Aussie Pumps have published their Fire Ready Survival Plan to assist in making farmers more prepared for bushfires.
Fire fighting authorities are urging homeowners to assess risks in their areas and to take appropriate precautions.
The Aussie Bushfire Survival Plan maps out two options; stay and defend or leave early and avoid the fire altogether.
The company warns against emotional decisions about staying to defend when equipment, water or supplies are inadequate.
Property preparation and guidelines on design and installation of sprinkler systems are all included in the guide. Other vital information includes the advantages and features of either petrol or diesel drive pumps, the use of lightweight, Ultralight pumps and vital pre-season preparation and servicing that must be carried out to equipment to make sure it works when it has to.
“Loss of property, livestock or even human life can be avoided if properties are properly prepared,” said Aussie Pumps’ Adam Scully.
“What they don’t realise is that one of the first things that happens in a bushfire is that the power goes out leaving an electric pumping system useless,” he said.
Aussie Pumps recommend that homeowners get the advice of their local fire fighting authority.
The plan is available in hard copy form Aussie Gold dealers around the country, or online at www.aussiepumps.com.au
