Wildfire risk isn’t just a summer problem - fires can start any time of year. In this session, you’ll learn how to spot the signs, reduce risks, and protect your property, animals, and community. We’ll cover practical steps for safe outdoor activities, controlled burns, and how to check local fire danger.
Reducing the risk of fire in the rural landscape
- Just because it isn’t hot and dry, doesn’t mean there is no fire risk.
- Spot the signs, stop wildfire.
- Know the risks and always check the local fire danger at checkitsalright.nz
- If you live outside a city, whether it’s a lifestyle block or a rural area, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of wildfires for yourself, your animals and your property.
- Using outdoor equipment that generates heat or could create a spark? Check out how to minimise the risks of these activities.
- Doing a controlled burn? Find out how to carry out your controlled burn safely to achieve your objectives, prevent fire from escaping, and minimise the risk of property damage and harm to others.
- Around 97% of wildfires in New Zealand are caused by people’s activities.
About the speaker
Fiona Hennessey, Specialist Advisor Wildfire, Te Uru Rakau – New Zealand Forest Service
Providing relationship and incident management skills and technical knowledge to navigate relationships between govt, forest sector and Fire and Emergency NZ to support the best land management outcomes.
Trained as a National Park Ranger; Fiona has had a long term career with Department of Conservation, followed by Local Council, Civil Defence and Fire and Emergency NZ before her current role was created following two significant wildfires in 2017 and 2019. She gained accreditation with International Association of Emergency Managers in 2022.
Registration
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We look forward to having you join us online!
| Venue | Date | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 15 December | 12pm | |
| Online | 15 December | 7pm |