Bushfire aware

View current bushfires, warnings and incidents across Queensland are published by the Queensland Fire Department.

Learn how and why the timing of fire season varies in different parts of Queensland.

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Bushfires can threaten suddenly. Watch a short video to ensure you know what to do if a bushfire approaches.

Be prepared, take notice, seek information, make decisions and act. Don't assume you will receive an official warning as a fire approaches.

Learn about the 3 warnings levels, what they mean, and what you need to do: Advice (Yellow); Watch and Act (Orange); and Emergency Warning (Red).

Learn about Fire Danger Ratings, what they mean, where to find them, and how dangerous a fire would be if one broke out in your area today.

Learn how to set up fire weather warning notifications from the Bureau of Meteorology on your phone or device for 3 different locations.

Understanding bushfire risks (hazards, exposure and vulnerability) will help you prepare your property. Learn about hazards including flames, radiant heat, embers, tree strike, wind, smoke, surface fires, and consequential fire.

• Fire bans and restrictions

• Fire permits

• council disaster dasboards

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Learn about fire weather, and how weather conditions influence the size, intensity, speed and predictability of bushfires.

Learn how and why climate change is influencing the frequency and severity of dangerous bushfire conditions.

Free online course about fire behaviour, fire suppressions, risk management, personal protection, and incident management

Busting myths to help explain some of the most common misunderstandings about bushfires.

• Bushfire education resources

• Bushfire documentaries - ABC iView

View schools deemed unsafe for students to attend - including state, independent and Catholic schools. Contact your school principal for any local arrangements.