We know what fire can do. So we use our knowledge to provide clear advice on what action communities need to take.
The Fire Danger Rating System has four levels. Each level tells you how dangerous a bushfire could be if one starts and comes with clear actions to take. The higher the Fire Danger Rating, the more severe the bushfire could be.
Fire Danger Ratings are important when deciding on your trigger to leave in your bushfire plan.
Click on the ratings below to find out what you should do.
Don’t leave it too late to make a bushfire plan. Get prepared for bushfire season and create or update your plan now.
Fire Danger Ratings are important because they provide people with information so they can take action to protect themselves and others from the potentially dangerous impacts of bushfires. Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire. They do not indicate the chance of a fire occurring, although this is a common misconception.
Stay prepared by checking your local Fire Danger Rating daily at emergency.wa.gov.au.
The Fire Danger Rating system uses the latest scientific understanding about weather, fuel and how fire behaves in different types of vegetation to improve the reliability of fire danger forecasts.
It utilises eight standard fire behaviour models with modifications to account for 22 fuel types.
This strengthens the ability of those working in emergency services to be better prepared, make informed decisions and provide accurate advice to the community.
Dangerous bushfires can start at any time. Knowing the Fire Danger Ratings helps you to understand your risks and plan what you’ll do to keep your home and family safe. Stay prepared by creating or updating your bushfire plan.
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