Australian Warning System

The Australian Warning System is a national approach to information and warnings during emergencies like bushfire, flood, storm, extreme heat and severe weather.

Champions of Change Fire and Emergency

Fire and Emergency Group members are focused on advancing gender equality, women in leadership and professional, respectful and inclusive workplaces within and across the fire and emergency sector.

Australian Fire Danger Rating System

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) Program is redesigning the forecasting of fire danger in Australia. The AFDRS is a project of national significance being developed collaboratively by state, territory, and federal governments.

Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition

The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Australia (HFSCA) has been established to inform the public and industry stakeholders about the life-saving value of home fire sprinkler protection.

Hydrogen Awareness Training Project

AFAC have been working on developing a nationally consistent hydrogen training package that will prepare first responders and equip them with knowledge and confidence to respond to these emerging and increasing risks.

National Emergency Services Memorial

The National Emergency Services Memorial honours the commitment and sacrifice of fire and emergency services personnel from Australia and New Zealand who have died in the line of duty.

National Prescribed Burning Network

The National Prescribed Burning Network, comprising AFAC member agencies in each Australian jurisdiction plus the Forest Fire Management Group (FFMG), has formed a Steering Committee to inform strategic directions.

SES Fit for Role

The aim of the Fit for Role project is to provide a simple and consistent assessment tool for SES volunteers and agencies across the country.

Fire prediction simulators

Bushfire simulation has become an important function in most fire agencies and contributes to many critical fire agency functions.

Knowledge and research

AFAC members recognise and value the benefits of evidence-based emergency management policy and practice, and how it can strengthen the work of fire and emergency services organisations.