Firey Women at Kingscote
28 Aug 2017 09:00 - 15:30
Free event
Date and Time
28 Aug 2017 09:00 - 15:30
To be held at Junction Community Centre, 16 Telegraph Road, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island and supported by Parenting KI to assist with childcare requirements. To register by 18th August please contact Vanessa Geerts on m: 0428 817 186 or email: vanessa.geerts@sa.gov.au
The award-winning Firey Women workshops provide a supportive and welcoming environment where women can build confidence, develop practical skills, and learn how to better protect their families, properties, and livelihoods from bushfire risk.
Combining expert information with hands-on activities, the workshops are designed to empower participants to make informed decisions and take practical steps to prepare for emergencies.
Attendance on both days is essential, as the workshop content is delivered progressively and participants need to attend all sessions to gain the full benefit of the program.
Workshop Topics Include:
- Understanding Fire Danger Ratings and warnings
- Discussing the differences between a "leave early" and a "stay and defend" plan
- Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan
- Identifying hazards around the home
- Operating pumps and firefighting equipment
- Understanding bushfire behaviour