Be FireReady This Summer Fire Danger Rating (FDR) Every day during the fire season the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecasts an outlook of the fire danger by the predicted weather including: temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and dryness of vegetation. The Fire Danger Rating (FDR) for each weather district is then forecast by BoM in consultation with fire agencies. Victoria is in one of the most fire-prone areas in the world. The following information will assist you to be FireReady this summer. For more detailed information, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667 for a free FireReady Kit. Before the fire season Many homes in high risk bushfire areas are not built to withstand bushfire and survival must be your main priority. To find out more, use the CFA's Household Bushfire Self-Assessment Tool or book a free CFA site visit online at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667. Even if you plan to leave well before a fire threatens, you may not be able to. A well-prepared building can shield you from radiant heat, which can kill you. Clean your property. The 10/30 rule has been extended for another 18 months in certain areas to allow clearing of vegetation from around your home without a permit. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au to find out if this applies to your municipality or shire. Prepare a Bushfire Survival Plan and consider the needs of the elderly, people with special needs, children, pets and/or livestock. Obtain a FireReady Kit from www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240