Presenter Adrian Moule

Adrian is a Community Liaison Officer with the Country Fire Authority and Volunteer Firefighter based near Shepparton the Goulburn Valley. As well as responding to fires he works with thecommunity helping them plan and prepare for fires in a variety of settings including bush, grass and home.Adrianhas been involved in Agribusinesses throughout his career which has seen him hold a number of senior positions in the stockfeed manufacturing, agricultural supply and fertilizer sectors in Australia and the UK.

With drought conditions intensifying across parts of Victoria, fire risk is on the rise. This session will unpack the latest weather outlook and what it all means for grass and bushfire threats. You'll hear how CFA is gearing upand what you can do to protect your family, farm, and business.

Key takeaways:

Fire season outlook
Accessing information and warnings
CFAs preparation (operational training and community engagement)
Farm fire prevention
Practical farm preparation tips
Personal and farm-level survival strategies
Making your property easily accessible in the event of emergency

This webinar is part of Dairy Australias drought support series assisting farmers to navigate dry conditions with confidence. You can view previous webinars from the series and access helpful resources on the Dairy Australia website.

The session will be a 35-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute optional Q&A.

The meeting will be online (Zoom) and a link will be sent to those that register prior to the workshop.

Drought Support Series - Being fire ready for the coming season - Online