Fire Rescue Victoria
Bushfire safety

Bush and grassfire safety

Bush and grassfires can happen in urban and regional areas. These fires are dangerous and can travel very fast. All Victorians should know their risk and be planned, prepared and informed.

Plan & prepare

Learn to understand your bush and grassfire risk, how to prepare your property and what to do if a grass or bushfire starts

Neighbourhood Safer Places

A ‘Neighbourhood Safer Place’ (also known as a ‘Bushfire Place of Last Resort’ or NSP-BPLR) is a place of last resort when all other bushfire plans have failed.

Fire Restrictions & Emergency Warnings

Learn more about Victoria’s Fire Districts, the Fire Danger Period, Fire Danger Ratings, Total Fire Bans and Emergency Warnings

Apply for a Fire Permit

Victorians can apply for a permit to use fire in the open air during the Fire Danger Period or on a day of Total Fire Ban

Smoking and ceremonial fires safety

Learn more about smoking ceremonies and ceremonial fire safety

Reviewed 30 March 2023

Fire Rescue Victoria

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