Permits are free. You will find contact details for your local warden on the QFES website.
For more information about using fire outdoors visit the QFES website.