A new, simplified Australian Fire Danger Rating System took effect from September 1.
Replacing the previous six-level system, the new model features just four levels including moderate, high, extreme and catastrophic.
On days when there is minimal risk, such as when it is raining, fire danger rating signs will be set to no rating.
There will also be clear actions to take at each level such as ‘plan and prepare (moderate), ‘be ready to act’ (high), ‘take action now to protect your life and property’ (extreme) and ‘for your survival leave bush fire risk areas’ (catastrophic).
Minister for Emergency Service and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the new Fire Danger Ratings will be displayed on the RFS website,
the Fires Near Me app and on updated road-side signs across NSW.
“I’m really proud that the RFS is delivering the new Fire Danger Rating System for communities State-wide and also nation-wide, in partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council,” Ms Cooke said.
More information is available on the RFS website about the changes to the fire rating system.
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