Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines - Guide to Rural ...

16. Community groupsWhile personal fi re safety is an individual responsibility, fi resafety is also an important community issue.a. CFAPeople living and working in rural areas are encouraged tojoin their local fi re brigade to help improve fi re safety on theirproperty and in their community.Opportunities to discuss local fi re issues, including fi resafety and fi re management of public land, are provided byCFA and the Department of Sustainability and Environmentthrough a joint program called Fire Ready Victoria.More information on joining local fi re brigades andcommunity-based fi re safety groups is available on the CFAwebsite (www.cfa.vic.gov.au) or by contacting CFA.b. Other community groupsOther groups, such as Landcare and local community andfarm-management groups, will often provide opportunitiesfor local communities to work together to improve fi remanagement as part of caring for their local area.Other non-government organisations and wildlife rescuegroups can provide opportunities for people to worktogether to help communities recover from the effects of fi re.Section 3 Advice54 On the Land: Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines