Free bushfire emergency plan template for farms
Write down what everyone on the farm does when fire threatens — before the smoke is on the horizon.
What it covers
- When to leave and when to stay (your triggers)
- Assembly points and safe refuges
- Emergency contacts and backup contacts
- Moving livestock and protecting machinery
- Water, pumps and firefighting equipment
- Harvest and total fire ban day rules
Everyone needs to know the plan
A plan only works if workers, casuals and family know it. Go through it with new starters and keep it where people can find it.
Check local fire rules
Harvest and machinery rules on high fire danger and total fire ban days vary by state. Check your state fire authority before the season starts.
Common questions
Should my bushfire plan be part of worker inductions?
Yes — new and seasonal workers should know assembly points, who to call and the farm's fire rules before they start.
General guidance only, not legal advice. Check your state WHS regulator for rules that apply to your farm.
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