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Meet the Modern Australian Volunteer Firefighter
Numbers of Australian volunteer firefighters are declining, right when the country’s bushfire risk is rising.
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More Volunteer Firefighters Needed for the Bushfire Season Ahead
Australia’s rural fire service organisations are bracing for another challenging bushfire season in 2024-25, as volunteer firefighter numbers have been declining since 2017-18.
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Introducing Jim Smith & Mark Dobson: Meet Our Bushfire Experts
Ordinary Courage's Jim Smith and Mark Dobson have teamed up with Youi to better physically and mentally prepare Australians for bushfire season.
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How to Know if You Live in a Bushfire-Prone Area
Waking up to the sound of kookaburras, breathing in fresh, clean air and being surrounded by nature – it’s easy to see why around seven million Australians choose to make their homes in rural or semi-rural areas.
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How Climate Change is Affecting our Bushfire Seasons
Climate change is causing hotter, drier conditions in Australia, and increasing the risk of bushfire frequency, intensity and unpredictability.
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Community Resilience: How Connection Helped a Town Survive Catastrophe
How community resilience can help bushfire recovery in Australian towns like Pomonal. Learn how to build strength and preparedness for future emergencies.
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What Do We Know About the Coming Australian Bushfire Season?
Fire experts and meteorologists are warning that Australia could be in for a challenging bushfire season, with above average temperatures contributing to an increased risk of fire in parts of the country.
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Bushfire Alerts and Apps: The Technology to Help Keep You Safe
Your guide to the useful Australian bushfire apps and official emergency alerts you can access to help you prepare your home and family for bushfires.
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The Power of Bushfire Preparation: Stories from Real Life
If there’s one thing active firefighter Mark Dobson knows after years of fighting some of Australia’s worst bushfires, it’s the value of preparedness before and during bushfire season.
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How to Prepare Your Mind for a Bushfire
Being bushfire ready means knowing how to prepare for a bushfire psychologically. Here’s what to expect, plus tips on how to prepare children and face stress.
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Bushfire Preparation Jobs to Do This Weekend, This Month and This Year
Get ready for fire season with essential bushfire preparation tips. Learn what tasks to do this weekend, this month and this year to help you stay safe.
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Bushfire Decision Time: Know When to Go
Australia faces intense bushfires, making leaving early your best bushfire safety plan. Here’s how to prepare your home and occupants to leave early.