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Firewise Farms
Is an initiative that allows members of local fire brigades to work with farmers and other land managers to identify potential hazards and what mitigation activities can be undertaken to increase the preparedness of a property.
It is mainly based around a Pre Incident Inspection preformed by both the land manager and a member of the local brigade. A checklist is used to identify aspects of a property that may be at risk during a fire. This then allows the local brigade member to discuss possible treatment options that fit the specific requirements of the land holder.

Firewise Schools
A number of programmes, like Fireguard For Kids, and resources have been developed specifically for use in schools. Where possible these have been designed to meet current curriculum and particularly the requirements in PDHDE, Science, History & Geography.

Firewise Alert
During bushfire incidents, residents in the affected area receive advice in the form of an “ALERT”. These Alerts detail current fire activity, precautions and preparations and what is being done to combat the fire. The Alerts may be in the form of letter box drops, email or telephone trees, broadcast by the media and/or available on local websites.

Firewise Groups
These are small groups of local people, or neighbours, who work together, in conjunction with their local Fire Service, to develop strategies to cope with the threat of fire in their immediate area. Through a solid understanding of, and good information on, fire safety issues a group is better able to prepare their own properties to minimise or prevent the impact of fire.

Street Firewise
Street Firewise is, as the name suggests, based around a meeting in local streets where the presenters attempt to:

• Improve your understanding of Bush Fires
• Detail how a fire could affect your street
• Assist you in preparing a pre-fire action plan
• Assist you to make informed decisions based on your options
• Identify practical solutions to reduce the risk around your home
• Enure that your home is prepared for the threat of fire.

Firewise Forums
At any time the FireWise partners are happy to provide information to interested community groups on a range of Fire Safety messages.

To arrange for a representative from your local fire service to address your group, simply contact your local NSW Rural Fire Service Control Centre, and speak with the Community Safety Officer, or contact NSW Fire Brigades.

Firewise Advertising
The Firewise partners run a range of advertising campaigns to keep members of the public up to date with the latest information on fire safety. Some of the recent campaigns include a joint promotion with Crime Stoppers to help prevent arson, installing smoke alarms in every home, Community Fire Units, Juvenile Fire Setters Project, Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for Elderly and advice about the Bush Fire Season and what preparations to make.