We have been hearing about these new laws since the Media Release by Michael Gallacher on 13 November 2013. Mr Gallacher said: “We are also developing new rules which when commenced will allow homeowners in designated bush fire prone areas to
VFFA 2014 Vol 6 No 1 (Winter)
The Winter 2014 edition of the VFFA Magazine is now available for viewing and download.
VFFA 2013 Vol 5 No 2 (Summer)
The Summer 2013 edition of the VFFA Magazine is now available for viewing and download.
Green Tape Prevents Volunteer Rural Firefighters from Reducing Bushfire Risk
VFFA Media Release – 3rd September 2013 The Volunteer Firefighters Association (VFFA), the body representing the Voice of Volunteer Rural Firefighters in NSW refutes the claim by green alarmists that climate change is the cause of the recent bushfires in
NSW RFS Library – July 2013
Bush Fire Research and News Community Safety during the 2009 Australian ‘Black Saturday’ Bushfires: an analysis of household preparedness and response (Journal Article) This paper presents findings from the 2009 fires; “The results of this study highlight that people who are inadequately prepared
NSW RFS Library – May 2013
2 new Bushfire CRC Fire Notes have just been released. “Awake, Smoky and Hot – Fighting Fire Without Fire” Exposure to smoke and high temperatures, coupled with little sleep, can impair firefighters’ cognitive (mental) and physical capacities on the fireground. This Fire Note presents research currently being undertaken to
VFFA 2013 Vol 5 No 1 (Winter)
The Winter 2013 edition of the VFFA Magazine is now available for viewing and download.
NSW RFS Library – March 2013
This month’s new arrivals highlights a selection of recent memoirs and research following some of our worst natural disasters both here and abroad. This month’s featured resources are: Faith under Fire (Book Extract) “Suddenly, we were overtaken by a deafening, roaring
NSW RFS Library – January 2012
This Friday will mark the 10th anniversary of the 2003 Canberra bush fires, and February sees the 30th anniversary of the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires. Subsequent research into these events and the 2009 Black Saturday fires has contributed significantly to our knowledge
NSW RFS Library – December 2012
FYI – Issue 100 of the Bushfire CRC’s Fire Note has just been released. To mark the occasion this special edition looks back at some Fire Notes with impact. The Bushfire CRC was established in 2003 following the 2001-2002 Sydney bush fires. The first Fire Note was