27/12/2025
INCLUDE YOUR PETS IN YOUR FIRE PLAN!
With the year being a lot drier than usual, we are all a little worried about what is to come over the summer. Whilst life is a little quieter, now is the perfect time to review your own fire plan and make sure that your pets are included!
CFA (Country Fire Authority) have put together some information to help you plan for fire emergencies and how to include your pets in your plan. Some of their advice includes:
❗️Consider where you will take your pet, if no options with family and friends, have the numbers of local kennels, catteries and pony clubs written down and ready to call.
❗️Create an emergency kit for your pet including non-perishable food, plenty of water, a back-up collar and lead, medications, bedding and a cage/ carrier for transport.
❗️Ensure your pet’s microchip details are up to date, ensure you have a recent, clear photo of your pet.
❗️Have a first aid kit specifically for pets ready to go in the car.
Plan Ahead and include your pets in your family’s emergency fire plan, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/pets-and-bushfires to view the full list of recommendations and resources to help.